Father's Day Weekend has it all in Historic Missouri Wine Country!

Come Join In The 2nd Annual Wine Country Fest!

Father's Day Weekend - June 16 - 18, 2017

Father's Day weekend in Defiance will have a little bit of something for everyone.  Why not come out and honor dad with one of these fun activities?

Dancing in Defiance
Friday night June 16th will have you listening to the amazing sounds of "HoneyVox" in the beauty of wine country.  Ticket price is $25 per person which includes music, a commemorative glass, and 2 drink tickets (redeemable for beer or wine).  Doors open at 6:30 pm, beverages available for purchase as well as gourmet picnic dinners created by Valenti's Catering ($20.95 each). 
Both event tickets and picnic dinners are available through the Festival's Online Store:  https://squareup.com/store/wine-country-fest  Go on the store and click on the icon/pics to order.  Tickets are limited to this rain or shine event (good thing they have a large, covered pavilion!)

Find out more information on the Fest's Facebook page at:  Facebook.com/WineCountryFest and look under the individual events.

The Rest of the Festival

Why not park for FREE at Wine Country Gardens and take the Wine Country Shuttle to the various event locations?  There will be the Wine Country Market next to the Post Office on both Saturday and Sunday, a BBQ competition on Saturday, and Car - Truck - Motorcycle shows on Sunday at various locations in town.

It's all happening in Defiance for Father's Day, so bring Dad out to enjoy the weekend!

Spring in Historic Missouri Wine Country

This spring promises to offer a lot to do in Historic Missouri Wine Country!

Here's what's happening around the region -- don't miss out!

APRIL 2017

Barrel Tasting and Wine Country Market at The Yellow Farmhouse Winery, Saturday April 8th, including the Rack & Clutch Fashion Truck, Food trucks, music and more!

The Wine Country Market has their season "Sneek Preview" at the Yellow Farmhouse Winery on Saturday, April 8th from noon to 5 pm.  Check out items from local artisans including food, jewelry, and more.

The Augusta Brewing Company Spring Thaw Fest on Saturday, April 22nd including a Chili Cookoff, some folks from the Brewer's Association with tasty beer, live music and lots more!

The Augusta Plein Air Art Festival runs April 19th to April 30th throughout Historic Missouri Wine Country.  There are so many things to watch and participate in!  Artists come from all over the country to paint the beauty of the region at various daily events, most which are open to the public.  Don't miss out - go to https://www.facebook.com/AugustaPleinAirArtEvent/
to see the event schedule.

MAY 2017

The Daniel Boone Home is hosting their first Brew Fest on Saturday, May 20th, noon to 5pm.  Tickets must be purchased in advance.
For more info go to:  https://www.facebook.com/events/1933974853490844

JUNE 2017

The Wine Country Fest will be celebrated in and around the Defiance area over Father's Day weekend, June 16, 17, and 18.  Friday night June 16th will be the "kick off" event, "Dancing In Defiance" at the Yellow Farmhouse Winery.  Saturday, June 17th will feature a BBQ competition at the Trail Smokehouse, and Sunday will feature a car show at Wine Country Gardens, along with a Truck Show and Motorcycle show in town.  In addition, there will be live music at the Wine Country Market that will be "Festival Central" and housed in the Mason's Park next to the Defiance Post Office.  For more information, keep checking at:  https://www.facebook.com/WineCountryFest/

Wine Country Fest June 17-19 2016

Father's Day Weekend has it all in Defiance

The Defiance Merchants Association has put together a fun-filled weekend over Fathers Day that is sure to have something to please everyone!  For more details or to register for some events go to:
WineCountryFest.com 

The weekend kicks off with Dancing in Defiance at Sugar Creek Winery.
Advanced Tickets can be purchased online for this evening of music & dancing above the Missouri River Valley in Historic Missouri Wine Country.

On Saturday, two events will be happening both in town and along the Katy Trail.  The Wine Country Market will be held in Masons Park, and the bicycle Pedal Poker Run will provide a fun 6.5 mile leisure ride along the Katy Trail, beginning at Wine Country Gardens, stopping at select locations, and ending at the Trail Smokehouse.

Sunday, Father's Day, wraps up the Fest with a second Day of the Wine Country Market, as well as a BBQ Competition at Chandler Hill Winery.

Admission to the BBQ competition is free for spectators, but competitors need to register online at ChandlerHillVineyards.com


Come on out to Historic Missouri Wine Country to enjoy Father's Day weekend!


 

6th Annual Parade is a Crowd Pleaser

Defiance Merchants Host 6th Annual Christmas Parade & Festival

Floats, cars, dogs, horses and walkers make 6th Annual Christmas Pet Parade and Christmas Festival a fun day for all!

The 6th Annual Defiance Christmas Festival featuring a Pet Parade along with floats and cars kicked off an afternoon of fun in the greater Defiance area on Saturday, December 5th.  Numerous merchants hosted special activities throughout the day, local wineries offered music and beverages, churches prepared lunches with cookies and children's activities, and restaurants served up delicious foods all during the festival.  In addition, a residential Christmas Light Contest was held for residents in the 63341 zip code who entered the competition.

Judges for the parade were:  St. Charles County Executive Steve Ehlmann, St. Charles City Councilman Mike Klinghammer, and St. Charles Convention & Visitor's Bureau Director Joe Ward.  The Parade Grand Marshall was Monica Adams of KTVI Fox 2 and The North Pole's own Santa Claus.

Winners of the Parade categories were:

Best Float:  Wine Country Gardens
Best Dog:    Parker the Bouvier (owners Jenna & Brent Baumgarten
Best Car:     Geoff Clayton's Jeep Tribute
Best Pet:      Cheryl with her two dogs
Best Christmas Light Decorations:  Brian & Laura Buchanan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A big thanks to the sponsors who provided prizes for the competitions:
Kim Udell, Koziatek Contracting, Wine Country Gardens, T.EX.S (Total Extermination Services), and The Inn at Defiance.

THANK YOU to the parade committee:
Robin Graefser White, John Lacy, Mary Jo Freeman, and Jeff Comotto

and Finally..... Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped on the parade route, in our shops, churches, wineries and restaurants.  You made it a special day for everyone.

See you next year - the first Saturday in December!