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The Louisville community is buzzing with fun and exciting events.

No matter what time of the year you're considering visiting us, you'll discover bourbon & culinary experiences, seasonal festivals, and plenty of opportunities to experience Louisville's horse racing events including iconic races like the Kentucky Derby.

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LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky Music

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Louisville Book Festival

Oct112025

The 2025 Louisville Book Festival will be held in downtown Louisville, KY on October 11th from 10 am to 5 pm at the Kentucky International Convention Center....

Video Nasties Fest 2025

Oct112025

In a sad turn of events, the King Gorilla crew was not be able to attend VHSFest at the Mahoning Drive-In OR the beloved summer staple Dead Formats in...

The Fashion Markets at The Buechel Train Depot

Oct112025

Join us for a vibrant Fashion Market at the historic Buechel Train Depot! Explore local fashion designers, vintage fashion, boutiques, and accessories. Bring...

LouGrass Sessions: Kentucky Blue

Oct112025

LouGrass: A Celebration of Kentucky MusicEnjoy free Bluegrass by Kentucky Blue on Saturday, October 11th at Sway Restaurant & Bar in the Hyatt Regency. If...

Dan Soder: The Golden Retriever of Comedy Tour

Oct112025

Dan Soder is a stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster known for being a real silly goose. His podcast Soder continues to grow a loyal following, and his...

JJ Grey & Mofro - Olustee Tour

Oct112025

From his early days playing cover music behind chicken wire at a west side Jacksonville juke joint while still working at a lumberyard, to playing sold-out...

LouCity vs. Miami FC

Oct112025

Cheer on Louisville City FC as they push for a championship! Since starting play in 2015, Louisville City FC has quickly established a reputation for winning...

American Patchwork Quartet

Oct112025

American Patchwork Quartet (APQ), led by multi-Grammy award-winning guitarist/vocalist Clay Ross, binds timeless American folk songs with jazz sophistication,...

Experience the Outer Fossil Beds

Oct122025

The outer fossils are one of the world's amazing excursions to see Devonian fossils in their natural "habitat." We only offer this hike in the late summer and...

Louisville Water Tower Community Tours

Oct122025

165 years of history. 131 million gallons of drinking water. 1 million people. Louisville Water is Kentucky's oldest and largest drinking water provider,...

Grizz's Pintxos Party

Oct122025

A few years ago, our owner John Grisanti went on an immersive culinary deep dive of Spain’s Basque country and became obsessed with their bar style of eating –...

Sleeping with Sirens - Don't Let the Party Die Tour with Stand Atlantic and Heart to Gold

Oct122025

Sleeping With Sirens breathe rarified air. After fourteen years, five studio albums, and thousands of shows, the band has outlasted many of their peers while...