Kudos to the LouFest organizers on a fantastic festival this year! This year had a wonderfully…read morediverse lineup of talented acts. I loved the established favorites like Huey Lewis, Snoop Dog, Nathaniel Rateliff, and Weezer as well as the newer artists. ZZ Ward and Lecrae are definitely being added to my playlist. The food options were fantastic! They had everything from Dewey's Pizza and Sugarfire to Vicia and Evangeline's. Something delicious for everyone to nosh on. The lines got long at times as expected, but they moved well. The drink lines were the same. We loved the addition of the Malibu Beach House and the Fizz and Folly area. A bonus that you hardly ever witness at a festival: we never had to wait for more than a minute or two for a porta potty...and there was always paper. This was by far the best festival experience I've had in St. Louis. I can't wait for next year!

Ah, Loufest! 2010-2017. I think its safe to say that the festival is now a thing of the past - but…read moreif it does return sometime in the next few years, go ahead and say "I told you so!". In short, it was fun while it was happened. LouFest was supposed to be one of many "smaller" music and arts festivals that would be nothing like the "big boys" (Bonnaroo, Coachella, Lollapalooza) but more of a community-based festival like the ones that were popping up all over the country. I didn't attend the first five Loufests, regretfully, but the last three years were fun for me and my friends. It seemed that it was getting bigger each year, and the lineup of artists/bands was getting better. Loufest had one of the best diverse lineups, with genres of all kinds as well as past and present acts. 2018 was supposed to have classic acts like Robert Plant and hometowner Michael McDonald, along with current artists like Kacey Musgraves, the Brothers Osborne and Gary Clark Jr. You couldn't find another great lineup nearly anyplace else. Some of the middle-rung acts on the roster were found at some of the other festivals that year (caught some at Bonnaroo) and the headliners were very random. It was always like there was something for everyone, whether you enjoyed local goodness, Christian hip-hop or up-and-coming acts. Because of LouFest, I discovered plenty of great acts I still listen to and enjoy today (Lord Huron, Delta Rae, etc.). You had some of the best indie/alternative headliners such as TV on the Radio and Weezer, along with those that were headlining "big boy" festivals at times (LCD Soundsystem, OutKast). It was no wonder LouFest would have a sell-out attendance in recent years. People came from all around to attend this one-of-a-kind festival. And it wasn't just about the music: it was all about supporting local small businesses - including record stores, and of course the food! It was always great to check out some of the St. Louis-area restaurants and local brews. You had it in a great location in Forest Park - up until last year when they temporarily moved it behind the Muny. It was supposed to happen again this year for different reasons. As the old saying goes, "All good things must come to an end...". Unfortunately, it was a very sad, sudden end as it was announced three days before the 2018 festival that it was cancelled. Let me give you a little background: LouFest was going to continue into 2018, straight after the '17 one. Limited tickets were available in October of last year as well as Black Friday (me and my friend both bought ours that day). Their social media presence was alive and well up until May (the usual time when they announced the lineup). People like me got worried as there was no lineup, but finally in late June of this year, it was announced. Next came all the rumors behind all of the backstage drama. This was all about the financial part, but the people behind Loufest's social media accounts assured things were still happening on 9/8 and 9/9. Well, those rumors were put to rest on 9/5/2018. I really don't need to get into much detail about the cause(s) of the festival's demise. That can be found anywhere online. I do believe one of the reasons the 2018 festival didn't happen was crime. Yes, the C-word that is a common cancer to the St. Louis area. Near the end of August, St. Louis' Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner announced she would be no longer accepting cases from 28 St. Louis police officers. Way to go, Kim. (please note the sarcasm) Coincidentally, this is around the same time the festival's main sponsors bowed out. I'm sure it wasn't just for financial purposes. Of course, the lamestream media is not going to report this. I am glad that people did step up and support the businesses that were to participate in 2018's LouFest. I am still bummed to this day that it didn't happen and how it ended. What even stung more is that Robert Plant (while I'm glad he did perform in St. Louis) played at the Pageant and Loufest ticket holders didn't get first dibs (you know, like a lottery-type of thing...). What really should have been done was moving it to the Dome...after all, it's not like anything is going on there! But, St. Louis and logic don't usually go in the same sentence. Or common sense.

As far as festivals go in the area this is one of the bigger interesting ones. They have a big…read moreassortment of what i call "fair food" and it all seemed like it was very likeable and easy on the wallet. They had a huge tent for dancing. We also got to see a kids area that they had dancers in Disney characters contests...they were kindof scary looking characters i guess the costumes are like a knockoff kind or something. The thing they are known for is there giant skillet meal, i had this it was pretty darn good and only $6.00. They also have a chicken dinner which i found out about after I had eaten, there was quite a big line for it and they even have it done by a number series...fyi the kids eat free only works with a paying adult. They also have a huge garage sale type thing, everything you could cram into a brown bag for $5.00. Just a bunch of junk to me, but it could be your treasure! They also have carnival type games here along with bingo at certain times and live entertainment. This place was well worth it to come to, i would come again next year.

