Visit the 90th Annual Oldham County Fair and enjoy clean family fun with midway games and delicious food! Every night hosts a different show in the main arena. Check out the All-American Petting Zoo and daily pig races. 

Visit the MERF Miller Lite Music Tent for live music each night! Thursday features music by Soul Circus, on Friday groove with Wicked Sensation, then on Saturday Music City Stones with special guest Ashton Blake take the stage!

Gates open at 5:30 p.m.

Admission is $15 per person and can be purchased in advance here. Parking is $5.

Admission includes unlimited rides as well as access to the arena events and live music. Cash only at the gates. 

2401 KY-146, La Grange, KY 40031

The National Street Rods Association is excited to host their 54th Annual Street Rod Nationals in Louisville at the Kentucky Exposition Center! Vehicles that are from the year 1991 or older will be allowed to be showcased at this event.

The event will also feature a swap meet, NSRA Autocross, games & coloring contests, live entertainment under the big tent, a quilt display, and so much more! 

Hours are:

• Thursday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
• Friday & Saturday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Sunday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Admission is $19 for those 13 and over, $6 for kids 6 to 12 years old, and free for kids under 6 years old when accompanied by an adult. Get a family pack for $40 to receive admission for two adults and three children (12 years old and younger). 

A special discounted $17 admission is available for military personnel with proper military identification, NSRA members with their current membership card or anyone 60 years of age and older. One discounted admission per person.

937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, Kentucky 40209

After the event, head to TGOTinting at 5520 Fern Valley Road, for a free Street Rod Nationals afterparty! The afterparty will host exclusive parking for hot rods, giveaways, live music, a bounce house for the kids and more! 

Bring the family out for a fun night of dancing to fun upbeat music at FridayFest in Highview Park featuring All That Band with Club House Troubadours!

Rock, funk, soul, country, pop—ALL THAT! Seasoned entertainers bringing a great party!

Club House Troubadours play Classic Rock from the 60’s/70’s/80’s, Americana, and dig deep with some obscure musical surprises.

FridayFest is free and open to the public. Local vendors and food trucks will be on hand with a variety of food options, and people are encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to enjoy the show at Highview Park.

7122 Briscoe Ln., Louisville, KY 40228

Each month, artists and shops of the Mellwood Art Center open their doors so you can explore and shop with them for unique handmade goods, fine art, and more!

Guests can enjoy dinner at Danny Mac’s Pizza or Soul Hi Vegan and try unique craft brews at Butchertown Brewing. Find opportunities to try new things, buy art, and just learn about what’s going on in the arts community at Mellwood!

Pets on-leash are allowed in the facility, but individual businesses or studios may have restrictions on animals for health and safety reasons. 

This month, you can also check out an art exhibition in the Pigment Gallery from 6:30 to 9 p.m.

Open Studio Nights are free and open to the public with free parking. 

1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

On the first Friday of each month, many of the NuLu art galleries, shops, bars, restaurants, and other businesses stay open with extended hours.

Come get an early start to your weekend on your favorite East Market Street!

Participating businesses include Bar Vetti, The Craftery, Jones & Daughters, NoraeBar, TAJ Louisville, Woman Owned Wallet, and more! A full list of participating businesses can be found here. 

E. Market St., Louisville, KY 40202

On Friday, join the Willenium Enterprise Foundation, Inc. for a Back-to-School Affair featuring youth basketball activities, family resources, free backpacks with school supplies and uniforms, and a hot meal!

All supplies are on a first-come, first-serve basis so head over to the South Louisville Community Center this Friday for the Back-to-School Affair!

2911 Taylor Blvd., Louisville, KY 40208

The Seven Sense Festival returns this year with two days of music and fun! In addition to a great weekend of music, this year's festival will offer the following:

• More than 30 local, regional, and national music acts
• Craft beer and cocktails, including scheduled specialty, hard-to-find beer tapping's
• Delicious cuisine from Four Pegs & Fistful of Tacos
• Visual art and vendors
• Benefitting Louisville-based non-profit organization, Change Today, Change Tomorrow

Performing this year are dozens of great artists including Ian Noe, Early James, Shadwick Wilde with Quiet Hollers, Sweet G & the Shine, Mr. Please, Lacey Guthrie, and more! View the full lineup here.

Doors open on Friday at 5 p.m., then on Saturday at 12 p.m.

Tickets are available to be purchased for a single day or weekend pass, purchase your tickets here. 

1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville, KY 40206

The annual CatVideoFest takes an activity that is normally done solo - watching cat videos online - and makes it into a communal experience! Each year, the Social Purpose Corporation brings a selection of the best feline videos along with some classics and unique submissions and shares them with the masses, all while raising money for cats in need.

The CatVideoFest is an international program with screenings in dozens of cities bringing together kitty fans with a program that provides support to the little ones. The program is produced by filmmaker Will Braden, creator of the YouTube sensation Henri, le Chat Noir.

