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See what’s happening around Louisville

The Louisville community is buzzing with fun and exciting events.

No matter what time of the year you're considering visiting us, you'll discover bourbon & culinary experiences, seasonal festivals, and plenty of opportunities to experience Louisville's horse racing events including iconic races like the Kentucky Derby.

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30+ Derby Parties & Events to Attend in Louisville

Enjoy the glitz, glamour & fun at these 30+ Kentucky Derby-themed parties and events.

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GE Appliances Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon

Apr262025

The GE Appliances Kentucky Derby Festival miniMarathon & Marathon is a long-standing tradition held every spring in Kentucky. It has become the largest...

Cherokee Triangle Art Fair

Apr262025

Come celebrate the 53rd Anniversary of the Cherokee Triangle Art Fair with friends and neighbors the weekend before Derby. The Cherokee Triangle Art Fair is a...

Holi Mela: Festival of Colors

Apr272025

Louisville Hindi Paathshaala welcomes you to join us to celebrate the 11th Holi Mela - The Festival of Colors. Holi is celebrated across India to signify the...

Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade

Apr272025

The 2025 Zoeller Pump Company Pegasus Parade returns to Broadway in Downtown Louisville on Sunday, April 27. This family-friendly annual event showcases some...

Samtec Great Bed Races

Apr282025

Grab four of your co-workers, build a bed on wheels, decorate it, dress in a ridiculous costume—and then race to the finish. That pretty much sums up the...

Shepherd Insurance Great Steamboat Race

Apr302025

As one of the original and longest-standing traditions of the Kentucky Derby Festival, the Great Steamboat Race has been taking place on the Ohio River since...

Forest Fest

May172025

Join us on 5/17 at Forest Fest, our annual Bluegrass and Americana music festival! Enjoy a family-friendly day of live music, workshops, nature play, food...

Floral Frenzy

May242025

Experience color in motion as we celebrate the transition from spring to summertime in Louisville. Kentucky Kingdom's Floral Frenzy festival commemorates the...

Roots Revue Festival

May242025

Roots Revue brings together two days of live music in the heart of Paristown Arts & Entertainment District, creating an annual home for bluegrass music...

Much Ado About Nothing - Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

May282025

“Thou and I are too wise to woo peaceably.” The 65th season kicks off with one of the greatest romantic comedies ever written. It’s a battle of wits, and love...

Louisville Taco, Beer, Tequila Festival

May312025

Taco 'Bout Fun - Louisville's B i g g e s t TACO Festival Coming to Mellwood Art Center (Da Vinci Room and Outdoor Festival Grounds) - Saturday, May 31st,...

Paws in Nature

Jun072025

Spoil your four-legged friends with a day outdoors filled with tail-wagging fun! On Saturday, June 7, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Bernheim will go to the dogs at...