August 24 – 30, 2018

Webster-Kirkwood Times 11

FALL 2018

Posey County, Indiana, Inspires The

Search For Utopia – Yesterday & Today
Posey County, Indiana, is a destination
for unique experiences and good times –
from a sunset at Mount Vernon’s riverfront
to the natural beauty of Harmonie State
Park, to New Harmony’s charming, walk-
able village. It is located about 150 miles
from St. Louis off Interstate 64.
New Harmony is home to three, and
counting, attempts to create a Utopian community. From
the original Harmonists in the early 1800s to present day,
residents have been inspired to build unique structures,
and surround them with art and natural beauty.
One of the town’s most spectacular buildings, and a
national landmark, is the Rapp-Owen Granary. Originally
seven stories, it has been redesigned to be two floors with
very high ceilings and solid wood beams and rafters.
Also check out the Roofless Church. Its dome covered
in cedar shingles covers a statue by Jacques Lipschitz. The
church was built on the principle that the sky is the only
roof large enough to encompass a world of worshipers.
Visitors can meditate at New Harmony’s Cathedral Laby-
rinth, a recreation of the 13th-century Chartres Labyrinth
in France.
Harmonie State Park is a perfect destination for all
ages for hiking, mountain biking, camping and fishing
from the banks of Rush Creek or the Wabash River.
The Mount Vernon waterfront area is a favorite place
to watch the sunset or traffic on the Ohio River.
With the Wabash and Ohio rivers meeting in Point
Township, Posey County enjoys miles of river access.
Get to know Posey County at its numerous events.
& overnights
The Roofless Church in New Harmony was built on the
principle that the sky is the only roof large enough to encompass
a world of worshipers.
Posey County’s largest riverfront festival takes place
Sept. 7-9 at Mount Vernon with kids activities, local ven-
dors, food, music, historical reenactments and a national
BBQ contest, plus a parade and fireworks show.
Kunstfest, Indiana’s largest German Festival, will be
held Sept. 15-16 throughout New Harmony with food,
music, crafts and a wide selection of local shops.
Poseyville Autumnfest will be held Sept. 29-30 with
food and craft booths, bingo, games, queen contest, in-
flatables and much more.
Check out its website, visitposeycounty.com, for more
information about the area and events.
Quincy, Illinois
Steeped In Culture,
History & Libation
Sitting on Illinois’ westernmost
curve of the Mississippi River, Quincy,
Illinois, shines as an energetic travel
destination. The river town, built in
1825, is steeped in history, hospitality
and natural beauty, plus it is infused
with a fervor for the cultural, culinary
and libational arts.
The town is proud of its over 3,600 buildings on the
National Historic Register, 70 locally-owned eateries,
30 parks, 18 Lincoln storyboards, 10 eclectic museums
and five scenic wineries.
Quincy enjoys a long history with liquor and its
charms. In 1837 the first brewery was established. The
oldest operational bar is thought to be the Silver Moon
Tavern on Quincy’s north side. The city currently has
145 dram licenses on record, 99 of which are bars open
to the public.
To experience them all, from the vintage neighborhood
bars to new swanky spots, a libational handbook, “99
watering holes,” has been created. The handbook lists
these “watering holes” in alphabetical order, plus offers
tidbits and the early history of this business.
For a sampling of these “drams,” the handbook also
maps out five self-guided “mini crawls” featuring four
establishments each: 1. Tap Tour, 2. Whiskey & Wine
Walk, 3. Cocktail Course, 4. North Side, 5. South Side.
« continued on page 12

Posey County –
A Great Place
to Visit
Posey County is an important
agricultural and industrial area with a
rich historical past and unique natural
ecosystem that provides visitors
with a wide variety of sightseeing,

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Super Heroes & Adventures Can

Be Found In Metropolis, Illinois
Heroes and history
meet on the shores of the
Ohio River in Metropolis,
Illinois. The town is located
at Exit 37 on Interstate 24
at the southernmost tip of
Illinois on the Ohio River.
Local tourist attractions
include Fort Massac State Park, Harrah’s
Hotel & Casino, the 15-foot Superman
Statue and Super Museum, Mermet Lake
State Fish and Wildlife Area and Mermet
Springs Scuba Facility.
Metropolis also boasts seven
Convention and Visitors Bureau-
approved lodging facilities, over 20 local
eateries and over 20 specialty shops.
In 1972, Superman put Metropolis
on the map when it was adopted as his
hometown. Today, the town proudly
honors its favorite son with a 15-foot
bronze statue in the middle of Superman
Square. In addition, a statue of actress
Noel Neil, posed as Lois Lane, stands just
two blocks down the street.
Metropolis is also home to Fort Massac
State Park, which overlooks the Ohio
River. With Fort Massac and a nearly
1,500-acre park, it draws both nature
lovers and history buffs. Enjoy picnicking,
Historical reenactors are part of the annual
Fort Massac Encampment. This year’s event
will be held Oct. 20 and 21.
camping, hiking, fishing, boating and
seasonal hunting programs, plus disc golf
on an 18-hole course.
See what life was like back in the 1700s
and early 1800s at Fort Massac State Park’s
45th annual Fort Massac Encampment
on Oct. 20 and 21, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The encampment is more than an old-
time crafts fair. Historical reenactors and
skilled craftspeople demonstrate the skills
and lifestyles of early residents. During
the event authentically-garbed troops will
face off in the Battle of Drouillard Creek.
The replica 1802 fort at the state
park remains closed pending structural
rehabilitation.​​

Mini Crawls In Quincy from page 11

The first three mini crawls are walking
tours located in The District – Quincy’s
historic downtown. They are meant to be
enjoyed on foot or bicycle. Bike rentals are
available at the Tourist Information Center,
532 Gardner Expressway (3rd Street).
Crawls 4 and 5 are driving tours
highlighting Quincy’s historic North and
South districts. Enjoy hometown food, “the
regulars,” and soulful live music along the
way at these mini crawls.
Download “99 watering holes,” along
with 19 other guides of things to do in the
Quincy area, by visiting seequincy.com/
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Effingham Beckons Travelers

