Arts & Entertainment

2013 Fair U City, U City Jazz Festival Schedule

Everything you need to know before heading to the 2013 Fair U City and the University City Jazz Festival this weekend.

Heading out to Fair U City this weekend?Β University City Patch has everything you need to know before you go.Β 

A weekend of entertainment, carnival rides and games is coming to University City. Fair U City will be held Friday, Sept. 6 to Sunday, Sept. 8, at Heman Park.

The fair features rides, food vendors, community vendors, and activities for the whole family.Β 

Find out what's happening in University Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

See our previous story:Β Fair U City 3K Fun Run Is Saturday

Admission into the festival is free and open to all; tickets may be purchased for food and rides.Β 

Find out what's happening in University Cityfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Food costs $1.25/ticket and rides cost $3/ticket.

Hours and events are as follows:

Friday, Sept. 6
  • Fair open β€”Β 5-9 p.m.
Big stage entertainment:
  • 6Β p.m. β€” Starlifter / U.S. Air Force Band – Midwest RegionΒ 
  • 7:30 p.m.Β β€”Β Nikko SmithΒ 
Saturday, Sept. 7
  • Fair open β€”Β 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Fun Run β€”Β 8 a.m.
  • U City Jazz Festival: 1-9 p.m.
  • Puppy Pool Party: Noon – 4 p.m.
Β U City Jazz Festival lineup
  • 1 p.m.Β β€”Β Clave Sol featuring Phil Gomez
  • 2 p.m. β€”Β St. Louis All Stars – Tribute to Wes MontgomeryΒ 
  • 3:30 p.m.Β β€”Β The Joe Mancuso Quintet
  • 5 p.m.: Have U Heard? Featuring Tome Byrne
  • 8 p.m. β€”Β Willie Akins and Montez ColemanΒ 
Sunday, Sept. 8
  • Fair open β€”Β 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Classic Car Show: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
  • Puppy Pool Party: Noon – 4 p.m.
Big stage entertainment:
  • 11:30 a.m.Β β€”Β Riverbenders
  • 1 p.m. β€”Β Fanfare
  • 2 p.m. β€”Β James Matthews Band
  • 3:30 p.m. β€”Β Heather Dawn
  • 5 p.m. β€”Β Aloha Mi’sho
  • 6:15 p.m. β€”Β Fat Pockets
  • 7:30 p.m.Β β€” Dirty Muggs
Small stage entertainment:
  • 11 a.m. β€”Β International Folk Dance Association of University CityΒ 
  • 12:30 p.m. β€”Β PINX Dance Studio
  • 2 p.m. β€”Β The Slaughter Project from Washington University
  • 3:30 p.m. β€”Β Clarion Brass
  • 5:30 p.m. β€”Β Washington UniversityJazz Combo
  • 7 p.m. β€”Β Teen SwagΒ 

Any changes to this schedule will be posted at the fair website atΒ www.fairucity.com.Β 

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