And they’re off! First comes the Derby, and then Louisvillians can settle into a warmer month full of activities not involving horses. Here’s what is happening in May.
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May 23-27: Abbey Road on the River
Celebrate the ’60s at the WAVE 3 News Abbey Road on the River, the world’s largest Beatles-inspired music festival. The five-day event will be held at the Big Four Station Park in Jeffersonville, IN over Memorial Day Weekend and will feature The Cowsills, The Grass Roots, The Buckinghams, Peter Asher & Jeremy Clyde and 50 more amazing bands.
May 18 through June 2: Welcome Home Tour & Design Show at Norton Commons
Join Norton Commons for a fabulous tour of 12 stunning, fully furnished geothermal homes, each with unique interiors, for one of the largest home design shows in the region. Centered around the Peppermint Green, a football field-sized civic space, this design show will be open to the public from May 18 to June 2, from
Through June 1: Riverbend Festival — Chattanooga, TN
Spend the week on the banks of the Tennessee River listening to nearly 100 different artists on five different stages. (Click here to see the full lineup.) General admission tickets start at $55. Learn more at riverbendfestival.com.
May 29: Waterfront Wednesday
It’s time again for the WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series. The lineup for May’s free concert on the Big Four Lawn is Dylan LeBlanc, Adia Victoria and Bridge 19. Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a snack, and head down to the riverfront to enjoy an evening of music. The lawns open at 5 p.m. wfpk.org
June 1 & 15: Downs After Dark at Churchill Downs
Churchill Downs to a Louisvillian is like bread to butter. Mix these two plus a lit racetrack, great food & drinks and exceptional entertainment, and you’ve got a night to remember! Downs After Dark is where nightlife meets thrilling racing. Lucky for us, this event takes place on two different days this month: June 1
Jun 1 & 2: Wings for Kids at Bill Fluke Airfield E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park
Brought to you by the River City Radio Controllers, this event features a wide array of exciting flying exhibitions, including in-air dog fights and combat, aerobatic airplanes and scale vintage airplanes. Nationally recognized and award-winning pilots from throughout the Midwest and beyond come to this airshow to demonstrate their flying skills and model aircraft for
June 4-8: Kentucky Bourbon Affair
Envision a fantasy camp for bourbon lovers, and you’ll have the perfect image of The Kentucky Bourbon Affair. Over the course of four days, attendees will experience behind-the-scenes tours, private barrel selections and special events at the world’s most iconic distilleries and famous Louisville hot spots. This unique bourbon experience is unlike any other. Prices
June 5: The Big Run 5K Louisville in Cherokee Park
On June 5, all Fleet Feet Sports locations will participate in the The Big Run 5K, a nationwide event coinciding with Global Running Day. So whether you’re a fitness junkie or just looking to log a few extra steps, be sure to head out to the Hogan’s Fountain Pavillion area on the Scenic Loop in
June 6: Concerts in the Village at Westport Village
If you like food, drinks, games and free concerts as much as we do, kick off your summer with us on June 6 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Westport Village. We’ll be enjoying a free concert by Radiotronic filled with uplifting 70s and 80s hits that will have you dancing the night away.
Thursdays in June: Twilight Thursdays at Churchill Downs
Still got that Derby fever? Head to Churchill Downs this month on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. for the thrills of live Thoroughbred racing and $1 beers after work in the Paddock Plaza. Listen to live music, enjoy local food trucks and get betting tips from resident handicappers. General admission tickets are just
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