Calendar of Events

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.

For current museum & attraction exhibits and ongoing public tour options, click here.

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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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Winsday

Apr302025

Join us for a day of unity and giving at Churchill Downs on Wednesday of Derby Week! We are thrilled to spotlight the remarkable efforts of local nonprofit...

Biscuits & Bourbon

Apr302025

Kick off Derby Week in style with Biscuits & Bourbon, a signature Southern brunch experience brought to you by Angel’s Envy. Delight in a delicious menu of...

Downtown Derby City Food & History Tour

Apr302025

Take a delicious stroll through the heart of downtown Louisville! As you stroll along iconic Whiskey Row and Museum Row, you’ll enjoy classic dishes and drinks...

Historic Charm Tour: Tastes & Tales in the Victorian Highlands

Apr302025

Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined avenues, Victorian mansions, and quirky charm. This scenic...

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...

Barrel Secrets Revealed

Apr302025

For advanced whiskey drinkers, this experience takes you deeper inside the barrel to unlock the secrets of how precision toasting and charring coax specific...

Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour

Apr302025

Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world's only walking bourbon & food tour. Embark on a journey through the story of Kentucky bourbon....

2025 Kentucky Bourbon Festival Distiller's Dinner featuring Angel's Envy

Apr302025

Join Angel’s Envy at the 5th Annual Kentucky Bourbon Festival Distiller Dinner at Savor at River House on April 30, 2025. Presented by the Kentucky Bourbon...

Chase the Race... on the Mary M. Miller!

Apr302025

Join us aboard the Mary M. Miller to watch our favorite Kentucky Derby Festival tradition, the Great Steamboat Race! Onboard the Mary, you’ll be treated to the...

Pride Plates Food Tour: A Taste Of Kentucky's Queer History

Apr302025

Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past. As you stroll through the lush avenues of historic Cherokee Triangle, you’ll taste classic...

Rabbit Run 2025

Apr302025

Kick off Derby week with Rabbit Run at Rabbit Hole Distillery! This unforgettable evening celebrates the brands rich artistic spirit, setting the tone for the...

Smokes & Spirits Derby Soirée

Apr302025

Join us for an evening of sips & smokes as our own Bluegrass Bourbon Baron Jason Brauner welcomes back expert Tom Fischer, founder of the Bourbonblog.com...