Last year, Bourbon and Beyond drew over 100,000 fans to the Highland Festival Grounds. | Photo courtesy Danny Wimmer Presents
Every day, our events section (scroll down to find it) brings you the best events coming up this week. But if you prefer to plan ahead, we’ve got you covered.
This guide has all the biggest events coming to LOU this May, and it gets updated each and every month. So keep it saved and you’ll always be in the know.
Derby, etc.
Thurby Silent Disco at Bar Nada Nada | Thursday, May 1 | 7-10 p.m. | Bar Nada Nada | $10 | Dance to tunes from across the decades and grab a bite or drink to cap off your Thurby celebration.
Paristown Derby Day Garden Party | Saturday, May 3 | 12-7:30 p.m. | Christy’s Garden | $30 | Beat the crowds and watch the races live under the pavilion.
Festivals
2025 Strawberry Festival | Saturday, May 10 | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | East End Farmer’s Market | Free | Get your hands on farm fresh strawberries, enjoy live music, and bring the kids for free activities.
International Food Truck Festival | Saturday, May 10 | 11 a.m.-8 p.m. | Big Four Lawn & Swing Garden | Free | Taste your way around the world with local vendors, and see live cultural performances.
Concerts
Abbey Road On The River | Thursday, May 22-Monday, May 26 | 1-10 p.m. | Big Four Station Park, Jeffersonville, IN | $50+ | Hear 50+ bands playing the music of the Fab Four and other 1960s darlings in a weekend of peace and love.
Our Salute to Black Horsemen | 6-9 p.m. | ROOTS-101 African American Museum | $45 | Hear the history of Black riders along with musical performances and a meal.
Jessica’s Journey Fundraiser | 6-11:30 p.m. | The Jefferson, Jeffersonville, IN | $30 | Eat food from Parlour Pizza, hear live music, and bid in a silent auction to support local charities.
Saturday, April 26
Harbor House Ken-Ducky Derby | 6 a.m.-1 p.m. | Waterfront Park | Free+ | Adopt a rubber duck in a race down the Ohio to support Harbor House’s mission to provide care for adults with disabilities — the winning duck’s sponsor will receive a brand new car.
Sour Fest | 4-9 p.m. | Mile Wide Beer Co. | Price of purchase | Pucker in delight during this craft beer fest with three guest breweries + food trucks, a DJ, and vendors.
Sunday, April 27
April Community Day | 1-4 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | Free | Make art, enjoy dance performances, and explore the museum, all for free.
Saturday, May 24
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass | Saturday, May 24-Sunday, May 25 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg | $48+ | Join New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center for four performances on Memorial Day Weekend at Shaker Village in Harrodsburg.*
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Tickets are on sale for this year’s Taste of Life, a foodie festival founded in honor of the late Anthony Bourdain. Taste food from 50 local restaurants, with proceeds benefiting local mental health charities. The event will take place at the Germantown baseball field parking lot on Sunday, June 29.
Biz
A new online restaurant marketplace is coming to Derby City. DiningTek is partnering with the Kentucky Restaurant Association to offer a local alternative to services like DoorDash and UberEats. CEO Jaspal Singh says it will put restaurants directly in touch with their customers, rather than going through delivery services. (Louisville Business First)
Number
$300,000. That’s how much the West End Opportunity Partnership awarded this week to two organizations in its first round of funding. Good Brothers Pharmacy, the first Black-owned pharmacy in the West End in 100 years, received a $250,000 loan, while the mentorship-focused Delta Foundation received a $50,000 grant. (Courier Journal)
Community
Mayor Greenberg announced this week that the Camp Taylor pool will not reopen this summer as planned. Severe spring weather pushed back construction, and the pool is now set to open next summer. The park will also see further developments, like a basketball court and a new limestone block fence.
Outdoors
Mulch Mondays are back. Louisvillians can register to pick up free mulch from the Urban Forestry Division’s office in Lyndon starting Monday, April 28. The dye-free mulch is made from dead and dying trees removed from public property. Pickup is available 1-3 p.m.
Try This
The last archery day of the season at Jefferson Memorial Forest is Thursday, May 8. Archers of any level can head to the range to learn shooting safety, archery techniques, and tips to improve accuracy. Register ahead of time for $10. All supplies provided, but you can bring your own bow.
Feel Good
Three PRP high school students helped save a man’s life this week. Abraham Cruz, Kenay Valdes, and Jacob Cruz were fishing on the Ohio when a car drove into the river after a mechanical failure. The three helped rescue the driver, who is expected to make a full recovery. (WHAS11)
Listen
As Cardinals rosters come together under both Jeff Brohm and Pat Kelsey, it pays to brush up on their competitors in the ACC. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews and more from local experts of the ACC with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Sports
Get ready for the ultimate summer experience at the 2025 Cincinnati Open. With top tennis legends, live music, delicious food, and a vibrant social scene, this event has it all. Plus, the newly upgraded venue brings twice the action. Learn more + snag tickets.*
Number
$5,000. That’s how much your dog’s ACL surgery could cost if you don’t have pet insurance. With this plan, 90% of that could be reimbursed.*
Read
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The Word
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Pegasus Parade: Know before you go
Organizers put on the first Pegasus Parade in 1956 for a mere $640. Today, it’s the oldest Derby Festival event + one of the largest parades in the country, contributing $22 million to the local economy. | Photo via WHAS
On Sundays, we wear pink — at least this Sunday, April 27 we will.
That’s when the Zoeller Pump Co. Pegasus Parade returns downtown to showcase some of the nation’s best marching bands and equestrian units, along with inflatable characters + colorful floats.
Crews have already set up bleachers along Broadway where the Pegasus Parade will travel west about 17 blocks from Campbell to 9th Street, beginning at 3 p.m. on Sunday.
Here’s what to know before you go:
Run time: This year’s parade will last about two hours.
Crowds: Derby officials expect nearly 200,000 to converge downtown for the parade.
Road closures: Dozens of downtown streets will be closed from midnight to 9 p.m. on Sunday, so expect delays + plan your routes accordingly.
Weather: It’s expected to be a picture-perfect day with clear skies and 72°. Don’t forget the sunscreen.
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