Recommended for all ages. 10% of the ticket sales will be donated to Alley Cat Advocates and the Kentucky Humane Society.

Admission is $12, or $8 for Speed members.

2035 S. 3rd St., Louisville, KY 40208

Are you ready to make strides towards a more inclusive society? Lace up your running shoes and be part of the impactful Be Excellent To Each Other 5K Race, where every step you take supports social justice within the Louisville community. By participating in this 5K event, you directly contribute to the efforts of Building Equal Bridges The Tyler Gerth Foundation, a passionate organization dedicated to supporting social equity for the next generation! 

Challenge yourself and set a new personal record. Whether you're an experienced runner or new to the sport, this race is open to all fitness levels. Feel the energy and enthusiasm as you run alongside fellow participants, volunteers, and supporters who are all rallying for equality. Together, we can build bridges that connect communities and break down barriers.

Each participant will receive an exclusive race t-shirt and a commemorative medal as a token of appreciation for your support. Wear them with pride, and as Tyler said, "be excellent to each other".

Sign up to participate here. 

1101 E. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40206

Come out to the Fox Den: Billiards, Bites, and Brews this weekend for the return of Fox Fest! Fox Fest features three stages of music, two outside and one inside, with plenty of drinks, food, dancing, and fun! 

Enjoy music by groups such as Hot Action Cop, Radiotronic, Signal the Revolution, Throwback Thursday, and headliners Heaven Hill, plus many more! 

Doors open at 1:30 p.m. with music going from 2 p.m. to 2 a.m. Fox Fest is all ages until 11 p.m., then 21 and older only after 11. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 day of show. Get your tickets here.

A portion of sales will go toward Apron Inc.

3814 Frankfort Ave., Louisville, KY 40207

Hops on the Hill returns this Saturday with plenty of incredible hoppy beers to go around! The event began in 2017, as the area's first IPA Festival and has grown over the years to bring in breweries from other states. 

This year, they invited some great breweries, DSSOLVR (Asheville), 4 Hands (St Louis), and Streetside (Cincinnati), to the 6th annual Hops on the Hill. In addition to the amazing collabs, some of their amazing beers will hit the Mile Wide guest taps.

Enjoy music by DJ Clay Baker, and food from Mac's @ Mile Wide and Lil' Cheezers! 

Get prepared for a day of hops, music, and general merriment on the Hill!

Schedule:

• 4 p.m. – VIP & Mile Wide Club Member Entry
• 5 p.m. – General Admission Entry
• 9 p.m. – Silent Disco with Louisville Silent Disco

Hops on the Hill is free and open to the public. 

636 Barret Ave., Louisville, KY 40204

Made Market features local vendors who produce unique, handmade items. They're returning this summer to Mellwood's largest event space with some absolutely fantastic makers! Come shop amazing makers, grab something to eat and drink, and enjoy the community of this great city!

Made Market showcases more than 80 of the best makers from Louisville and the surrounding region.

Grab you family and friends to come out and support these hard-working makers. Tickets are $5 per person and can be purchased here. Kids 15 and younger enter for free. Free parking is also available. 

1860 Mellwood Ave., Louisville, KY 40206

Monnik Beer Co.'s Dog Days of Summer event, benefiting Kentucky Humane Society, returns on Saturday after a two-year hiatus! This paw-some event will have everything from outdoor pools and sprinklers to a limited-run beer collaboration with Louisville Ale Trail. You don’t want to miss this fun-filled day full of activities, vendors, a dog show, and on-site adoptions!

There will be a fun dog show beginning at 4 p.m. (registration from 2 to 4 p.m.), it is $1 per entry. Categories include: Waggiest Tail, Best Trick, Dog Most Like Its Owner, Best Outfit, Most Chillest, Fluffiest, Coolest Hair Do, and People's Choice Award!

All dog show proceeds and a portion of beer sales will be donated to the Humane Society and Project K-9 Hero.

1036 E. Burnett Ave., Louisville, KY 40217

Join 21c and Squallis Puppeteers for a special program featuring "Mouse Tales," Squallis' new puppet show featuring two cousins who happen to be mice, followed by an hour-long finger puppet workshop!

Based on the folktales Country Mouse, City Mouse, Stone Soup, and The Lion and the Mouse, this table-top puppet show weaves lessons in with fables, puppetry, and hijinks.

The event kicks off at 10 a.m.! Tickets are $5 for kids and adults, or free for any child with their 2023 Cultural Pass.

The show will last about 30 minutes, followed by a Q&A and a puppet making workshop. Recommended ages 3-10, but all are welcome to laugh and learn.

700 W. Main St., Louisville, KY 40202

Get ready for a day dedicated to our favorite FURiends! Bring your pups out for TEN20’s Barking Lot Party and enjoy plenty of treats, a pool party, vendors, and more! 

For every Storyteller Hazy IPA sold, TEN20 will donate $1 to Adopt Me Bluegrass. Also enjoy 50% off all TEN20 dog swag!

