St. Louis Events Summer 2019

Fri June 21st - Mon September 23rd

JUNE

PrideFest 2019

Sat June 29th, 2019 11:00AM-7:00PM

Sun June 30th, 2019: 11:00AM-6:00PM

Commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots at PrideFest STL. This year's theme is Millions of Moments. The parade kicks off Sunday at noon on Market between 10th and 17th.

$5 Suggested Donation upon Entry

Also see Tower Grove Pride June 29th

JULY

Fair Saint Louis

Wed July 3rd-Sat July 6th

Fair Saint Louis kicks off Wednesday, July 3rd with free family fun at Parade Town in Kiener Plaza. "America’s Biggest Birthday" celebrates Independence Day with a 5K, parade, Boeing Air Show, live music, fireworks, and more. The festivities culminate on Saturday night with a performance by The Flaming Lips on the Enterprise Rent-A-Car Stage and fireworks at 9:35 pm.

Free Admission

Let Them Eat Art

Fri July 12, 2019 6PM-11PM

"Maplewood's whimsical tribute to Bastille Day" features live art demos, live music, and food and drinks from Maplewood's award-winning purveyors throughout the streets and shops of Historic Downtown Maplewood. There's even stuff for the kids: Chalk drawing, airbrush tattoos, and hands-on art projects.

Free Admission

St. Louis Craft Beer Week

Fri July 26th-Sat Aug 3rd

Breweries, distributors, restaurants, and bars celebrate St. Louis craft beer all week with programs ranging from brewer talks to pairings.

Tickets

Open Highway Music Festival

Wed July 31st-Sun Aug 4th

The Open Highway Music Festival presents North Mississippi Allstars, Justin Townes Earl, Hayes Carll, Jade Bird, John Moreland, Caroline Spence, more at OB.

Tickets - Individual Shows - VIP

AUGUST

Blues at the Arch

Friday, August 2, 9, 16, & 23 6-9PM

Head to the Arch for some free blues music by world-renowned blues artists on Fridays in August. Plus food vendors and lawn games!

Free Admission

Grub & Groove

Sat August 10 2-9:30PM

Francis Park hosts the 8th Annual Grub & Groove. This free, family friendly event features 13 local restaurant vendors, a 4 Hands Brewing Company Draft Experience, the Spectrum Brands Kids Zone, and live entertainment by local musicians.

Free Admission

2019 St Lou Fringe Festival

Tues August 13-Sun August 18, 2019

This five day immersion in cutting edge performing arts features drama, dance, comedy, music, slam/spoken word, performance art, fashion, vaudeville, and circus arts—all in and around Grand Center.

St. Louis World's Fare Heritage Festival

August 16–18 2019

St. Louis World’s Fare Heritage Festival celebrates the St. Louis community at Forest Park all weekend long, with local jazz, rock, blues, bluegrass, rap, and gospel music, and Artists' Village, yard games, a shaded Beer Garden, Food Truck Row, a Ferris wheel, live graffiti, and more!

Free Admission

Festival of Nations

Sat August 24-Sun Aug 25

This multicultural celebration features more than 40 booths, non-stop music and dancing, arts and crafts, and an international bazaar with unique gifts from around the world.

Free Admission

Big Muddy Blues Festival

Fri August 30-Sun September 1, 2019

Labor Day in Laclede’s Landing can only mean one thing...the Big Muddy Blues Festival!

Tickets

September

Japanese Festival

Sat August 31- Mon September 2, 2019

Celebrate the history, culture, and people of Japan through art, dance, food and entertainment at MBOT's annual Japanese Festival.

Admission

$16 Admission (ages 13 & older)

$5 Children (ages 3–12)

$8 Garden members (free for member children 3–12)

Saint Louis Art Fair

Fri September 6–Sun September 8, 2019

The 26th annual Saint Louis Art Fair features artists from all of the country and the world exhibiting their work in all types of media in downtown Clayton. There's three stages of entertainment, street performers, educational hands-on activities for the kids, food from St. Louis area restaurants, and a Wine and Beer Garden.

Free Admission

Check out our St. Louis Summer Concerts Guide for more fun things to do in STL this summer!