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- The Forecastle Festival Returns to the Belvedere
Named one of the top 101 things to do in America by SPIN Magazine, the 7th annual Forecastle Festival returns to the scenic Belvedere for the second year in a row. The Music, Art and Activism festival will be held on July 25-27 and will feature more than 40 bands, 15 artists, and nearly 50 environmental organizations from five states. - The Louisville Zoo's Baby Elephant Takes to the Water
Scotty, the Louisville Zoo’s 1-year-old baby African elephant, hit a big milestone today when he went swimming in the elephant yard pool. - North American, European Teams named for Inaugural Humana Fightmaster Cup
Officials from The Cup Experience today announced the 24 players and two captains who will participate in the inaugural Humana Fightmaster Cup, a match play golf event that pits the best one-armed players from Europe against their counterparts from North America. The matches will be played September 12-14, 2008, at the Cardinal Club in Simpsonville, Kentucky. - Sports League Organization Expands To Louisville
Participating in the Louisville sports scene is about to become a whole lot easier with the July 4th introduction of Louisville Sports Leagues, an organization committed to developing sports leagues, tournaments and social events throughout the greater Louisville area. The league will begin with coed softball and kickball and add various leagues and activities as interest grows. - American Idol Comes to Louisville
The widely popular reality-competition television series American Idol will hold two rounds of auditions in Louisville. Selected as one of eight cities for its 8th season, the initial round of preliminary auditions will take place on July 21 at Freedom Hall. Follow-up auditions will take place in early September at Churchill Downs. - Louisville named America's 'most livable' large city
This weekend, Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson is scheduled to attend the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Miami, where Louisville is being recognized as America's "most livable" large city, according to Susan McNeese Lynch, communications liaison for the mayor's office. - Louisville CVB Offers Motorcoach Operators “Lunch in Louisville”
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau invites eligible tour operators and group leaders responsible for the planning/booking of overnight tours to Louisville for a firsthand look at the city via its "Lunch in Louisville" program. - Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to Keynote Forecastle
The Forecastle Festival is proud to announce that Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., well-known environmental attorney and activist, will deliver the keynote address at the seventh annual event, July 25 - 27 at the Riverfront Belvedere in Louisville, Kentucky. - Louisville Zoo holds Grand Opening for renovated Tiger Tundra exhibit
Today the Louisville Zoo held a "Grand Opening" for its Amur tiger exhibit after undergoing a $250,000, 5-month renovation. The exhibit transformation, which is an integral part of the Zoo's Glacier Run project, gives visitors a unique opportunity to connect with magnificent Amur tigers through interactive Zoo keeper trainings and fun, educational presentations. - Downtown Louisville Rocks with Party on the Plaza
Fourth Street Live!, Louisville's premier entertainment venue, gets Louisville rockin' with "Party on the Plaza," a free concert series presented by Miller Lite. This year's concert series offers classic southern rock, pop and alternative rock genres. Vertical Horizon kicks off the series on June 6, with some of the top names in the industry to follow. - Public is Invited to Travel the Urban Bourbon Trail
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau continues to celebrate Kentucky's heritage and embrace its signature drink and invites everyone to journey along the Urban Bourbon Trail. The Trail, and its Passport Program, was unveiled on Friday, May 30 at Bourbon Barrel Foods retail store and manufacturing facility in Butchertown Market at 1201 Story Avenue. Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson, along with the Kentucky Distillers' Association (KDA) and local hospitality leaders made the announcement. - Louisville Attractions Celebrate Locals
In conjunction with National Tourism Week that begins Saturday, May 10, the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau is promoting special discounts for Kentucky and Indiana residents during the city's Hometown Tourist Celebration. For the rest of May, many arts and cultural attractions from the Belle of Louisville to Farmington Historic Plantation and numerous museums on Main Street's "Museum Row" are offering 2-for-1 admission for locals. - Japanese Beatles Invade Hyatt Rooftop
