City Events Recap
Held on the Belvedere Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday of Labor Day Weekend; WorldFest brought thousands of people to downtown Louisville to enjoy unique foods, international and local performances by a variety of artists and the chance to experience different cultures through the WorldFest Market and Global Village. WorldFest is Louisville’s premier international festival and the most diverse, inclusive and equitable event produced in the region. All of which would not be possible without the support of our partners, as well as our presenting sponsors ![]() Passport Health Plan and Stella Artois.
WorldFest will return in 2022 to celebrate its 20th anniversary. Stay tuned to our Website, Facebook, and Instagram for more info.
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Hike, Bike, & Paddle launched from a new location at the Louisville Community Boathouse, and although the Paddle portion was postponed due to adverse river conditions, many thousands of participants were able enjoy a new Bike course that followed River Road east to the Lewis & Clark Bridge, as well as several new Hike course options. The first 2500 attendees also received a free souvenir t-shirt compliments of our presenting sponsors Norton Health Care and Coca-Cola Consolidated.
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Upcoming Events
September 2021 - Various Locations and Events
Through Welcoming Month, organizations and communities bring together immigrants, refugees, and long-time residents to build strong connections and affirm the importance of welcoming and inclusive places in achieving collective prosperity. Check out some of the Welcoming Month 2021 events happening in Louisville by Clicking Here
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Friday, September 10-Saturday, September 11 - 2:00 PM-12:00 AM - German-American Club: 1840 Lincoln Ave, Louisville, KY 40213
This is our most popular two-day event, so mark your calendars -- you don't want to miss it! Each day features live music from two bands, dancing, and plenty of German food and Gemütlichkeit! Vendors will be on site with various German and German Style goods. Playground for the kiddos!
Admission: $5 donation at the gate per adult (kids are free).
Live Music:
Friday:
River City Polkatz (2PM-6PM)
Prost! (7PM-11PM)
Saturday:
Prost (2PM-6PM)
River City Polkatz (7PM-11PM)
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Food is served from 4PM-8PM.
Menu (Friday & Saturday):
- Schnitzel
- Fleischkäse
- Red Cabbage
- Kassler Rippchen (Smoked Pork Chops)
- Bratwurst
- German Potato Salad
- Sauerkraut Balls
- Sauerkraut
- Mashed Potatoes
- Green Beans
- Strudel
- Giant Pretzels!
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Lawn chairs are always welcome in our outdoor Biergarten area. Great way to enjoy a pint and listen to live polka.
Due to the size, service dogs only.
No outside coolers.
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Saturday, September 11-Sunday, September 12 - The Big Four Lawn: 1101 E River Rd, Louisville, KY 40206
The Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (40,000) two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The weekend following Labor Day, the 5th annual festival, September 11 & 12, will be held on the lawn which consist of four acres of tree lined walks overlooking the Ohio River, located at the Big 4 Walking Bridge. The Big 4 Walking Bridge has 25,000 people strolling it each weekend. The Festival is a two-minute drive from downtown Louisville and draws patrons from Southern Indiana as well as Louisville.
Such was the overall success of the Festival that Louisville’s Convention & Visitors Bureau presented the Rose Award to the Festival for a Event that is bringing so much commerce to Louisville! Louisville’s Festival is known for it’s 180 juried artists, EZ in-out access, spacious booth layouts, reserved parking for artist and many artist amenities. With a proven multi-media campaign we will produce record crowds again in 2021!
Big Four Arts Festival is a ticketed Event($5). Tickets will only be sold at the entrance of festival and by NO third parties. Bridgehaven Mental Health Services wants to THANK YOU for attending and participating in this EVENT.
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Saturday, September 11 - 11:00 AM-7:00 PM - Paristown Arts & Entertainment District: 720 Brent St. Louisville, KY 40204
Global Game Changers is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to providing enriching educational programs that empower children to discover their inner superpower to make the world a better place using a special equation: MY TALENT + MY HEART = MY SUPERPOWER!®
Global Game Changers offers free online super-hero themed curriculum that teaches leadership, empathy, and character for after-school, in-school and summer programs to over 250,000 elementary students nationwide.
Global Game Changers developed THE 9/11 LESSON: Celebrating Real-Life Superheroes! to teach elementary level children:
- about the historical events and impact of September 11, 2001;
- to honor the sacrifice of those who lost their lives on 9/11, with a special focus on the first responders and military and those who rose in service because of that tragedy;
- to engage the youngest of citizens in service and inspire them to be real-life superheroes, like the superheroes of 9/11, by showing empathy and choosing positivity over apathy throughout their lives.
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Visit https://911lesson.org for more information and complete time schedule of events
- Sponsored by: Saling Wealth Advisors, AmeriCorps, Paristown, WLKY TV, iHeart Media, YMCA and Ehrler’s Ice Cream
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Sunday, September 12-Sunday, September 19 - Jeffersontown, KY
What started as a small street party in 1969 has grown to become the 5th largest festival in the region, and has taken its place as one of the top 20 festivals in the Southeast. The Gaslight Festival, hosted by The Chamber Jeffersontown, brings an estimated 200,000 visitors to Jeffersontown every year.
