Calendar of Events

See what’s happening around Louisville

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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WorldFest

Aug292025

The 23nd annual WorldFest, Louisvilleʼs premier international festival, attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend. WorldFest...

Gaslight Festival

Sep042025

Over 135 arts and crafts vendors travel nationwide to showcase their talents, and over 130 area businesses, civic organizations, and nonprofit organizations...

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival

Sep052025

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival (Sept. 5-7, 2025) is a celebration of Kentucky Bourbon and the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, Kentucky. What began as a...

Old Lou Brew: Craft Beer Festival

Sep052025

Craft brews...right in the heart of Old Louisville's beautiful Central Park! $15 gets you in the gate to enjoy live music, unique beers from some of...

Big Four Arts Festival

Sep062025

The BIG FOUR™ arts event kicks off festival season every year on the weekend following Labor Day at Big Four® Bridge, Waterfront Park in Louisville, Kentucky...

Touch-A-Truck at Kentucky Science Center

Sep062025

Get ready to take the wheel at Touch-A-Truck! Join us on Saturday, September 6th from 10AM-2PM in our parking lot, where you can get up close to explore an...

Louisville Pride Festival 2025

Sep062025

Louisville Pride Festival Turns 10: Get Ready to Celebrate “Decades of Resistance & Hope!” Mark your calendars for Saturday, September 6th as Louisville...

Louisville Pawpaw Festival

Sep062025

Join us for our third annual Pawpaw Festival! This free community event will feature guided hikes, engaging workshops, local vendors, music, tastings, and more...

Foodie Fest in Paristown

Sep062025

Get Ready for Foodie Fest 2025! Join us on September 6th from 11 AM – 7 PM in Paristown at 712 Brent Street, Louisville, KY, for Foodie Fest 2025 — a...

Louisville VegFest

Sep062025

Kentucky’s premier celebration of all things vegan returns September 6th from 12 to 6 p.m. at the Mellwood Art Center. There will be delicious food from...

German American Club Oktoberfest

Sep062025

Come celebrate Oktoberfest at the German American Club! On Saturday, September 6, the gates open at 2 p.m. The full German Dinner starts at 5 p.m. The...

Bourbon and Beyond 2025

Sep112025

Celebrate the perfect blend of bourbon, food, and music in Louisville this September! With headlining sets from The Lumineers, Benson Boone, Alabama Shakes,...