The 2026 Jour de Fete is now in the books. Despite the heat, organizers say both vendors and visitors were pleased.
“Several vendors sold out,” said Carrie Noll, Jour de Fete board member. “So we were really pleased to hear that. “Some of the vendors told me they loved that everyone down here is so kind, and want to come back. That’s great for our community !”
Depending on timeof day, crowds varied, but Saturday seemed to have more in attendance than Sunday.
Youngsters enjoyed the kids area. This toddler liked the dino slide from the Sainte Genevieve Museum Learning Center.
The Rotary duck races are a Jour de Fete tradition.
Planes of all types could be seen flying overhead and on the ground at the Ste. Genevieve Flying Club airstrip.