Courier-Journal.com Abbey Road on the River is going to kick-off its 2008 festival with a re-creation of the Beatles' last concert.The Beatles' last concert was held on the rooftop of the Apple Building in London during lunch hour on January 30, 1969. - Louisville “PossibiliTours” Fact Sheet
Held four days a week, PossibiliTours (walking tours of Possibility City) will run April through October, weather permitting. Two tours will be conducted on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays and one tour on Wednesdays. - National Magazine Names Louisville Among Most Improved Cities for Bicycling
Louisville is adding miles and miles of bike lanes to city streets. It’s building a 100-mile hiking and biking trail called the Louisville Loop, and it hosts a twice-yearly Hike and Bike that attracts more than 4,000 people. - Pre-race festival is as important as Kentucky Derby
The Kentucky Derby Festival, dating back to 1956, starts two weeks before the Kentucky Derby, which is always the first Saturday in May. The festival welcomes many people from across the world to experience firsthand some of the beautiful sights and sounds of the Horse Racing Capitol of the World. - B-52’s Headline Derby Eve in Louisville
The B-52's, the "World's Greatest Party Band,"will headline the 2008 Derby Eve Jam on Friday, May 2 at 9 p.m. Sponsored by Kentuckiana Honda Dealers, the concert will be held on the Great Stage at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront as part of the Kentucky Derby Festival celebration. - 21c featured in National Geographic Traveler Magazine
21c Museum Hotel is among the 150 North American hotels named to National Geographic Traveler magazine's "Stay List." - Kentucky Bourbon Highlighted at Derby Festival Event
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau is hosting a themed area called "Bourbon Country" during the Kentucky Derby Festival. Overlooking the river in downtown Louisville at Waterfront Park, Bourbon Country will be a part of Kroger's Derby Fest-a-Ville. Running April 24 through Derby Eve, May 2, Fest-a-Ville will host more than 30 planned events including outdoor movie screenings, national music acts, fine wine and bourbon, food and family recreation. - Tracy Lawrence Kicks Off Free Summer Concert Series in Louisville
The tradition continues as Fourth Street Live! renews the Miller Lite "Hot Country Nights" concert series for a 5th consecutive year. Since 2004, Fourth Street Live! has hosted some of the hottest names in country music. The series has become one of the most highly-anticipated summer events at the downtown entertainment district. This year Miller Lite "Hot Country Nights" heats up in June with the following shows scheduled through the summer: - Lots to Do in Louisville
The pageantry, color and excitement of the Kentucky Derby attract visitors from around the world. But when you tour Louisville with your grandchildren, choose a more relaxing time than the first Saturday in May. After all, you’ll want to explore this city on the Ohio River without the bustle. Even when the horses aren’t running for the roses, you’ll find plenty of action. - Craft Distillers Hold Whiskey Conference at Huber’s Starlight Distillery
Many of America's premier craft distillers will be on-hand Tuesday, April 8 at ADI's 5th Annual Craft Distilling Conference at Huber's Starlight Distillery. Master distillers Ted Huber and Jason Heiligenburg will conduct demonstrations of the art of craft distilling. - Woodford Reserve $1,000 Mint Julep Cup Honors Equine Legend
At the 2008 Kentucky Derby, Churchill Downs and Woodford Reserve bourbon will pay homage to one of horse racing’s finest athletes, Secretariat, with a one-of-a-kind tribute - the world’s most expensive mint julep cup. With precious jewels and the
artwork of internationally-acclaimed sports artist LeRoy Neiman, the $1,000 Mint Julep Cup is available only on May 3, 2008, Kentucky Derby Day. Proceeds from the cups will benefit The Secretariat Foundation which assists and supports various charities and causes within the thoroughbred racing community. - Woodford Reserve Bourbon To Release 2008 Kentucky Derby Bottle
Adding to its reputation as the signature bourbon of thoroughbred racing, Woodford Reserve, an award-winning small-batch bourbon, is honoring the country's favorite horse race with the release of its 2008 Kentucky Derby® bottle (set to release April 2008). - National Rifle Association to Meet in Louisville
