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BookFest St. Louis
Sat., Sept. 22, 10:30 a.m.Festivals, Literary Events
Readers, start your ... glasses, maybe? BookFest St. Louis is back for a second year, with an impressive array of authors from all corners of the Dewey decimal system. Sally Field starts the party at 7 p.m. Friday, September 21, with a discussion about her new memoir, In Pieces, at the Chase Park Plaza (212 North Kingshighway; $37 for one person and one copy of the book). Day two gets underway Saturday, September 22, at 10:30 a.m., with A. LaFaye and Deborah Zemke hosting a children's storytime with costumed characters and photo opportunities at the Schlafly Branch of the St. Louis Public Library (225 North Euclid Avenue). It's off to the races after that, with panels ranging from Deborah Eisenberg, Rebecca Makkai, Anne Valentine and Lucy Jane Bledsoe discussing "Fresh Fierce Fiction" at noon to Michael Isikoff and Sarah Kendzior addressing the worst presidential election ever and authoritarian states in "Russian Roulette: Global Politics in the Age of Trump." If you're into spoken word, Cheeraz Gormon, Paul Tran and Jacqui Germain will be waiting for you at 2 p.m., and at 4 p.m. Wayétu Moore, Bethany Morrow and Marcia Douglas will get into the heady delights of magical realism and speculative fiction at "Alternate Realities: Re-Imagining the Past & The Future." The vast majority of the panels are free to attend, and it all takes place in the Central West End. Visit www.bookfeststl.com for a full schedule. most panels are free, but some events require a fee; check the website for details
St. Louis Renaissance Festival
Saturdays, Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Continues through Oct. 14Festivals
If the modern world has you down, you could always escape to the past in Wentzville. The St. Louis Renaissance Festival is back in action from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday through October 14 at Rotary Park (2577 West Meyer Road, Wentzville; www.stlrenfest.com), celebrating the better qualities of the sixteenth century. There are knightly jousts daily at 11:30 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4 p.m., wandering performers, a royal court with no power to screw up anyone's life, belly dancers, pirates and giant turkey legs to gnaw on. This weekend (September 22 and 23) is Celtic Festival, with kilt contests, beard competitions, a "bonny knees" competition for, yes, the bonniest knees and a William Wallace costume contest. Admission is $10.95 to $19.95. $10.95-$19.95
Live Like a Pioneer
Sat., Sept. 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
314-822-8171shcakouros@gmail.com
Children's Events, Festivals
Shoot a musket; throw a tomahawk! Watch folkways artisans ply their old-time skills such as basket weaving, woodworking and more. Enjoy the lively strains of the Sperreng and Truman Fiddlers and see Regency-era dancing. Pet miniature goats. And kids will have fun at the Young’uns Outpost, with a costumed passport program for craft activities. Event in coordination with Smithsonian Museum Day Live with a museum tour focus on pioneer women. Free admission and parking at Crestwood Elementary School and in the overflow lot off Reco Avenue. Phone 314-822-8171 for more information. BONUS - Big Band concert from 7-9pm, $20 adults. FREE
https://www.facebook.com/SappingtonHouseFoundation1015 S. Sappington Rd
Crestwood/ Sunset Hills/ Sappington/ South Lindbergh
314-822-8171
Chuseok Korean Harvest Festival
