1. St. Louis Bluesweek Festival
Soldier's Memorial will host a new event this Memorial Day weekend. The Bluesweek Festival offers three days of blues music, food and cold beer. Admission to the festival is free. Soldier's Memorial is located at Market and Tucker Streets in Downtown St. Louis.In 2012: May 25-27
2. Fair U City
University City celebrates Memorial Day with a community fair in Heman Park. There are three days of carnival rides, food, games, kids activities, music and more. This year's entertainment lineup includes Kim Massie, the St. Lunatics and Nikko Smith.In 2012: May 26-28
3. Assumption Greek Festival
The Greek Festival in Town & Country is a Memorial Day tradition for many St. Louis area families. Thousands of visitors attend the four day festival which features Greek music, dancing, gifts and plenty of authentic Greek food. The festival runs Friday through Monday of Memorial Day weekend at Assumption Greek Orthodox Church at 1755 Des Peres Road in Town & Country. Admission and parking are free.
In 2012: May 25-28
4. Missouri River Irish Fest
Memorial Day weekend at Frontier Park in St. Charles is about all things Irish. Put on something green and head over to the Missouri River Irish Fest. There will be plenty of Irish music, dancing, food, drinks and more.
In 2012: May 25-27
5. Spring to Dance Festival
Thirty dance companies from around the country, including Buglisi Dance Theatre, BalletX and Ballet Memphis, perform during a three day festival of dance at the Touhill Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $10 per night.
In 2012: May 24-26
6. Shakespeare in the Park
Shakespeare Festival St. Louis begins its free performances in Forest Park on Memorial Day weekend. This year's play is Othello. The play begins at 8 p.m. with pre-show activities at 6:30 p.m.In 2012: May 25-June 17
7. Eckert's Memorial Day Festival
Eckert's Orchards in Belleville is celebrating Memorial Day with a three-day festival complete with music, food, wagon rides and special kid's activities. The festival runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
In 2012: May 26-28
8. Grafton Riverside Flea Market
Bargain hunters can also look for deals at the Grafton Riverside Flea Market. Dozens of vendors will be selling antiques, glassware, tools, furniture and more along Front Street during Memorial Day weekend.
In 2012: May 26-27
9. Cahokia Mounds Nature Hike
Cahokia Mounds is hosting a free nature hike through the historical site. Learn about the most important archaeological and natural areas of Cahokia Mounds during the three mile trek. The hike begins at 9:30 a.m.In 2012: May 26
10. Pork Shop: Downtown BBQ and Garage Sale
The Schlafly Tap Room is hosting a unique event the Saturday before Memorial Day. Pork Shop is a garage sale and pig roast all in one. Come find some bargains, then stay for a nice meal and cold brew. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
In 2012: May 26
