St. Louis Weekend Happenings: September 16 - 18, 2016

Rain, rain go away... the weekend is here and it is time to PLAY!  There is a lot going on this weekend, St. Louis! If seeking fun and affordable family-friendly events, below are a handful of my local favorites happening this weekend...

Taste of St. Louis 2016
The 12th annual award-winning Taste of St. Louis is a celebration of the best food, art, music, and culture that our great city has to offer. Reel Big Fish and Jerrod Niemann play this year, while notable local chefs battle it out in high-pressure cooking competitions.   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.


Friday, September 16 from 4:00pm - 10pm
Saturday, September 17 from 11am - 10pm
Sunday, September 18 from 11am - 7:00 pm

FREE Admission

Chesterfield Amphitheater in Central Park and Chesterfield Village

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

Event map and directions here: http://www.tastestl.com/map-and-rules/


44nd Annual Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race

The oldest and most well-attended free hot-air balloon event in the WORLD is this weekend! The Balloon Glow will be on Friday evening on Central Field (the site of the Race) and will be a walk through event only -- not a drive through event. The Balloon Race will take place on Central Field by the Jewel Box in Forest Park, on Saturday afternoon. The Great Forest Park Balloon Race is free, open to the public, and welcomes over 130,000 visitors every year.

September 16th and 17th 

Print/view the full 2016 program here: 
http://greatforestparkballoonrace.com/about/2016-program/

Forest Park- Central Field
5595 Grand Dr.
St. Louis, MO 63112

FREE Admission

For more info: 
http://greatforestparkballoonrace.com/  


Collinsville Italian Fest

For over 25 years, Collinsville IL has been celebrating the Italian culture and heritage that the city was built on. Dance, stomp grapes, Bocce, and "mangia bene" during their annual Italian Fest in downtown Collinsville, Illinois.  Plenty of parking is available throughout downtown Collinsville, but please note that the festival closes the streets from Morrison (IL-159) to Seminary.

September 16-17

Full weekend schedule here: http://www.italianfest.net/schedule.html 

FREE Admission

For more info:
http://www.italianfest.net/

Weekend Happening: Taste St. Louis 2012

Taste St. Louis time again people, and great weather for it! 

This weekend, our city's top chefs gather Downtown with a crowd of 300,000+ patrons in a FREE celebration of the best food, art, music, and culture that St. Louis has to offer. There is truly something for everyone at the event, as the array of activities and participants continues to grow each year.

Event highlights this year include Celebrity Chefs,  Battle of the Food Trucks, the Art & Wine Walk,  Kid City, the local Chef Battle Royale, and an AWESOME live music lineup of Macy Gray, The All-American Rejects, and Taj Mahal

Nitty Gritty...

September 28 : 4 p.m. - 11 p.m.
September 29 : 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.
September 30 : 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.

FREE Admission

Soldier's Memorial
12th and Market

TIP: Take the Metrolink to avoid parking hassle as the Cardinals are in town & playing this weekend, as well!

For more info...

Web:      http://www.tastestl.com/
FB:         http://www.facebook.com/tastestl?ref=ts
Twitter:  https://twitter.com/tastestl 

314.534.2100

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/