October 01-02nd, 2005
Taste of St. Louis

Taste of St. Louis will feature over 70 local artists, 30 of St. Louis' premier restaurants with 3 live culinary cook-off competitions, Southern Comfort Music Experience's nationally renowned music and many national acts -- all during the last Cardinal's regular season game weekend at Busch Stadium!
Location: Gateway Mall at 9th & Market in downtown St. Louis
Hours: Sat & Sun, 10 am - 10 pm
Cost: free to the public
Web: http://www.tastestl.com/

October 01-02nd, 2005
13th Annual Historic Shaw Art Fair

Over 130 quality artists from around the country who work in a large variety of media and styles. One of the premier fine art and craft fairs in the St. Louis area. It is highly rated by art fair magazines and participating artists. Proceeds benefit the activities of the Shaw Neighborhood Improvement Association.
Location: Flora Place at Tower Grove Avenue
Hours: Sat & Sun, 10 am - 5 pm
Cost: $5 per person; children 14 and under free when accompanied by an adult
Phone: 314-771-3101
Web: http://www.shawartfair.com/

October 15-16th, 2005
St. Louis Wine Festival

The St. Louis Wine Festival will feature over 125 wines for sampling, music by Erin Bode, Soulard Blues Band, Gumbohead, Hudson & the Hoodoo Cats, and food demonstrations by local chefs. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Flora Conservancy which is the volunteer gardening group for Forest Park.
Location: St. Louis Forest Park
Hours: Sat, 1 pm - 9 pm; Sun, 1 pm - 7 pm
Cost: $20.00/person; $15.00/person in advance for groups of 15 or more; $10.00 per Designated Driver;
            Under 21 admitted free when accompanied by paid adult
Web: http://www.stlouiswinefestival.com/

October 21-23rd, 2005
Second Annual Soulard Oktoberfest

Enjoy three fun-filled days of authentic German music, food, beer and folk dancing. Join the celebration by dancing to America's premiere contemporary polka band, Brave Combo. This two time Grammy Award winning band will perform on Friday and Saturday Night. Enjoy authentic music of Germany performed by the Original Antrifttaler Musikanten at performances all three days of the festival. Bring the entire family and Willkommen Oktoberfest –the Soulard Way!
Location: Soulard Market Park, Lafayette & Broadway
Cost: Free
Phone: John McKinstry at 314-368-3419
Web: http://www.soulardoktoberfest.com/