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Although August means back to school time, summer\u2019s not over yet. This month there\u2019s plenty of food and drink festivals happening around the metro area to help you have fun and soak up these late summer days. This month, don\u2019t miss Sauce Food Truck Friday event at Tower Grove Park, plus Le Meridien Hotel invites parents to relax poolside on the first day of school and find cannabis-infused foods at the Munchie Market at The Little Bevo. Some of the amazing festivals in the area include the Alton Food Truck Festival, a barbecue, beer and bourbon festival in Affton, the Festival of Nations is back for another year, as well as the Japanese Festival at the Missouri Botanical Gardens and a lot more.<\/span> <\/p>\n\n\n

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Downtown Summer Nights\n\nBack for its second year, Downtown Summer Nights continues in August, bringing movies, live music, food and drinks to Kiener Plaza every Thursday and Saturday night. This month, enjoy live music, a showing of the film \u201cThe Wiz\u201d and a Shakespeare In The Park performance of \u201cA Midsummer Night\u2019s Dream.\u201d Find the entire schedule online.\n\nMultiple dates \u2013 Kiener Plaza, 500 Chestnut St., St. Louis, stlsummernights.com Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Downtown Summer Nights<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sauce Food Truck Friday\n\nTower Grove Park is the site of Sauce\u2019s Food Truck Friday, a monthly event that brings together more than 20 food trucks serving up a variety of cuisines, as well as dessert and drink offerings. And with live music performed by St. Louis\u2019 best Grateful Dead band Alligator Wine, you\u2019ll want to bring a picnic blanket or lawn chair, along with a group of friends, to make the most of this spectacular evening outdoors.\n\nJuly 11 \u2013 4 to 8 p.m., Tower Grove Park, saucefoodtruckfriday.com Credit:<\/span> photo by Sauce Magazine<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Popped from the Page Fundraiser\n\nWatch a movie beneath the stars, dine on food from a selection of local food trucks and sip cocktails at the Popped from the Page fundraising event at Clark Family Branch Library. Attendees will watch the film \u201cA Knight\u2019s Tale\u201d outdoors in the library\u2019s parking lot. Food trucks at the event will be Blues Wood Fired Pizza, Seoul Taco, 5 Aces BBQ and Clementines Ice Cream. Proceeds from this 21+ event will benefit the St. Louis County Library Foundation. VIP tickets are available. Tickets are available online.\n\nAug. 9 \u2013 6:30 to 11p.m., St. Louis County Library Clark Family Branch, 1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd., St. Louis, eventbrite.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Defiance Ridge Summer Concert Series\n\nDefiance Ridge Vineyards continues its Summer Concert Series on Friday nights throughout August and into September. The series features live music from local bands and each concert concludes with a fireworks display. This month, catch a number of bands such as Anthology – Allman Brothers Band Tribute, Butchwatch & The Hollywoods, Magic Man, Dr. Zhivegas and more. Find the full concert schedule, list of bands and ticket prices online.\n\nMost Fridays \u2013 2711 S. Missouri 94, Defiance, defianceridge.com Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Defiance Ridge Vineyards<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Festival of the Little Hills\n\nThe Festival of the Little Hills is an annual arts and crafts show that takes over Frontier Park and Historic Main Street in St. Charles. Shop from vendors selling handmade goods such as jewelry, home decor, artwork, and more, listen to live music, be entertained with blacksmith demonstrations, and find numerous food vendors, or dine at any of the restaurants located on historic Main Street.\n\nAug. 15 to 17 \u2013 Frontier Park, St. Charles, festivalofthelittlehills.com Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Festival of the Little Hills<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Pickle & Pint Festival\n\nSchlafly Bottleworks in Maplewood is hosting its first ever Pickle & Pint Festival. This free, family-friendly outdoor event is a playful celebration of local flavor, creativity and summer fun. The event will feature live music and pickle-inspired food and drinks, including a specialty pickle beer for the festival that was created in partnership with Two Men & A Garden. Attendees can also have fun at the onsite pickleball courts, watch community demos from the Saint Louis Science Center and participate in a variety of other activities.\n\nAug. 16 \u2013 3 to 9 p.m., 7260 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, schlafly.com\/events Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Schlafly<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Barbecue, Bourbon, and Beer Festival\n\n4 Hands Brewing and The St. Louis Barbecue Society presents Barbecue, Bourbon, and Beers at 9 Mile Garden in Affton. The festivities include bourbon and beer tastings, live music from Cottonwood Gunners, mouthwatering food from local food trucks and BBQ-themed vendors. And you can put your backyard grilling skills to the test by registering to be a backyard griller at the event. Get more details about the festival online.\n\nAug. 16 \u2013 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 9 Mile Garden, 9375 Gravois Road, St. Louis, 9milegarden.com Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of 9 Mile Garden<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Back to You: Parents\u2019 Day Out\n\nLe Meridien St. Louis Clayton is giving parents a well-earned reason to celebrate with Back to You: Parents\u2019 Day Out, a rooftop pool party designed for ultimate relaxation. The hotel invites parents to enjoy a much-needed breather after the first morning drop-off of the year with a relaxing daytime event. Guests can enjoy a serene, adults-only atmosphere featuring curated poolside bites, handcrafted cocktails like the \u201cMom-osa\u201d and \u201cDrop-Off Daiquiri,\u201d and a vibrant, music-filled atmosphere. Tickets are $45 and can be purchased online.