The art show sets up among Old Louisville’s famous collection of Victorian homes. | Photo by St. James Court Art Fair
Louisville has all kinds of festivals, but some of the most beloved are for the arts. These craft fairs running Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5 give artists from Derby City and beyond a chance to show off their creations.
St. James Court Art Show
Old Louisville’s annual juried fine arts and contemporary craft show draws artists from around the nation and an average of 250,000 attendees each year.
Louisville UnFair
Founded in 1997 as a subversive alternative to the St. James Court Art Show, the UnFair is dedicated to uplifting local artists. You’ll find spray-painted landscapes, homemade mixed media art, independent comic books, and more.
Take a peek inside this newly listed storybook mansion in Indian Hills. Built in 1937, the 4-bedroom, 6-bathroom creekstone Tudor is coated in English ivy and boasts formal parterre gardens in the backyard.
Outdoors
Travel + Leisure named Cumberland Falls State Resort Park the best in Kentucky, thanks to its moonbows, river rafting, and forested hikes. Want a taste of that natural beauty closer to home? Our local parks have plenty of space to hike, picnic, and explore.
Eat
Order up. Ramsey’s Diner is the most iconic diner in Kentucky, according to Reader’s Digest. You’ll have to drive to Lexington to get its famous crispy chicken and fried green tomatoes, but we have plenty of exciting new restaurants to try right here in Louisville.
Travel
Getting to the Emerald Coast just got easier. With Southwest’s new nonstop from Louisville (SDF) to Nashville (BNA), you’re just a short hop from destinations like Destin, Pensacola, and Panama City Beach. Daily service (except Saturdays) makes planning a breeze. Plus, explore 75+ other nonstop routes across the country.*
Trending
Taylor Swift is making a lot of bread. The showgirl revealed she likes to mix Funfetti into her sourdough, so Pillsbury joined the party and released a limited-edition Funfetti sourdough mix. Or, you can create your own sourdough fun by grabbing a loaf at a local bakery. (TODAY)
The Word
Zavacephale rinpoche. That’s the name researchers are giving to a dinosaur species recently discovered in Mongolia. Scientists hope to uncover more about the species’ behavior, history, and uniquely domed heads following the discovery. Speaking of domes — you can expand yours at one of Louisville’s museums. (NBC)
Sports
Several high-stakes matchups took center stage over the weekend. Get game coverage, analysis, insights, interviews, and more from local experts of the Big 10 with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Plan Ahead
Psst — you might be missing the biggest party in tourism. The 2025 ROSE Awards gala is coming to Louisville Palace on Thursday, Nov. 13. Ready to celebrate the stars who make our city shine? Tickets are available now.*
Featured Deal
This is your last call to take advantage of our early bird deal + get 20% off your business’s spot in our 2025 Holiday Gift Guide. Use code EARLYBIRD20 before it expires on Wednesday, Oct. 1.
Finance
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It looks like a gas station, but Full Stop is a place to fuel yourself, not your car. | Photo by LOUtoday
Today, we toast to coffee. National Coffee Day is cause for a (caffeinated) celebration, so we’re spotlighting some of our favorite coffee shops in Derby City.
Full Stop Station
Full Stop in Germantown is just that — your one-stop shop for food + coffee, including a robust selection of vegan eats.
Safai Coffee Shop
Founders Mike and Medora Safai have been serving handcrafted, direct-trade coffee since 1998. They roast several single origins, as well as blends named after Louisville neighborhoods. We’ll have a cup of Crescent Hill, please.
Heine Brothers Coffee
In addition to an array of organic, fair-trade brews, this Louisville staple also offers a variety of teas, frozen drinks, and cold bevvys. It also won LOUtoday’s 2024 coffee shop bracket.
Something to make your morning coffee ritual last longer this cool-weather season: a temperature control mug, rated 4.7 stars and currently 10% off. This smart mug lets you control your beverage’s temperature down to the degree, with auto shut-off technology after two hours.
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