Events Calendar
in St. Louis & St. Louis County


GREENTREE FESTIVAL
Kirkwood, MO
  September 12 - September 14, 2008
(12th) 5 pm - 10 pm; (13th) 8:30 am - 7 pm; (14th) 10 am - 5 pm
This annual September festival began in 1961 in response to an epidemic of Dutch elm disease. Residents were encouraged to plant trees to replace those being lost with trees sold at the fair for $1. Today many of those trees are mature and grace the lawns and streets of Kirkwood. The festival features food, games, information booths, dog show, canine frisbee competition, parade, wine garden, book fair; folklife artisans, classic car show, sailboat regatta, and live entertainment.
Free
  or visit the event website.

GREAT FOREST PARK
BALLOON GLOW AND
BALLOON RACE

St. Louis, MO
  September 19 - September 20, 2008
10 am to 4 pm
Forest Park
Glow (19th) 7 pm - 8:30 pm; Race (20th) 12 - 6:30 pm
Festivities begin with a balloon glow on September 19 beneath the World's Fair Pavilion in Forest Park. Race day activities include a parachute team exhibition, children's entertainment area, an all British car show and a photo contest prior to the launch of the hare and hound balloons at 4:30 pm, September 20. Rain date is September 21

Free
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or more information call 314-993-2901
  or visit the event website.
FAUST VILLAGE
OPEN HOUSE

Chesterfield, MO
  September 20 – September 21, 2008
1 pm - 5 pm
St. Louis County Faust Park
Faust Park is home to many local structures rescued from destruction by real estate development. On selected dates the buildings will be open to park guests. Visitors to Faust Historic Village may tour the 1850s Conway house with its period herb garden and outdoor kitchen, the circa 1848 Metz log home, and the 1880s Hoch House. All homes will be staffed with docents in period dress.
Admission, see below
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or more information call 636-532-7298
FOLK & FINE ARTS
FESTIVAL

Chesterfield, MO
  September 20 – September 21, 2008
11 am - 5 pm
St. Louis County Faust Park
2008 may be the beginning of a new tradition in Faust Park as the Tilles Fall Fine Arts Festival moves to the St. Louis Carousel area in Faust Park. The Historic Village will continue to feature demonstrations of blacksmithing, rope making, pottery firing and other crafts with historical significance, along with games and activities for children. All structures will be open for viewing. As an added bonus, just outside the village area, Juried Fine Arts and Crafts of a more modern nature will be featured along with the artists themselves. Live music and food will be nearby.
$5 per person covers both events. Children 4 and under are free. Free carousel rides are included with the entrance fee.
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or more information call 636-532-7298

FALL ENCAMPMENT
& SHOOT

St. Louis, MO
  September 20 – September 21, 2008
CANCELLED DUE TO FLOOD CONDITIONS

Columbia Bottom Conservation Area
Living History Reenactors, Inc. will be having their Fall Encampment on the South Bank of the Missouri River at its confluence to the Mississippi River. The 4,000 acres of the Columbia Bottom Conservation Area has been restored to conditions that loaded the earlier settlers would have encountered. The area also has a Visitor Center and hiking trails. The Competition Shoot will be on Saturday September 20 only and shooters must bring a $15 value Blanket Prize or purchase one from a vendor. Music will be provided by Booneslick Strings and food by Turkey Legs. Everyone is welcome to enjoy the fall colors and smell the smoke from the campfires.
Free
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or more information call
314-837-5656
 or visit www.livhis.org.
HISTORIC SHAW
ART FAIR

St. Louis, MO
  October 3 - October 5, 2008
7 pm - 10 pm (3rd); 9 am - 5 pm (4th); 10 am - 5 pm (5th)
Shaw neighborhood, between Kingshighway Boulevard and Grand Avenue
This annual event features quality artists from around the country who work in a large variety of media and styles. their work will be displayed on the grassy parkway of the 4100 and 4200 blocks of Flora Place.
Free
 
or visit the event website.
     
The following websites have additional information on the websites metropolitan St. Louis has to offer.
explorestlouis.com - The St. Louis Convention & Visitors Commission website lists many of the area's popular annual events as well as exhibits, show, concerts, etc.
 