With Lodging, Attractions
The gleaming Cross at
the Crossroads welcomes
travelers to Effingham,
Illinois, offering a beacon
of hope to travelers. The
town is located about
100 miles from St. Louis
in Central Illinois where
Interstate 57 meets Interstate 70.
Effingham is well known to travelers
for its many hotels and restaurants. It
also attracts visitors with such attractions
as the Funfest Amphitheater, MY Garage
Museum, The Effingham Performance
Center, the farm to table Firefly Grill,
Tuscan Hills Winery and Lake Sara.
Mid America Motorworks is sponsor-
ing the 25th annual Corvette Funfest
Sept. 20-23. It will include special dis-
plays, car shows, a Swapfest, seminars,
product demonstrations, plus music.
Decades Rewind is bringing its
high-energy theatrical concert to the
Corvette party on Sept. 22. For tickets
to the concert, visit www.facebook.com/
effinghammusicfest.
The area plays host to numerous
events throughout the year. On Sept. 7
and 8, the Hobnob Harvest Market will
feature100-plus hand-picked vintage and
handmade vendors at the Effingham
County Fairgrounds in Altamont, Illinois.
Effingham is hosting the Effingham
Cruise Night on Sept. 7, 5 to 10 p.m.,
MONTICELLO
RAILWAY
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M o n t i c e l l o , I L • w w w. m r y m . o r g
RAILROAD DAYS
The 25th annual Corvette Funfest will be SEPT. 15-16, 2018
held Sept. 20-23 in Effingham. Ride any train
with all-day ticket
STEAM & DIESEL FREIGHT
Heart of the Hops on Sept. 28, 4 to 10
p.m., will feature craft beer tastings with
& PASSENGER TRAINS
Food Tent • Exhibit Cars
plenty of great food and music.
For a wide range of entertainment, Kid’s Rides • Motorcars
check out the Effingham Performance “Operation Lifesaver”
Center. A few of the upcoming shows presentation and Model
are Dwight Yoakam on Sept. 27; David Trains Downtown
Church on Oct. 12; Matt Maher and
Zach Williams on Oct. 25; Don Felder,
formerly of The Eagles, on Nov. 2; Ozark
Jubilee: A Branson Country Christmas
on Nov. 10; and others. For a complete
listing, visit the-epc.org.
For outdoor recreation, Lake Sara,
located approximately 5 miles southwest
of Effingham, is comprised of 614 acres
with 38 miles of shoreline. Come for
boating, fishing, skiing, swimming, pic- Located at I-72 Exit No. 166
nicking, camping and vacation rentals. M O N T I C E L L O, I L

EATSTAY
EAT PLAY
STAYPLAY
down Jefferson Avenue. Come down-
town to enjoy classic cars, food, including
Hi-Boy hamburgers on the Courthouse
lawn, live music, a wine/beer garden at
Village Wine & Gifts, plus a cook-out with EAT STAY PLAY
the Effingham Police Department at the
corner of Front and Jefferson Avenue.
The parade starts at 5 p.m. from Auto-
zone to the downtown area.
Thelma Keller Convention Center will
be the site of the Harvest of Quilts quilt
show on Sept. 7 and 8 featuring quilt
appraisals, bed turnings, shopping and
more.

Train Rides
Honor WWI Vet
Monticello Railway
Museum in Monticello,
Illinois, is sponsoring a
special Pvt. Roy W. Hamm
Tribute Train on Saturday,
Oct. 20. Train rides at 11
a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2 p.m.
and 3:30 p.m. will hon-
or Hamm, Monticello’s first casualty in
World War I. Soldiers will be on board
every ride.
In addition to these special rides, the
museum holds train rides on Saturdays
and Sundays through October. The mu-
seum has on display many rail cars and
other equipment.
Visitors can be a locomotive engineer
during Throttle Time held on most Sat- AT THE CROSSROADS OF I-57 AND I-70,
urdays through October and the first
weekend of November.
A VIBRANT COMMUNITY AWAITS...
During Railroad Days on Sept 15 and
16, enjoy unlimited rides on vintage
AT THE CROSSROADS OF I-57 AND I-70,
trains and motor cars on former Illinois A VIBRANT
AT THE CROSSROADS OF I-57COMMUNITY
AND I-70, AWAITS...
Central and Illinois Terminal trackage.
For more information on these and
A VIBRANT COMMUNITY AWAITS...
other events such as Polar Express, visit
mrym.org.

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has acres of new and used RVs for sale.
The dealership also rents and services
recreational vehicles.
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Ellington Teems With Nature’s Attractions Steelville:

Ellington, Missouri,
nestled in the Ozark
Highlands of Reynolds
County, abounds with
all-natural attrac-
tions. The small
town is located at
Missouri Scenic Highway 21 and Scenic
Highway 106 approximately 125 miles
south, southwest of St. Louis.
Blue Spring, Rocky Falls, Klepzig Mill,
the Shut-Ins and Reed Spring are just a
few places of interest. The Current Riv-
er Conservation Area is home to the
first Missouri State Fire Tower and Peck
Ranch. Wildlife such as eagles, elk, deer,
turkeys and wild birds are abundant.
Elk is making a comeback to the area.
To see the elk, the Missouri Department
of Conservation offers elk self-guided
driving tours at Peck Ranch and Current
River conservation areas.
The Current River Conservation Area
driving tour runs from Highway 106 to
South Road out of Ellington. The Peck
Ranch tour begins at the office. The con-
servation areas are open sunrise to sun-
set, seven days a week.
Serene Ozark beauty can be found
at Blue Spring, which Native Americans
called “Spring of the Summery Sky.”
A quiet forest hike leads visitors to the
awe-inspiring sky-blue waters of one of
the deepest springs in the United States.
It is located on the Current River. A stair-
way leads above the water where visitors
can look down into the 310-foot spring.
The parking area has picnic tables and
bathrooms. A 1.5-mile trail connects the
Blue Spring parking lot with the Powder
Mill campground at the Hwy. 106 bridge
over the Current River. Blue Spring is 14
miles west of Ellington off Route 106.
While surrounded by National Park
Service land, Blue Spring is owned by the
Missouri Department of Conservation.
Unplug. Reconnect.
At 310 feet deep, Blue Spring is one of the deepest springs in the United States.
| photo Ellington Chamber of Commerce
Rocky Falls cascades 40 feet through
a shut-ins of scenic igneous rock into a
large pool just right for swimming. The
falls are on national park property and
the site offers picnic tables with fire grills
and bathrooms. A hiking trail is locat-
ed along Rocky Creek for the more ad-
venturous. The Ozark Trail also goes
through the park area for serious hikers.
A unique historical site, located ap-
proximately a mile-and-a-half from Rocky
Falls in eastern Shannon County, is the
Klepzig Mill. It was built in 1928 by Prus-
sian German immigrant Walter Klepzig
to provide milling service to families that
lived along the Current River in the early
1900s. The rustic old mill sits on native
rock at the site of one of several shut-ins
on Rocky Creek. The small turbine mill is
built of rough sawmill lumber with a cor-
rugated iron roof and a native rock and
concrete mill race and spillway.
Clearwater Lake is fed by the crystal
clear Black River and several springs.
This lake is noted for the grandeur of
its hills, the picturesque bluffs, wildflow-
ers and indented bays. It is known as a
place where families can relax without
large crowds and enjoy the quiet. Sur-
rounded by three state parks, Clearwater
COME STAY
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Steelville, dubbed
“The Floating Capital
of Missouri” due to
its proximity to the
Huzzah, Meramec
and Courtois rivers,
is also looking to be
the arts center for central Missouri.
Floating The Rivers
Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the area
to get away and float, raft or canoe the
Lake boasts fishing, boating and skiing,
rivers.
as well as canoeing on the nearby upper
The small town offers numerous
Black River. Restrictions created by the
options to outfit those adventures and
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers to preserve
for lodging after a long day of river fun.
the lake’s natural beauty have prevented
Kick’n K Farmhouse & Arena,
private boat docks from being construct-
overlooking the Meramec River, has two
ed on the lake leaving plenty of open
vacation rental homes – an 1899 farmhouse
coastline. Clearwater Lake offers several
which sleeps up to 10 and Sunrise Cabin.
modern campgrounds. Clearwater is lo-
Bass River Resort features canoeing,
cated between Ellington and Piedmont,
kayaking or rafting trips on the Courtois,
Missouri.
Huzzah and Meramec rivers, plus riverside
The TransAmerica Trail, a 4,200-mile,
camping along the Courtois River, RV
cross-country bicycle route from Virgin-
sites and cabins for groups from two to
ia to Oregon, passes through Ellington
20 people. Activities include horseback
via Highway 21 and scenic Highway 106.
riding, swimming in its pool and more.
From March through October, be on the
Spend the weekend in a cozy log cabin
lookout for bicyclists along this route.
(with mineral hot tub) in a country setting
Brawley Park in Ellington is a regular
at Gill Ridge, located four miles from
stopover/camping spot for bicyclists.
Steelville.
The city accommodates cyclists at the
Eleven miles south of Steelville, escape
Route 76 Bicycle Hostel.
to Fair Winds Cabin Resort. It features five
The Reynolds County Fair will be held
cabins on over 120 acres of woods.
Sept. 27-29 in Redford. The fair is fami-
ly-oriented and does not allow alcohol on
The Arts
the premises.
Through Gallery Zeke and the
For more information about the area,
Meramec Music Theatre, the Steelville
stop by the Copeland-Shy Visitor Center
Arts Council brings artists, events,
at 155 W. Walnut St. It is located in the
musicians and other talented groups to
house thought to be the oldest in Elling-
the region.
ton.
Gallery Zeke is hosting the 2018
Show-Me Quilt Show from Sept. 1-8.
Getaway To
Quilts will be on display 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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relaxing, enjoying the many activities or
exploring at YMCA Trout Lodge in Potosi.
Get out on the lake on a sailboat,
pontoon, kayak, canoe or paddleboat.
Take a swim or fly down the water slide.
Adventure activities abound with a zip
line, climbing tower, alpine tower and
high ropes course and a mud cave. The
Triangle Y Ranch offers horseback rides
or pony rides for the little ones plus old-
fashioned hayrides. Trout Lodge also has
archery, riflery, mini-golf and more.
Rates are all-inclusive for lodging,
meals and many of the activities. Kids 5
and under stay free. For reservations or
more information, visit the website, www.
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Bugs” will display the work of area
photographers. Art Squared Fundraiser
(Fifty – Fifty) follows from Oct. 4-27
with works by 50 artists, culminating in
a final auction and reception on Oct.
27, 4 to 8 p.m. In November, the gallery
will feature the Steelville Ceramic Art
Festival.
Built in 2001, the 600-seat Meramec
Music Theatre is dedicated to bringing
the musical and performing arts to
Steelville. It features the best in country
music and golden oldies, as well as
many special performances. Upcoming
concerts include the Lefevre Quartet on
Sept. 15, Bill Anderson on Oct. 20 and
“Celebrate America” Patriotic Show with
The Lesters & Chosen Ones on Nov. 10.
For more information on the
music and gallery schedules, visit
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––– fall foliage, camping, fishing & more ––– 7. Copeland-Shy Welcome Center – 155
Walnut, Ellington – Oldest home in Ellington, built in
1. Clearwater Lake and Webb Creek Park 1882. Brochures & information available.
– Hwy H, 12 miles east of Ellington – The quiet
side of Clearwater Lake, perfect for fall fishing,
camping, family fun and more. Marina on site.For Reynolds County Museum – 233 S. 2nd St.,
reservations, www.reserveamerica.com. Ellington – Open Tuesday - Friday, 10-4, second
Saturday of the month. Closed November - March.
2. Black River and Highway K Park – Hwy Copeland-Shy Visitor Center

K, 12 miles west of Ellington – Fall canoe floats are

a specialty plus camping and fishing a bonus. Float Klepzig Mill –––––––––––––––– hiking –––––––––––––––––
concessionaire on site. For reservations, www. 8. Ozark Trail – Hwy 106 – Blair Creek & Current River
reserveamerica.com. sections, for the adventurous hiker.
Blue Spring – Hwy 106, 10 miles west of Ellington – 1.25
3. Current River and Powder Mill Camping Area – Hwy mile hike from Powder Mill, 6th largest spring in Missouri.
106, 12 miles west of Ellington – Explore, boat, fish, hike and camp the
beautiful middle section of the Current River. This area of river is quiet Brawley Park – Ellington – Hiking trail plus paved
and unfamiliar to most of the regular river enthusiasts. Short hiking trail walking trail.
connects Blue Spring with Powder Mill area. Current River Conservation Area – Marked trails available.

