This weekend will mark the 176th year of the annual fundraising picnic. | Photo by Falls City Photography
This weekend marks the 176th year of the St. Joseph Children’s Home picnic — that makes it 25 years older than the Kentucky Derby. If you’re looking to visit one of the oldest running events in Louisville, here’s some need-to-know info:
The event runs on Friday, Aug. 8, 5 p.m.-10 p.m. and Saturday, Aug. 9, 12 p.m.-12 a.m.
There will be live music Friday evening and Saturday starting at 1 p.m.
Buy tickets for food + beverages online until tomorrow at 5 p.m. Pro tip: You’ll get a 15% discount if you buy 100+ tickets online.
The kids carnival area, for kids 5 and under, is only open Saturday, 12-8 p.m. An all-day admission wristband is $10.
Raffle tickets can be bought on-site or online. Winners will be drawn at the end of the picnic + contacted by email or phone — so you don’t need to stay up till midnight to win.
There are still volunteer slots for setup, cleanup, and more.
Asked
Asked
What group operated St. Joe’s between 1879 and 1972?
A. The Notre Dame Sisters B. The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth C. The Ursuline Sisters D. Saint Boniface Catholic Church
Fern Creek Community Center 70th Anniversary Rededication | 12-2 p.m. | Fern Creek Chamber of Commerce | Free | Celebrate the anniversary of this facility with an open house to show off recent renovations + info from community groups.
Mahjong for ALZ | 4-6 p.m. | Jones & Daughters | $45 | Raise money for Alzheimer’s research while slinging tiles — and get one free drink with your ticket.
Thursday, Aug. 7
Artist Talk | 5:30-6:30 p.m. | Speed Art Museum | Free | Join an intimate artist talk with Victoria Ahmadizadeh Melendez, the first recipient of the Adele and Leonard Leight Glass Art Award, as she shares insights into her newly commissioned installation.
Friday, Aug. 8
“It’s Never Over, Jeff Buckley” | Friday, Aug. 8-Sunday, Aug. 10 | Times vary | Speed Art Museum | $12 | This documentary profiles the “Hallelujah” musician with never-before-seen footage and personal accounts.
Saturday, Aug. 9
Farm 2 Fork Fest | 8 a.m.-1 p.m. | East End Farmer’s Market | Free entry | Shop local food and artisan crafts, plus live music and activities for the kids, all in celebration of National Farmers Market Week.
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This weekend’s LouCity game is going to be one for the books. The boys in purple will take on Charleston Battery, one of the other top teams in the league. The first 2,000 fans at the stadium will receive a free T-shirt and poster, and there will be a $2 happy hour running all game. Be sure to nab your tickets at our link for your LOUtoday reader discount.
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