This is pretty typical of a small town festival:…read more - over priced food and drinks - crappy carnival game prizes - over priced junk at rummage sale - people selling their homemade junk - local "talent" for the entertainment - lots of drunk people - old ladies playing bingo If you are into all of that, then by all means: have at it. I think I'll stay home and enjoy the peace and quiet.

We had the BEST time at the Taste of St. Louis this year at Ballpark Village! I hope they continue…read morehaving it at this location, because it was perfect. There were lots of restaurants to choose from and the DJ kept everyone dancing all day and night! I am so happy to have this event downtown again!

We somehow stumbled into this festival while doing our overnight stay here for work. Weird how it…read morewasnt posted in any event sites because when I searched for the event, it was posted 20 miles away. Probably not even in St. Louis City proper. Doesn't make sense. The other one is probably made for the farmers who are scared or prejudiced to go into the city. Great place to have lunch and try out different items to eat. I had the $7 Halibut Cevice which is pretty good. A well rounded dish with the different corn items and a sweet potato base. The Bootleggin BBQ ribs was yummy and very tender. Sauce was pretty good as well. I could definitely see this festival growing some more. Good turn out with the stalls and crowd. Theres even entertainment. Would love to come back and experience it again next year. Thank you so much for reading my review. I hope this helps your decision making experience. Enjoy your yelptastic day!

Valentine Day blues band! VIP seating up close and personal. Parking is awful. It's street parking…read moreand or garages charging 20 bucks . This show was two hrs so not worth the parking fee. We found a parking spot 3 blocks away. No food served here but you can order from neighboring food restaurant Sugar Fire. Restroom was in need of cleaning. Snacks were available for purchase but drinks were overpriced for the size. The band was good and entertaining. Song choices were ok. Seating was close and intimate with a sultry lighting. I would love to return and walk the museum .

Very well done with lots of displays and some are interactive. If you're a Blues fan cannot imagine…read morenot enjoying. You can also catch live music. Do check their schedule. Recommend!

I've been to 2 concerts at the Stifel and both experiences have been nothing but wonderful. First…read moreof all, if you haven't been here, it is a beautiful space and a must see. The golden pillars, high decorative ceiling and the whole architectural structure of the place is reminiscent to a classic opera house. I've only ever sat at the lower mezzanine close to the loge boxes. The seats are plush and comfortable and roomy enough to not feel like you're atop one another. They also have built in cup holders for your beverage. Their concession stands sell adult beverage and soft drinks or bottled water and popcorn. The prices are akin to that of other concert venues (e.g., a can of seltzer or beer for $13-14). They have canned wine but generally not a fan of wines in a can. I would imagine they would be more of the boxed wine quality but who knows. I've attended the Radiohead x Brahms concert here which was amazing and more recently, Tori Amos. Phenomenal venue for the concerts I've attended! The acoustic is excellent, nice stage production lighting, and the incline of the mezzanine seating are perfect that even if someone tall is in front of you, you will still get a good view of the stage. Their ushers are very helpful and the concession workers are very friendly. Basically, from the moment you come in, there's always someone helping you if you have issues locating your seats, the bathroom, etc. I need to check their event calendar more often and attend more shows here. Until next time!

This was a wonderful venue to see a concert. The lines outside were a little bit of a mess. The…read morestaff didn't make it clear until very late that we should not be on the side of the building lined up where there were hundreds and hundreds of people, but rather we should be on the front. But they held the start of the concert and we were able to get in before everything started. Inside the venue, it was nice. The bar staff was working really hard and they were very competent and the restrooms were large and things moved quickly. It's a lovely historic facility that was very enjoyable.

For more info Google Taste of St Louis. Pay no attentionto my review as the event hasn'thappened…read moreyet: The 31st annual Taste of St. Louis takes place August 14-16, 2026, moving its location to downtown Clayton (40 South Central Avenue, Clayton, MO) for a free weekend of local food, live music, and artisan markets.Festival Schedule & InfoDates & Times: Friday, August 14 (4:00 PM - 10:00 PM); Saturday, August 15 (11:00 AM - 10:00 PM); Sunday, August 16 (11:00 AM - 6:00 PM).Admission: Free entry with no reservations required.Payments: Vendors accept cash, card, and select digital payments like Venmo or Apple Pay.Highlights & Location ChangeRestaurant Row: Over 40 local restaurants, food trucks, and bakeries participate.Entertainment: Daily live music on the main stage and chef cooking demonstrations.