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4. Blue Spring – Missouri’s 6th largest spring, 9. Blair Creek – Hwy 106 – 10 miles west of Ellington, County Road
deep blue color, short hike. 106A
Current River Conservation Area (CRCA) – South Road, Ellington
5. Rocky Falls – NN Hwy, Shannon County - Sutton Bluff Recreational Area – Hwy 21, 15 miles north of
Experience the beautiful falls which cascade 40' Ellington
through a shut-ins of scenic igneous rock.
Klepzig Mill and Shut Ins – CR 522, off NN
Buford Pond, CRCA Hwy, Shannon County – Circa 1800’s grist mill. –––––– elk viewing & scenic drives ––––––
10. Scenic Highway 106 – This 26 mile drive
6. Current River Conservation Area – South Road, Ellington – between Ellington and Eminence is known state
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16 Webster-Kirkwood Times August 24 – 30, 2018

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boro, House Springs, Herculaneum and 8 p.m. Guests may also bring a picnic.
Kimmswick. For more information, or a lineup of its
Just west of Barnhart off Highway 21, music schedule, call 636-586-2777 or visit
the family-owned Persimmon Ridge Vine- lachancevineyards.com.
yards invites guests for a quiet experience Missouri wine meets Italian hospital-
at its vineyards and winery with Norton ity at Villa Antonio Winery in Hillsboro.
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George Street Photo & Video
and Chardonel varieties. The winery’s Guests are invited to enjoy Italian hos-
Persimmon is a sweet fruit wine unique pitality, live music, award-winning wines
to its vineyard. In the fall/winter, try a and wood-fired pizza or light fare from
warm mulled blend with Persimmon’s the kitchen.
Dry Blush. Savor its wine in an outdoor All Villa Antonio wines are handcraft-
setting while listening to live music on ed in the Northern Italian tradition. The
Saturdays and Sundays, 2 to 5 p.m. The winery grows a variety of grapes on its
winery is open year round on weekends property for its premium wines.
with a four-season tasting area. For more Whether visiting for an afternoon of
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information or a schedule of its music, vis- music, food and wine or hosting a special
it www.persimmonridgewinery.com. event on its spacious grounds, Villa Anto-

