Pride of the Fox
Natural beauty combined with world-class events and festivals have earned St. Charles the reputation as the Pride of the Fox. St. Charles offers a variety of events all year long. Here are just a few:
St. Patrick's Parade
Saturday, March 13, 2010 3:00 p.m.
This parade boasts Leprechaun stilt walkers, an Irish Queen and her court, bands, and a whole lot of Irish Shenanigans! The parade is located on Main Street from 6th Street to 4th Avenue in downtown St. Charles and is produced by the St. Charles Chamber of Commerce and the St. Patrick's Parade Committee in cooperation with the City of St. Charles and the St. Charles Jaycees.For more information, call Debbie Treutler at the Chamber of Commerce: 630-584-8384.
Sisters Weekend
April 23 - 25, 2010
Bring your sisters, mom, aunts and girlfriends to downtown St. Charles for the 7th annual Sisters Weekend. Treat yourself and your “sisters of all sorts” to an indulgent weekend filled with pampering, shopping, relaxing and reconnecting. Registration for the weekend getaway includes a wine-tasting reception, pajama party with entertainment and spa treatments, continental breakfast Saturday morning, yoga and dance sessions, personal enrichment sessions on Saturday and Sunday, Saturday night concert at the Arcada Theatre, giveaways, prizes and more! For more information and registration forms, visit: www.sistersweekend.com
St. Charles Fine Art Show
May 29 & 30, 2010
The 12th annual St. Charles Fine Art Show will present nearly 100 of the best artists from across the country, alongside the east side of the Fox River on First Avenue, between Main Street and Illinois Avenue. This award-winning juried show featuring a variety of media including watercolor, oil, glass, wood, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and photography. Entrance and parking are free. Rain or shine. Event details are available at: www.stcharlesfineartshow.com
Sculpture in the Park
May - September 2010
A magnificent exhibition of original sculptures placed in beautiful Mt. St. Mary Park for visitors to view and enjoy. This display of public art is free to all. Presented by the St. Charles Park District and Park Foundation. For more information, visit www.stcparks.org.
Concerts in the Park
May 27 - August 19, 2010
Bring the whole family, enjoy a picnic meal, and dance to a different band every week at Lincoln Park gazebo in downtown St. Charles. Concerts begin at 7:00 p.m. every Thursday and attendance is free. Presented by the St. Charles Park District For more information, visit, www.stcparks.org.
Farmer's Market
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Friday from June - October, 2010
Located on 4th Avenue and Main Street, the Farmer's Market offers shoppers farm-fresh food, gourmet food, artisanal crafts and other unique items for sale. Presented by the Baker Memorial Methodist Church. For more information, please visit www.bakermemorialchurch.org/fmarket.htm.
RiverFest
June 11 - 13, 2010
Unique among Chicagoland festivals, RiverFest features the annual running of the ancient sport of dragon boat racing, a 40-ton Fantasy Sand Sculpture, water ski shows, and an assortment of events and entertainment for all ages. - prideofthefox.com
Bob Leonard 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, August 7, 2010
Enjoy the scenic beauty of the Fox River in downtown St. Charles during the 3rd Annual Bob Leonard 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon Saturday, August 7, 2010. You are invited to participate in this event starting at the Grand Pavilion in Pottawatomie Park in either the 5K Run beginning at 8:00 a.m. or the Walk-A-Thon beginning at 9:00 a.m. The 5K course will take runners across the river and north while the walkers will journey on a 2.7 mile trek south to Mt. St. Mary Park before returning once again to Pottawatomie Park. All are invited to stay for raffle prize drawings, refreshments and musical entertainment provided by Jeff Leonard of Hartland, WI, immediately following the activities. For the $25 entry fee, everyone will receive an event t-shirt. For a minimum donation of $50 in pledges, each person will receive an event t-shirt, a River Corridor Foundation beach towel and entry into the prize drawing. For more information, please call Deb Pfaff at (630) 513-5386 ext. 1 or visit www.stcrivercorridor.org.
Scarecrow Festival
October 8 - 10, 2010
Over 100 hand-crafted scarecrows gather in downtown St. Charles during this fall festival. Enjoy free, live entertainment, great food, numerous free and interactive children's activities, the famous Autumn on the Fox Art & Craft Show and so much more at this family festival. Presented by the St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau. For more information, please visit www.scarecrowfest.com.
Holiday Homecoming & Electric Christmas Parade
November 26 & 27, 2010
Celebrate the holidays during this free, fun-filled festive weekend. Enjoy the traditional Lighting of the Lights ceremony, holiday movie, family concert, strolling carolers, sleigh rides, visits with Santa, and a spectacular, fully illuminated, night-time Christmas Parade! Presented by the Downtown St. Charles Partnership. For more information, visit www.stcholidayhomecoming.com.