Upcoming Events
August 18th - 24th
August 18th to 28th
The Kentucky State Fair is back for another year of fun! The unique, family-friendly 11-day festival celebrates local and statewide heritage through blue ribbon competition, concerts, special exhibits and carnival rides.
This year features the FREE Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, World's Championship Horse Show, the 58th Annual Country Ham Breakfast and Charity Auction and so much more! You can see daily schedules here.
Save up to $10 by purchasing Advance Tickets which includes parking! Children 5 and under are free. Purchase tickets here.
937 Phillips Lane, Louisville, KY 40209
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August 19th, 5 to 10 p.m.
It's that time of the month again! After Hours at the Speed is back and has a fantastic schedule of events ready for the evening!
5 - 8 p.m.: Art-Making Activity “DIY Mini Barn Quilt coasters”
5:30 p.m.: Pictures from Pieces Gallery Talk with Curator Scott Erbes
6 - 7:30 p.m.: Screening of After Sherman in Speed Cinema, tickets are sold separately
6 - 7 p.m.: In conjunction with the Promise, Witness, Remembrance publication launch join us for a panel discussion titled “There are Black Artists in the Future”
7 p.m.: An intimate discussion about the making of The Promise with Toya Northington (Co-Facilitator), and Dr. Lesley Harris (Researcher)
7 - 9:45 p.m.: Get your karaoke on with Full Contact Karaoke
7:30 p.m.: “Can I Grow” Gallery Talk with Speed Art Museum Artist-In-Residence, Ashlee Phillips
8 p.m.: FREE screening of Ryan Daly’s 16mm Film Collection Program in Speed Cinema
2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville, Kentucky 40208
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August 19th, 7 to 10 p.m.
Local band, The Swerve, is a modern country cover band with a touch of confusion... It's a lot of fun! Come see them live at Fourth Street Live! this Friday at 7 p.m.
This event is free and open to the public.
411 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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August 20th, 6:30 - 10:30 p.m.
Enjoy fine bourbon and live music at the 9th Annual Bourbon Mixer taking place the at Henry Clay! Guests will get back in the swing with music, dancing, hearty food and bourbon tastings from 20+ craft and global distillery brands. Browse the 100+ item online auction, with 100% of proceeds fueling the mission of the Coalition for the Homeless
Make sure to also sign up for the Pappy Van Winkle and W.L. Weller raffles!
Dress in swing era attire. Retro inspired dresses, high-waisted wide leg pants, zoot suits, suspenders, anything that makes you think Swing!
Event and raffle participants must be 21 years or older, no exceptions.
Event tickets are limited, get yours here.
604 S. Third St., Louisville, KY 40202
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August 20th, 8 to 11 p.m.
Come out for a free Creature Feature outdoor movie night at Pope Lick Park in the Parklands!
Indiana Jones: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) will be shown on their 40 foot tall movie screen! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs out for a fun, free night under the stars!
Legend at Pope Lick Adventure Outpost will be open and serving hot dogs & veggie dogs, bratwurst, pulled pork, pretzels, mini donuts, candy, ice cold drinks and more. Legend at Pope Lick Adventure Outpost features unique gifts and items found no where else! All concession and gift sales help to support this free event.
In addition you will find West Sixth Brewing and Kona Ice ready to serve something cool and refreshing as you enjoy a classic movie under the summer night sky.
4002 S Pope Lick Rd., Louisville, Kentucky 40299
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August 20th, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Join local vegan restaurant, V-Grits, in their parking lot this Saturday for a Dawg Days of Summer parking lot party!
They will be set up outside grilling dawgs, Chimera is brewing a special Grape Crush beer, and so many other great local businesses will be there to have fun with you! Including
Julian's Kitchen (Donuts & Sweets), SnoWhat (New Orleans Style Shaved Ice), Gimme Hugs Dude (Handmade Wearable Art), Oso Nails & Tails (Dog Grooming), Trippy Vintage (Vintage Clothing), Barefit Adventure Training & more!
This event is open to the public.
1025 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204
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August 21st, 12 to 5 p.m.
The Louisville Food Truck Association (LTFA) will invade their first neighborhood, Germantown with over 20 trucks! You will get to meet the Chefs providing different dishes from different backgrounds, serving up unique gourmet flavors all from their mobile truck!
This event is open to the public. Come check out our first of many neighborhood invasions, your neighborhood could be next.
Hickory St. between Goss Ave. and Lydia St., Louisville, KY 40217
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This summer, make sure to check out all the great Farmers' Markets we have to offer in Louisville!
Bardstown Road Farmers' Market - 1733 Bardstown Rd. Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beechmont Open Air Market - 4574 S. 3rd St. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Beulah Farmers' Market - 6704 Bardstown Rd. Mondays, 3 to 7 p.m.
Brownsboro Road Farmers' Market - 4000 Brownsboro Rd. Thursdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Crescent Hill Farmers' Market - 201 S. Peterson Ave. Thursday 3 to 6 p.m.
Douglass Loop Farmers' Market - 2005 Douglass Blvd. Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
East End Farmers' Market - 13060 Factory Ln. Tuesdays, 5 to 7 p.m.
Eastwood Village Farmers' Market - North Beckley Paddling Access, 500 Beckley Creek Pkwy. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
J-Town Farmers' Market - 10434 Watterson Trl. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Middletown Farmers' Market - 11721 Main St. Wednesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Norton Commons Farmers' Market - 6301 Moonseed St. Sundays, 12 to 4 p.m.
Phoenix Hill NuLu Farmers' Market - 1007 E. Jefferson St. Tuesdays, 3 to 6 p.m.
Prospect Area Farmers' Market - 12900 W. Hwy. 42, Saturdays 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Rainbow Blossom Farmers' Market - 3738 Lexington Rd. Sundays 12 to 4 p.m.
Riverside Farmers' Market - 7410 Moorman Rd. Sundays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
St. Matthews Farmers' Market - 4100 Shelbyville Rd. Saturdays, 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
West End Farmers' Market - 1821 W. Jefferson St. Select Saturdays
Westport Rd. Baptist Farmers' Market - 9705 Westport Rd. Saturdays 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Every Wednesday now through October
Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday through October!
The street will be closed off to foot traffic only from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food!
S. 4th Street between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY
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July 6th through September 3rd
Beyond Van Gogh is a new, truly immersive experience. While other shows use virtual reality or still images, Beyond Van Gogh breaks barriers by incorporating both still and moving art. Masterpieces, now freed from frames, come alive, appear and disappear, and flow across multi-surfaces.
Enjoy over 300 pieces of art over a 30,000 square foot area, including the iconic classics "The Starry Night", "Sunflowers", and "Café Terrace at Night". The show is accompanied with a beautiful score and many other surprises!
Hours of operation are as follows:
Sunday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.)
Monday & Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday & Thursday: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. (last entry 7 p.m.)
Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. (last entry 8 p.m.)
Purchase your tickets here.
Kentucky International Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B
221 S. 4th St., Louisville KY 40202
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With so many great upcoming events this summer you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date! For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!
Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival - Friday, August 26th, 6 to 10 p.m. in Central Park
Brew at the Zoo - Saturday, August 27th, 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Louisville Zoo
WorldFest - September 2nd through 5th, at the Belvedere
Hike, Bike & Paddle - Monday, September 5th, 8 a.m. at the Louisville Community Boathouse
AARP Brain Health Walk - Friday, September 9th, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Chickasaw Park *register by September 2nd*
Latin Music Awards KY - Friday, September 16th, 8 p.m. at Fourth Street Live!
Make sure to follow the Around Lou Social Media pages to stay up to date on even more fun happening Around Lou!
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