Where Missouri Meets Italian Hospitality! On an expansive 10-acre estate in the

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Open year round - 11am to 5pm daily with seasonal extended Friday hours
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Italian Inspired Vineyard Venue - Weddings up to 300+
Blending rustic charm with classic elegance
Just 30 mins from I-44 & I-270 • 3660 Linhorst Road • Hillsboro, MO 63050 • www.villaantoniowinery.com
Just 32 mins SE of I-44 and I-270!
3660 Linhorst Rd. • Hillsboro, MO 63050
www.villaantoniowinery.com • 636-475-5008
A family-owned vineyard
nestled amid the picturesque
rolling hills of DeSoto, MO.
A charming, intimate winery
experience with first class amenities:
• Tasting room
• Outdoor courtyard patio with deck
• Kitchen offering variety of full menu items
Lunch served Wednesday thru Sunday
11am to 4pm
Dinners Friday & Saturday evenings
5pm to 8pm
stay up to date on all music & events at
www.lachancevineyards.com
Just a short drive from the South County area.
12237 Peter Moore Ln. | DeSoto, MO 63020 | 636.586.2777
For events and hours visit www.lachancevineyards.com
rolling hills of Hillsboro, off Highway 21,
Shrewsbury native Ed Wagner and Mark
Baehmann of South County opened Wild
Sun Winery on Sept. 17, 2015.
Wild Sun offers a portfolio of wines to
indulge one’s every spirit including a bar-
rel-fermented Chardonel, semi-dry and
sweet reds and whites, a dry red blend, a
Norton, a Cabernet Sauvignon.
The winery, open all year, has ample
seating for parties, large or small, on
decks, a patio and a pavilion, plus acres
of open green space with shade trees. A
limited food menu is available, including
pizza, soup, sausage, cheese and bread.
Picnic baskets, folding chairs and blan-
kets are welcome.
On Fridays, 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturdays
and Sundays, 1 to 4, the winery features
live music May through October. For
the music lineup, visit its website, www.
wildsun.com.
LaChance Vineyards, an elegant fam-
ily-owned vineyard, is nestled amid the
rolling hills of De Soto off Highway 21.
What was once a small family farm, its 80
acres now have nearly 5,000 grapevines
with plans to expand. Guests can sample
one or several of LaChance’s distinctive
wines in the indoor tasting room or out-
side on the courtyard patio or partial-
ly-covered deck. The winery offers the
best of both worlds: a charming, intimate
winery experience with first-class ameni-
ties. Listen to live music on Friday nights
or Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
The winery serves lunch Wednesday
through Sunday. Dinner is served on
Mastodon State Historic Site features a full-
size replica of a mastodon skeleton.
| photo courtesy Missouri State Parks
nio’s goal is to make guests’ days happy
and memorable.
The winery is open year round with
live music on most Saturday and Sunday
afternoons and on Friday nights during
peak season.
The Terrace at French Village is locat-
ed in the old Werner home built in the
1890s at the northern tip of the Ozark
Highland Triangle, about 10 miles east of
Bonne Terre. With grapes from a nearby
vineyard, French Village produces its own
line of wines along with a crisp sparkling
Moscato. For the non-wine lovers, the win-
ery serves a variety of domestic and craft
beers.
For hungry guests, The Terrace has a
variety of brick oven pizzas, wings, chicken
strips, pretzels, a few desserts plus cheese
and sausage. Picnic baskets are welcome.
The winery is open Fridays through
Sundays from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. with enter-
tainment and a unique twist on its tasting
room. For more information or a music
schedule, visit villaantoniowinery.com.
In addition to wineries, Jefferson
County boasts historic and natural attrac-
tions that are a must see.
Mastodon State Historic Site near Im-
perial is home to the Kimmswick Bone
Bed, one of the most extensive Ice Age
fossil deposits in the country. Site exca-
vations have yielded bones of mastodons
and giant ground sloths. A full-size replica
of a mastodon skeleton is on display at the
museum.
Washington State Park, near De Soto,
is also a testament to the area’s prehistor-
ic times. Two-thirds of Missouri’s known
petroglyphs, or rock carvings, can be
found at the park. The park also features
three hiking trails, plus easy access to the
Big River for swimming or fishing.
About 30 covered bridges once spanned
Missouri’s rivers and creeks. Only four re-
main, including Sandy Creek Covered
Bridge north of Hillsboro. John H. Morse
constructed the bridge in 1872 as part of a
county-wide building program. The bridge
now makes up the Sandy Creek Covered
Bridge State Historic Site.
August 24 – 30, 2018 Webster-Kirkwood Times
Farmington: A Hub For Family
Fun In St. Francois County
The town features
many amenities, plus
is surrounded by state
parks & wineries
With its location in St.
Francois County, Farming-
ton is a perfect jumping
off point for a fall out-
ing.
State parks,
award-winning
wineries – even an
ATV park – can be easily accessed from
Farmington, one hour south of St. Louis
off Highway 67. The town also boasts its
own amenities: 14 parks line the streets
of Farmington, offering sites for fishing,
playgrounds, ballfields, picnicking,
walking trails and more. One park is
dedicated to skateboarders, in-line skaters
and BMX riders.
Established over 200 years ago, Farm-
ington serves as a regional shopping hub
and county seat for St. Francois County.
The town is proud of its historic down-
town district with quaint shops, local win-
eries, galleries and more.
Discover this town at the Farmington
Fall Fest, Blues, Brews & BBQ on Friday,
Sept. 21, 5 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, Sept.
22, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. This family-friend-
ly festival will feature a craft beer garden,
food, unique craft vendors, the Wood
Den Wood Carvers, Foothills Car Club
Car Show, Pooch-A-Palooza, a kids corner
and more.
Wine lovers are sure to find that per-
fect vintage at one of the area’s 15 vine-
yards and wineries.
Golfers are invited to Farmington’s
DISCOVER
WATER PARK – CIVIC CENTER – FAMILY FUN CENTER – STATE PARKS
17
St. Joe State Park has many trails, including
those for off-road vehicles use.
ART • FOOD • WINE • MUSIC
| photo courtesy Missouri State Parks
world-class golf course. Formerly Eagle
Lake Golf Club, Crown Pointe, situated
WWW.THETERRACE.COM | 573.358.7177
on a 208-acre tract, was designed in 1993
by Gary Kern. Enjoy the private club-style
amenities and four-star course of this pub-
lic course.
Located at the edge of the Ozark
Mountains in St. Francois County, nine
state parks surround the area including
Hawn, Elephant Rocks and St. Joe, Sam A.
Baker and St. Francois. Each park offers
its own unique features.
As a sampling of the state parks, St. Joe Live Music every Saturday
State Park is one of two off-road vehicle and Sunday from 2-5 p.m.
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also features four lakes, two swimming Complimentary Samples
beaches, equestrian trails, a hiking and bi- of our Missouri wines
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campgrounds capable of accommodating Dates are available for
campers with ORV or horse trailers.
Explore the history of the lead busi-
Weddings and Special Events
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ness in the eastern Ozarks at Missouri
Mines State Historic Site and see the
Open Year Round
processing plant of the former St. Joe Friday, Saturday and Sunday • 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Lead Company. The mine’s former pow- visit our website for a schedule of special events
erhouse has been turned into a museum and Friday and Saturday night music schedule
and houses one of the Midwest’s finest www.persimmonridgewinery.com
mineral collections.
ONLY 25 MINUTES FROM THE ST. LOUIS ARCH IN BARNHART, MO
7272 Sheppard Dr. | www.persimmonridgewinery.com | 314-488-7940
SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR
TOP SPONSOR:
JOIN US FOR A WEEKEND OF FUN IN
BEAUTIFUL DOWNTOWN FARMINGTON, MISSOURI
.............................................................................................
BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS AND HANG OUT
AT THIS FAMILY FRIENDLY FESTIVAL
18 Webster-Kirkwood Times August 24 – 30, 2018

