Visit Sainte Geneviève

06/12/2026

Experience the charm of Ste. Genevieve's French Colonial history at the 2026 French Heritage Festival this Saturday, June 13th! 🇫🇷

Step back in time with live music, traditional French culture, artisan demonstrations, storytelling, authentic cuisine, and family-friendly activities. Whether you're a history enthusiast, culture lover, or simply looking for a unique weekend getaway, the French Heritage Festival is one of Ste. Genevieve's premier summer event.

📅 Saturday, June 13th
🕰️ 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
🎟️ FREE Admissions
*Tickets are required for the Frontier French Dance (6-8 p.m.)

Thank you to our sponsors for making this possible: The Bedford Group, Missouri Arts Council, Chateau Ste. Genevieve, Audubon's, Ste. Genevieve Municipal Band, and The Ste. Genevieve County Community Foundation.

06/12/2026

06/11/2026

Thanks to Alexis Zotos and our partners at Jasper Paul PR & Marketing for making this happen!!!!

06/08/2026

French Heritage month continues in and around Sainte Geneviève ↓

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 10
[6:30 PM]
The Orris | Learning Center Presents: The REA is Coming!
• Award-winning historian Jim McCarty explores how the Rural Electrification Act transformed life across rural Missouri and America.
THURSDAY, JUNE 11
[7 PM]
Music Art Love | Movie Nite!
• Kick off French Heritage Festival weekend with a French-language film about Camille Claudel, sculptor and muse to Rodin. Discussion follows the screening.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
[5 PM – 8 PM]
PJ’s at the Mall | Bryan Therlin
• Enjoy an evening of live music, food, and drinks with local favorite Bryan Therlin.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
[6:30 PM]
The Orris | Ian Ferguson
• The rising Southeast Missouri country artist brings heartfelt songwriting and authentic small-town storytelling to downtown Sainte Genevieve.
FRIDAY, JUNE 12
[7 PM – 11 PM]
Uncle Dannie’s Sports Bar & Grill | 80 Proof Outlaws Live at Dannie’s
• Acoustic rock, outlaw country, and crowd favorites fill the evening at one of downtown’s favorite gathering spots.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
[7 AM – 8:15 AM]
GymShe | Community Walk
• Start your morning with a community walk through historic Sainte Genevieve and along the levee. Stroller-friendly and suitable for most fitness levels.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
[11:30 AM – 5:30 PM]
Historic Downtown Sainte Genevieve | 2026 French Heritage Festival
• Experience the rich traditions of Missouri’s French Creole Corridor through live music, storytelling, historic reenactments, artisan demonstrations, authentic cuisine, and frontier French dancing in one of the oldest communities west of the Mississippi.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
[6:30 PM – 9:30 PM]
Audubon’s Hotel | Fry Project at the Biergarten
• Classic rock, blues, and southern rock favorites come alive in Audubon’s outdoor beer garden.
SATURDAY, JUNE 13
[8:30 PM]
Brix Urban Winery & Market | Wizard of Oz Movie Nite Under the Tree
• Bring the family for a free outdoor screening of a beloved classic complete with popcorn and summer evening charm.

06/06/2026

06/03/2026

We are a little over a week away from the 2026 French Heritage Festival happening on Saturday, June 13th! Join us for this FREE immersive cultural experience that invites visitors near and far to celebrate the spirit, flavors, and traditions that continue to shape one of America’s most historic communities.

Meet us at Ste. Genevieve's Catholic Church at 11:30 a.m. for the Opening Ceremony with the Promenade to the festival grounds to follow. 🥁

Event Date: Saturday, June 13th
Time: 11:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Festival Grounds: 155 Market St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

*Please note tickets are required to attend the Frontier French Dance (6:00-8:00 p.m.).

None of this would be possible without our sponsors: Chateau Ste. Genevieve, Missouri Arts Council, The Bedford Group, The Ste. Genevieve County Community Foundation, & The Ste. Genevieve Municipal Band Musical Performance Grant.