\n\nAug. 18 \u2013 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., 7730 Bonhomme Ave., Clayton, marriott.com Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Le Meridien St. Louis Clayton<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Milpa Dinner Series at El Molino del Sureste\n\nThe acclaimed farm-to-table regional Mexican restaurant El Molino del Sureste is hosting a late summer dinner series exploring the Milpa \u2013 Mexico\u2019s ancestral method of regenerative farming centered around corn, beans and squash. At each dinner guests will be treated to a five-course menu of Mexican dishes highlighting the night\u2019s featured crop designed by acclaimed executive chef Alex Henry and making use of the house-butchered cuts, locally sourced produce as well as freshly milled masa and house-made tortillas that El Molino has become known for. Tickets are $65 per person and include complimentary fountain drinks or iced tea with alcoholic beverages available for purchase a la carte. Tickets are available on online.\n\nMultiple dates between Aug. 20 & Sept. 3, El Molino del Sureste, 5005-5007 S. Kingshighway Blvd., St. Louis, elmolinostl.com Credit:<\/span> image courtesy of El Molino del Sureste<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Night at the Zoo\n\nIf you need a night out, try a night at the zoo. Sip, stroll and see the zoo like never before and enjoy special nighttime animal views and a sea lion show, ride the Emerson Zooline Railroad and Mary Ann Lee Conservation Carousel and more. This is a 21+ event, and the first drink is included in the ticket price. Tickets are $30 for Zoo members and $40 for non-members. Get more details and purchase tickets online.\n\nAug. 22 \u2013 6 to 9 p.m., Saint Louis Zoo, stlzoo.org\/night-at-the-zoo Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Saint Louis Zoo<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Alton Food Truck Festival\n\nLocated along the Mississippi River, the Alton Amphitheater is an outdoor, open-air venue that\u2019s hosting the Alton Food Truck Festival. This is a free event that will include live music from the band Almost Famous, as well as popular regional food trucks such as Grace Chicken + Fish, Beast Craft BBQ Co., The Spud Shack, Tuk Tuk Thai and many more. In addition to the food trucks, beverage stations will also be located throughout the event to purchase separately.\n\nAug. 23 \u2013 4 to 8 p.m., Alton Amphitheater 1 Riverfront Drive, Alton, altonriverfrontamphitheater.com Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Alton Food Truck Festival<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sunset Cinema at Schlafly Bottleworks\n\nSchlafly Bottleworks location in Maplewood continues its Sunset Cinema series with a showing of the family film \u201cHoney, I Shrunk the Kids.\u201d The film will be shown on an outdoor projector in Schlafly\u2019s parking lot. Schlafly Beer, canned cocktails, kids’ drinks and movie snacks will be available for purchase. Guests are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to watch the movie to ensure seating. Admission is $3.50 per person, but kids 10 and under are free. Tickets can be purchased online or in person at the event.\n\nAug. 23 \u2013 7 p.m., 7260 Southwest Ave., St. Louis, schlafly.com\/events Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Schlafly<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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A Night with Chef Bailey\n\nChef Bailey, founder of Chef Bailey & Co., presents a refined cannabis-infused dinner party called A Night with Chef Bailey: Infused Dinner Experience \u2013 All White Affair. The night will feature a carefully curated multi-course menu, specialty cocktails and a limited Chef\u2019s Table experience, while the dress code is all-white attire, reflective of the sophisticated event. \u201cThis experience is about more than just great food: it\u2019s about community, creativity, and culture. I want every guest to feel like they\u2019re stepping into something luxurious, flavorful, and unforgettable,\u201d Chef Bailey said about the event. Tickets are available online.\n\nAug. 23 \u2013 7 to 10 p.m., 1706 Washington Ave., St. Louis, jotform.com Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Chef Bailey & Co.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Festival of Nations\n\nThe Festival of Nations is an event that represents over 80 countries and includes more than 100 vendors, such as food vendors, artisans and organizations, along with dozens of stage performances and interactive experiences. Throughout the two-day event, guests can expect an immersive experience filled with international flavors, live entertainment, and artisan goods, many from immigrants and refugees supported by the International Institute of St. Louis. The annual event serves as a joyful and inclusive space that celebrates the cultures shaping St. Louis and the people proud to call it home.\n\nAug. 23 & 24 \u2013 Tower Grove Park, festofnations.com Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Festival of Nations<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Japanese Festival\n\nThis Labor Day Weekend, the Missouri Botanical Garden will continue a tradition it’s held for over 45 years, as the organization will produce its annual Japanese Festival in conjunction with the Japanese Activities Committee. The Committee is a coalition of several Japanese-American organizations that provide art, dance, food and entertainment for thousands of visitors each year. Attendees of the festival will experience the thunderous pounding rhythms of the taiko drums, sumo wrestling and more at this three-day cultural adventure. New this year, guests will be delighted by Bentenya, a chindon group traveling throughout the festival grounds with glamorous kimonos, colorful wigs and lively music. This unique street performance style is used in Japan as a way to promote businesses with theatrical flair. Purchase admission to the festival in person, or online.\n\nAug. 30 to Sept.1 \u2013 Missouri Botanical Garden, 4344 Shaw Blvd., St. Louis, missouribotanicalgarden.org Credit:<\/span> photo courtesy of Missouri Botanical Garden<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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STL POT Chef Munchie Market\n\nThe ultimate cannabis-infused food experience featuring 10 amazing vendors serving up a mix of infused and non-infused eats, sweets, drinks, and treats, including options for vegans and vegetarians, is happening at the Little Bevo. There will be tunes from a live DJ, hourly raffles with prizes like St. Louis Cardinals tickets, a pair of Uncle Charlie\u2019s R&B Cookout concert tickets, exclusive Pot Chef merch and more. VIP ticket holders will receive a goodie bag filled with curated surprises from local brands. Tickets available for purchase online.\n\nAug. 31 \u2013 1 to 6 p.m., The Little Bevo, 4751 Morgan Ford Road, St. Louis, stlpotchefs.com Credit:<\/span> courtesy of STL Pot Chef<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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