Historic Ste. Genevieve Celebrates Present & Past

Ste. Genevieve, Owners of the used to be done – whether it’s farming,
America’s original Audubon Grill cooking, spinning, lace making, leather
French Colonial village and Bar recently working, soap making, wood carving,
established in the reopened the gardening or good old-fashioned
1700s, has a lot to Hotel Audubon games. Watch demonstrations of the
celebrate. The at the corner of handicrafts of yesteryear. In the evening
town is located an Merchant and enjoy the “Spirit Reunion” – a fundraiser
hour south of St. Louis off Interstate 55 Mains streets in for Memorial Cemetery that features
along the Mississippi River. Ste. Genevieve. costumed “spirits” telling the stories of
Town officials recently announced the early settlers buried there.
the establishment of a new National Park | photo While in Ste. Genevieve, check out the
Historic Site. In addition, the owners of courtesy Route Du Vin wine trail, which includes
the Audubon Grill and Bar announced Ste. Chaumette Vineyards & Winery.
the reopening of the Hotel Audubon. Genevieve Chaumette, established in 1990 by
Located at the corner of Merchant Tourism Hank and Jackie Johnson, now sits
and Main streets in the heart of Ste. on 310 acres. They are dedicated to
Genevieve, the hotel had its ribbon legislation to establish the Ste. Genevieve carefully preserved in Ste. Genevieve’s handcrafting award-winning wines of
cutting in July. National Historic Park designating it National Historic Landmark District. distinction, capable of competing in
A landmark since 1903, this storied part of the National Park Service. The Much of historic Ste. Genevieve’s the international marketplace. Expect
hotel and restaurant have undergone a area selected for the proposed park site charm is due to the remarkable award-winning wines, gracious service,
five-year renovation. The farm-to-table is approximately 12.5 acres. preservation of its original vertical log quality entertainment and elegant
restaurant opened in 2014 and the hotel The Bauvais-Amoureux site, now part structures. Its narrow streets and fenced accommodations. Chaumette is also a
in July. of the Felix Valle State Historic Site, gardens surround some of the most premier wine resort destination with
Nestled in the heart of the Ste. will be at the center of the National significant 18th-century architecture in private villas for overnight stays, a pool
Genevieve historic district, Hotel Park Service Historic Site. The Bauvais- the nation. and full-service restaurant, wedding and
Audubon offers boutique-style lodging Amoureux Historic House was built In addition to a glance into Colonial event venues, among more traditional
featuring Old World charm with around 1792 by Jean-Baptiste St. Gemme America, Ste. Genevieve boasts winery amenities. The tasting room
modern amenities. Audubon’s Grill Bauvais, overlooking Ste. Genevieve’s eclectic shops, restaurants, wineries, is open year-round and offers live
and Bar features a chef-created menu communal agricultural fields, le Grand microbreweries and art galleries. entertainment outdoors in warmer
with a unique dining experience unlike Champ. Discover Ste. Genevieve during months.
any in the area. In 2017, Audubon’s This legislation is in recognition of Rural Heritage Day on Oct. 27, 9 a.m. For more information, visit www.
Redevelopment LLC won an award for the historic significance of rare French to 4 p.m. The event is a celebration of visitstegen.com.
the historical renovations to the building. Colonial buildings and the early French history and reverie dedicated to the hard
Last spring, Congress approved and German influences that have been working founders of the town. See how it

