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
- 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
Stadium Rock 80s Music Festival
350 Adams Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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Stadium Rock 80s Music Festival
Get ready to get back in time with the biggest 80s rock festival to ever hit Louisville. This August 3rd, Lynn family stadium will travel back to the decade...
Heritage Fire
1301 River Rd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Heritage Fire unites live-fire cooking, family farms, and local chefs for an all-inclusive walk-around feast that features thoughtful bites prepared by some of...
Sky Soul Festival
129 River Rd.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Get ready for a magical, musical experience as the Sky Soul Festival descends upon Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY, courtesy of the Sky Foundation Org. This...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
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Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
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Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...
Kentucky State Fair
937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
Open in Google Maps
Held annually at the Kentucky Exposition Center, the Kentucky State Fair is a century-plus-old tradition that celebrates Kentucky’s culture, art, agriculture,...