It was recorded that year by many artists, including William F. Denny,[3] Billy Murray and Arthur Collins.

The song and the fair were focal points of the Judy Garland movie, Meet Me in St. Louis.

"Louis" in the song is pronounced "LOO-ee", akin to the French.

The song, which is generally styled in the form of a limerick, has many and varied verses, few of which are remembered today — unlike the chorus.

The song was also featured in the film The Strawberry Blonde with James Cagney and Olivia de Havilland, some four years prior to Meet Me in St. Louis.