August 05, 06 & 7th, 2005
Saint Louis Strassenfest

The St. Louis Strassenfest is an annual event celebrating the tradition of German Gemutlichkeit. There will be fun for the whole family; food & drink, rides, and plenty of entertainment.
Location: Memorial Park at Tucker and Market Streets
Hours: Fri & Sat, 11 am - 11 pm; Sun, 11 am - 6pm
Cost: admission is free
Web: http://www.strassenfest.org/
Phone: Call 636-225-1730 for more information.

August 12 thru 14th, 2005
Great St. Louis Hispanic Festival

The Greater St. Louis Hispanic Festival is the largest and most anticipated Hispanic event in the St. Louis area. Activities will include Hispanic Food Booths, Hispanic Arts & Crafts, Live Latino Bands, Folkloric Performers, Children's Pavilion with Games and Piniatas, Exotic Petting Zoo, Information booths, Margaritas and Giveaways!
Location: Memorial Park at Tucker and Market Streets
Hours: Fri, Sat & Sun, 11 am - 9pm
Cost: admission is free
Web: http://www.hispanicfestivalstl.com/
Phone: Call 314-837-6100 for more information.

August 19 thru 21st, 2005
Celebrate St. Louis: Live on the Levee

Celebrate St. Louis... LIVE on the Levee is a new, three-day, free music festival on the St. Louis Riverfront. Seating opens at 5:00 pm, opening acts start at 7:00 pm, headliners at 8:00 pm and the fireworks finale starts at 9:15 pm. Among others, the free music concerts include Macy Gray, Collective Soul, and Blues Traveler. No alcoholic beverages may be brought onto the event grounds.
Location: Riverfront Overlook Stage beneath the Gateway Arch
Hours: Fri, Sat & Sun, 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Cost: event is free; refreshments and merchandise available for purchase
Web: http://www.liveonthelevee.com/
Phone: Call 314-206-7322 for more information.

August 20 & 21st, 2005
The 41st Moonlight Ramble® Bicycle Ride

The annual Moonlight Ramble® is the World's Original Nighttime Bicycle Ride held in Saint Louis, Missouri at midnight during the full moon in August for over 40 years! Attracting approximately 15,000 riders each year, the event includes a leisurely bike ride through Saint Louis streets, a vendor area, entertainment, a glow-in-the-dark commemorative T-shirt, and an after-ride snack. Pre-event activities begin at 8:00 pm, Saturday, August 20. Registration and check-in is at 9:00 pm with the ride begining Sunday, August 21, at 12:01 am
Location: Upper Muny Parking Lot of Forest Park
Hours: Sat, 8:00 pm - 12:00 am; Sun, 11 am - 11 pm; Sun, 12:01 am - ? pm
Cost: $25 for adults, $10 for kids 5-12, and free for kids 4 and under
Web: http://www.moonlightramble.com/
Phone: Call 314-644-6019 for more information.

August 22 thru 27th, 2005
Downtown Restaurant Week

Restaurant weeks are a vital part of over 20 major cities’ annual schedule of events and we are very excited to bring the Restaurant Week concept to St. Louis. Many of downtown’s finest dining establishments will take part in this fabulous food event. There will be no passes to buy, coupons to carry or cards to punch - patrons will simply attend the restaurant of their choice the week of Monday, August 22nd - Saturday, August 27th and select from a special 3-course dinner menu for $25 per person, plus tip, plus tax.
Location: Various Downtown St. Louis Restuarants
Hours: dinner only
Cost: $25 per person, plus tip, plus tax
Web: http://www.downtownrestaurantweek.net/
Phone: Please call the restaurant directly when placing your reservation.

August 27th, 2005
"Sauce in the City" entertainment festival

Sauce Magazine will host its first annual "Sauce in the City" entertainment festival. This year’s event will whet your appetite for food, music, art and a good time. Area restaurants will feature tastings that reflect their unique culinary style, local artists will be on display and musical performances to spice up the party will keep the pace flowing. Cap off your summer with a recipe of hot sounds and cool cuisine with a peppering of artistic flair.
Location: Soldiers Memorial at Tucker and Chestnut
Hours: Sat, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: Admission is $5 through Metrotix or $7 at the door. Children under 10 are free.
Web: http://www.citysauce.com/