The National Rifle Association's (NRA) Annual Meetings and Exhibits will be held at the Kentucky Exposition Center and the Kentucky International Convention Center in Louisville, Kentucky May 16-18, 2008. - Tutorial on Louisville Offered
The Louisville Hospitality Ambassador (HLA) Designation is a training program that offers area employees an in-depth look at the city's tourism industry, while strengthening both pride and awareness in what the city has to offer both residents and visitors alike. - Bobby Flay featured on new Kentucky Derby Web site
Bobby Flay, host of the Food Network's Emmy-award-winning show "Boy Meets Grill," has been named the official host of "Kentucky Derby Party," a new Churchill Downs Inc. Web site. - Louisville to Host Nation’s Premier Education Conference
SkillsUSA, a national organization of career and technical education students, instructors and business partners, announced today that it will return its National Leadership and Skills Conference to Louisville, Kentucky for six years beginning in June 2015. The organization has grown into one of the largest student groups in the country, and the national conference will rank as the fourth largest convention (see attached list) hosted by the city when it returns. It will generate nearly $12 million to the local economy each year. - Pro Volleyball Event Returns to Louisville
The AVP Crocs Tour Louisville Open will return to Louisville's Waterfront Park on May 23-26 over Memorial Day weekend. - Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft Announces Major Changes in 2008
The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft will introduce new programming and educational offerings and begin charging an admission fee to view the exhibitions as of February 4, 2008. The Museum's Gallery Shop will remain free for all patrons. The new fee is the result of a new strategic plan for the museum that works to promote art and craft excellence in Kentucky. - Louisville’s Transforming Skyline Goes Live Online
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau has launched of two new webcams that provide a live feed of two of Louisville's most ambitious and expensive projects, the Downtown Arena and Museum Plaza. - Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes John McCarthy, New Commissioner
John T. McCarthy, McCarthy & Speaks Strategic Solutions, was recently appointed to the Louisville and Jefferson County Visitors and Convention Commission. - Louisville named a finalist for major convention
Louisville has made the final round as a possible host city for the National FFA Convention. Along with Indianapolis, Louisville is a finalist to host the annual convention beginning in 2013 through 2022. Kansas City and Minneapolis were also being considered but were eliminated on Wednesday. - City Visitors Center Honored
On January 11, 2008 the Louisville Visitors Center was awarded the 2007 Construction Award of Excellence presented by the Kentuckiana Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (Kentuckiana ABC), Inc. at its Chairman's Annual Banquet. Chartered in 1973, the Kentuckiana ABC is a "merit shop" construction trade association representing nearly 500 companies throughout Kentucky and 7 southern Indiana counties. - 2008-09 Multicultural Visitor Guide for Louisville Published
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau (Bureau) released its 2008 - 2009 Multicultural Visitors Guide. The annual Guide received a makeover. With its new size and magazine-style binding, the larger format allows for easier reading. A new feature in this issue is an article written by local freelance writer Ron Cooper called "Explore the Possibilities: Take a Tour of Louisville." The story offers the visitor three different themed itineraries including family fun, the multicultural experience and Kentucky's Bourbon tradition. - National Street Rod Association Extends Contract with Kentucky Exposition Center through 2020
Louisville residents can expect to see thousands of street rods flood the city during the first weekend in August for several years to come. The National Street Rod Association (NSRA) recently renewed its contract with the Kentucky Exposition Center through year 2020. - Frazier International History Museum Hosts A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie
A Slave Ship Speaks: The Wreck of the Henrietta Marie offers the public an exclusive opportunity to experience the emotional reminders of the transatlantic slave trade. The Frazier International History Museum's special traveling exhibit will illustrate the boundless endurance of the human spirit, January 26 through May 26, 2008. - More Than 30 Motorcoaches Have Rolled into Louisville This Holiday Season
