Fair Saint Louis

Went to Fair St. Louis for the 90's show in Kiener Plaza before the fireworks last night, July 4th. The "Fair" was pretty lame. A few food tents but really not that many tents with actual food- maybe about 4 or so. A few had sweets as well and the beer tents. The musical performances were fine, the stages were a bit too close together, so, in the grass where we were sitting, as were many others, you kind of struggled to concentrate your ears on one stage while also being accosted by the other. Really did not seem like there were that many activities for families either. The fireworks show was on the arch grounds so when the music stopped they announced that we should move down to the arch grounds for those which was, of course, packed, es expected. The show started about 15 minutes later than it was supposed to but they did make an announcement at least and we were PACKED around other people. They shoot the fireworks off from a barge in the water so a lot of the fireworks are pretty low and you pretty much need to be as close to the river/arch as you can to see them.

TLDR: In the future I will skip baking in the sun for a lackluster fair and just slide into the arch grounds about an hour to an hour and a half before fireworks go off. Bring a deck of cards, or a book to keep you entertained while you wait, and be prepared to be packed in with people. Fireworks were about 35 minutes in 2022.

The Fair of St Louis was alright, I expected more since it's such a huge open space but it's whatever. There was only 2 food stands which sucked so if you're a vegetarian your shit out of luck (only $6 nachos for you). A couple of booths to buy, 2 rides, 4 bouncy play areas for the kids. We say the 3 Doors Down concert which was pretty neat. J and I sat by the pond which was relaxing and beautiful. The fireworks were cheap but hey it is what it is - I guess I was glad just to be outside lol. PS nothing like my city Chicago to do it big for the 4th!

This party is the jam. St. Louis went all out and was super prudent with traffic planning.

Unbelievable how many popular artists are on the bill for two stages and 3 days - free. The fireworks have been amazing.

I love me some St .Louis and 'Merica.

Always fun to check out. I think everyone should do this at least once. They usually have cool guest performers.