INtheKNOW SEPTEMBER 2018

Japanese Festival (September 1 – 3) – A celebration of Japanese culture that includes tours of the Japanese garden, art exhibitions, traditional processions, tea ceremonies, kimono demonstrations, traditional music and dancing, arts and crafts, Ikebana, Bonsai, martial arts, karaoke, theatrical performances, cooking demonstrations, food booths and more. Plan to spend your labor day weekend at the Missouri Botanical Garden for this event! Visit http://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/things-to-do/events/signature-events/japanese-festival.aspx for pricing!

Saint Louis Art Fair (September 7 – 9) – If you want to see one of the best art fairs in the country, head to Clayton Business District for the annual St. Louis Art Fair. This three day exhibition of visual and performing arts features the fine art works from 181 nationally recognized artists! For more history about the SLAF and to meet the artists, go to http://www.saintlouisartfair.com/!

Great Forest Park Balloon Race (September 14 – 15) – Celebrating their 46th year, annual festivities begin with a balloon glow on Friday night and race day (Saturday) activities include a children’s entertainment area and a photo contest prior to the launch of the hare and hound balloons. A VIP Experience is available for purchase but attendance is free! Bring a picnic and enjoy the day! Visit their interactive webiste for more information: https://greatforestparkballoonrace.com/.

Q in the Lou (September 29 – October 1st) – Bar-b-que lovers can enjoy all their favorites at Q in the Lou in Kiener Plaza in downtown St. Louis. The three-day festival features top BBQ chefs from all over the country cooking up their most popular recipes, great live music, and of course, the best barbecue in America. "Where there's smoke, there's fun." https://www.qinthelou.com/.

(Event found at: https://explorestlouis.com/st-louis-biggest-events-2018/)