For the last several years, the Louisville CVB and area attractions have marketed a three-day itinerary for motorcoach groups called the Finest Four Holiday Package, which includes two night's accommodations at the Galt House Hotel & Suites, a dockside luncheon on the Spirit of Jefferson, a tour of the Frazier International History Museum and a performance at Derby Dinner Playhouse. - Louisville Rings in New Year’s with special hotel packages
Louisville hotels are offering discounted packages including accommodations, New Year's Eve parties and dining to help locals and travelers celebrate the turn of the calendar. - Kentucky Museum of Art & Craft to Host the Largest Exhibition of Stephen Powell's Work
The Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft is honored to be hosting largest showing of Kentucky glassblower Stephen Powell's work in Master Makers: Stephen Rolfe Powell, A Retrospective Exhibition. The show, sponsored by PNC, will be on display at the Museum from October 20, 2007 through February 2, 2008, and is being held in conjunction with the launch of the critically acclaimed book Stephen Rolfe Powell: Glassmaker. - Endangered Baby Ocelot Birth Significant for Species
An endangered Brazilian ocelot kitten was born at the Louisville Zoo Sept. 23. This was the first offspring for mom Miguela and second for father Itirapua. - Getting Around Louisville Easier with New Web Tool
TARC (Transit Authority of River City), in partnership with the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, recently unveiled two new products that will make traveling around Louisville via city bus much easier. The "Day Tripper" is a one-day pass that is good for an unlimited number of rides on all TARC routes* for the calendar day it is purchased for. - Stage is Set for Louisville's Holiday Season
Louisville prepares for the 2007 holiday season with a variety of on-stage performances that range from classic tales to irreverent comedies. - Louisville’s Hospitality Heroes Honored
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau honored the tourism industry's finest at this year's annual meeting and awards ceremony. Celebrating its fifteenth year, the event recognizes the many people on the front line of the hospitality industry that has made Louisville a successful destination. More than 450 distinguished guests and tourism professionals attended the event held at the Marriott Louisville Downtown. - Kentucky Exposition Center's North Wing Unveiled
After 18 months of construction, the Kentucky Exposition Center’s $55 million North Wing/East Hall Reconstruction Project is complete. - Louisville Awarded State’s Highest Tourism Honor
Recent marketing efforts by the Louisville CVB to position the destination as the starting point for a Bourbon Country visit garnered recognition by winning the overall “Best in Show” in the Kentucky Tourism Council’s Annual Traverse Awards. - Louisville to Host American Music Therapy Association Conference
The 2007 annual American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) conference will be held November 14-18 at the Galt House Hotel and Suites (4th Street at the River). - eHow Explains the Perfect Louisville Weekend
Resting on the banks of the Ohio River just across from Indiana, Louisville is a city all its own, blending Kentucky’s rural outdoorsy flavor with a friendly southern sophistication. Weekend visitors will have their hands full choosing from a rejuvenated performing arts scene, wealth of city parks and outdoor attractions, and several top museums and sports landmarks. - Goblin Up the Halloween Fun
Whether spook-seekers are looking for kid-friendly fun or a frightful date night, thrills and chills abound in Louisville with a variety of attractions offering themed events to celebrate Halloween. - The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition 2007 - The Demo Expo®
The International Construction and Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) is the leading demonstration exposition for the utility construction industry and is one of the largest trade shows of any industry in the United States. Hosted bi-annually in Louisville, Industry professionals with utility, general construction, landscaping and government jobs gather to compare and test the latest equipment and technology, attend educational seminars and network with peers. - Louisville Halloween Tradition Celebrates 26th Year
