Since 1981, Fair Saint Louis has delivered on the promise of entertainment, summertime fun, and a sense of community. Produced locally by St. Louisans, the fair attracts visitors from across the globe to enjoy the spirit of St. Louis, live music, entertainment, delicious food, and a magnificent fireworks display… all FREE at America’s Biggest Birthday Party!

Fair Saint Louis has featured chart-topping entertainment such as Elton John, Dolly Parton, Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, Kenny Rogers, Black Eyed Peas, John Legend, Sammy Hagar, Keith Sweat, Martina McBride, Jason Derulo, and Dan + Shay, as well as beloved hometown artists Nelly, Chingy, and Akon. We are proud to gift the community with free world-class entertainment and performance stages fit to revel in the presence of USA’s tallest monument.  The Fair Saint Louis Foundation has also donated numerous other gifts to the community over the years, including the lighting of the Eads Bridge, the Mississippi River Overlook, and the mile long Riverfront Promenade. Additionally, the Foundation partnered in providing the Grand Staircase, which connects Gateway Arch National Park to the St. Louis Riverfront. And, in hopes of having an even greater impact in the St. Louis region, the Foundation added a community service initiative in 2020, “Fair Saint Louis Gives Back.”

Fair Saint Louis is moving forward with plans for summer 2023 to include a single day, July 4th Fireworks Spectacular for its 42nd year, and the development of a reimagined, city-wide celebration for summer 2024. With the success of a multitude of events during our 2022 Fair, our committee recognized unique opportunities to build the community and grow the brand. Enlisting the talents of a wide-ranging and inclusive group of organizers from throughout the St. Louis area, we envision an exciting and memorable 2024 event to celebrate our city.

The 2023 Fireworks Spectacular against the backdrop of the Arch will return the evening of Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in conjunction with The 140th America’s Birthday Parade the morning of the Fourth of July.