The Barking Lot Party is free to attend but will also feature a ticketed portion of the event: Paint Your Pet! Paint your pet's portrait in two different styles!

• Style 1: Traditional
• Style 2: Pop art (think Andy Warhol)

Each ticket will include all painting materials and guidance. Make sure you submit a pet photo to our artist (instructions here). On the day of the class, you will receive a canvas with a sketch/outline of your pet (used from the photo you send to the instructor), a set of acrylic paints, and all other brushes and materials to be utilized on-site.

Tickets for Paint Your Pet are $40 each, $15 of every ticket will be donated to Adopt Me Bluegrass.

1020 E. Washington St., Louisville, KY 40206

Join the Cherokee Triangle Association for live music by The Checkmates. They’ll be having you bop around to their 50’s and 60’s Doo Wah tunes all evening long! 

The Cherokee Triangle Association Summer Concerts are an annual series that are free to attend and open to the public. The concerts are held in Willow Park. Bring a blanket or some chairs to sit on, snacks, and a few friends, and enjoy a summer evening of live music with your neighbors.

No pets allowed. No outside alcohol or any weapons. No soliciting is allowed.

They will be collecting canned food, hygiene items, and other non-perishable donations to benefit the Highlands Community Ministry’s food pantry.

1402 Willow Ave., Louisville, KY 40204

The Louisville Folk School is thrilled to introduce the Shady Grove Summer Stage Concert Series, a free, family-friendly outdoor concert series on the beautiful Douglas Community Center lawn!

Get ready to groove to an eclectic mix of genres, featuring incredible artists like Yapa, Aseye Ensemble, The Price Sisters, Tyrone Cotton, Houseplant, and many more! Each performance promises to be a unique and unforgettable experience. You'll hear performances by some familiar faces from the Folk School extended family and will be introduced to artists who will surely become new favorites. 

So, grab your picnic blankets, invite your friends and family, and enjoy the unique sounds at the Shady Grove Summer Stage!

The first 50 teens (ages 13-18) to sign in at each concert will receive meals! Food vouchers to Six Forks Burgers and Spinelli's Pizza will be handed out to those first 50 teens. 

The Louisville Folk School is also offering FREE music and art classes exclusively for teens aged 13 to 18. It's a perfect opportunity for teens to explore their creativity and learn from experienced instructors.

2305 Douglass Blvd., Louisville, KY 40205

Enjoy the beauty of Iroquois Amphitheatre all summer long during the Iroquois Park Free Movie Night! The upcoming free movie is Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome (1985) rated R, on August 9th. 

Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for concessions and door prizes.

All upcoming free movie nights:

• August 16: The Super Mario Bros. Movie (PG) 8:30 p.m.
• August 23: Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves (PG-13) 8:30 p.m.
• August 31: Goldfinger (PG) 8 p.m.
• September 6: Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) 8 p.m.
• September 13: Pokémon: The First Movie-Mewtwo Strikes Back (G) 8 p.m.
• September 20: Godzilla (NR) 7:30 p.m.
• September 27: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) 7:30 p.m.

1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival’s performances are held at the C. Douglas Ramey Amphitheater in Central Park, located in the heart of Old Louisville. 63rd season, free admission, Food & drinks available, pets on leash are welcome.

Nightly Schedule:
6 p.m. Food Trucks
7 p.m. Kids’ Globe, Will’s Gift Shop, Will’s Tavern
7:15 p.m. Community Pre-show Performance
8 p.m. Performance

Louisville Ballet presents Shakespeare in Dance: Lady M, August 2-6

1340 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202

Visit beautiful Colonial Gardens this summer during the Summer in the Gardens series! 

This week features the "Summer in the Gardens" radio show/live band on the Patio this Friday (8/4) from 5 to 7 p.m. Following that, enjoy R&R 3 on the Patio from 7 to 9 p.m. this Friday as well! There are several more to enjoy on the patio the rest of the summer as well as great bands and performers all summer long at Iroquois Amphitheater! 

To view the full list of performances at Summer in the Gardens, click here. 

818 W. Kenwood Dr., Louisville, KY 40214

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!

The street will be closed off to vehicular traffic 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 St. between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY

The Food Truck Clinic is a one-stop-shop where food and beverage vendors can get the green light from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Louisville Division of Fire and Jefferson County Fire Service, and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to legally sell food and drinks to the public.

Every Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., from now until Oct. 19, food trucks and other mobile vendors can stop by the alley at Armory Place, behind the Metro Development Center to get their permits to operate.

The Food Truck Clinic not only benefits vendors, but community members, too. Each Thursday, the public is invited to the clinic to enjoy food and beverages after food trucks get the go ahead to open.

444 S. 5th St., Louisville, KY 40202

August

• Sts. Simon & Jude, August 5th, 4335 Hazelwood Ave.
• St. Joe's, August 11th & 12th, 2823 Frankfort Ave. 
• St. James Community Picnic, August 26th, 401 Robinbrook Blvd.