St. Louis’ debut music festival, LouFest, is this weekend in Central Field at Forest Park. So what can you expect from the green friendly fest?
First off, if you procrastinated buying tickets, they have not sold out yet. You can get them without hidden service fees here. It’s $64 for two day passes and $38 for single day passes. Kids 10 and under are free with a ticketed adult (there’s even a kids stage and activity area!). Single day passes are not allowed re-entry. Another warning: it’s cash only at the box office should you wait.
Now like many other outdoor fests, Loufests has some rules. No flags, coolers, glass, food, laser pointers, pets, professional cameras, weapons or oversized umbrellas. However, you can bring in a sealed bottle of water (up to one liter), non-professional cameras, blankets and folding chairs.
Don’t sweat that they’re not letting you bring in food. LouFest has a “Nosh Pit,” a fun area of local foods that are even vegan and vegetarian friendly. They’ll have everything from the standard burgers and brats to the more unique options of sushi and crepes. Check out the full list of food and vendors here.
Another cool thing about LouFest? They got the Metro to add an additional stop at the fest and extend service for August 28-29. Just be sure to take the #3 Forest Park Shuttle.
Also, don’t be sure to miss out on the sweet after-parties. Honestly, what is a fest without an after-party? Some amazing DJs will be kicking it at the Gramophone Saturday night, so join Hey Champ and AcidKids celebration of LouFest and London Calling. Go here to buy tickets – they’re $8 in advanace and $10 at the door. Doors open at 9 p.m.
Then on Sunday, head to the Flamingo Bowl as DJ Clockwork spins with DJ TrashTalk, Nick O and more. There will also be art, an auction and prizes. Cover is $5. Head here to learn more.
Finally, the most important thing about LouFest: the music! Check out these videos below from some of the acts that you must not miss!
Carolina Chocolate Drops – “Hit Em Up Style” cover:
So Many Dynamos – “Search Party”
Airborne Toxic Event – “Sometime Around Midnight”
Fruit Bats – “The Ruminant Band”
Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco) – “Fake Plastic Trees”
Broken Social Scene – “Cause = Time”
Schedule:
Saturday
12 p.m. Bottle Rockets
1 p.m. Stephaniesid
2 p.m. So Many Dynamos
3 p.m. Adam Reichmann
4 p.m. Titus Andronicus
5 p.m. Lucero
6 p.m. Airborne Toxic Event
7 p.m. Built to Spill
8:30 p.m. Broken Social Scene
Sunday
12 p.m. Kim Massie (special Gospel set)
1 p.m. Magnolia Summer
2 p.m. Carolina Chocolate Drops
3 p.m. Gentleman Auction House
4 p.m. Corey Chisel & the Wandering Sons
5 p.m. Fruit Bats
6 p.m. Alejandro Escovedo
7 p.m. Jeff Tweedy
8:30 p.m. She & Him