Walk Through German History Quaint Town Of Kimmswick

Learn about early Lutherans in Perry County
One of the oldest Take a walk back in time at the Saxon
Opens Doors At Upcoming Events
communities in Lutheran Memorial Annual Fall Festival Kimmswick is the per- way Arch in downtown St. Louis. Tickets
Missouri can on Saturday, Oct. 13, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. fect day trip, just 25 min- include lunch at the famous Blue Owl
be found down The event will feature live demonstra- utes from downtown St. Restaurant & Bakery. Tickets available
Interstate 55 in tions from the 1800s, handmade crafts, Louis. Fall is a great at www.gatewayarch.com/event/kimms-
Perry County about 80 miles from St. German food, entertainment, apple-but- time to stroll the wick-cruise.
Louis. The area was settled by Lutheran ter cooking, horse and buggy rides and quaint streets of this The annual Apple Butter Festival re-
immigrants in the early 1800s. It includes more. For more information, call 573- historic river town. turns Oct. 27 and 28, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
the towns of Perryville and Frohna. 824-5404. Explore the 28 shops and enjoy dining at Streets will be lined with 500 to 600 food,
Frohna is home to the Saxon In nearby Perryville, the “Heart- the town’s charming restaurants. drink and craft vendors, plus entertain-
Lutheran Memorial, an outdoor history land’s best-kept secret,” shop specialty
History will come alive on Saturday, ment – and apple butter. Streets will be
museum set in a log cabin village on stores, visit wineries, then head to Wil-
Sept. 15, at the Living History Day & His- closed to vehicle traffic. Park at the Wind-
30 acres. The museum highlights low House Bed and Breakfast, the town’s
toric House Tour. Events include a Civil sor School and catch a bus into town.
the pioneering spirit of the early first bed and breakfast. Built in 1901, the
immigrants from Germany who settled Victorian home has been restored and War Reenactors Encampment, historical Upcoming Kimmswick holiday events
Perry County. On the National Register provides many of today’s conveniences performances, music, demonstrations, include: Holiday Parade and Open
of Historic Places, the museum consists in its accommodations. Located just two artisans and a presentation on Jefferson House, Small Business Saturday and
of 15 buildings, seven of which are log blocks off the Perryville Square, the B&B County’s 200-year history. House tour Christmas Festival and Cookie Walk.
cabins dating from 1820 to 1840. is five minutes from I-55. tickets are available at gokimmswick.com. For details on these events and others,
Take a narrated cruise to Kimmswick contact the Kimmswick Visitor Center
on the Mississippi River on Thursday, 636-464-6464 or gokimmswick.com.
Oct. 4. Board the Tom Sawyer at the Gate-
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Places Frohna, MO... just 90 minutes south of St. Louis General Store, owned by Brent and Lin- their start are also featured.
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August 24 – 30, 2018 Webster-Kirkwood Times
A Fall Road Trip with Art,
Wine, Shopping and History
Enjoy fall foliage and fine weather in and around historic Ste. Genevieve. ~ photo by R. Mueller
Are you ready for the cooler temps of September
and the fall foliage of October? Whether you think of
yourself as a “foodie”, a nature-lover, a history buff or a
super-shopper seeking unique treasures for yourself or
as a gift, Ste. Genevieve has just what you need for the
perfect fall road trip experience. Only an hour’s drive
south on Interstate 55, there’s plenty to do so you will
want to stay a few days to take it all in.
Famous for its historic sites, local art and wineries,
Ste. Genevieve has a reputation for gracious hospitality,
good food and a variety of festivals. Recently approved
as a future National Park Historic Site, Ste. Genevieve
was named one of the “Top 10 Coolest Small Towns”
by Budget Travel Magazine and “One of the 50 Most
Beautiful Small Towns in America” by House Beautiful
Magazine.
With new shops like Queen Anne’s Lace, the Purple
Finch, Sassafras Creek Originals and Belle Ever After,
grab your girlfriends, visit the website and pick a date
for a mid-week or weekend Girlfriends’ Getaway. Plan
a romantic escape for two complete with sight-seeing,
a cozy bed-and-breakfast inn or hotel and plenty of
cultural, shopping and dining options.
Explore French Colonial architecture and 25
charming shops and art galleries in the center of the
Historic District, try the fabulous regional dining, and
choose from more than 10 award-winning wineries &
microbreweries.
When you are
making your travel
plans, remember
that part of a truly
memorable stay
is your choice of
lodging. Luckily,
Ste. Genevieve
offers a wide variety
including hotels,
Shoppers find deals and treasures within easy bed and breakfast
walking distance in the downtown historic inns, guest house
district. ~ Photo courtesy of Ste. Genevieve rentals and Air
Tourism B&B’s. For quick
access to all these lodging options, including photos,
pricing and availability go to www.VisitSteGen.com/
Lodging to simplify your search.
Bonus for our readers: Mention the code Shop Small
to get $10 in Fleur de Lis shopping tokens at the Ste.
Genevieve Welcome Center, by September 15, 2018!
Civil War Interpretive Event
September 8, 2018 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Featuring Civil War era historic reenactments and
traditional skill demonstrations.
Ste. Genevieve Historic District | Free
www.visitstegen.com | 800.373.7007 or 573.883.7097
Ste. Genevieve Mini Triathlon
September 22 | 7:30 a.m.
150 Yard Swim – 9 Mile Bike – 3 Mile Run
Packet Pick Up on race day starting at 6:30 a.m. Awards
will be given to the top three in varied age groups. A
confirmation email with extra details will be sent one
week prior to the race.
Ste. Genevieve County Community Center
$35 in advance or $45 day of race
www.sgccc.com | 573.883.5344
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Fourth Friday Art Walk in Ste Genevieve
October 26, 2018 • 6 – 9 p.m.
On the fourth Friday of the month, participating shops
and galleries extend their hours into the evening
and provide a festive atmosphere for a stroll through
downtown to view the artwork and creativity on display
in local galleries, shops and restaurants. Each month
features a different theme. This event is sponsored by
Downtown Ste. Genevieve.
Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve | Free
Facebook.com/downtownstegen or www.visitstegen.com
800.373.7007 or 573.883.7097
4 Mile Levee Loop Run/Walk
October 27, 2018 | 8:30 – 9:30 a.m.
Join us for the annual Ste. Genevieve County
Community Center’s 4 MILE LEVEE LOOP. This one-
of-a-kind race lets you run on the levee!
Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve Levee
$20 now thru race day | www.sgccc.com
Rural Heritage Day in Ste Genevieve
October 27, 2018 | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Rural Heritage Day is a
The Ste. Genevieve Fall History Conference celebration of history, reverie
September 22, 2018 | 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. and reminiscence dedicated to
The Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve the hard working forefathers and
hosts an annual fall history conference at which foremothers of Ste. Genevieve.
presentations are made on the history of Ste. Genevieve Come see how it used to be
and the surrounding area. Presentations include a done – whether it’s farming,
variety of subjects from pre-European settlement, the cooking, spinning, lace making,
French colonial period, as well as the 19th and 20th leather working, soap making,
centuries. Event starts with a continental breakfast and wood carving, gardening or good
lunch is provided. A reception for conference attendees old-fashioned games. Watch
will be held on Friday, September 21 from 5 – 7 p.m. For demonstrations of handicrafts of
more information, visit www.visitstegen.com. yesteryear. Stay till the evening
Ste. Genevieve County Community Center | $50 and enjoy the “Spirit Reunion”
Youth fiddle players perform
www.historicstegen.org | 800.373.7007 or 573.883.7097 – a local fundraiser that features traditional music during the
costumed ‘Spirits’ telling the Rural Heritage Festival on
Plein Air Event, Art Show and Sale stories of the early settlers buried October 27 in Ste. Genevieve.
September 26 – 30, 2018 there. ~ photo by J. Steiger, courtesy of
