Weekend Happenings: October 1-3

The weather is gorgeous and there is a LOT going on this weekend, St. Louis! Just a few of the weekend's happenings...

Nineteenth Annual Best of Missouri Market

The Best of Missouri Market features the area's finest food producers and artisans. This Missouri Botanical Garden signature event draws an annual attendance of 25,000 people over the two-day Market

October 2 : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 3 : 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Missouri Botanical Garden
4344 Shaw Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63110

For more info and admission prices:
http://www.mobot.org/events/BOMM/default.asp
314.577.9400


Historic Shaw Art Fair

In the Shaw Neighborhood just east of the Missouri Botanical Gardens, this annual Art and Craft fair highlights the work of 135 artists.

Saturday & Sunday, October 2 and 3, 2010

Saturday 9 AM to 5 PM
Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM

Admission is $5
(Children under 14 free with parents)

Tower Grove Avenue and Flora Place

For more info:
http://shawartfair.org/


Taste of St. Louis 2010

The award-winning Taste of St. Louis is a celebration of the best food, art music and culture our great city has to offer. There is something for everyone at the event, as the array of activities and participants continues to grow each year. 300,000 patrons enjoyed Taste last year.

October 1 : 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
October 2 : 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
October 3 : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

FREE Admission

Soldier's Memorial
12th and Market

For more info:
http://www.tastestl.com/
314.534.2100


Art D Tour of St. Louis 2010

The St. Louis Artists’ Guild and ArtDimensions of St. Louis are collaborating once again to bring you the ArtDTour of St. Louis this year. This is an exciting night of art appreciation, featuring bus and shuttle tours that start at the Saint Louis Art Museum and go to Art Museums and Galleries in the St. Louis metro area.

October 1 : 5:30 p.m.
Shuttles depart at 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Saint Louis Art Museum
One Fine Arts Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63110

For more info and ticket prices:
http://www.stlouisartistsguild.org/new/artdtour
314-497-5356
314-721-0072


St. Louis Strassenfest

A few pics from our visit last year. An annual event celebrating the tradition of German Gemutlichkeit (hospitality). In October 2010 you will find a traditional German Festival with a real family friendly feel. You’ll find a wide assortment of delicious Food and Beverages, Traditional German Music on Two separate stages, Carnival Rides, Game Booths, Arts & Crafts Booths, (Artists, Painters, & much more), along with an expanded CHILDREN’S VILLAGE (Playland, Storytellers & Juggler

Friday, Oct. 1st, 2010 4pm - 11pm
Saturday, Oct. 2nd, 2010 10am - 11pm
Sunday, Oct. 3rd, 2010 10am - 6pm

Chesterfield Parkway (between Lydia Hill Dr. & Burkhardt Place)
Behind Chesterfield Mall

Free

For more info:
http://www.strassenfest.org/

Better late than never...

Below are a few random mobile uploads from last weekend's Strassenfest that I had mentioned. Though the crowd was rather sparse due to stormy skies, a good time was still had by all. I'm not sold on the new West County location as I missed the vibe and authenticity of the traditional downtown site. That being said, hopefully the Strassenfest continues its rejuvenation and once financially feasible... eventually makes its way back home to Soldiers Memorial where it belongs.

Prost...

In normal route to snatch my caffeine before work this AM, I encountered this...

And this...

Looks like Chesterfield is buckling down for this weekend's Strassenfest?!

Strassenfest, which traditionally has been held downtown during the first weekend of August, was cancelled last year for financial reasons. Festival organizers decided to resurrect Strassenfest this year and move it to West County in hopes of rejuvenating the 50 year old tradition.

Though controversial to many who argue that Chesterfield doesn't boast the German heritage to play proper host to such event, many St Louisans (including myself) who love the event and attend it every year are just glad to see it back!

Nitty Gritty:

September 18 : 5 p.m. - 11 p.m.
September 19 : 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
September 20 : 12 p.m. - 6 p.m.

This free family-oriented weekend will be held on the Chesterfield parkway (just West of Chesterfield Mall). Strassenfest will have 50 attractions for charity, food and beverages, craft booths, carnival rides, German entertainment, and more!