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
27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
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27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Celebrating its 27th season, this year's festival will feature top-rated, thought-provoking films, including short films, in addition to special event...
27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
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27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Celebrating its 27th season, this year's festival will feature top-rated, thought-provoking films, including short films, in addition to special event...
27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Details
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27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Celebrating its 27th season, this year's festival will feature top-rated, thought-provoking films, including short films, in addition to special event...
27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Details
Open in Google Maps
27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Celebrating its 27th season, this year's festival will feature top-rated, thought-provoking films, including short films, in addition to special event...
27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Details
Open in Google Maps
27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Celebrating its 27th season, this year's festival will feature top-rated, thought-provoking films, including short films, in addition to special event...
27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Details
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27th Annual Jewish Film Festival
Celebrating its 27th season, this year's festival will feature top-rated, thought-provoking films, including short films, in addition to special event...
The 12th Gravy Cup
1860 Mellwood Ave
Louisville, Kentucky 40206
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Get ready to indulge in the sauciest showdown at the WORLD'S LARGEST biscuits and gravy competition. Join us for a gravy-filled extravaganza featuring over 30...
Tailspin Ale Festival
2700 Gast Boulevard
Louisville, KY, Kentucky 40205
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Saturday, March 1, 2025, Tailspin Ale Fest celebrates 12 years! Kentucky has been known for offering the finest spirits. Still, recently, another liquid has...
Louisville Tattoo Festival
221 S. 4th Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Join us at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Our tattoo festivals are unlike any tattoo event you have ever attended. The Louisville Tattoo...
Louisville Tattoo Festival
221 S. 4th Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Join us at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Our tattoo festivals are unlike any tattoo event you have ever attended. The Louisville Tattoo...
Louisville Tattoo Festival
221 S. 4th Street
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
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Join us at the Kentucky International Convention Center. Our tattoo festivals are unlike any tattoo event you have ever attended. The Louisville Tattoo...
9/11 Memorial
706 Spring Street
Jeffersonville, Indiana 47130
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