Annual Festivals & Events
From an award-winning festival city
Louisville knows how to party (and host a festival)!
In fact, the whole world knows.
In addition to hosting the longest running annual sporting event in America (the Kentucky Derby), Louisville became one of the first cities in the world to be recognized as a TOP festival and event city.
The International Festivals & Events Association named Louisville a "best festival city" for its various events and how the community supports them.
Find out yourself by exploring one of the many happenings going on throughout the year.
Annual Festivals & Events
- Abbey Road on the River
- Ali Festival
- Americana World Festival
- The Big Stomp
- Brew at the Zoo & Wine, Too!
- Jeffersontown Beer Festival
- Kentuckiana Pride Festival
- Kentucky Craft Bash
- Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
- Kentucky State Fair
- Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle
- NSRA Street Rod Nationals Plus
- Old Fashioned Fortnight
- Old Lou Craft Beer Festival
- Waterfront Independence Festival
- World Championship of Dainty
- World Championship Horse Show
- Belknap Festival
- Boo at the Zoo
- Bourbon & Beyond
- Garvin Gate Blues Festival
- Jack O’ Lantern Spectacular
- Louder Than Life
- Louisville’s International Festival of Film
- Louisville Pride Festival
- Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival
- Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle
- National Bourbon Heritage Month
- National Jug Band Jubilee
- North American Livestock Exposition & Championship Rodeo
- NuLu Festival
- Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom
- St. James Court Art Show
- Urban Bourbon Half Marathon
- WorldFest
Upcoming Festivals
Lights on Main
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Step into a magical winter wonderland at the fifth annual Lights on Main, a special exhibition the Frazier is hosting in partnership with the nonprofit I Would...
Fête de Noël
731 Brent St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
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Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël ("Festival of Christmas") Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland...
Lights on Main
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
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Step into a magical winter wonderland at the fifth annual Lights on Main, a special exhibition the Frazier is hosting in partnership with the nonprofit I Would...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
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Experience the largest Christmas event of its kind in Kentucky with the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom! Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of...
Fête de Noël
731 Brent St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
Details
Open in Google Maps
Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël ("Festival of Christmas") Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland...
Lights on Main
829 W. Main St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
Details
Open in Google Maps
Step into a magical winter wonderland at the fifth annual Lights on Main, a special exhibition the Frazier is hosting in partnership with the nonprofit I Would...
Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom
937 Phillips Lane
Louisville, Kentucky 40209
Details
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Experience the largest Christmas event of its kind in Kentucky with the all-new Christmas at Kentucky Kingdom! Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of...
Fa-La-La on Frankfort
Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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Join us for live music, entertainment, and activities at the small businesses all along the avenue. Enjoy Winter specials from many of your favorite...
Qannik's Beary Holiday
1100 Trevilian Way
Louisville, Kentucky 40213
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Join us this holiday season for a PAWsome celebration: Qannik’s Beary Happy Holiday. Throughout December, we’re transforming areas of your Zoo into a winter...
Country Christmas
3200 Tucker Station Rd
Louisville, Kentucky 40299
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Experience Blackacre State Nature Preserve & Historic Homestead’s Old Time Christmas! Our most popular event of the year! Activities include hayrides,...
39th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow
Bardstown Road
Louisville, Kentucky
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39th Annual Bardstown Road Aglow
39th Bardstown Road Aglow 2024 Features Holiday Light-Up Festivities in the Highlands of Louisville, Kentucky We hope you'll join us for the 39th annual...
Fête de Noël
731 Brent St.
Louisville, Kentucky 40204
Details
Open in Google Maps
Start your newest holiday season tradition at Paristown’s annual Fête De Noël ("Festival of Christmas") Winter Holiday Festival, a 6-week winter wonderland...