Weekly Recommendations Sept. 20 – Sept. 27, 2019
Local
Farmington Blues, Brews, & BBQ – โPlease join us September 20-21, 2019 for a weekend of FUN in beautiful downtown Farmington, MO. Bring your lawn chairs and hang out at this family friendly festival.โ
Caledonia Junk-A-Roma – โAttention all Junk hunters…this is your day!ย The Village of Caledonia Main Street will be filled with great finds.โ
Junk a Rama Ball & Porch Pickens – โAll thru the village and yes in our yard….you don’t want to miss our 4’th annual Junk A Rama Stay late and enjoy the ball at Pickens on the porch with Paula andRoger from 5-8!!!!!โ
Old Mine Open House – โAn open house at Missouri Mines State Historic Site will provide an opportunity for visitors to examine the mining and mineral museum free of charge and see special exhibits related to nearly three centuries of local lead mining.โ
Plein Air Art Show – โThe Plein Air Artists will display their drawings and sketches from the historic home tour event, along with other artwork, that will be available for purchase.โ
Threads Of Time Quilt Show – โJoin us at the Farmington Public Library on Saturday, September 21st for the Threads Of Time Quilt Show, brought to you buy the Threads Of Friendship Quilt Guild!โ
B35K – โThis 5K race will be held on the Saturday morning of our annual Blues, Brews, and BBQ festival in beautiful downtown Farmington, Missouri! This race will start at 8:00AM and begin and end at the Farmington Public Library and will feature awesome B3 swag including an official B3 tshirtโ
8th Annual Customer Appreciation – โOur customer appreciation day is always a big hit! This year we will have 2 different rides starting at 10am.โ
Yoga in Desloge Park Saturday 8am – โTwo more weeks left ย Come join us Nothing more peaceful than starting your day with gentle yoga flow and lotsย of breathingโ
Banned Book Club – โEver wondered why a banned book was banned? Join the book club to read and find out! Books for each meeting are available at the libraryโ
Concert at Rustic Junction’s Grand Opening – โHello local music friends! Come see me (Kerry Brock) in concert on Sep 21st at 11:30-12:00 and again from 12:30-1:00โ
Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch Opening Day 2019!!! –ย
Corn maze flashlight nights! – Bring your flashlights for a night time walk through the corn maze! No scary stuff, just some night time fun
Surrounding Area
7th Annual Traditional Music Festival – “Festus Missouri Traditional Music Festival will be held on Saturday, September 21st from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm and Sunday, September 22, 2019 from 12:00 pm until 6:00 pm at West City Park Upper Soccer Field Stage Area.”
St. Louis
Great Forest Park Balloon Glow and Race-FREE! – โThis is the 47th Annual Great Forest Park Balloon Race. Heldย each year in Forest Park, the Great Forest Park Balloon Race is a FREE, FUN, FAMILY event for everyone in St. Louis to enjoy.โ
Featured Author | 2019 BookFest St. Louis – โPanel discussion with New York Times bestselling author Lisa Unger, followed by a signing.โ
Oktoberfest At The Biergarten – โMunich is closer than you think! Join us in our authentic Beerhall for an entertaining weekend of live music, German dancers, food, and beer!โ
2019 Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival – โSaturday, September 21st the Old Webster Jazz & Blues Festival returns!ย Enjoy non-stop jazz and blues from two stages in Websterโs downtown historic district, along with food and drinks from your local favorites.โ
St. Louis Lebanese Festival 2019 – โCome out and celebrate the wonderful Lebanese community at the biggest Middle Eastern festival in St. Louis! Enjoy two fun-filled days of authentic Middle Eastern cuisine, Lebanese beer, wine, raffles, music and dancing, as well as exciting activities for the whole family.โ
Traditional Bosnian Festival – โOur 15th Annual Bosnian Festival with the goal to preserve our heritage, embrace our culture, and have our largest Festival yet. Join us for food & drinks, folklore, sevdalinke, folk music, hip hop music, and youth arts & crafts!โ
Food Trucks On Parade at Affton Plaza! – โWe are incredibly excited to bring food trucks back to Affton Plaza! Join us after the Affton Community Days Parade and come hungry!โ
Garden Party Lights – โConnect with nature on a sunset stroll, catch up with your crew over drinks, and delight as the glow of fireflies fades into a nature-inspired show of lights, lasers, and mesmerizing displays.โ
Black in the Abstract – โUncover the overlooked history of black artists working in abstraction from the 1950s to the present in the opening lecture for The Shape of Abstraction: Selections from the Ollie Collection.โ
Museum Day at the Field House Museum – โVisit the Field House Museum for free! We are once again participating in Museum Day, an annual celebration of boundless curiosity hosted by Smithsonian magazine.โ
Crab Fest at Broadway Oyster Bar – โGet down to The BOB and get your Crab Fest on as we pay special tribute to everything CRAB! Enjoy a full menu of Crab inspired specialty dishes from our group of chefs as we give you a crab lovers paradise!!โ
Pin Up Day at the St. Louis Zoo – โLet’s hope for good weather this year! Same as last two times, invite ALL your friends and family, dress up in your best pinup (not required), bring the kiddos for some free items and let’s have a day at the St. Louis Zoo.โ
ONE PAN MEALS – โTired of dirtying every pan in the kitchen to create a fabulous meal? Sit back and enjoy the evening as Marianne Moore shares three great options, along with a salad and dessertโ
THE ART OF PIZZA THROWING – โJoin pizzaiolo Matt Middeke, who placed fourth in the fastest dough toss competition at the 2010 World Pizza Games in Las Vegas. Spend an unforgettable evening learning how to throw pizza dough from Racanelli’s high into the air, and feeling a true sense of accomplishment.โ
MASA TO MI CASA – HOT TAMALES – โSpend a thoroughly exciting evening in the kitchen with Mickey Kitterman creating an a”maize”ing variety of tamalesโ
Greater St Louis Hispanic Festival – “The annual event will feature Hispanic Folkloric dancers, over 70 booths and the Los Ninos Kids Corner with piรฑatas and traditional Hispanic games and crafts.”
STL Square Off Pizza Festival on the Hill – “On Sept. 22nd, 8 pizzerias will — Square Off — for the title of “Best St. Louis Style Pizza” and all the bragging rights that come along with it at this St. Louis Pizza Festival!”
A Little Further Out
Free Hayrides, Concert, S’mores and Stargazing in the Parkย – โThe St. Charles County Parks and Recreation Department is kicking off hayride season with free fall fun! Bring the family out to Broemmelsiek Park in Defiance from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Friday, Sept. 20, for free hayrides, live music, sโmores, and an exciting stargazing program.โ
Missouri Trout Fisherman’s Association Tournament – โThis tournament, sponsored and operated by the Missouri Trout Fisherman’s Association, is open to all visitors. Register to participate in theย tournament at the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge on Friday night between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m., or on Saturday morning from 6:30 a.m. to 8:00 a.m.โ
Life Outside – Free Festival of the Outdoors – “Your chance to see, try and learn all the great outdoor activities that St. Louis has to offer! Whether you are a seasoned outdoors person or a beginner with just an inkling to spend more time outside, this festival is for you!”