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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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2nd Annual Vérité Wine Kickoff Dinner

May012025

Join us as we kick off the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby with an exquisite wine dinner that defines opulence. Indulge in a high-end 4-course seated...

Thurby Silent Disco at Bar Nada Nada

May012025

Race on over to Bar Nada Nada for a Thurby Silent Disco on May 1st!From 7 to 10 pm, we've got nothing but BANGERS on three different channels! Our DJs will be...

The Bluegrass Ball

May012025

91.9 WFPK presents The Bluegrass Ball, a Thurby night celebration of Kentucky music and culture at Headliners Music Hall. Featuring performances by Amythyst...

Taste of Derby 2025

May012025

Just a few nights before the most iconic two minutes in sports, locals and travelers alike can delight in a wide range of delicious bites at The Taste of...

Derby Concert Series: Dylan Marlowe

May012025

The Derby Concert Series kicks off at Fourth Street Live! with rising country star Dylan Marlowe on Thursday, May 1! Known for his high-energy performances and...

LouCity vs. Lexington SC

May012025

Cheer on Louisville City FC as they push for a championship! Since starting play in 2015, Louisville City FC has quickly established a reputation for winning...

Whispers on Whiskey Row: Murder, Crime, & The Ghosts of Derby City

May022025

From a ghost that still haunts a glamorous hotel to the tragic riots of Bloody Monday, you’ll trace the cursed footsteps of criminals, mobsters, bootleggers,...

Silks Bash Derby Eve 2025

May022025

Step into the heart of Derby Eve with Silks Bash at the historic Locust Grove. A celebration where tradition meets casual luxury, all dedicated to a noble...

Sipping in Secret

May022025

You are invited to the Buzzard’s Roost Whiskey Row Speakeasy to discover the cachet of speakeasies and how Prohibition shaped America’s cocktail culture into...

151st Kentucky Oaks

May022025

The Longines Kentucky Oaks is America’s premier and most lucrative race for 3-year old fillies – female horses -- held each year on the day before the Kentucky...

Old Forester Oaks Night Dinner

May022025

As twilight settles over Hotel Bourré Bonne, step into a scene straight out of a vintage daydream, where Old Forester’s timeless craft meets LoveShackFancy’s...

12th Annual Woodford Reserve Oaks Brunch

May022025

Elevate your Kentucky Derby experience by beginning your Oaks Day with the most exclusive ticket of the decade. Join us for a morning surrounded by sparkling...