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🗓️ 6 things to do this weekend

Plan your Labor Day weekend in Derby City

WorldFest will have nearly 150 international-themed vendors. | Photo by Louisville Tourism

Labor Day weekend starts tomorrow, Aug. 30, and we didn’t want to leave you empty handed on things to do over the three-day weekend. So pull up the calendar and start penciling in.

WorldFest 2023

This free festival of cultures kicks off tomorrow and runs through Labor Day on the Belvedere. Don’t miss the Parade of Cultures on Saturday + the Global Village and performances across three stages all weekend long.

Pearl Street Augtoberfest

Head across the bridge for a street festival near the Big Four Station park in Jeffersonville. The end-of-summer celebration starts at 5 p.m. tonight and promises live music, German-style food + beers, and vendor booths. Pro tip: Don’t forget to pack the fold-up chair to have a place to sit.

The Labor Day Weekend Show

Formerly known as “Parrotheads in Paristown,” this annual two-day Jimmy Buffet tribute fest is bringing the salt, salt, salt to Christy’s Garden in Paristown Saturday + Sunday. See 10 bands — including top Jimmy Buffett cover artists Coral Reefer Band Alumni and Trop Rock Royalty — and enjoy plenty of margaritas, of course. Tickets start at $25 for a day pass.

Kentuckiana’s Largest Free Outdoor Vintage Market

It’s a mouthful to say, but go big or go home. The Great Lawn at Waterfront Park will host over 200 vendors selling vintage clothes, antiques, collectibles, repurposed furniture, and more on Saturday beginning at 10 a.m. Bonus: It’s free to attend.

Mayor’s Hike, Bike & Paddle

This long-standing free community event begins at 8 a.m. on Labor Day at Waterfront Park. Choose between a 4-mile hike, a 12-mile bike ride, or a paddle along the Ohio River. The first 2,000 people to arrive get a free T-shirt.

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Events

Thursday, Aug. 31

Wine Down Yoga | Thursday, Aug. 31 | 6-7 p.m. | Old 502 Winery, 915 E. Liberty St., Louisville | Bring your own mat and find your Zen(fandel) during this class with the Louisville Yoga Initiative.

Friday, Sept. 1

Back 2 Mac | Friday, Sept. 1 | 8-11 p.m. | The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall, 45 W. 1st St., New Albany | $15 | Relive Fleetwood Mac hits during this tribute show.
Cocktail Stories by Against the Grain & Copper and Kings | Friday, Sept. 1 | 7-10 p.m. | Against the Grain, 401 E. Main St., Louisville | $65 | Hear tales of Louisville’s beverage industry + enjoy hors d’oeuvres, spirit pairings, and a welcome cocktail.

Saturday, Sept. 2

Kentuckiana Medieval Faire | Saturday, Sept. 2 | 2-10 p.m. | The Enchanted Forest & Music Hall, 45 W. 1st St., New Albany | $10 | Turn back time to the Middle Ages for a day of vendors, music, dancing, and more.

Sunday, Sept. 3

Jazz Festival | Sunday, Sept. 3 | 4 p.m. | Tyler Park, 1501 Castlewood Ave., Louisville | Free | Hear tunes from the West Coast Jazz All Stars surrounded by the beauty of the park.

Monday, Sept. 4

Plant Swap | Monday, Sept. 4 | 6:30-10 p.m. | Hi-Wire Brewing, 642 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Free | Swap succulents and clippings + spill the tea on plant deals around town.

Wednesday, Sept. 6

Studio 78 Legends Bourbon Whiskey Tasting | Wednesday, Sept. 6 | 5:30 p.m. | Black Rabbit, 122 Sears Ave., Louisville | Free | Dig into 1970s themed food and drink specials, enjoy a complimentary bourbon tasting + meet with players from the 1978 UK basketball team.

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Eat

Tailgating tips + recipes for football season

a spread of tailgating food for football season

Pro tip: If you don’t have tailgate plans for a UofL game, get in on the Kroger Ultimate Tailgating Experience, happening at every home game this season. | Photo provided by Kroger

On your mark, get set, tailgate. If you’re as excited as we are about football season, then you’re rarin’ to go on putting together your tailgating menu.

Just in time for National Tailgating Day this Saturday, Sept. 2, here are Kroger’s top tailgating tips + recipes:

Game-day grilling, plus four burger topping recs (hint: it’s as gouda as you think)
Snack board recipes (Chicken Wing Snack Board, anyone?)
Tips for a healthier tailgate
Touch-down recipes (think: game-day popcorn, buffalo dip, chili + more)

More game day tips + recipes

News Notes

Featured

Derby City is one of the top 10 places to travel to in September, next to Vienna, Austria and Napa Valley, CA. We were cited as a “bourbon lover’s paradise” — after all, September is Bourbon Heritage Month — thanks to the annual Bourbon & Beyond music fest + access to distilleries. (The Points Guy)

Community

Louisvillians are invited to attend a free, virtual panel discussion regarding the future social infrastructure of downtown. The community conversation will be held on Friday, Sept. 22 at 10 a.m. and is part of a series dedicated to the new 10-year Downtown Strategy.

Arts

Tomorrow, Sept. 1, is the opening of Bourbon with HeART’s “Seasoned Spirits” exhibit at the CAMBRiA Hotel downtown. The exhibition celebrates the elegance and wisdom of age through 50 hand-painted bourbon barrel heads created by Kentuckiana artists aged 50+. The works will be on display for the next six weeks.

Eat

The recently opened Renshoku Ramen in Old Louisville is now open for lunch. While ramen isn’t on the midday menu just yet, dishes like a teriyaki pork rice bowl and Japanese fried chicken are available Wednesday-Saturday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.

Answered

What are the unwritten rules of Louisville?

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According to reader Peggy T., Louisvillians have to choose between UK or UofL sports teams before they even learn to walk.

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