A Beloved Fall Fest Turns 15
Annual autumn block party returns on Saturday, September 27
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Sept. 25, 2025) – NuLu Fest, NuLu Business Association's annual autumn block party returns for its 15th year on Saturday, September 27 from 11:00am to 8:00 p.m. along the 600 - 900 blocks of East Market Street.
NuLu's well-known street festival celebrates the continued growth and revitalization of Louisville’s East Market District, as well as the thriving businesses who have helped make NuLu a top Louisville destination and earn accolades such as one of the "Top 10 Best Arts District in USA" and "One of the Best Food Neighborhoods in USA”.
While at NuLu Fest visitors can enjoy live music from SonaBLAST! records artists, regional micro-brewed beers, Bourbon Row, over 120 retail booths by local vendors, food and beverages, a kids area and many of the NuLu businesses will be hosting their own NuLu Fest specials.
Main Stage Run of Show:
1:30-2:30pm School of Rock
3:00-3:45pm Andrew Holley
4:00-4:45pm Precious Pérez
5:15-6:00pm Cait Justice
6:30-8:00pm RELAAY
In addition to the main stage, NuLu will come alive with performances and music throughout the event, including:
Xalt Performers Smiles Parade: Stilts, poi, fan veils, inflatables, and hoops (4:00-4:30pm)
Xalt Circus Show: 12 circus acts with photo ops and circus stations (5:00-7:00pm)
Anne Mary Russell Live Music
Tim Whalen Jazz Quartet
DJ Ace Boogie
Bourbon Row: A dedicated space on South Shelby St. between Market St. and Jefferson St. where attendees 21 & over can enjoy Kentucky crafted spirits and engage with current connoisseurs and future enthusiasts for unique experiences and barrel side chats. In addition to sampling spirits, bottles and merchandise will be available for purchase and will include a bottle check.
The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Please no pets, service animals only.
For more information about NuLu Fest visit nulu.org/Nulu-Fest and follow on Instagram at instagram.com/nuluofficial and on Facebook at facebook.com/nuluofficial.
To help with planning a trip to Louisville, guests can download a copy of Louisville Tourism’s annual Visitor Guide
to see the city's top attractions and bourbon distilleries.