September 03 - 04th, 2005
Big Muddy Blues Festival on the Landing

The Big Muddy Blues Festival takes on Laclede's Landing along the Mississippi River. More than a dozen bands will provide continuous music from 3-11 pm each day. Main stage headliners include Bo Diddley with the Johnnie Johnson Band, Robert "Junior" Lockwood, Henry Townsend, Koko Taylor & Her Blues Machine, Hubert Sumlin, Willie "Big Eyes" Smith and Zambian A Cappella.
Location: Laclede's Landing, St Louis
Hours: Sat & Sun, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm
Cost: Admission to the event is FREE
Web: http://www.bigmuddybluesfestival.com/
Phone: Call 314-241-5875 for more information.

September 04th, 2005
Washington Avenue Beat Festival (WABF)

The WABF is a bi annual electronic/dance music event showcasing the sights, sounds and flavor of the Washington Avenue Entertainment District. Hosted by seven of the most eclectic and influential music venues in St. Louis, the WABF gathers an annual crowd momentum of 8,000+ patrons. This grass-roots event is produced by local venue owners and designed to create greater interest in the music and culture of downtown St. Louis.
Location: various venues along washington avenue
Hours: Sun 9:00 am - 3:00 am
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 day of show for a wristband that grants access to all venues.
Web: http://www.thebeatfest.com/

September 11th, 2005
22nd Annual Great Fire Engine Rally and Firefighter's Run

Hundreds of fire engines will be in St. Louis on Sunday for the great fire engine rally. Over 100 pieces of fire apparatus both new and vintage will be on display for children of all ages. The firefighter's run is at 15th and Chestnut starting at 7:30 am with a parade at 10 am.
Location: Memorial Plaza at Tucker & Market to 15th
Hours: Sun 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
Phone: 314-487-9154

September 16th, 2005
The Balloon Glow

The Balloon Glow will be held below the World's Fair pavilion and offers spectators a breathtaking view of inflated balloons lighted by their burners. Get up close and walk around the balloons.
Location: World's Fair pavilion in Forest Park
Hours: Fri, 7 pm - 8:30 pm
Cost: Free and open to the public
Web: http://www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com/

September 17th, 2005
The Great Forest Park Balloon Race

Energizer® presents the 33rd anniversary of the Great Forest Park Balloon Race. The Balloon Race will take place on Central Field by the Jewel Box in Forest Park, on Saturday afternoon. There will be a children's entertainment area, an all British car show, youth performances, a photo contest and parachute performances before the opening ceremonies and the launch of the balloons at 4:30 pm.
Location: Central Field by the Jewel Box in Forest Park
Hours: Sat, 12 pm - 6 pm
Cost: Free and open to the public
Web: http://www.greatforestparkballoonrace.com/

September 17 - 18th, 2005
Fall Downtown Living Tour

For the first time, the downtown living tour will feature residents’ homes as well as display models of selected new properties. The addition of residents’ homes to the tour, serves as evidence that downtown is becoming a true residential neighborhood. The tour will showcase diverse and exciting residential properties throughout downtown including lofts, condos and apartments. This is a self-guided tour where participants can either walk about downtown at their own pace or ride the complementary shuttles and experience all of the exciting new developments underway. The registration area is at 16th & Washington Avenue.
Location: various downtown residential properties
Hours: Sat & Sun, 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Tickets are $10 in advance through Metrotix or on the day of the event during registration.
Web: http://www.downtownstlouis.org/
Phone: Call 314-436-6500 for more information.

September 24th, 2005
St. Louis Gateway Classic Football Game

The St. Louis Gateway Classic Football Game will feature a playoff between the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff and Tuskegee University. Visit gatewayclassic.com for a complete schedule of events, ticket prices and outlets.
Location: Edward Jones Dome
Hours: Sat, 4:00 pm
Cost: tickets range between $12-38
Web: http://www.gatewayclassic.com/
Phone: Call 314-621-1994 for more information.