Can you believe it’s already August?! Embrace the final weeks of the season with some great Louisville events and happenings.
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Aug 17-27: Kentucky State Fair
It’s that time of the year again — time to celebrate all things Kentucky at the Kentucky State Fair. The 11-day festival celebrates local and statewide heritage with blue ribbon competitions and special exhibits. Don’t forget those main stage concerts and carnival rides, too. There’s fun to be had for the whole family. Tickets are available
Aug 20 & 22: Varanese 10th Anniversary
Varanese is turning 10 and wants to celebrate with you! To honor it’s 10th anniversary, they will host a free party on August 20th, featuring live music, artist demonstrations, drink and menu specials, complimentary cake and a champagne toast. Additionally on August 22, a 5-course retrospective dinner featuring favorite menu items from the past 10
Aug 21: Solar Eclipse and Bourbon Sips
Mint Julep Tours will offer a one-of-a-kind experience to see the 2017 total solar eclipse Aug. 21. Solar Eclipse & Bourbon Sips ventures to Hopkinsville, Kentucky for an unmatched viewing opportunity for the first total solar eclipse in nearly four decades. The trip includes comfortable transportation from Louisville to MB Roland Distillery for a tour
Aug 23: LouVino’s Smoke ‘N Vines
On Wednesday, August 23, LouVino will prove that barbecue isn’t just for beer with a Smoke ‘N Vines event highlighting international styles of barbecue paired with wine at their Douglass Hills location. Each course of the four-course dinner will feature a different style of barbecue paired with wine from regions around the world. Each course will
Aug 23 & 24: Cuvee Wine Table wine dinner benefitting retreiver rescue
Master Sommelier Scoptt Harper is combining his two loves of wine and golden retrievers for a unique dining experience at Cuvee Wine Table. Seats for a 5-course dinner benefiting Golden Retriever rescue & Adoption of Needy Dogs (GRRAND) are available either Wednesday, August 23 or Thursday August 24 at 7 p.m. The cost is $75,
Aug 23: Mint Julep Tours Southern Supper Series – Butter My Biscuit
Who doesn’t love biscuits? Join Mint Julep Tours for themed progressive dinners inspired by the South’s most famous suppers. Hop around the city’s best restaurants for a spirited food tour with three expertly-crafted dishes from top chefs during this summer’s Southern Supper Series. This month’s theme is Butter My Biscuit. Start at Le Moo for
Aug 24: Bourbon Bluegrass Picnic
Thursday, August 24 will be an evening of Kentucky Traditions at the Brown Hotel. Starting at 6:30 p.m., guests are invited atop the renovated Roof Garden for breathtaking views, live music, craft cocktails and Hot Browns. In addition, Wild Turkey’s “Buddah of Bourbon”, Jimmy Russell will lead a tasting of Russell’s Reserve Bourbon and hold
Aug 26: Brew at the Zoo
Are you ready for one of the most popular events of the summer? It’s time again for Brew at the Zoo, which sold out in one hour last year. This year’s event will take place on Saturday, August 26 from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. There will be tastings of craft beers, food, a silent auction, animal
Aug 26: Louisville on the Lawn
The Conrad-Caldwell house Museum will host a chic, pop-up picnic on the lawn of the 130-year old mansion. Partygoers, dressed all in white, are invited to bring a picnic supper to enjoy while they listen to live jazz music. There will be awards for Best Dressed in White and Best Decorated Table. The event will
Aug 18 & 31: Brew in the Lou
Let Mint Julep Tours be your guide to Louisville’s best beer as you spend an afternoon hopping between breweries and taprooms! Whether you’re a hop-head or passionate about porters, there’s something for everyone along the way. You’ll visit three breweries for tours and tasting flights at each stop with insight from your Mint Julep Tours
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