Oktoberfest
Oktoberfest
Be part of the SRG beer booth volunteer at this exciting Soulard event.
Please sign up for your shift(s) today - http://signup.com/go/XYsphpW
The Vision for Soulard Oktoberfest
St. Louis’ heritage is very diverse among European immigration, but no group has positively impacted the community quite like the great German brewing families that settled here in the mid-19th century. It is appropriate that St. Louis and Soulard celebrate this great heritage through Soulard Oktoberfest. Home to the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Soulard is the perfect location for this festival. Through the celebration of Oktoberfest in Soulard, we are ensuring the continued appreciation of the St. Louis German brewing culture.
The Location
Soulard Farmers Market Park. The Soulard Farmers Market, founded in 1779, is the oldest continually run farmers market west of the Mississippi. The oldest surviving residential neighborhood in the city of St. Louis, Soulard is the perfect place to showcase the great diversity of cultural heritage in our city. Located roughly one mile from the Anheuser-Busch Brewery, Soulard Farmers Market Park is the centerpiece of the Soulard neighborhood and serves locals and visitors alike.
Demographics
Oktoberfest at Soulard Market is a family-friendly event that attracted more than 10,000 attendees in its inaugural year. Patrons in year one represented a diverse group of people ranging in ages from 25 to 60 and was split fairly equally between men and women.
Music and Entertainment
St. Louis’ premier German bands have committed to the 2017 Soulard Oktoberfest. From classic “Oompah” to blues, festival goers will enjoy the big brass sounds of The Dueschmeister Brass Band, Über Cool, The Good Times, Terry Thompson’s Bavarian Stompers and the Soulard Blues Band. The music of Oktoberfest spotlights the German influence and overall heritage of Soulard.
A neighborhood like Soulard, with a history of live music, is the optimal location for Oktoberfest. Our line up is intended to feature music celebrating the culture of the neighborhood. Supported by the St. Louis German Cultural society, Oktoberfest at Soulard Farmers Market will be home to the best in authentic German music and dancers.
Metro Quest 2017
October 21, 2017
10:30 a.m.
Soulard Station
Metro Quest 2017
October 21, 2017
10:30 a.m.
Soulard Station
The Soulard Restoration Group is so proud to sponsor and host this super cool event! Part trivia, part scavenger hunt, and all pub crawl - wander your neighborhood while supporting NPR's Young Generation!
September 16 at 10:30 a.m., beginning and ending at the Soulard Station.
Grab your team and join Generation Listen STL, the young friends group of St. Louis Public Radio, for this year’s MetroQuest! This part scavenger hunt, part pub crawl, part trivia challenge will take you through more than a dozen bars and restaurants in the historic Soulard neighborhood as you test your knowledge of our great city!
All participants will receive a MetroQuest t-shirt and a wristband granting access to food and drink specials at course venues, and one free drink voucher to be used at the closing party.
2017 Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
Get a fresh wreath for your historic home
2017 Christmas Wreath Fundraiser
Get a fresh wreath for your historic home
These wreaths not only provide a beautiful decoration for your entryway but also support the Soulard Restoration Group!
STEP 1: Choose your size
Two sizes available – 24 or 28 inches finished
STEP 2: Choose decorated or plain
(decorated includes wired pine cones, holly berries and red velvet bow)
Order must be placed before October 15, and wreaths can be picked up in Soulard (most likely Thanksgiving weekend).
Ordering can be done directly to the right (or below on mobile)
Questions? Email Chris Schwartz
Soulard
The Soulard neighborhood is an economically- and culturally-diverse community located less than two miles south of downtown Saint Louis.
Soulard
The Soulard neighborhood is an economically- and culturally-diverse community located less than two miles south of downtown Saint Louis.
The Soulard Farmer's Market from 8th Street.
A Destination
The Soulard neighborhood is an economically- and culturally-diverse community located less than two miles south of downtown Saint Louis. The area is named for Antoine Pierre Soulard, a pioneer Frenchman who first came to the area in the late 1790s as a surveyor for the King of Spain.
Soulard is one of the oldest parts of the city with original housing stock dating from the mid- to late-1800s and exhibiting a range of architectural styles that include Second Empire, most identifible by the characterisic Mansard roof The neighborhood applied for and was granted its historic designation on December 26, 1972.
ATTRACTIONS OF SOULARD
The Market
Great Food
Nightlife
Soulard Star Directory
Soulard Star Directory
The 2017 Soulard Star directory is available online as well as in print. Just click the picture to view the online version of the directory.
Calendar
Calendar
Report to the American Legion Post 422 at 2601 S. 11th Street at 5:30pm for fun and parading as we celebrate Halloween! We will have costume contests for adults, for children, and for golf carts. We will parade to Pontiac Park and back; then offer Trunk or Treat for the kids.
After the kids go home, we invite the decorated carts to continue on a journey to the more adult places in the neighborhood! Let’s Celebrate!