The Louisville Zoo is starting to transform with lights, props and decorations as it readies for its 26th annual "World's Largest Halloween Party!" This annual tradition will take place October 7-11, 11-14, 18-21 and 25-28. - Meijer Partners with Louisville Host Committee
Retail supercenter Meijer has partnered with the Mayor's Louisville 2008 Host Committee to become presenting sponsor for The Cup Experience, a series of community-wide events and activities that will be held in the Louisville area during the Ryder Cup in September 2008. The official announcement came today at a news briefing held by Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson. - Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Staff(1)
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau has appointed three new members to its staff. - Famed Sports Artist, LeRoy Neiman, Paints Official Ryder Cup Artwork
World-renowned artist, LeRoy Neiman, has created the Official 37th Ryder Cup Artwork. The 37th Ryder Cup will be held September 16-21, 2008 at Valhalla Golf Club in Louisville, Kentucky. The artwork will be sold at the newly opened Cobalt Artworks, located in the historic West Main Street District in downtown Louisville. - National Recording Project Comes To Louisville
In conjunction with Louisville's Public Radio Partnership, StoryCorps, a national project that aims to instruct and inspire people to record each others' stories in sound, will visit Louisville from September 27 through November 3. - Louisville Events Recognized at National Sports Conference
Five Louisville sporting events and partners have been nominated for the 2007 SportsTravel Awards, an annual ceremony that recognizes excellence in sport event operations and management. - Kentucky Derby Festival To Go Global in 2008
The Kentucky Derby Festival is pleased to announce the theme for the 2008 Derby Festival - "A World of Fun." The international theme will be reflected in many of the Derby Festival's signature events, with an emphasis on embracing the diversity of the community. - Louisville To Host 40,000 Gospel Music Fans
The 2006 National Quartet Convention (NQC) attracted over 40,000 Southern Gospel Music fans, industry leaders, recording artists, radio station and television representatives, as well as merchandisers of all kinds, representing 40 states and at least a half dozen foreign countries. This year's event, which commemorates the 50th Anniversary, will again converge on Louisville September 10-15. - Geeks Invade Louisville
What do alternative rock legends, a filmmaker, a fashion designer, a psychiatrist, a Middle Eastern blogger, a Pulitzer Prize winner and an environmental artist all have in common? They, along with other participating speakers and performers, will be a part of the 2007 IdeaFestival, a four-day event devoted to the power of ideas, innovation, unconstrained imagination and the exploration of shared thinking. - Inaugural Ford Louisville Ironman Top Finishers
Australian Chris McDonald crossed the finish line at Fourth Street Live! to win the Inaugural Ford Ironman Louisville triathlon on Sunday, August 26, 2007 in downtown Louisville. - Ironman to Strike While Hot in Louisville
As Louisville continues to ride out a record-setting 22-day heat wave, preparations are underway for the first Ford Ironman Louisville set for Sunday, August 26, 2007. The race will begin at Waterfront Park, where both transition areas will be located and athletes will finish alongside a festive atmosphere at Fourth Street Live. - Mayor to Celebrate City's Diversity with WorldFest
With more than 80 languages spoken in the Jefferson County Public School System and 50 percent of the city's population growth coming from international residents, Louisville is more culturally diverse than ever before. - Mayor Abramson Announces $250 Million Plan To Build Housing, Retail, Office District Downtown
Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson today announced a $250 million development district that would bring new retail stores, a movie theatre, a boutique hotel, condominiums and restaurants to downtown while also creating a venue for minor-league hockey. - U.S. Senate Declares September National Bourbon Heritage Month
The U.S. Senate declared today, by unanimous vote, September as "National Bourbon Heritage Month." This resolution reinforces bourbon as "America's Native Spirit" by celebrating the family heritage, tradition and deep-rooted legacy that the bourbon industry contributes to the United States. The resolution also calls for consumers who enjoy bourbon to do so responsibly and in moderation. - Louisville Highlighted in New Monthly Podcast
