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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
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- 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
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- Belknap Festival
- Boo at the Zoo
- Bourbon & Beyond
- Butchertown Oktoberfest
- Garvin Gate Blues Festival
- Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular
- Louder Than Life
- Louisville Beer Week
- 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
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Upcoming Festivals
World Championship Dainty Contest + Festival
1000 Goss Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40217
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World Championship Dainty Contest + Festival
Join us for the 54th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest and Dainty Fest from Saturday, July 27th through Monday, July 29st. On Saturday, we're kicking...
Brandy on the Banks
1121 E. Washington St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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Join us for our 2nd annual Brandy on the Banks will take place on Saturday, July 27, from 12 - 4 p.m. All are welcome at this event, which is free and open to...
Insomniacathon 2024: The Last Insomniacathon
236 Woodbine St
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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Insomniacathon 2024: The Last Insomniacathon
The Chapel of St. Philip Neri, the global literary renaissance, and Ron Whitehead presents Insomniacathon 2024: The Last Insomniacathon – a 57-hour nonstop...
Louisville Street Food Festival
411 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Louisville Street Food Festival
The 2nd annual Louisville Street Food Festival is returning to Fourth Street Live & taking over an entire city block on July 27th & 28th, 2024! This...
Summer Beer Fest at Frazier
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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The Summer Beer Fest at Frazier is back, and we’re celebrating the 20th anniversary of the Frazier History Museum! If you love drinking tasty craft beers, and...
World Championship Dainty Contest + Festival
1000 Goss Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40217
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World Championship Dainty Contest + Festival
Join us for the 54th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest and Dainty Fest from Saturday, July 27th through Monday, July 29st. On Saturday, we're kicking...
Stadium Sunday Market
350 Adams Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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Join us for the Sunday Stadium Market at Lynn Family Stadium, where a vibrant market atmosphere comes to life! Explore an eclectic mix of vendors offering...
Insomniacathon 2024: The Last Insomniacathon
236 Woodbine St
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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Insomniacathon 2024: The Last Insomniacathon
The Chapel of St. Philip Neri, the global literary renaissance, and Ron Whitehead presents Insomniacathon 2024: The Last Insomniacathon – a 57-hour nonstop...
Louisville Street Food Festival
411 S. Fourth St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Louisville Street Food Festival
The 2nd annual Louisville Street Food Festival is returning to Fourth Street Live & taking over an entire city block on July 27th & 28th, 2024! This...
World Championship Dainty Contest + Festival
1000 Goss Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40217
Details
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World Championship Dainty Contest + Festival
Join us for the 54th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest and Dainty Fest from Saturday, July 27th through Monday, July 29st. On Saturday, we're kicking...
55th Annual Street Rod Nationals
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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55th Annual Street Rod Nationals
The National Street Rods Association is excited to host its 55th Annual Street Rod Nationals in Louisville, Kentucky. The event will be held at the Kentucky...
Margaritas in the 'Ville
5700 Captain's Quarters Rd.
Prospect, Kentucky 40059
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Margaritas in the 'Ville takes place August 1st at Captain's Quarters Riverside Grille and kicks off at 5:30pm! It’s a high-energy evening run on tequila,...