Review for 2025. Clayton MO…read more There were fewer restaurants than I expected. There were also some vendors and shops for tshirts. I enjoyed the event but it was hot. I tried places I had not in the past. Peacemaker lobster. So good. Had the mini roll. The bread was fresh, buttery, crispy. The lobster was tasty with the right amount of mayo. Juan tacos. Birra taco was the best. Came out hot. Was not greasy at all. Very tasty. Wools get again. The chicken taco was good. The steak taco was ok. The taste frozen lemonade was very refreshing and good. The creek bros lemonade was good but the sugar crystals were interesting to chew on. Parking can be challenging in Clayton but meters are free on the weekend. There's definitely a lot of restaurants. Quite a few caterers. Some brought their own chairs, else eat while standing. There was some shade which was a welcome relief to the 98 degree heat index. Always a good time when looking to try many new things.

This past Saturday my brother, his friend and my father came up to the big city from central MO to…read moreexperience Microfest for his bachelor party. One word; Amazing! We didn't order our tickets in advance... which I was apprehensive about as I like to be prepared when I roll up to an event of such magnitude but it was a good thing we didn't! We had decided to go to the Saturday afternoon session, lasting from 1 to 5, and when we got there the lines were confusing and crazy long. Apparently, any pre-order ticket had to be scanned and the line was out of control. When we got there around 12:45ish, line ridiculous, we decided to go with the VIP tickets due to the promise of buffet and the hope that there would be a special line for us rich snobs to go through. No special line for VIP, but, there was a line for no scan tickets which got us right up in the event. Once in, we immediately got a beverage and went straight for the VIP tent to get some grub. We thought we were running late, that this deal started and 12(due to someones half assed research...) but no, so we had to wait to get food. In case anyone was wondering, the VIP tickets were well worth the extra $15. Three trips through the buffet line and a selection of beer no one else got to have. The food was kind of heavy for such a hot day but was still good. Main courses included corn chowder, some sort of stir fried noodles, pork tenderloin and sandwich stuff. There was lighter fare as well and while no main course for vegetarians, there were plenty of veggie friendly snacks consisting of hummus, caeser salad, various crackers and cheeses and other dips. Nothing impressive but it soaked up some of the beer. And the beer! OH, the beer! So many different styles I couldn't even begin to taste them all. So many drafts! Not to mention all the bottles and reserves they had on hand to sample as well. I can't even list what all I tried... there were just too many to name. My highlights would be the O'Dell they had in bottles, sadly no drafts, as well as the Rogue and Grand Teton. As far as drafts Boulevard had some wonderful beers in the VIP tent with a special tapping of a sour brown near the end of the event. I would say the local brew pub with the best beer was Urban Chestnut. Definitely going to have to check them out. After fully gorging myself on buffet and beer we settled back with a decent cigar and soaked in the beautiful sun that decided to shine on that day. Lift for Life truly put on a great event for a great cause and I will definitely be back next year!

Always a fun time! I…read morehave volunteered and attended this event for 3 years and never been disappointed. First of all, signing up to volunteer is always a great idea, as you not only get a cool volunteer t-shirt but you also get a free ticket to the event, plus the volunteer gigs are fun! As an attendee, my only suggestions are: *Attend the first or second session as more of the limited supply beers may be out of stock during the last session. *The VIP upgrade is totally worth it!

WOW! The Lewis and Clark Confluence Tower has been closed for over 18 months to do a remodel and it…read moreis impressive. They've totally redone the lobby of the tower with new educational boards. They now teach about, York, Sacagawea, Seaman and the Crew. Plus, Lewis and Clark. In addition to the lobby boards, they expanded and updated the ones on each of the platforms, too. Besides the improves within The Tower itself, there are vast improvements in the surrounding grounds. The courtyard has been brought back to life with murals on the walls and water fountain is back to spraying the area like a mini Ole Faithful. There's also new picnic areas for guest to enjoy. Best of all there's a new playground for the little people to enjoy. It's got a zip line, slides and jungle nets for climbing. The playground has benches for parents and grandparents to sit and observe the little ones play and frolic. The views from the platforms are still amazing and best on a clear day. When on the third level which is 150 feet in the air you can see, where the Mississippi and Missouri Rivers merge together. In addition to The Confluence, you can see The Arch, Barnes Medical Center, Downtown Clayton and even St. Charles. Even if you are not into the history of L&C or The Confluence, going up the tower is still worth the view.

A family member had heard about this spot and wanted to go see it, so we made a trip. We thought it…read morewas going to be really cool and have stuff to do... but really it is simply a lookout with short walking trails around it. You pay to go up the lookout. It is 3 stories up and you can see the confluence of the rivers. It's literally about a 5 minute event... then it's over. We asked a few questions of our "guide" but unfortunately he shared that he was new and literally had no answers. It is required that a "guide" goes up the tower with you so I would expect that they would give you an overview or a cool fact or something... They have a cool courtyard area with seating that looks like it would host concerts or something... If they offered an event like that here I would recommend going. If not, I wouldn't make the drive (we drove 45 minutes), but might go if I was in the area.