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau is pleased to announce a new podcasting series titled "Lookin at Louisville." As a new promotional tool for the city, this monthly video broadcast will showcase Louisville's art, culture, dining, and attractions scene to locals and potential visitors. - Louisville CVB Hosts Going On Faith Conference
Going On Faith, the travel conference for church and religious travel planners, will be held at the Galt House Hotel & Suites Aug. 16-18. In its third year, Going On Faith has provided the travel industry with a qualified way to connect with groups in this growing market. - Def Leppard with special guests Styx and Foreigner
Def Leppard will close the Kentucky State Fair concert series in true rocker fashion performing hits spanning their entire career. Def Leppard will be accompanied by special guests, Styx, the first band to ever have four consecutive multi-platinum albums, and Foreigner, another multi-platinum selling hard rock band with a highly infectious revamped sound. - Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Commissioner
Keith Darby, senior director of marketing for Churchill Downs, was recently appointed to the Louisville and Jefferson County Visitors and Convention Commission. - Convention Development Department Promotes Two
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted two staff members of its Convention Development Department. - IdeaFestival Announces Geek Squad As Title Sponsor
IdeaFestival, a premiere event in Louisville that attracts some of the world’s leading and most-diverse thinkers to explore and celebrate innovation, announced today that Geek Squad will serve as title sponsor of the 2007 event. - Louisville Antique Mall Finds a New Home
The Louisville Antique Mall will be relocating, after 24 years on Goss Avenue. Mall owner, Denise Golden, purchased a building at 834 East Broadway and will be relocating the mall next year. - Street Rod Nationals Return to Louisville
The streets of Louisville will once again give the right-away to hundreds of brightly colored street rods as the city welcomes back the National Street Rod Association's (NSRA) Annual Street Rod Nationals, Aug. 2 - 5 at the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC). - Louisville Zoo Welcomes Fast New Species—Patas Monkeys
They are fast. Real fast—running at speeds of up to 35 miles an hour, and able to go from 0 to 33 miles per hour in three seconds! Patas monkeys are the fastest of all primates, and they have made a new home at the Louisville Zoo. - Mark Chesnutt to Perform at Independence Festival in Louisville, July 3
Country music star Mark Chesnutt has been added to the lineup of the Fifth Third Bank Waterfront Independence Festival to replace Billy Currington. - Fifth Third Bank Waterfront Independence Festival Offers Two Days of Fun for Families
Mayor Jerry Abramson and Fifth Third Bank President Phil McHugh have announced plans for the annual Fifth Third Bank Waterfront Independence Festival at Waterfront Park. The two day festival will feature free concerts on the Great Lawn by major recording artists Josh Turner, The Neville Brothers and Billy Currington. - 2007 Summer National Senior Games Promises More Than Competition
More than 30,000 people will be in Louisville for the 2007 Summer National Senior Games - The Senior Olympics presented by Humana, including guest speakers, top musicians and more. During the event, held June 22 - July 7, athletes, guests and volunteers can enjoy free entertainment at the Euflexxa Entertainment Stage located in the AstraZeneca Athlete Village, located in the central wing of the Kentucky Exposition Center. - NACE International’s AIRPOL 2007 Conference
More than 150 delegates will attend NACE International's June 26-28 AIRPOL Conference at the Seelbach Hilton Hotel. - Spina Bifida Association 34th Annual Conference to be Held in Louisville
Nearly 100 delegates will attend the Spina Bifida Association's 34th Annual Conference at the Kentucky International Convention Center June 24-27. - Jennifer Barnett Promoted to Vice President of Convention Sales
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau has promoted Jennifer Barnett to the new position of Vice President of Convention Sales. The promotion is effective immediately. - Half of All Americans Play Video Games
The World Series of Video Games (WSVG), presented by Intel, will make its second stop in a six city circuit in Louisville. The Kentucky Exposition Center will host the WSVG June 21-24. - Louisville To Get Expanded Sports Park on the Waterfront
