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
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
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...
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...
Back to the Brew at the Louisville Zoo
1100 Trevilian Way\r\nPO Box 37250
Louisville, Kentucky 40213
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Back to the Brew at the Louisville Zoo
Brew at the Zoo & Wine Too 2022 will be Saturday, August 27, 5:30 -9:30 p.m.(VIP entrance at 4 p.m.) 4 – 5:30 p.m. VIP Access5:30 – 9:30 General...
Kentucky State Fair
PO Box 37130\r\n937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
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The unique, family-friendly 11-day festival that celebrates local and statewide heritage through blue ribbon competition, concerts, special exhibits and...
Kentucky Irate Festival
7021 Global Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40258
Details
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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 State Fair
PO Box 37130\r\n937 Phillips Ln.
Louisville, Kentucky 40233
Details
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The unique, family-friendly 11-day festival that celebrates local and statewide heritage through blue ribbon competition, concerts, special exhibits and...
Kentucky Irate Festival
7021 Global Drive
Louisville, Kentucky 40258
Details
Open in Google Maps
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...
WorldFest-20th Anniversary
Belvedere at 5th and Main Streets
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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WorldFest, Louisville’s premier international festival is the most diverse, inclusive, and equitable event in the region, featuring: Three entertainment...
WorldFest-20th Anniversary
Belvedere at 5th and Main Streets
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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WorldFest, Louisville’s premier international festival is the most diverse, inclusive, and equitable event in the region, featuring: Three entertainment...
WorldFest-20th Anniversary
Belvedere at 5th and Main Streets
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
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WorldFest, Louisville’s premier international festival is the most diverse, inclusive, and equitable event in the region, featuring: Three entertainment...
WorldFest-20th Anniversary
Belvedere at 5th and Main Streets
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
Open in Google Maps
WorldFest, Louisville’s premier international festival is the most diverse, inclusive, and equitable event in the region, featuring: Three entertainment...