Photography courtesy of the Missouri State Archives
There’s a new festival coming to Forest Park, and it’s a big one. The inaugural St. Louis World’s Fare (stlworldsfare.com), to be held September 12, 13, and 14, is a tribute to the original St. Louis World’s Fair of 1904. Here’s a rundown, by the numbers.
30 Restaurant booths
30 Artists creating work on the spot
30 Businesses in the World Expo marketplace
20 Local musical acts
20 Interactive family activities on Kids’ Island
20 1904 World’s Fair reenact ors
10 Chefs competing in a culinary competition
10 Dessert booths
8 Sporting events, including skateboarding and hula-hoop
5 Dance competitions featuring a dozen or more troupes
3 Historic displays about the original fair
1 Reenactment of the 1904 World’s Fair opening ceremony
1 Inflated hot-air balloon on display
1 Great city celebrating its heritage
