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The Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts, in downtown Louisville, Kentucky.
Events
Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Louisville
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
January 02, 2026 10:00 AM
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Jeff Milby
A larger-than-life Hunter S. Thompson puppet on stilts.
Events
10 years of GonzoFest
It’s the 10th and final year for this annual event dedicated to Hunter S. Thompson.
July 10, 2023
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Katie Molck
A burger with cheese on a white plate.
Food
Dig into 6 foodie fests this July
Eat your heart out, Louisville.
July 3, 2023
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Katie Molck
A man and a woman stand behind the counter in a market stand with goods on the table
Sponsored
Shop Louisville’s best makers in August
This maker’s market curates the best locally-made products for you to shop in one place.
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Giant baseball bat in front of a brick building.
Events
Sandlot-themed weekend coming to Derby City
We’re not kiddin’ you, Smalls.
June 22, 2023
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Katie Molck
People sitting on the grass.
Food
Craft beer festivals this summer in Derby City
It’s the most brew-tiful time of the year.
June 20, 2023
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Katie Molck
Festival-goers walk into an outdoor arts and craft festival
Sponsored
Celebrate summer with a trip to the Berea Craft Festival
Not only is Berea the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky, but it also hosts a world-class annual arts festival.
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People sitting on the grass amid tents at a festival
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Summer events happening in and around Louisville
Check out summer events happening in and around Louisville in this seasonal guide.
June 15, 2023
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Lennie Omalza
Two people standing in front of a mural that spells of the word "love" in a rainbow.
Events
2023 Kentuckiana Pride Festival
The annual parade and festival is happening this weekend.
June 12, 2023
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Katie Molck
A building with glass windows and various colored bricks.
Events
Commemorating Juneteenth in Louisville
Learn about the history of this federal holiday through events and programs across the city.
June 8, 2023
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Katie Molck
Three people standing with beers in plastic cups looking at bowties.
Events
Butchertown Art Fair returns this weekend
Browse artwork from 60+ artists in this historic downtown neighborhood.
May 31, 2023
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Katie Molck
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Historical marker for Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, Kentucky, standing under a tree with the cemetery’s gravestones visible in the background. The marker notes the cemetery’s incorporation in 1886 by prominent Black citizens and lists notable individuals buried there, including Dr. Robert B. Scott, Atwood S. Wilson, Sylvester Weaver, and Bessie Allen.
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A black and white photo of a log cabin surrounded by a crowd.
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A white cup filled with a pumpkin spice latte
Food
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