St. Louis Front Page - lists a variety of the events in the St. Louis region.
stlcity.com - lists many of the area's popular annual events as well as exhibits, show, concerts, etc.
 

trailnet.org - lists a variety of bicycle riding events for the metropolitan St. Louis area.

St. Louis Cardinals - official site of the St. Louis Cardinals for tickets and other information.

St. Louis Rams - official site of the St. Louis Rams for tickets and other information.

St. Louis Blues - official site of the St. Louis Blues for tickets and other information.
ST. LOUIS
EARTH DAY FESTIVAL

St. Louis, MO
PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
April, 2009

11 am - 6 pm
The Muny Grounds in Forest Park
This event features an Earth Day Cafe that features the tastes of St. Louis restaurants and food vendors with a performance stage, Earth Day Bazaar featuring trendy fashions and accessories made from recycled materials, Earth Day Way featuring organizations and companies making a difference by focusing time and energy on environmental issues, Earth Day Exhibit showcasing Green Models, Eco-Life and Art & Nature through demonstrations and hands-on activities and much more.
Free
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or more information call 314-961-5838
  or visit the event website.
SPRING OPEN HOUSE
& GARDEN TOUR

St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009

Saturday 10 am - 4 pm
Sunday 12 pm - 4 pm

Five historic sites in the downtown St. Louis area participate in this annual event: the Campbell House, the Eugene Field House, the Chatillon DeMenil Mansion, the Scott Joplin House, and the Old Courthouse. Tickets provide admission to all five sites, special exhibits, and musical entertainment. Special reservations can be made for a Victorian tea demonstration and sampling at the Campbell House on Saturday and a Sunday brunch at Cafe DeMenil.
Admission
F
or more information call
314-771-5928
THORNHILL
OPEN HOUSE

Chesterfield, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009

1 pm - 5 pm
St. Louis County Faust Park
If you have never been inside the home of Missouri’s second Governor, Frederick Bates, don’t miss this free opportunity. The house, known as Thornhill, was built around 1819 and has been restored to its original appearance. Knowledgeable, period dressed docents will lead guests through the home. Also open to tour are the 1820s and 1860s barns, the smokehouse, ice house, peach orchard, blacksmith shop, and the family cemetery.
Free
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or more information call 636-532-7298

ST. LOUIS
STORYTELLING FESTIVAL
St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009

Various locations throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area
During this annual festival more than 60 professional storytellers and their audiences gather during this four-day event for the telling of many delightful tales. The Festival is coordinated by Continuing Education, and the College of Arts & Sciences, Special Programs, at the University of Missouri– St. Louis, in partnership with various organizations throughout the St. Louis area.
Free
F
or more information call 314-516-5961
  or visit the event website.

ST. LOUIS BREWERS
HERITAGE FESTIVAL
St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009

Lindell Pavilion in Forest Park
Celebrate the pre-prohibition era of brewing in St. Louis. The St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival brings together big and small brewers from the St. Louis area. Brewers include Schlafly Beer, Allandale Brewery, August Brewery, Square One Brewery, Trailhead Brewery, Anheuser-Busch, and the O'Fallon Brewery. Featured are 50 different local styles of beer, St. Louis brewing history exhibits, food from local restaurants, and live music.
Admission charged for 4 hour sessions
F
or more information call 314-577-1884
  or visit the event website
.

ART FAIR AT LAUMEIER
Sunset Hills, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009

Friday: 6 pm to 9 pm
Saturday: 10 am to 8 pm
Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Laumeier Sculpture Park
Art Fair at Laumeier is a nationally acclaimed fine art and craft fair at Laumeier Sculpture Park, one of the world’s premier open-air museums. A highly competitive juried show, the art fair receives over 1,000 applications, of which 150 nationally recognized artists representing clay, fiber, glass, jewelry, leather, mixed media, painting, photography, printmaking/drawing, sculpture and wood are selected to participate. In addition to the artwork, food and drink from a variety of vendors is available and two stages provide exciting adult and children’s entertainment. Creation Location provides hands-on art activities for children and demonstrations by both performing and visual artists.
Admission
F
or more information call 314-821-1209

  or visit the event website.

