Louisville Events


	Louisville Events January Dinnerworks at Louisville Visual Art Association The Louisville Visual Art Association's annual exhibition of handmade dinnerware coupled with unique table designs. February National Farm Machinery Show Start your year out right with row after row of brand name products and services, hands-on demonstrations of the latest technology advancements, and a selection of free seminars that are both practical and informative. March Mid-America Trucking Show Equipment and services of every conceivable description, representing the most innovative technology and advanced developments in the industry will be on display! Humana Festival of new American Plays Time Magazine recently called this showcase, "The center of the theater world." April Kentucky Derby Festival The nation's largest civic celebration with over 70 accessible events Kentucky Derby Festival Thunder Over Louisville The nation's largest annual fireworks show and the opening of the Kentucky Derby Festival. An ABA top 100 events. Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Race The annual display of over 35 hot air balloons participating in the chase of the "hare" balloon. Kentucky Derby Festival Great Steamboat Race The annual duel on the river between our own Belle of Louisville and the Delta Queen of Cincinnati Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon/Mini Marathon The annual 13.1-mile run beginning at Iroquois Park and ending in downtown Louisville Kentucky Derby Festival Pegasus Parade The Annual Pegasus Parade begins at Campbell and Broadway Streets and continues west on Broadway to 9th Street. Cherokee Triangle Old Tyme Fair This outdoor festival features a juried art show of approximately 200 artists, as well as live entertainment, children's activities and a food court in the historic Cherokee Triangle neighborhood May Kentucky Oaks The Kentucky Oaks is Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious race for three-year-old fillies. Kentucky Derby The most prestigious horse race in America and the first jewel of the Triple Crown is always the first Saturday in May. Kentucky Reggae Festival Enjoy live Reggae music, ethnic food and vendors of all types. June Kentucky Shakespeare Festival This festival stages unique and visually astounding productions such as "The Tempest." Greek Festival Enjoy ethnic food and pastries, beer, dancing, a live band, jewelry, art, groceries and books. Waterside Festival Waterside is a full-scale art and music festival that brings artists and craftspeople to the Water Tower. July Operation Brightside/Coca-Cola Volleyball Classic More than 4,500 players compete in one of the largest tournaments in the region. Kentucky Music Weekend The largest traditional and folk music festival in the region. Waterfront Independence Festival Celebrate Independence Day on the Great Lawn with music, food and fireworks. August National Street Rod Association Recognized as the world's largest automotive participation event, more than 11,000 pre-1949 Street rods are expected at this year's show Strassenfest Strassenfest celebrates Louisville's Germanic heritage, with German music, food and beverage, along with an arts and crafts show on the Belvedere Kentucky State Fair The "Pride of Kentucky" draws over 600,000 people with attractions from rooster crowing contests and pig racing to the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom and top name concerts. West Louisville Appreciation Celebration National and local entertainment with food, vendors, 5K run, volleyball, balloon racing and other fun in Shawnee Park. World Championship Horse Show A showcase for American Saddlebred, Hackney Ponies, and Road Horses that crowns the world championship saddlebreds in different divisions. September Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival This weekend includes crafts, a 5K run, a parade and games for everyone. Rock the Water Tower This outdoor festival features local and regional bands as well as great food. Strictly Bluegrass Festival This festival features nationally known Bluegrass entertainers at Iroquois Amphitheater. Oxmoor Steeplechase and Country Fair Races, music, and crafts Corn Island Storytelling Festival One of the premiere storytelling festivals in the world, more than 50 tellers from around the world October Bluegrass Fan Festival The International Music Association hosts national top name artists. Louisville's Jaycee's Oktoberfest Live music under the tent in the Bluegrass Brewing Company's parking lot, German food and specially brewed Oktoberfest beer. St. James Court Art Show More than 650 artists from throughout North and South America will converge for the annual Saint James Court Art Show. World's Largest Halloween Party Activities at the Louisville Zoo include 20 trick-or-treat stations, costumed characters, clowns and the Halloween Express Train. This outdoor party is a family affair. Party favors are given out and local bands perform downtown in Theatre Square. November Brown & Williamson's Light Up Louisville International Festival Join us downtown as we "Light up Louisville" with thousands of lights in an international flair. December Christmas Gift and Décor Show One of the nation's largest and finest free admission Christmas Shows! Over 700 booths of wonderful Christmas craft and gift-type items. Old Louisville Holiday House Tour Visit historic Old Louisville's most beautiful homes all dressed up for the holidays. Mayor's Midnight Special on New Year's Eve This outdoor party is a family affair. Party favors are given out and local bands perform downtown in Theatre Square.