Walking to the central field from the car-lined street, hearing Icona Pop, surrounded by friendly faces, you begin to feel the quintessential music festival ambiance. The Loufest banners wave over the stages and energy surges through the crowd.

From up-and-coming bands like Jukebox the Ghost to widely acclaimed artists like Wilco, the musical talent provides for an exciting weekend. “Mr. Brightside” by The Killers comes alive as the crowd in the mosh pit jumps to the beat and the peripheral fans on blankets and lawn chairs sing along.  The casual camaraderie of all the festivalgoers creates an unintimidating environment for maximum enjoyment.

Aside from the obvious musical experience, Loufest has so much more to offer.  It promotes local businesses with the Noshpit and market square.  All the amenities are appropriately present without being over-the-top and encumbering the candor of live performances.  Finishing off an Atomic Cowboy taco with a scoop of salty caramel ice cream from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams replenishes your energy to keep you fist pumping all night.

The attendance spans many generations and demographics. Reasonable ticket pricing and family-friendly activities make Loufest hard to pass up.  The variety and the sense of St. Louis community keep fans coming annually.