CHINESE CULTURE DAYS
St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009

10 am to 5 pm
Missouri Botanical Garden
This annual event celebrates Chinese arts, culture, music and cuisine. Festivities open with a Grand Parade at 10 am on Saturday led by a colorful 70-foot, 24-legged Chinese dragon weaving its way through the crowd to dispel bad luck and evil spirits. Martial artists and costumed lion dancers follow, accompanied by gongs and drums representing happiness and good luck. The New Shanghai Acrobatic Circus will perform outdoors at the Garden’s Cohen Amphitheater 11 am and 2:30 pm on both days. Tai-ji and tea tasting will take place in the Grigg Nanjing Friendship Garden, where special tours focus on the symbolism of many plant species and architectural details.
Admission, free for members
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or more information call 314-577-5100
  or visit the Missouri Botanical Garden website.
ANNIE MALONE MAY DAY
BLUES FEST

St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009

4 pm to 6 pm
Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis
The Annie Malone May Day Blues Fest immediately follows the May Day Parade in downtown St. Louis’ Kiener Plaza. All of St. Louis is invited to come and enjoy live music from some of St. Louis’ most talented blues singers and musicians while basking in beautiful May weather.
Free
F
or more information call 314-531-0120
  or visit the event website.

RIB AMERICA FESTIVAL
St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
May, 2009

11 am – 11 pm (23rd-25th); 11 am - 8 pm (26th)
Soldier's Memorial Plaza in downtown St. Louis
The finest barbecue chefs from throughout the country will showcase and serve their award-winning barbecue and compete for various awards such as best ribs and best sauce. National and local musical entertainment featured.

Free Admission before 3 pm; $4 admission after 3 pm; children 12 & under free
F
or more information call 314-622-4550
  or visit the event website.

LAFAYETTE SQUARE
SPRING HOUSE TOUR

St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
June, 2009

10 am to 5 pm
Lafayette Square neighborhood
Experience the elegance and gentility of the 1800’s in one of St. Louis’ most historic Victorian neighborhoods at this self-guided walking tour featuring ten homes and eight gardens. The tour also features antique vendors around Lafayette Park, food and beverage vendors, carriage rides and a vintage baseball festival.
Ticket purchase required
F
or more information call 314-772-5724
  or visit the event website.

FAIR SAINT LOUIS
St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2009

10 am to 4 pm
PSt. Louis Downtown Riverfront
Patriotic fair celebrating America's birthday with national entertainment and a Family Fun Village. Fireworks presented at approximately 9:15 pm
.
Free
F
or more information call 314-434-3434
  or visit the event website.
FOREST ART
Kirkwood, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2009

11 am -11:30 am & 1 pm - 2:30 pm
Powder Valley Conservation Nature Center, 11715 Cragwold Road
The staff will take participants into the woods to learn about the forest and create unique art inspired by the artist Andy Goldsworthy.
Free, Reservation begin July 12.
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or more information call 314-301-1500
FAUST VILLAGE
OPEN HOUSE

Chesterfield, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
July, 2009

1 pm - 5 pm
St. Louis County Faust Park
Faust Park is home to many local structures rescued from destruction by real estate development. On selected dates the buildings will be open to park guests. Visitors to Faust Historic Village may tour the 1850s Conway house with its period herb garden and outdoor kitchen, the circa 1848 Metz log home, and the 1880s Hoch House. All homes will be staffed with docents in period dress.
Free
F
or more information call 636-532-7298

BIG MUDDY
BLUES FESTIVAL
St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2009

3 pm to 11 pm
Historic Laclede's Landing
Feel the rhythm and find your groove on Labor Day Weekend at the annual Big Muddy, one of the country's best blues music festivals. The free festival features nearly three dozen groups -- national, regional and local -- on five stages.
Free
F
or more information call 314-241-5875
  or visit the event website.

JAPANESE FESTIVAL
St. Louis, MO
  PROBABLE EVENT - DETAILS TBA
August, 2009

10 am - 10 pm (30th-31st); 1000 am - 5 pm (1st)
Missouri Botanical Garden
The Missouri Botanical Garden hosts this annual festival in honor of Japanese culture. Highlights include tours of the Japanese garden, special art exhibitions, traditional processions, tea ceremonies, kimono demonstrations, traditional music and dancing, Japanese marketplace, arts and crafts, Ikebana, Bonsai, martial arts, karaoke, Japanese theatrical performances, cooking demonstrations, food booths and many more fun family activities.
Admission, free for members
F
or more information call 314-577-5100
  or visit the Missouri Botanical Garden website.

 

 

 





 
 
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