Sat., Sept. 22, 12-4:30 p.m.uskg12@gmail.com
Arts, Festivals, Free Events
The Gateway Korea Foundation will host its 5th annual Chuseok Korean Harvest Festival, marking the start of fall with a free arts and culture festival on September 22nd from 12-4:30pm at McGrath Elementary School. Fun for all ages! Visitors can learn the Korean alphabet and calligraphy. Enjoy traditional games, crafts, try on Korean costumes and listen to kpop music. Sample delicious Korean food like Bibimbap, Bulgogi, and kimchi. Enjoy modern and traditional dance, drum and martial arts performances by the Chicago Korean Dance Company, Washington University’s Samul-Nori Drum team, Y.S. Rho Martial Arts and SLU's kpop dance team K:ODE. Free
https://www.facebook.com/events/251789552325312/The Lake St. Louis BeerFest
Sat., Sept. 22, 3-7 p.m. 636-695-2626graylingis@gmail.com
Festivals, Food and Drink
The Lake St. Louis BeerFest at The Meadows takes place Saturday, September 22nd from 3-7pm. Sponsored by Krey Distributing, the event will have 11 sampling tents of craft and domestic beers from area-wide beer makers. Beer sampling is free. Patrons must be 21+ to sample or purchase beer. Bottled beer will be available for purchase at $5 at a 24-foot long bar. That 80's Band will perform on the Meadows Clocktower stage throughout the event. Festival goers can also play giant games during the event. The Meadows is at 20 Meadows Circle Drive, Lake St. Louis, MO 63367, http://themeadowsatlsl.com/events/lake-st-louis-beerfest. Free
http://themeadowsatlsl.com/events/lake-st-louis-beerfest/
Party Like a Cajun at the Hangar
Sat., Sept. 22, 3-8 p.m. 314-471-6752Benchnorm@hotmail.com
Festivals
@ Elite Aviation spirit of st louis airport, 18600 Edison Rd.
Cajun food festival and Cajun cook off contest with Crawfish boil, food contest with celebrity judges (Cory Stark), cooking demos, health screening, live bands Catfish willie Band.
$35 food and drink and $10 kids under 12
Chesterfield Airport Rd & Spirit of St. Louis Blvd
Chesterfield
636-532-2222
Cedar Lake Cellars Presents Pyromania
Sat., Sept. 22, 4-9:30 p.m. 314-569-3005 ext. 200rochelle@brandveinpr.com
Festivals, Food and Drink
Cedar Lake Cellars presents the 13th annual Pyromania – one of the only pyrotechnic competitions in the U.S. today. Gates open at 4 p.m., and the fireworks show begins at 7:30 p.m. The nation’s top fireworks choreographers gather at Pyromania to showcase their pyromusicals or “concerts in the sky”, which are artistic combinations of music and pyrotechnics. Known as the largest show in the Midwest, Pyromania proceeds benefit The BackStoppers, Inc. General admission is $10 in advance, $15 the day of the event, and children ages five and under are free. VIP admission is $65 in advance and $80 the day of the event.
http://www.pyromaniaevent.com
Oktoberfest St. Louis
Fri., Sept. 28, 12 p.m.-12 a.m., Sat., Sept. 29, 11-12 a.m. and Sun., Sept. 30, 12-7 p.m. 314-222-0143ashley@urbanchestnut.com
Festivals, Food and Drink
Urban Chestnut Brewing Company’s (UCBC) annual Oktoberfest St. Louis returns for its eighth year at its Midtown Brewery & Biergarten. The three-day festival begins Friday, Sept. 28, and runs through Sunday, Sept. 30. The theme for this year’s celebration is From Biergarten to Big Top. The free-to-attend festival will feature a full lineup of rock, blues, polka and oompah-thumping music on two stages as well as performances throughout the festival by members of Circus Flora.
http://oktoberfeststl.com3229 Washington Ave.