Following the European St. Mary’s Road and Historic Ste. Genevieve Tourism
tradition of capturing Downtown Ste. Genevieve
the atmosphere of the $3 donation accepted
outdoors, contemporary www.visitstegen.com | 800.373.7007 or 573.883.7097
artists are invited to join
the realms of the famous Déjà vu Spirit Reunion
regionalist artists of October 27, 2018 | 5:30 – 8 p.m.
Artists find inspiration from
the 1930s by painting history, scenery and wineries Would you like to hear the story of a US Senator who has
outdoors in the scenic during the Ste. Genevieve Plein been buried three different times? A Civil War colonel
Sainte Genevieve area. Air Art Festival. Photo courtesy who died at the battle of Shiloh? Meet up with a modern
Among the highlights: of Ste Genevieve Tourism. day spirit of Missouri’s first US Representative? Or
People’s Choice Voting at Saturday evening awards reception “meet” one portraying the well-to-do, or the not so well-
from 6 – 9 p.m.; Sale extends through Sunday at 2 p.m. to-do, residents of Ste. Genevieve’s history before 1880?
Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve Visitors will experience these stories and more as the
$35 for Participating Artists Foundation for Restoration of Ste. Genevieve hosts its
www.artstegen.org | 573.576.0023 or 573.535.9833 annual “Déjà vu Spirit Reunion” in historic Memorial
Cemetery. Tour the cemetery via lantern light and chat
Fourth Friday Art Walk in Ste. Genevieve “face to face” with friendly spirits clad in traditional
September 28, 2018 | 6 – 9 p.m. dress and enjoy a hauntingly good time.
On the fourth Friday of the month, participating shops Ste. Genevieve Memorial Cemetery
and galleries extend their hours into the evening Admission fee required
and provide a festive atmosphere for a stroll through www.historicstegen.com | 573.883.9622 or 800.373.7007
downtown to view the artwork and creativity on display
in local galleries, shops and restaurants. Each month WWW.VISITSTEGEN.COM
features a different theme. This event is sponsored by 800.373.7007
Downtown Ste. Genevieve.
Historic Downtown Ste. Genevieve | Free
Facebook.com/downtownstegen or www.visitstegen.com Upcoming Events
800.373.7007 or 573.883.7097
Sept. 8 Civil War Interpretive Event
Oktoberfest in Ste. Genevieve Sept. 22 Ste. Genevieve Mini Triathlon
September 29, 2018 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 22 The Ste. Genevieve Fall History
Celebrate German heritage and traditions in historic Conference
Ste Genevieve. Enjoy the German Band and other live Sept. 26-30 Plein Air Event, Art Show and Sale
music, bed races, liver dumplings and beer gardens. Sept. 28 Fourth Friday Art Walk
Historic District | Most events are free Sept. 29 Oktoberfest in Ste. Genevieve
www.VisitSteGen.com | 573-883-7097 Oct. 20 Night of the Werewolf
Oct. 26 Fourth Friday Art Walk
Night of the Werewolf Oct. 27 4 Mile Levee Loop Run/Walk
October 20, 2018 | Evening Oct. 27 Rural Heritage Day
Keep watch for werewolves lurking in the dark! Take Oct. 27 Déjà vu Spirit Reunion
a lantern-led tour of the Bolduc House and listen to
werewolf stories and folklore while enjoying S’mores
around a roaring campfire. Solve the riddles of our
scavenger hunt and cheer the militia on as they patrol
and capture werewolves! End the night with an outdoor
viewing of a werewolf movie.
The Bolduc House | Cost TBD
www.frenchcoloniallife.org | 573-883-3105
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20 Webster-Kirkwood Times August 24 – 30, 2018
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27 - Sunset on the Riverfront
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Wednesdays - Haunted Wagon Rides
October 26 - Chili Cook-off majority closely following the Missouri
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9-11 - Ladies Shopping Weekend section, the trail cuts through Missouri
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30 - Santa on Amtrak 94, which is often called the “Missouri
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evening with “Swing’n in the Vines” luminaries, there is a scavenger hunt,
concert and picnic. This event is limited carolers, free trolley rides and shopping.
to 100 baskets and sells out. Reservations The walk and market will be held on
are required by calling 636-228-4005. Fridays, Dec. 7 and 14, from 5 to 10
Saturday begins with the new Harvest p.m. The market will also be open on
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required at www.augustaharvestfest5k. more information on these events, visit
com. Other highlights include a parade www.augusta-chamber.org.
at 10 a.m., a pie-baking competition, pie Montelle Winery is among the winer-
walks, music, artists and artisans, pony ies in Augusta. Its philosophy is to farm
rides, an inflatable obstacle course for its vineyards with a respect for the land
children, a Corn Hole Competition, and the environment, resulting in wines
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chicken/pork steak dinners and a It features wine tastings, lunch served
guided History Walk/Wine Cellar tour. daily, live music on weekends, a year-
For more information, call 636-228-4005. « continued on page 21
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August 24 – 30, 2018 Webster-Kirkwood Times
Ride The Rails To Washington,
“The Heart Of Wine Country”
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wineries within an hour of the
community making it a great base for a
winery adventure. Located on Highway
100 from Interstate 44, it is less than an
hour’s drive from St. Louis.
For a relaxing fall outing through the
scenic countryside, take Amtrak. The
train provides daily service from St. Lou-
is and Kansas City to Washington’s train
depot and Visitor Center. The depot is
located within walking distance of shops,
restaurants, riverfront park and lodging.
Missouri Wine Country from page 20
round tasting room and a place to relax
while enjoying the views of rolling vine-
yards and hillsides.
Defiance
Defiance is the home of Sugar Creek
Vineyards and Winery. Former Kirkwood
residents Ken and Becky Miller, along
with son and winemaker Chris Lorch,
have been producing award-winning
Escape To Cedar Creek In New Haven
Cedar Creek, a full-service, year-round
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The 200-acre enclave located near
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Visit us in Augusta Wine Country
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Augusta
Augusta Harvest
Harvest Festival
Festival
The rivertown was founded in
1833 with the arrival of 12 Cath-
September 21-23, 2018
olic families in the fall of 1833.
The town is proud of its German Fun for the whole family
heritage. Many of its historic
structures remain today. Friday September 21
Washington will celebrate its 6 pm “Swingin’ in the Vines”*
heritage at the annual Fall Fes-
tival of Arts and Crafts at Main and Elm
Concert and picnic in the vineyard
streets, Sept. 21-23 with artisans from
across the Midwest, music and food. Saturday September 22
On Wednesdays, Sept. 5-Oct. 31, take a
Haunted History Wagon Ride. Visit some 9 am Augusta Harvest Fest 5k*
well-known historic sites and the haunt- www.augustaharvestfest5k.com
ings surrounding them. Reservations are
required. 10 am Parade, Food, Pie Contest
For other events, visit www.washmo.
org.
and Sale, Pony Rides, Corn Hole
Competition, Artists/Artisans,
Inflatable Obstacle Course
6 pm “Fruit of the Harvest Dinner”*
wines at Sugar Creek for 24 years. Located Six course dinner paired with local wine,
on the Katy Trail, the winery welcomes
hikers and cyclists. The winery features
under the stars
live music on weekends. Guests can bring
a picnic or enjoy assorted cheese, sausage
and snacks offered by Sugar Creek.
Sunday September 23
For more information on Katy Trail 11 am Heritage Day, Theatre, Food,
State Park, visit mostateparks.com/park/ Historical Walking/Cellar Tour, Music
katy-trail-state-park.
*Reservations Required
For tickets and more information call
636.228.4005, www.augusta-chamber.org
ca-1860s farm houses.
Amenities include a nine-hole Par
3 golf course, trails, a lake with pier, a
Augusta, Missouri
salt-water swimming pool and a restaurant Home of the first American Viticulture Area in the country
and taproom. There’s also Western Town, Wineries Brewery Antiques Spa
a re-creation of a 1960s cowboy movie set.
For reservations call 855-778-7222 or
Restaurants Lodging Shopping Katy Trail
key www.visitcedarcreek.com.