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2012 Queen’s Ball
On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the Ste. Genevieve Queen’s Ball will be held at the
VFW Hall located on Memorial Drive off 4th Street beginning at 7pm. At this
celebration which has been held in historic Ste. Genevieve for more than 250 years, a
king is traditionally chosen. However, this being leap year, it is the ladies turn to be
the center of attention.
During the 18th century in Upper Louisiana, New France, the French settlers looked
forward to the time of the Epiphany or Twelfth Night. This was the time when the King’
s ball or Bal de Roi was traditionally held to close out the Christmas season or Les
Temps de Fetes. The Ball was the most formal social event of the year and all the
townspeople were invited to attend this celebration of singing, dancing, and feasting.
Just as in years gone by, all are invited to join in the merriment of the 2012 Queen’s
Ball. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. Tables for 8-10
persons may be reserved. Guests are welcome to bring a basket of snack for their
enjoyment and there will be a cash bar for refreshments. Everyone is encouraged but
not required to dress in French Colonial costumes. The musical group, Cash Rebates,
will provide music and instructions in traditional dance. Persons of all ages can
participate as this dance is a family affair.
All ladies present will be treated to piece of La Galette des Reines (Queen’s
Cake) and the lucky girl who finds a charm in her piece will be crowned La Reine
(Queen of the Ball). The Queen will select her King and together they reign over the
Ste. Genevieve festivities throughout the year.
Doors to the Ball are opened at 7pm with singing of traditional French songs by Les
Petits Chanteurs. Guests may be formally introduced beginning at 7:30pm and the
music and dancing will begin at 8pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Proceeds from the Ball will benefit the Ste. Genevieve Museum. For more information
or table reservations, call (573) 883-2099 or (573) 883-5850 in the evening or email
queensball@historicstegen.org
Where: VFW Hall, Memorial Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO.
Directions: Take Interstate 55, Exit 150 and proceed East on Highway 32 to Ste.
Genevieve. (Highway 32 becomes 4th Street at Hwy 61). Continue on 4th Street
turning Left on Memorial Drive. Go one block to VFW Hall.
When: Saturday, Feb 4th, 2012, 7pm
Admission: $10 Adults
$5 Student (6-18 years)
For More Info phone: 573-883-2099 or 573-883-5850
or eMail us at: queensball@historicstegen.org
All proceeds to benefit the Ste. Genevieve Museum
Image (top): Dance in the Château St. Louis, Quebec (1801). Artist: George Heriot (ca. 1759-1839) Watercolor/pencil
Courtesy: National Archives of Canada, Ottawa (Accession No. 1989-472-1)
On Saturday, February 4, 2012, the Ste. Genevieve Queen’s Ball will be held at the
VFW Hall located on Memorial Drive off 4th Street beginning at 7pm. At this
celebration which has been held in historic Ste. Genevieve for more than 250 years, a
king is traditionally chosen. However, this being leap year, it is the ladies turn to be
the center of attention.
During the 18th century in Upper Louisiana, New France, the French settlers looked
forward to the time of the Epiphany or Twelfth Night. This was the time when the King’
s ball or Bal de Roi was traditionally held to close out the Christmas season or Les
Temps de Fetes. The Ball was the most formal social event of the year and all the
townspeople were invited to attend this celebration of singing, dancing, and feasting.
Just as in years gone by, all are invited to join in the merriment of the 2012 Queen’s
Ball. Ticket prices are $10 for adults and $5 for children and students. Tables for 8-10
persons may be reserved. Guests are welcome to bring a basket of snack for their
enjoyment and there will be a cash bar for refreshments. Everyone is encouraged but
not required to dress in French Colonial costumes. The musical group, Cash Rebates,
will provide music and instructions in traditional dance. Persons of all ages can
participate as this dance is a family affair.
All ladies present will be treated to piece of La Galette des Reines (Queen’s
Cake) and the lucky girl who finds a charm in her piece will be crowned La Reine
(Queen of the Ball). The Queen will select her King and together they reign over the
Ste. Genevieve festivities throughout the year.
Doors to the Ball are opened at 7pm with singing of traditional French songs by Les
Petits Chanteurs. Guests may be formally introduced beginning at 7:30pm and the
music and dancing will begin at 8pm. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
Proceeds from the Ball will benefit the Ste. Genevieve Museum. For more information
or table reservations, call (573) 883-2099 or (573) 883-5850 in the evening or email
queensball@historicstegen.org
Where: VFW Hall, Memorial Drive, Ste. Genevieve, MO.
Directions: Take Interstate 55, Exit 150 and proceed East on Highway 32 to Ste.
Genevieve. (Highway 32 becomes 4th Street at Hwy 61). Continue on 4th Street
turning Left on Memorial Drive. Go one block to VFW Hall.
When: Saturday, Feb 4th, 2012, 7pm
Admission: $10 Adults
$5 Student (6-18 years)
For More Info phone: 573-883-2099 or 573-883-5850
or eMail us at: queensball@historicstegen.org
All proceeds to benefit the Ste. Genevieve Museum
Image (top): Dance in the Château St. Louis, Quebec (1801). Artist: George Heriot (ca. 1759-1839) Watercolor/pencil
Courtesy: National Archives of Canada, Ottawa (Accession No. 1989-472-1)
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