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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

  • 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

  • "Othello," Shakespeare Festival St. Louis

    Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2012 until Sunday, June 17, 2012

    Venue: Shakespeare Glen in Forest Park

    Category: Arts & Entertainment

    See "Othello," under the stars in beautiful Forest Park. Bring blankets or chairs for lawn seating. Bring your own picnic or enjoy a box dinner from the on-site caterer. Come early for the traditional Green Show where dancers, musicians, jugglers and other entertainers interact with the audience. Thursday performances are signed for the hearing impaired. The site is wheelchair accessible. Green show 6:30 p.m.; Performance 8:00 p.m. (except Tuesdays) http://www.sfstl.com/, (314) 531-9800

  • 5th Annual Emerson SPRING TO DANCE FESTIVAL 2012

    Date: Thursday, May 24, 2012 until Saturday, May 26, 2012

    Venue: Blanche M. Touhill Performing Arts Center at University of Missouri-St. Louis

    Category: Arts & Entertainment

    The festival provides a cornucopia of styles from ballet and contemporary dance to hip-hop and tap. Each evening is three shows in one, with informal interactive demonstrations in the Terrace Lobby by local arts organizations from 5:30 – 7:15 p.m., a performance with first-come first-served seating in the intimate Lee Theater from 6 – 7 p.m., and a reserved seat performance in the Anheuser-Busch Performance Hall. From 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. http://www.springtodance.com/, (314) 516-4949 or (314) 534-6622

  • Saint Louis Bluesweek Festival

    Date: Friday, May 25, 2012 until Sunday, May 27, 2012

    Venue: Soldier's Memorial in downtown St. Louis

    Category: Annual Events

    This free event will take you for a ride on the Blues highway from Deep in the Delta all the way to Chicago.. 4:30 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. (25), 11:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. (26-27) http://www.stlbluesweek.com/

  • St. Louis Greek Fest

    Date: Friday, May 25, 2012 until Monday, May 28, 2012

    Venue: Assumption Greek Orthodox Church

    Category: Annual Events

    Authentic Greek food and pastries, live Greek music, authentic Greek folk dancing, Agora Marketplace, church tours, kids corner and more. 11:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. http://www.stlgreekfest.com/, (314) 966-2255

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