Annual Festivals & Events
From an award-winning festival city
Louisville knows how to party (and host a festival)!
In fact, the whole world knows.
In addition to hosting the longest running annual sporting event in America (the Kentucky Derby), Louisville became one of the first cities in the world to be recognized as a TOP festival and event city.
The International Festivals & Events Association named Louisville a "best festival city" for its various events and how the community supports them.
Find out yourself by exploring one of the many happenings going on throughout the year.
Annual Festivals & Events
- Abbey Road on the River
- Ali Festival
- Americana World Festival
- The Big Stomp
- Brew at the Zoo & Wine, Too!
- Jeffersontown Beer Festival
- Kentuckiana Pride Festival
- Kentucky Craft Bash
- Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
- Kentucky State Fair
- Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle
- NSRA Street Rod Nationals Plus
- Old Fashioned Fortnight
- Old Lou Craft Beer Festival
- Waterfront Independence Festival
- World Championship of Dainty
- World Championship Horse Show
- Belknap Festival
- Boo at the Zoo
- Bourbon & Beyond
- Garvin Gate Blues Festival
- Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular
- Louder Than Life
- Louisville’s International Festival of Film
- Louisville Pride Festival
- Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival
- Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle
- National Bourbon Heritage Month
- National Jug Band Jubilee
- North American Livestock Exposition & Championship Rodeo
- NuLu Festival
- Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom
- St. James Court Art Show
- Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
- WorldFest
Upcoming Festivals
TreeWeek 2024
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Louisville, Kentucky 40203
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Tree Week celebrates the roles trees play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages hosted by...
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Don't miss out on the annual family-friendly fall festival, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom! More than 1,000 bright orange pumpkins will appear all over the park,...
Brunch With Boo
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Join us for a festive, fun-filled morning and treat yourself to a new family event, Brunch with Boo! Start your Pumpkins at the Kentucky Kingdom visit with a...
Steins on Main: Downtown Louisville Oktoberfest
615 W. Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Steins on Main: Downtown Louisville Oktoberfest
POSTPONED: This event, originally slated for September 14 has been postponed due to weather. The new date will be Saturday, October 12! Louisville Downtown...
TreeWeek 2024
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Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Details
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Tree Week celebrates the roles trees play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages hosted by...
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
Don't miss out on the annual family-friendly fall festival, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom! More than 1,000 bright orange pumpkins will appear all over the park,...
Lou502 Tequila Fest
1860 Mellwood Ave
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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LOU502 Tequila Fest 2024 is back! Come join us for a day filled with tequila tasting, live music, salsa classes, and more! Sample a variety of tequilas from...
TreeWeek 2024
See Website for Locations
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Details
Open in Google Maps
Tree Week celebrates the roles trees play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages hosted by...
TreeWeek 2024
See Website for Locations
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Details
Open in Google Maps
Tree Week celebrates the roles trees play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages hosted by...
TreeWeek 2024
See Website for Locations
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Details
Open in Google Maps
Tree Week celebrates the roles trees play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages hosted by...
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
Don't miss out on the annual family-friendly fall festival, Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom! More than 1,000 bright orange pumpkins will appear all over the park,...
TreeWeek 2024
See Website for Locations
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
Details
Open in Google Maps
Tree Week celebrates the roles trees play in our lives through creative, informative, and fun-filled activities and events for people of all ages hosted by...