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
- 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
- National Bourbon Heritage Month
- North American Livestock Exposition & Championship Rodeo
- NuLu Festival
- Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom
- St. James Court Art Show
- Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
- WorldFest
Upcoming Festivals
January Bierhalle
1840 Lincoln Ave.
Louisville, Kentucky 40213
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Kick off the 2026 Bierhalle Season with the January Bierhalle on January 17th Doors open at 4:00 PM A full German dinner will be served from 6:00 PM to...
RiverCityCon Board Game & RPG Convention
1325 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.
Louisville, Kentucky 40222
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RiverCityCon Board Game & RPG Convention
Louisville’s own board game and roleplaying game convention – RiverCityCon – is back for 2026! Taking place from January 23 to 25, this exciting event offers...
Louisville Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival
1860 Mellwood Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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Louisville Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival
Enjoy Chocolate in a multitude of decadent presentations – from sweet, hand-rolled truffles to ooey-gooey, marshmallowy, and crunchy S'mores, as well as a...
The 13th Gravy Cup
401 E Main St
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Join us on Saturday, February 28th, 2026, from 9am-12pm (8:30am-12pm for VIP)! More than 30 amateur and professional chefs will present their best gravy recipe...
Tailspin Ale Festival
2700 Gast Boulevard
Louisville, KY, Kentucky 40205
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Saturday, March 7, 2026, Tailspin Ale Fest celebrates its 12th anniversary! Kentucky has been known for offering the finest spirits. Still, recently, another...
Big Four Art Festival
1103 River Road
Louisville, Kentucky 40245
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The Big Four Arts Festival in Louisville, KY, has been the most attended (15k+) two-day event ever held at Waterfront Park. The 10th B4AF 2026, the weekend...
9/11 Memorial
706 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
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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...
Chili, Brats & Brew
706 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
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