Mayor Jerry Abramson detailed plans for Louisville Champions Park, a 166-acre linear park that will be the centerpiece of an expanding 400-acre sports and recreation corridor east of downtown, along the Ohio River. - RIVUE Takes Louisville Dining To New Heights
RIVUE brings a sophisticated dining experience to new heights in Louisville with breath-taking views, a swanky room and contemporary cuisine featuring seafood and steak. - Her Majesty Visits the Kentucky Derby
Louisville hosted the 133rd Kentucky Derby this past Saturday. A crowd of 156,000 were on hand at Churchill Downs to see Street Sense win the most coveted horse race in the world - the "run for the roses." Queen Elizabeth II, the most celebrated guest of this year's Derby, was on hand fulfilling one of her life-long dreams of attending the race. - Louisville Music, Art & Activism Festival Expands
Fans of music, art and activism have more to look forward to as one of Louisville's summer events expands to the scenic Belvedere, overlooking the Ohio River in downtown Louisville. The 6th Annual Forecastle Festival will be held on the Belvedere July 27-28 and expects the largest participation in its history, with over 60 bands, 25 artists, and nearly 50 environmental organizations from six states. - Ford Ironman Louisville Race Course Announced
On April 26, Ironman officially announced the race course for the inaugural Ford Ironman Louisville taking place on August 26, 2007. The race will begin at Waterfront Park, where both transition areas will be located and athletes will finish alongside a festive atmosphere at Fourth Street Live. - New Water Park Opens Just In Time For Summer
The Louisville Zoo's Glacier Run Splash Park opened on May 14 and features a 25- foot high fishing boat with sprayers, water jets, dump buckets, waterslides and a 50-foot geyser that erupts from the mast. - National Senior Games Reach Participant Record
The final tally for athlete registration at the 2007 Summer National Senior Games - The Senior Olympics presented by Humana sets a new participation record - more than 12,000 athletes over age 50 will compete from June 22 through July 7. The previous record of 11,927 athletes registered was set in 1999 during the Summer National Senior Games held in Orlando. - New Fourth Street Live event series to begin Friday
Fifth Third Bank is sponsoring "Friday After Five," a series of summer events at the Fourth Street Live entertainment and dining district in downtown Louisville. - New Program to Train Louisville’s Hospitality Workers
As Louisville prepares for coming events such as Abbey Road on the River, AVP Volleyball Open, the National Senior Games and Ford's Ironman, the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau launches a new training program that will certify participants to be official ambassadors for the city. - Mustang Club of America National Mustang and All Ford Show
More than 500 Mustang cars are expected to be on display at the Mustang Club of America National Mustang and All Ford Show May 25-27 at the Masonic Homes of Kentucky. - Discounted Tickets to Beatles Event in Louisville
Abbey Road on the River is the largest Beatles Tribute Festival in the World. The 2007 event celebrates the 40th anniversary of Beatles' album Sgt. Pepper and The Summer Of Love with 8 stages and 60 bands. - ExpressJet Airlines Launches First Flights; Offers Nonstop Jet Service to Kansas City and Raleigh
ExpressJet Airlines today launched twice daily non-stop jet service from Louisville to Kansas City, MO, and Raleigh-Durham, NC. - National Urban League Retreat
Mayor Jerry Abramson, Louisville Urban League President & CEO, Ben Richmond and Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau President & CEO, Jim Wood will host nearly 50 members of the National Urban League's Board of Trustees. - Official 2008 Ryder Cup License Plate
The Commonwealth of Kentucky is working to create an official "2008 Ryder Cup License Plate." In order for these plates to be produced, a minimum of 900 interested individuals are required to complete an application and submit payment to the Kentucky Sports Authority by September 30, 2007. - Original Summer Travel Packages on Sale in Louisville
A city with Southern charm, nestled on the banks of the mighty Ohio River, Louisville is home to world-class museums, antique shopping, historic neighborhoods, an outstanding arts community, eclectic dining scene and much more. - Louisville Guide Published in Time for Summer Travel Planning: City's free Visitors Guide offers a compact and complete look
Travelers looking for a unique getaway will want to request Louisville's Official Visitors Guide. - The Alpacas Are Coming!
