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 10, 2012
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 non-profit organization Pride of the Fox, Inc..
More information: Pride of the Fox website.
St. Charles Fine Art Show
May 26 & 27, 2012
The annual St. Charles Fine Art Show presents nearly 100 of the best artists from across the country, along the east side of the Fox River on First Avenue, between Main Street and Illinois Avenue. This award-winning juried show features a variety of media including watercolor, oil, glass, wood, ceramics, sculpture, jewelry and photography.
More information: www.stcharlesfineartshow.com
Sculpture in the Park
May - October
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.
More information: www.st-charlesparks.org/special-events/sculpture-in-the-park.asp .
Concerts in the Park
June - August
Bring the whole family, enjoy a picnic meal, and dance to a different band every week. Presented by the St. Charles Park District
More information: www.stcparks.org.
Farmer's Market
7 a.m. - 1 p.m. every Friday from June - October
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.
More information: www.bakermemorialchurch.org/fmarket.htm
RiverFest
June 8 - 10, 2012
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
More information:- prideofthefox.com
Bob Leonard 5K Run & Walk-A-Thon
Saturday, August 11, 2012
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 11, 2012. 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.
More information: www.stcrivercorridor.org or call Jennifer Biddle at 630-464-4230.
Scarecrow Festival
October
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.
More information: www.scarecrowfest.com
Holiday Homecoming & Electric Christmas Parade
2012 Dates TBA
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.
More information :www.downtownstcharles.org