Fair Saint Louis Foundation — Local services in St. Louis

Fair St. Louis is nothing compared to what it used to be. For 2018, it was brought back to the newly remodeled and redesigned Arch grounds and they didn't just miss the mark with returning this classic fair, they plain out didn't even try. Once arriving, it was the biggest let down. Midway that used to line the street along the floodwall stairs are gone. In that location there used to be tons of rides, so many more vendors and booths, now it's nothing, the entrance itself wasn't until you're almost at the Arch. Up top, was the same, very little to do and small selection of vendors and booths. Stage for the concerts is small, atvkeast the acts they gired were ok, but thats it. THE WORST PART OF ALL.... Bathrooms only at the entrances, NONE ON THE FAIRGROUNDS themselves. The second you think you might have to go, you better start walking. Air show lineup, well let's just say you might as well go to airport and watch the planes take off and land and it would be better. Fireworks are nothing compared to their former glory. The fireworks at Fair St. Louis used to go for 30 minutes and have a hell of a finale, now it goes 10-12 minutes with the most pathetic grand finale ever that lasted at best 20 seconds. It is official that Chesterfield MO fireworks can now be classified as the biggest and best show around. Food and drink prices were ok, but selection was slim, thank God it wasn't busier though because some stands already had items marked off the boards. The coordinators of Fair St. Louis should be beyond ashamed of themselves and need to research how to throw a...

Very unprofessional staff at Fair STL. Traveled more than an hour to Forest Park to take photos during the firework display. Was told that I couldn't bring a tripod in for "security reasons" which basically ruined all my photos right there. No accomodations were made what-so-ever and I ended up having to spend money putting the tripod in a locker. I would understand thinking twice about bringing items like skateboards, knifes, etc. but why would I have thought about the possibility of tripods being banned in Forest Park? Very dissapointed! They should not be allowed to make up random rules like this with the only warning being put in the corner of their website. My family will not be donating to them this year or in any upcoming years unless this changes and they become more accomodating toward their guests, and we urge other families to act in the same way that we are. Will be speaking to whomever gave them the permits for land use in hopes that we can get some clarification on a few questions we have. If you are a representative of this event please contact me/us because we want to...

I have been a St.Louis resident my whole life 40 plus years. I have been coming to this fair as long as I can remember. This year was the worst fair I have ever attended. Not sure if the city didn't have the budget or they need to hire a new director. Saturday's 5pm air show consisted of 4 planes total of which only 1 actually performed stunts. The vendors where insurance and phone companies. Food options was weak at best. The concerts well not really even sure I would call it that. Local talent would have been better. The 15 min fireworks display was great just short. Honestly, unless there are improvements not sure I will be...