The Fort de Chartres Colonial Market Faire will be held over two days, Saturday & Sunday, April 1st & 2nd. The Faire will feature costumed historic interpreters, shooting matches, and period games with craftspeople and merchants selling reproduction period goods. Admission to this event is FREE and open to the public. "The Colonial Market Faire is a JURIED living history event for participants depicting the Illinois Country ca. 1750-1790." See website for more info.
Saturday, April 2nd | 10am-5pm
Sunday, April 3rd | 10am-3pm
Fort de Chartres State Historic Site can be visited year-round and is open Thursday - Sunday, 9am - 5pm. Admission is FREE, but donations are appreciated. The Fort also holds several events throughout the year, including the Fort de Chartres Rendezvous held in June, the Fort de Chartres French & Indian War Encampment in October, and the Fort de Chartres Winter Rendezvous & Woodswalk in November.
Please check the website listed on each event to get the most up-to-date information.