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
- 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
- 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
- St. James Court Art Show
- Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
- WorldFest
Upcoming Festivals
Annual Muster
706 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
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Parade on Spring Street (11:00), Pumping at the Ohio River (2:00). Events at the Museum from 10:00 to 5:00; those events include celebrating the success of the...
NuLu Festival
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Food, Fun, Frolic! Nulu Fest IS BACK! Don't miss out on the 13th Annual NULU Fest. For the 13th year, NuLu is hosting its well-known street festival...
10th Annual Portland Art & Heritage Fair
2308 Portland Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40212
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10th Annual Portland Art & Heritage Fair
It's the Portland Art and Heritage Fair's Tin-Ten Year anniversary! We at Portland Museum are working hard every day to make this milestone fair our best yet,...
Louder Than Life
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Get your tickets to Louder Than Life, America's largest FOUR-night rock festival! This year's top acts include Foo Fighters, Weezer, Rancid, Tool, Godsmack,...
Brent Street Vintage Market
731 Brent St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
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Mark your calendars for a special outdoor vintage market happening in Paristown on Sunday, September 24, 2023 – featuring a FREE performance by The Crashers...
Louder Than Life
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Get your tickets to Louder Than Life, America's largest FOUR-night rock festival! This year's top acts include Foo Fighters, Weezer, Rancid, Tool, Godsmack,...
Nomadness Fest
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Nomadness Fest is a weekend for travelers of color, and our allies! Bringing our stories, leaders, resources and community together in one place. Through...
Nomadness Fest
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Nomadness Fest is a weekend for travelers of color, and our allies! Bringing our stories, leaders, resources and community together in one place. Through...
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Glow BIG during Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom! By day, fly through the crisp fall air on world-class rides, savor tasty autumn treats and discover new seasonal...
Nomadness Fest
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Nomadness Fest is a weekend for travelers of color, and our allies! Bringing our stories, leaders, resources and community together in one place. Through...
Steins on Main: Downtown Louisville Oktoberfest
615 W. Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Steins on Main: Downtown Louisville Oktoberfest
Louisville Downtown Partnership, Louisville Ale Trail, and Against the Grain Brewery are excited to announce an all-new Oktoberfest celebration, "Steins on...
Asian Night Market
411 S. Fourth St.\r\nSuite 180
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Asia Institute – Crane House is proud to host the Inaugural 2023 Asian Night Market on Saturday, September 30 from 5pm -10pm at Fourth Street Live! The night...