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
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...
39th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow
Bardstown Road
Louisville, Kentucky
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39th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow
39th Bardstown Road Aglow 2024 Features Holiday Light-Up Festivities in the Highlands of Louisville, Kentucky We hope you'll join us for the 39th annual...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
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The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...
Storytime with Santa
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Pull up a chair to share a fun and festive Christmas storytime with jolly Ol' Saint Nick himself! A new family favorite, Storytime with Santa includes...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
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The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...
Storytime with Santa
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
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Pull up a chair to share a fun and festive Christmas storytime with jolly Ol' Saint Nick himself! A new family favorite, Storytime with Santa includes...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
The 2024 season will be Longer, Brighter, and Jollier than EVER, as we proudly introduce the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom!Get ready to immerse...