50 Fest
3653 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63108
Celebrate 50 years of STLPR with a street festival full of food, fun & festivities. We’re taking over our little branch of Olive Street and the Public Media Commons! Enjoy food trucks, live entertainment, and a children’s zone with games, arts and crafts, face painting and more!
Plus, pop inside for St. Louis Public Radio’s 50th Anniversary Exhibit and a chance to meet some of your favorite St. Louis Public Radio hosts and staff.
Admission is free. Food & beverages available for purchase.
Family Fun
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Host your own interview
At our Junior J School, kids can interview each other, their parents or STLPR staff!
Record a testimonial
Got crazy love for STLPR? Come by the STLPR booth to record your testimonial and you just may hear yourself on air someday.
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Mix & Mingle
Ask questions & interact with the St. Louis on the Air team, politics reporters, and other news and on-air staff.
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Entertainment
Live music will be performed throughout the day from a variety of local artists.
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DJ Crim Dolla Cray
Live on the PMC stage from noon to 2 p.m.
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The Saint Boogie Brass Band
Live on the PMC stage from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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HEAL Center for the Arts Point of View Jazz Ensemble
Live on the PMC stage from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Food & Drink
Specialty cocktails, craft beer and more beverages will be available for sale by STL Barkeep!
There will be a variety of food trucks including Enoch's Funnel Cake Express, Kalifornia Cuisine, Scoops Italian Water Ice, and Wayno's Mobile International Cuisine.
Finds!
- Snag Free STLPR car clings and stickers while quantities last
- Shop Limited edition 50th Anniversary vintage logo stickers, tote bags & hats
- Leave a special anniversary message for STLPR — we may use your voice on air!