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St. Louis hosts hundreds of festivals and events throughout the year. Ethnic festivals, art fairs, theatrical presentations, sporting events and music festivals—all are included in the calendar below. Find out what’s going on during your visit, or plan your next trip to St. Louis around one of our unique events.

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Top Five Upcoming Events

  • 11th Annual Art on the Square

    Date: Friday, May 18, 2012 until Sunday, May 20, 2012

    Venue: Belleville Public Square, Belleville, Illinois

    Category: Annual Events

    Art show with family entertainment, children's workshops and more. 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (18), 10:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (19), 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (20) http://www.artonthesquare.com/, (618) 239-9428

  • Faust Park Spring Arts and Crafts Festival

    Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 until Sunday, May 20, 2012

    Venue: Faust Park

    Category: Annual Events

    Fine artists and crafters will display water color, oil and acrylics, sculpture, jewelry, photography and more. Music, refreshments and food will also be available. In addition, the Historic Village is open for tours. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. http://www.stlouisco.com/, (314) 615-8482

  • Greater St. Louis Renaissance Faire (Dates Vary)

    Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 until Sunday, June 10, 2012

    Venue: Rotary Park

    Category: Annual Events

    Travel back in time as you step into the beautifully wooded, 16th century village called Petit Lyon! Immerse yourself in the costumes and mannerisms of the era. Thrill to the exploits of Jousting Knights on thundering steeds. Roam the village shops for unique crafts and goods as artisans demonstrate period skills. Delight in comedy, music and feats of derring do. Feast on delicious food and drink while strolling minstrels entertain. Interact with the colorful villagers, nobles, peasants and personalities of ages past. Faire times are Saturday and Sunday and Memorial Day, May 28. 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. http://www.renstl.org/, (636) 928-4141

  • Lewis and Clark Heritage Days

    Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 until Sunday, May 20, 2012

    Venue: St. Charles, Missouri

    Category: Annual Events

    Lewis and Clark Heritage Days in St. Charles commemorates the arrival of Captain Clark and the Corps of Discovery to St. Charles. The reenactment includes a grand parade, military encampment, fife and drum corps muster, musket and cannon demonstrations, a skillet throw, and period music, food and wares. Each day begins with the raising of colors and the day ends with retreat and the lowering of colors. http://www.lewisandclarkheritagedays.com/, (800) 366-2427 or (636) 946-7776

  • 124th Annual Annie Malone May Day Parade and McDonald's™ May Day Blues Fest

    Date: Sunday, May 20, 2012

    Venue: Downtown St. Louis

    Category: Annual Events

    This St. Louis tradition began over a century ago in the historic African-American Greater Ville Neighborhood when thousands of St. Louisans would gather to honor Annie Malone, the founder of Poro College and the noted children's home that carries her name. The Annie Malone May Day Parade begins at 1:00 p.m. and starts at 20th along Market Street, heading east to Broadway. Immediately follwing the parade is the McDonald's May Day Blues Fest in Kiener Plaza with performances by Wendell B. and Skeet Rodgers & the Inner City Blues Band. http://www.anniemalone.com/, (314) 531-0120

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