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
Lights on Main
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Step into a magical winter wonderland at the sixth annual Lights on Main, a special exhibition the Frazier is hosting in partnership with the nonprofit I Would...
Christmas At Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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We're dreaming of a white, bright and glowing Christmas this season at Kentucky Kingdom, Louisville's Family Theme & Water Park! Get ready to immerse...
Fête de Noël
731 Brent St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
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Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël ("Festival of Christmas") Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland...
Celebrate New Year's at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Celebrate New Year's at Kentucky Kingdom
Kentucky Kingdom is the perfect place to ring in the New Year with your family, without staying up too late. We'll celebrate 2026 with an amazing New Year's...
NYE 2026 at The Last Refuge
600 E Market St
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Ring in 2026 at The Last Refuge. Enjoy an all-inclusive bar package, hors d’oeuvres, party favors, and a whole night of entertainment from a band and DJ....
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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