Centered in the small-town ambiance of Gaslight Square, the festival has evolved into a eight-day extravaganza that has become a time-honored tradition of Jeffersontown. It is through the efforts of The Chamber that the festival now hosts a motorcycle rally, car show, golf scramble, 5K, parade, balloon glow, children’s playground, live entertainment and over 200 arts, crafts and commercial booths. The Gaslight Festival is always the 3rd weekend in September.
Of the many events Chamber members can get involved in, the Gaslight Festival offers a fun opportunity to connect with the community. Every September businesses and residents come together to showcase Jeffersontown as a great place to live, work and play!
 The Gaslight Festival is a PET FREE FESTIVAL. No pets are allowed on festival grounds. Although we love our furry companions, please leave them at home.
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5:00 PM-7:00 PM - September 9, 16, 30, & October 7 - Pepsi Plaza @KFC YUM Center: 1 Arena Plaza, Louisville, KY 40202
Local fan favorite, JD Shelburne, kicks off a free weekly concert series today at the KFC Yum! Center. The Pepsi Plaza Concert Series will feature popular local and regional artists performing musical hits from a variety of genres including country, classic rock, adult contemporary and more in addition to food trucks and roving entertainment.The free, four-part concert series will be held on the outdoor Pepsi Plaza at the main entrance to the KFC Yum! Center. In addition to live music, the event will feature roving performances from Cirque Louie, a chance to win concert tickets and other door prizes as well as local food trucks and a cash bar with a variety of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. The series is made possible through the generous support of presenting sponsor, Pepsi, along with other arena partners, Norton Healthcare, Commonwealth Credit Union, Kroger, FASTSIGNS Jeffersonville, Century Mortgage, iHeartMedia and Frazier History Museum.“We continuously aim to create great experiences for our consumers, and this is no exception. We are excited to partner with the KFC Yum! Center to bring the Pepsi Plaza Concert Series to Louisville," said Derek Lewis, President PepsiCo Beverages North America. "Featuring outstanding local talent from a wide range of musical genres, we can’t wait for everyone to enjoy these family-friendly outdoor events.”The free outdoor concert series is open to all ages and tickets will not be required to attend. The events take place on the following Thursdays from 5-7 pm:
*There won’t be a free concert on Thursday, September 23 due to the Dan + Shay concert scheduled at the arena. No outside food or drink will be permitted at the event, but fans are welcome to bring chairs or blankets to sit on. The KFC Yum! Center will continue to follow local guidelines regarding COVID-19 safety precautions during the event. The outdoor Pepsi Plaza provides room for social distancing, and masks are recommended but not required for guests. Please follow us on social media or visit kfcyumcenter.com for announcements and updates.
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Thursday, September 23-Sunday, September 26 - Highlands Festival Grounds @The Kentucky Exposition Center: 937 Phillips Ln. Louisville, KY 40209
Celebrate the return of live music for FOUR nights at America’s largest rock festival with two nights of Metallica ft. two unique sets, Disturbed, Korn, Judas Priest, Snoop Dogg, Jane's Addiction, Staind, Rise Against, Mudvayne, Cypress Hill, Machine Gun Kelly, Gojira and so many more. 
GET YOUR SINGLE DAY & 4-DAY WEEKEND  NOW!
www.louderthanlifefestival.com
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Please See The Links Below For Additional Events & Venues
Belle of Louisville | Bernheim Forest | Blackacre State Nature Preserve | Brennan House | Brightside | Bourbon Society | Brennan House | Carnegie Center | Churchill Downs | Culbertson Mansion | Falls of the Ohio State Park | French Language School | Farnsley-Moremen Landing | Forecastle Foundation | Fourth Street Live! | Frazier Museum | German-American Club | Go502app | Greater Louisville Inc. | Greater Louisville International Professionals (G.L.I.P.) | Howard Steamboat Museum | Historic Homes Foundation | Iroquois Amphitheater | Jefferson Memorial Forest | Jeffersonville, IN Events | KFC Yum! Center | Kentucky Center for African American Heritage | Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts | Kentucky Derby Museum | Kentucky Derby Festival | Kentucky Expo Center | Kentucky Historical Society Events | Kentucky Kingdom | Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft | Kentucky Parks | Kentucky Science Center | Kentucky State Fair | League of Women Voters | Louisville Bats | Louisville City FC | Louisville Mega Cavern | Louisville Memorial Auditorium | Louisville Tourism | Louisville Downtown Partnership | Louisville Free Public Library | Louisville Historical League | Louisville Magazine | Louisville Metro Council | Louisville Nature Center | Louisville Slugger Museum | Town Planner | Louisville Visual Art | Louisville Zoo | Metro Animal Services | Metro Parks | Muhammad Ali Center | Museum of American Printing House for the Blind | New2Lou | New Albany, IN Events | Paristown| Portland Museum | Racing Louisville FC | Rauch Planetarium | Roots 101 Museum | Sister Cities of Louisville | Sons of the American Revolution | Speed Art Museum | U of L Athletics | Waterfront Botanical Gardens | Waterfront Park | Water Tower | Yew Dell Gardens |
YMCA of Louisville
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