- Schedule of Events -

10:00 a.m. | French Colonial America Campus
📍198 Market St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

11:30 a.m. | Opening Ceremony at Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church
📍49 Dubourg Pl, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

12:00 p.m. | Promenade to Festival Grounds
(Start at Ste. Genevieve Catholic Church; conclude at Lions Club Park)

12:15 p.m. | French Heritage Festival Grounds
📍155 Market St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670

Je Voudrais Marché : Parisian Market led by Jenny B, Schultz Antiques, and Fox Stoneware

Frontier French Food by MyChef STL with beverages available for purchase by Chateau Sainte Genevieve Winery (wine, beer, soda, and water)

Jean Baptiste Vallé Yard: Living History Demonstrations, Kids Activities, & Mime Performance

Jean Baptiste Vallé House - Speakers & Topics
• 12:15 - Jim Baker (Ste. Genevieve's Architectural Roots)
• 1:15 - Claire-Marie Brisson (Ste. Genevieve, Detroit, and the Francophone Continent)
• 2:15 - Joseph Dunn (“French” Cultural Assets as Tourism Development)
• 3:15 - Will Thompson (French Creoles in Early American Lore)
• 4:15- Joseph Dunn (“French” Cultural Assets as Tourism Development)

Welcome Center - Speakers & Topics
• 12:15 - Brian Hawkins (The Importance of Folktales in Preserving Missouri French)
• 1:15 - Will Thompson (French Creoles in Early American Lore)
• 2:15 - Brian Hawkins (The Importance of Folktales in Preserving Missouri French)
• 3:15 - Claire-Marie Brisson (Ste. Genevieve, Detroit, and the Francophone Continent)
• 4:15 - Jim Baker (Ste. Geneviève’s Architectural Roots)

1:00 - 3:00 p.m. | Live Music: Paw Paw French by Dennis Stroughmatt Et L’esprit Creole

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. | Live Music: Cajun French by Forest Huval Band

5:30 p.m. | French Heritage Festival Concludes

6:00 - 8:00 p.m. | Frontier French Dance*
📍99 S Main St, Ste. Genevieve, MO 63670, USA

History comes to life after dark! Dust off your dancing shoes for a night of authentic 18th-century music and movement. No experience needed. Caller is Karen Jackson and backing band led by Tim Hirzel, both of Dance Discovery.

🎟 Get Your Dance Tickets Here: https://givebutter.com/FHFdance

06/03/2026

It’s French Heritage month in and around Sainte Geneviève ↓

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
[6:30 PM]
The Orris | Learning Center Presents The Ste. Genevieve Art Colony
• Discover the fascinating story of Ste. Genevieve’s forgotten art colony with presenter Carolyn Bach at the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center.

THURSDAY, JUNE 4
[7 PM]
137 N. Main Street | Movie Nite!
• Kick off French Heritage season with a French-language film about Camille Claudel, sculptor and muse to Rodin, followed by a discussion. English subtitles provided.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5
[6:30 PM]
The Orris | Cardboard Dale Band
• The Terre Haute-based rock band brings a high-energy mix of classic and alternative rock favorites spanning the 1980s through today.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5
[7 PM]
Midnight Slip | Live Album Recording at Midnight Slip
• Be part of a live album recording as singer-songwriter Scott Sean White captures an evening performance in one of Ste. Genevieve’s newest listening rooms.

FRIDAY, JUNE 5
[7 PM]
Dew Drop Inn | Brad Leutzinger @ the Dew
• Live music, cold drinks, and good times at the historic Dew Drop Inn.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6
[7 AM – 8:15 AM]
GymShe | Community Walk
• Start your Saturday with a community walk through historic Ste. Genevieve and along the levee. Stroller-friendly and suitable for most fitness levels.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6
[10 AM – 3 PM]
Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center | Jurassic June Kickoff Party
• Celebrate the arrival of “Big Al,” a life-sized Allosaurus, with games, prizes, presentations, treats, and family-friendly fun.

SATURDAY, JUNE 6
[10 AM – 5 PM]
Fort de Chartres Historic Site | 56th Annual Rendezvous at Fort de Chartres
• Experience one of the Midwest’s largest gatherings of French and Indian War-era reenactors featuring military encampments, demonstrations, merchants, music, and living history. Continues Sunday from 10 AM–3 PM.

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06/02/2026

A little less than two weeks away from the French Heritage Festival. Check out this segment from Great Day St. Louis on the Frontier French food we'll be serving up starting at noon on Saturday, June 13th.

This morning, we’re talking about the Sainte Genevieve French Heritage Festival, celebrating one of the oldest French Colonial communities west of the Mississippi. The festival features live music, regional food and wine, historical talks, and even frontier-era dancing, all showcasing the French c...

05/31/2026

Here’s a very cool article that includes us with some amazing towns across the country. Not sure where they got the information, though!

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