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‘Stranger Things’ better buckle up

The strangest fall festivals you’ve probably never been to
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Head to the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular this month for a little inspiration. | Photo by LOUtoday
As the crisp autumn air ushers into Derby City it brings along with it annual fall favorites — like Oktoberfest, Harvest Homecoming, the Jack O’Lantern Spectacular, and the St. James Art Fair.

Louisville wouldn’t be the same without these annual traditions, but there are a few other festivals that take a little different approach to the standard autumnal celebrations.

🐐 Goatman Festival
Friday, Oct. 10 + Saturday, Oct. 11

Ain’t no party like a cryptid party. The Legend at Pope Lick Park is honoring the most famous Louisville monster in history, the Goatman — aka the Pope Lick Monster. The event is free and features movie screenings and a Q+A with actual Goatman hunters + cryptid experts.

🦇 Kentucky Bat Festival
Friday, Oct. 24, 6-9 p.m.

Most people believe bats are creepy — thanks Dracula — but Second Chances Wildlife Center loves them. This annual event, dedicated to the only flying mammal around, is held at EP Tom Sawyer State Park and offers the chance to see live bats, talk with bat experts, and meet childrens’ storybook character — and bat — Stellaluna. Tickets are $15-$40 and benefit the wildlife rescue organization.

🎃 Iroquois Park Jack o’ Lantern Spectacular
Thursday, Oct. 2-Sunday, Nov. 2

Picture this: 5,000 carved pumpkins on a walking path, ready for you and the family to explore. People travel from around the country for this seasonal tradition that happens right here in Louisville’s own back yard.

And just when you thought it couldn’t get any weirder… Check out these other unconventional fall festivals happening throughout the region:
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Events
Wednesday, Sept. 20
  • An Herbal Series: Immune Support | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | Stillpoint Wellness Center, 307 West Southern Heights Ave., Louisville | $15 | Learn how herbs can boost the immune system through things like elderberry syrup and fire cider.
  • Chef Nokee Bucayu and Aileen Brua Kanin Pop-up Dinner | Wednesday, Sept. 20 | 6-8 p.m. | The House of Marigold, 10310 Shelbyville Rd., Louisville | Price of purchase | Try an a la carte menu with Filipino-inspired dishes, like meat + veggie lumpia, empanadas, and chicken adobo.
Thursday, Sept. 21
  • Neon Nights Fitness Bootcamp Class | Thursday, Sept. 21 | 6 p.m. | Paristown Arts District, 720 Brent St., Louisville | Free | Throw on your neon workout clothes and get a full-body workout with $5 happy hour at The Village Market after the class.
Friday, Sept. 22
  • Donut Day Extravaganza | Friday, Sept. 22 | 11 a.m.-11 p.m. | Atrium Brewing, 1154 Logan St., Louisville | Free | A special release donut beer, burger, and eating contest are all part of this pastry party with North Lime Donuts.
Saturday, Sept. 23
  • NULU Fest | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. | East Market Street, Louisville | Free | Bring the fam out for a day of live music, food and drink booths, local vendors, and more.
  • Speedy Ortiz | Saturday, Sept. 23 | 8 p.m. | The Whirling Tiger, 1335 Story Ave., Louisville | $15-$18 | See this indie band from Philadelphia, PA touring on their new album “Rabbit Rabbit.”
Sunday, Sept. 24
  • No Fleas, Please! Market | Sunday, Sept. 24 | 1-5 p.m. | PG&J’s Dog Park Bar, 800 Baxter Ave., Louisville | Shop from local, pet-centric vendors.
Monday, Sept. 25
  • Mulch Monday | Monday, Sept. 25 | 1-3 p.m. | A.B. Sawyer Park, 9200 Whipps Mill Rd., Louisville | Free | Bring your own container to fill with natural mulch.
Tuesday, Sept. 26
  • The Moth StorySLAM | Tuesday, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | Headliners Music Hall, 1386 Lexington Rd., Louisville | $15 | Prepare a five-minute story around the theme of “drive” and throw your name in the hat to tell it in front of an audience.
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News Notes
Announced
  • Louisville Taco Festival spilled the beans on its annual event returning to Fourth Street Live! Saturday, Oct. 21 + Sun., Oct. 22. Festivities include: Lucha libre wrestling, eating contests, a kids zone, nacho bar, and 20+ food vendors. Entry is $9.99, but kids 10 and under are free.
Trending
  • The Roman Empire is trending on social media. For those who don’t think about the ancient civilization as often as the subjects in the viral videos, check out these audio books from the Louisville Free Public Library for a quick history lesson.
Sports
  • Kentucky to the World’s Basketball and Brotherhood: Breaking Barriers program is on Wednesday, Sept. 27, at the Muhammad Ali Center. Attendees will hear from former UofL players Wade Houston + Eddie Whitehead, who broke the basketball color barrier at the college in 1962, as well as other history-changing legends. Tickets are $30.
Festival
  • This Saturday, Sept. 23, is the 10th annual Portland Art and Heritage Fair. Swing by the Portland Museum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. for art workshops, yoga classes, Squallis Puppeteers’ puppet DJing, and more. Plus, don’t miss a new exhibit featuring 30 artists with ties to the West End neighborhood.
Finance
  • Refinance rates are skyrocketing. But home equity rates remain relatively low — which means that now is a great time to borrow against your home. Calculate your payment.*
Health
  • Menopausal symptoms can show up as early as your mid-30s. Test your hormones + walk through your results with a specialist with Wellcore’s $99 At-Home Assessment Kit.*
 
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The Wrap
 
Katie Molck in a yellow sweater

Today’s edition by:
Katie
From the editor
Personally, I hadn’t thought about the Roman Empire prior to it trending on social media since college.

Something that did cross my mind with frequency a few years ago however, was why the Second Street Bridge was painted yellow — like a school bus. Luckily, the Curious Louisville podcast answered my lingering question. Listen to the five-minute episode about how the color came to be because of bourbon.
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