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 variety of events and the way 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
- 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
GoWild's Send It Slam
1301 River Rd
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Outdoor enthusiasts and country music fans, mark your calendars for July 9th because GoWild just announced an event of epic proportions with the introduction...
Bluegrass VegFest
1860 Mellwood Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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Bluegrass VegFest is a vegan food festival celebrating plant-based food and cruelty-free, eco-conscious living --showcasing Kentucky’s multitude of...
2022 MOLO Village Community Festival
The Village @ West Jefferson, 1219 W. Jefferson Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40203
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2022 MOLO Village Community Festival
This is the 11th annual festival and it will again offer a a variety of opportunities for adults and youth in the community at Baxter Park located at 12th and...
Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest!
10434 Watterson Trail Jeffersontown, KY
Jeffersontown, Kentucky 40207
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Jeffersontown Summer Craft Beer Fest!
Jeffersontown Craft Beer Fest takes place in the heart of downtown Jeffersontown. Look forward to some great summer seasonal craft beers from around the...
Summer Beer Fest at the Frazier
829 W. Main Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Summer Beer Fest at the Frazier
Beer me! After a successful debut in 2021, Summer Beer Fest at Frazier back for its second year, and it’s moving to Main Street. If you love drinking tasty...
Kentucky Irate Festival
7021 Global Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40258
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Kentucky Irate Fest 2022 Welcome to Kentucky's first exclusive CORE festival which will be held at 7021 Global Drive outdoor grounds August 26th-28th including...
Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival
1340 S. 4th St.\r\nCentral Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival
Craft brews right in the heart of Old Louisville's beautiful Central Park. Live music with Indie band Bridge 19, six food trucks, and summertime outdoor...
Old Lou Brew: Craft Beer Festival
1340 S. 4th St.\r\nCentral Park
Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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Old Lou Brew: Craft Beer Festival
Come enjoy craft brews right in the heart of Old Louisville! Live music with Indie band Bridge 19 and Little Band, 15 local brewers, four food trucks, and...
Kentucky Irate Festival
7021 Global Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40258
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Kentucky Irate Fest 2022 Welcome to Kentucky's first exclusive CORE festival which will be held at 7021 Global Drive outdoor grounds August 26th-28th including...
Kentucky Irate Festival
7021 Global Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40258
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Kentucky Irate Fest 2022 Welcome to Kentucky's first exclusive CORE festival which will be held at 7021 Global Drive outdoor grounds August 26th-28th including...
Big Four Arts Festival 2022
1101 River Road/venue location
Louisville, Kentucky, Kentucky 40206
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The 6th Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The annual Big...
Big Four Arts Festival 2022
1101 River Road/venue location
Louisville, Kentucky, Kentucky 40206
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The 6th Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The annual Big...