Alpacas and alpaca enthusiasts gather for the largest alpaca event ever held in North America. The NATIONAL ALPACA SHOW will begin Thursday, May 17th and continue through Sunday, May 20th at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center. This event is sponsored by the Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association (AOBA). - Legendary Country Artist Will Headline June 30 Celebration of Athletes
The National Senior Games Local Organizing Committee announced today that seven-time Grammy and eight-time Country Music Association Award winner Ronnie Milsap will headline the 2007 National Senior Games Celebration of Athletes presented by AstraZeneca on June 30. - Driving in Louisville Affected During Summer 2007
Beginning June 8, 2007, drivers in Louisville will be impacted by weekend closures to a major highway, as the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet undertakes $50 million in improvements on Interstate 64 in downtown Louisville. - Louisville CVB Hosted Soldiers for Derby Kick-off
Soldiers from National Guard and Reserve Units throughout the U.S. were hosted by the Louisville CVB at its riverfront headquarters on Saturday, April 21. - Olympic medalist Kiraly to play AVP Louisville Open
Olympic gold-medal winner Karch Kiraly will compete in the AVP Louisville Open on Memorial Day weekend, May 24 to 27. - Muhammad Ali Center Touches the Heart & Soul
The Muhammad Ali Center was honored by Pathfinders Travel Magazine in it's January/February 2007 issue as the "best place to see a museum that touches the heart and soul." - US Airways Magazine to Feature Louisville
US Airways Magazine has chosen Louisville as the June issue's city profile. This 36+ page editorial feature combines traditional travel-related information with a comprehensive look at the economic drivers and industry sectors that shape the business landscapes and lifestyles in the region. - Multicultural Visitor Guide for Louisville Published
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau (Bureau) released its 2007 - 2008 Multicultural Visitor Guide. - Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcomes New Staff
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau has appointed two new members to its staff. - Speed Hosts History’s Most Iconic Images with the Best of Photography and Film from George Eastman House Collection
The Speed Art Museum brings to Louisville images that changed the way we view the world. With over 200 iconic works drawn from the world-renowned collections of the George Eastman House, this exhibition explores photography from 1839 daguerreotype to September 11, 2001. - Queen Elizabeth coming to Louisville on Derby weekend
The list of celebrities in town during the 133rd Kentucky Derby got a royal addition today when the U.S. Secret Service confirmed it is preparing for a visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Louisville on the first Saturday in May. - State-of-the-Art Visitor Information Center Opens in Louisville
Local government officials, hospitality leaders and invited guests were on-hand as the Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau celebrated the grand opening of its new Visitors Information Center today with a ceremonial ribbon-cutting and news conference. - State-of-the-art water coaster anchors changes coming to Six Flags in Louisville
The largest expansion in Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom's water park history is making waves in Louisville. This spring, the former Hurricane Bay will become "Splashwater Kingdom" with a new ride, attractions and special amenities. - Mayor Abramson and Officials Announce the 2007 International IdeaFestival™
Louisville Metro Mayor Jerry Abramson recognized the many sponsors who brought the IdeaFestival™ (IF) to Louisville for the first time last fall and announced the 2007 dates set for September 13-15, along with the early line-up of speakers that will be appearing in Louisville. - RCMA Returns to Louisville
Louisville will roll out the red carpet when it hosts one of the most sought after conventions at the end of the month. The Religious Conference Management Association (RCMA) held its first-ever convention in Louisville in 1972 and is returning to the city for its 35th anniversary meeting Jan. 30 - Feb. 2, 2007. - Louisville Zoo to Expand, Polar Bears to Get New Home
Plans for the Louisville Zoo's $25 million Glacier Run exhibits were unveiled recently. A series of smaller exhibits, opening in a sequence over a five year-period, will culminate in the opening of Glacier Run in 2009. - Two Louisville Art Festivals Win National Magazine Awards
Two art festivals in Louisville have been honored with spots on AmericanStyle magazine's third annual list of the "Top 10 Art Fairs & Festivals," including the top distinction. - Louisville CVB Passes National Test
The Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) has been awarded accreditation from the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP). DMAP is an independent, international accreditation program developed by the Washington, D.C. based Destination Marketing Association International (DMAI).
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