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🪦 Here lies a fall festival
A gravestone sits under a tree, with yellow fall leaves laying on the ground surrounding it.
The Cave Hill Fall Fest will feature autumnal activities, like wagon rides through the 175-year-old cemetery.  | Photo by Jordan Skora via Louisville Tourism
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.

🪦 Cave Hill Fall Fest
Saturday, Oct. 5, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.

Could there be a more spine-tingling, hair-raising, and chilling location for a fall festival than Louisville’s most famous cemetery? Stop by the 175-year-old cemetery for this free celebration of autumn, including honey tastings, arts + crafts, and more — plus it’ll make for an especially seasonal photo backdrop.

What to expect: wagon rides, live animal presentations, live music, local food, cemetery vibes

🐐 Goatman Festival
Friday, Oct. 11 + Saturday, Oct. 12

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.

What to expect: Free movies, celebrities, cryptid vendors, music, a horror hike, escape games

🦇 Kentucky Bat Festival
Saturday, Oct. 5, 5-8 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.

What to expect: Live bat meetings, a silent auction, presentations, food trucks, local beer
 
Asked
 

Which of these Louisville photos has the strongest “fall vibes”?

A tree lined path covered in colorful leaves, a cemetery filled with graves, and a display of artfully carved jack o'lanterns.

Images courtesy Louisville Tourism.

A. Cherokee Park
B. Cave Hill Cemetery
C. Iroquois Park Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
 
 
Events
 
Tuesday, Sept. 17
  • “The Office” Trivia | Tuesday, Sept. 17 | 7:30 p.m. | Gallant Fox Brewing, Mount Washington | Free | Don’t be a Toby — show up to this themed trivia night to win prizes while you sip special themed drinks.
Wednesday, Sept. 18
Thursday, Sept. 19
  • Style Spotting: Portland Architecture Walk | Thursday, Sept. 19 | 6-7:30 p.m. | Portland Branch Library | Free | Register in advance for this walk where you’ll learn how to identify architectural styles from the 19th and 20th centuries in one of Louisville’s most historic neighborhoods.
Friday, Sept. 20
  • World’s Largest Horseshoe Unveiling | Friday, Sept. 20 | 1 p.m. | Churchill Downs | $15+ | Guinness World Records officials will be on hand for the public debut of the world’s largest horseshoe — it weighs 610 pounds.
Saturday, Sept. 21
  • Urban Canoe Adventure at Shawnee Park | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | Shawnee Park Boat Ramp | Free | Learn how to experience the water in a canoe — safety equipment and training will be provided.
  • Girls in Aviation Day | Saturday, Sept. 21 | 12-4 p.m. | Bowman Field | Free | Fly drones, meet female aviators, and sample local food trucks at this event for girls 7 to 18 years old.
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✈️ 3 wildly cheap flights out of Muhammad Ali International Airport in 2024

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Pro tip: Set custom destination alerts as a Going Premium member. | Photo by Pexels
Great airfare deals do exist — and thanks to flight price tracking services like Going, you can save hundreds on your next trip. Sign up for Going’s Premium plan, and you’ll be emailed when international flights leaving our city are seriously discounted.

Here are real flight deals out of Muhammad Ali International Airport the Going team found this year:
  • $316 to Dublin
  • $278 to St. Thomas
  • $862 to Tokyo
 
News Notes
 
Closed
  • Here’s something to taco ‘bout — Bakersfield, a chain restaurant serving tacos + margaritas, has closed its Bardstown Road location in the Highlands. Located in the former Hopcat + Wiggle Room space, the restaurant had been open for ~one year. It was one of eight Bakersfield locations in the US. (Louisville Business First)
Coming Soon
  • A “dirty soda” chain is set to open its first Derby City location. Located on Poplar Level Road near the Audobon neighborhood, Swig serves sodas mixed with cream, sweet syrups, or fruit juices. The opening date is TBD. In the meantime, take a sip of the menu.
Real Estate
  • The Highlands building that houses popular Asian fusion restaurant Joy Luck is for sale. Listed for $1.2 million, the 2,700-sqft property includes the restaurant + patio and an upstairs apartment that’s being used as a short-term rental. Joy Luck has no plans to close, according to Louisville Business First.
Festival
  • The 14th Annual NuLu Fest will take place on Saturday, Sept. 28. Four blocks of East Market Street will close to traffic and transform into a street fair featuring food, craft beer, bourbon, local vendors, and live music from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Arts
  • Many Louisville businesses + landmarks have been lost to time, but now a local artist is remembering them in a series of sketches. Artist Lucas Keown has re-created Ear X-Tacy, the Cherokee Park “Witch’s Hat”, and the Village 8 Theaters, among other Derby City spots. Shop the prints for $20-$25.
Cause
  • West Sixth Brewing is raising funds for Falls City Community Bikeworks. Throughout September, order a beer flight or a Pennyrile Pale Ale and proceeds will benefit the community bike repair shop. Bonus: Make a donation Thursday, Sept. 19, 4-7 p.m., and the brewery will match it.
Sports
  • Male High School football star Antonio Harris is committed to join UofL football. Could he be the next big hometown hero for the Cards? Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Louisville Cardinals with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
    Home
    • Currently building, hoping to, or just love home design + trends? (We’re guilty of the latter.) If so, Homearama 2024 is a must-see. This year, Louisvillians can explore 17 new luxury custom-built + model homes located throughout the region. Here’s everything to know about this can’t-miss event.*
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    🗝️ Major key alert
    Wood-slated bar with green bar stools and green-tiled floor.
    Hotel Genevieve is the only Michelin-awarded hotel or restaurant in Kentucky. | Photo by LOUtoday
    Hotel Genevieve has been awarded the prestigious Michelin Key.

    What is the Michelin Key? It’s a brand-new award given to hotels, akin to the Michelin star for restaurants. It comes from the Michelin Guide, which is produced annually by the well-known tire manufacturer Michelin — you’ve probably heard of the company’s puffy mascot.

    A hotel can be awarded one, two, or three Michelin Keys — Hotel Genevieve received one.
    • One Key: a very special stay
    • Two Keys: an exceptional stay
    • Three Keys: an extraordinary stay
    Criteria for the Keys include excellence in design, architecture, service, and personality.

    Hotel Genevieve is the only hotel in Kentucky to be awarded a Michelin Key. There are no Michelin star restaurants in the Bluegrass State.
     
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