The best place to watch the 2009 MLB All-Star Game is inside Busch Stadium. But those of us who don't have tickets will have to settle for watching on television. Here are some of the most popular sports bars around the St. Louis area where you can hang out with other baseball fans and watch the game.

Baseball fans can head down to Laclede's Landing during All-Star Week. The Landing is hosting a free, four day street festival called Baseball Heaven. The event features live music, food and drink vendors and family-friendly activities. The festival runs from July 11 through July 14, 2009.

Live Music Schedule

Sunday, July 12
4 p.m. - That 80's Band
7:15 p.m. - Trixie Delight

Tuesday, July 14
1:30 p.m. - Dr. Zhivegas
4:30 p.m. - Joe Dirt and the Dirty Boys

The bands will perform on an outdoor stage at Lucas and North First Streets.

The St. Louis Cardinals have announced security plans for All-Star Sunday, the Home Run Derby and the 2009 MLB All-Star Game. Here's what you need to know if you are attending one of these events:

All-Star Sunday (Futures Game and Celebrities & Legends Softball Game) - The gates at Busch Stadium open to the public at 11 a.m. The standard game-day bag inspection policies will be in place. This means fans can bring in bags or backpacks that are 16"x16"x8" or smaller. Bags will be subject to a visual check or screening with an electric wand scan. Fans will not be allowed to leave and re-enter the stadium, including for smoking.

Work-Out Day & Home Run Derby - The gates at Busch Stadium will open to the public at 4 p.m. on Monday. Again, the standard game-day bag inspection policies will be in place and there is no exit and re-entry allowed.

Downtown St. Louis is going to be a busy place on Saturday with all of the All-Star happenings. There's FanFest at the America's Center and a day-long celebration of baseball at the Arch. Another family (and pet) friendly event you might want to check out is the St. Louis Petlover Coalition's All-Star event. It features performances by the Purina Incredible Dog Team, a drawing for a year's worth of free pet food, free t-shirts, goody bags and the chance to adopt a homeless dog or cat.

The Petlover Coaltion's All-Star event is Saturday, July 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the American General Building at 7th and Market Streets. The Purina Incredible Dog Team will perform at 12:30 p.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.