St. Louis - Grand Center
314-222-0143
Wings & Wheels Fly In and Car Show
Sat., Sept. 29, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 618-791-1398Children's Events, Festivals
The 24th Annual Open House Wings & Wheels Fly In and Car Show will be held on Saturday, Sept. 29 at St. Louis Regional Airport on Hwy. 111 in East Alton, featuring hundreds of planes and cars. The Fly In traditionally hosts an assortment of modern Cessna, Piper and Beach aircraft, a number of ultra lights, several helicopters, and occasionally even historic planes and specialty aircraft like a glider or a hovercraft. The car show includes hot rods, antique automobiles, custom cars and motorcycles from around 4 states. On Sunday, September 30, kids ages 8-17 can return with their parents
http://stlouisregional.com/24th-annual-open-house-fly-takes-shape/
ArtsFest
Sat., Sept. 29, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 636-391-6326arts@manchestermo.gov
Arts, Festivals
A festival celebrating the arts! Stop by to check out our visual art booths, music pavilion, poetry & storytelling grove, or one of our many participatory art stations! We are also featuring a complimentary wine tasting from Randall's Wine & Spirits, and food from Noto Pizza & Nothing Bundt Cakes. www.manchestermo.gov/artsfest Free
https://www.facebook.com/events/676383579389929/Old Meramec Stn between Manchester & Big Bend roads
Manchester/ Ballwin
636-391-6326
Macklind Days 2018
Sat., Sept. 29, 12-8 p.m.macklindbd@gmail.com
Festivals, Free Events
@ Macklind Business District, 4614 Macklind Ave
Join us the last Saturday in September when we close down Macklind (from Devonshire to Nottingham) for our annual Macklind Days street festival! We will have live music, food vendors, drink vendors, a kid zone (open until 6pm) with bounce houses, face painting & activities!
free
Canine Carnival & Fast and Furriest 5k
Sun., Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 314-645-4610events@apamo.org
Festivals, Pets & Animals
A Carnival Like You’ve Never Seen! This year we are excited to bring together two spectacular APA events – the Fast & Furriest 5k/1-Mile Walk and Canine Carnival! Canine Carnival celebrates the bond between people and their pets! Be part of the Carnival where the dogs play the games and win great prizes. Bring your pooches and join the APA Adoption Center for the festivities. Prices range from $10 to $35. Please see website for details.
https://apamo.org/event/canine-carnival-fast-and-furriest-5k-2018/
Bulgarian Ethnic Harvest Festival
Sun., Sept. 30, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.info@bulfest.org
Festivals, Food and Drink, Free Events
"Holy Trinity" Bulgarian Eastern Orthodox Church invites all parishioners, friends, and members of the Greater Metropolitan Area and beyond to attend its 2nd Annual Bulgarian Ethnic Harvest Festival! With authentic food, music, and dancing, as well as games and activities for all age groups, there will be hours of fun for everyone. For one day, come immerse yourself in the rich culture and traditions of Bulgaria! Nazdrave! Cheers! For additional information, please visit www.bulfest.org. Free
https://www.bulfest.org1300 Grand Ave
Venice/ Madison/ Brooklyn
618-877-5444
Fenton Days 2018
Fri., Oct. 5, 4-10 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 6, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 314-607-9872fentondayscommittee@gmail.com
Festivals
@ Fenton Athletic Association, 945 Larkin Williams Dr
Fenton Days celebrates its seventh year by expanding to a two-day festival, October 5-6. Organizers have added carnival rides in addition to live bands, fireworks and food trucks. More than one hundred vendors will set up tents on the fields of the Fenton Athletic Association selling crafts, gifts, souvenirs and much more.
Varies
Craftoberfest – A Modern Makers Night Market
Thu., Oct. 11, 5-10 p.m. 314-783-7666craftoberfestnightmarket@gmail.com
Festivals, Food and Drink, Free Events
Come out to Urban Chestnut’s Midtown biergarten for Craftoberfest 2018, St. Louis’ favorite modern makers night market celebrating locally crafted goods and craft beer. Now in its 7th year, Craftoberfest will showcase goods from over 35 local makers, designers, artists, curators. Try out a Tarot reading under the stars and twinkling lights, or just shop and sip to the bumpin’ tunes. Special appearance by Mission Taco Truck. Free admission for all ages. Metered parking and lot parking available. www.craftoberfest.com free admission
http://www.craftoberfest.com3229 Washington Ave.
St. Louis - Grand Center
314-222-0143
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