Can you believe it’s already August?! Embrace the final weeks of the season with some great Louisville events and happenings. Here are our top picks.
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Aug 16-26: Kentucky State Fair
We smell … FUNNEL CAKES! 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. Tickets are available now at a
Aug 18: Bubble RUN
What’s poppin’ on August 18? The Bubble Run at Waterfront Park! This 5K takes getting active to a new level! Walk, dance or run through colored foam bogs and be colorful from head to toe. Come in white and be prepared for the fun from 8 a.m. to noon. Tickets start at $50. General admission
Aug 18: Louisville Water Lantern Festival
One World Water Lantern Festival is an amazing experience where you’ll witness the magic of lanterns as they light up the Ohio River. Write to family, friends or a loved one on a lit lantern and send it up, up and away into the sky. From 4 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., you can also enjoy
Jun 30-Sept 15: Music By The Water
Looking for some summer concerts? Norton Commons will host their fourth annual concert series, Music by the Water, from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. from June through September. Admission is free and food and drinks will be available. For more information on the music schedule and dates, you can go to nortoncommons.com.
June-Sept: Sunset Concert Series at Foxhollow Farm
Watch the sunset while listening to live music and eating local food – some of our favorite things! Foxhollow Farm will host a Sunset Concert Series through September on the second Friday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The June 8 concert features Zach Longoria Project and The DIve. All shows are rain
Friday Nights in July through Sept: Woodford Reserve Friday Night Live
Enjoy a warm evening enjoying bourbon, tours and live music at the Woodford Reserve Distillery! Every Friday night in July, August and September you can experience a different side of Woodford Reserve from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ticket prices range from $15-$46 per person and reservations are highly recommended. woodfordreserve.com
Aug 24-26: Bourbon Women Sip-osium Conference at The Brown Hotel
The weekend-long “SIP-osium” is an opportunity for women from across the country to learn about bourbon and the surrounding industry! Attendees will participate in educational workshops, meet industry leaders and explore nearby distilleries. The event begins at noon at The Brown Hotel and tickets range from $85 to $285. bourbonwomen.org.
Aug 25 & 26: Art in Speed Park
Celebrate community, creativity and culture for Art in Speed Park’s 28th year! Artisans from across the nation will fill beautiful, historic Speed Park with their original, handcrafted works in a wide variety of mediums. With high quality, one-of-a-kind art pieces as well as talented musicians and plenty of activities for kids, there’s something for everyone
Aug 25: Sophisticated Living Polo World Cup 2018
A barbecue buffet, bourbon, wine, spirits and entertainment – you’ve got our attention! The region’s best polo players will suit up to vie for possession of the SL Polo Cup trophy at Oxmoor Farm as part of the Sophisticated Living Polo Series World Cup. Gates open at 4 p.m. The first match is scheduled to begin at 5 p.m.
Aug 25: Louisville Zombie Walk
It’s time once again for zombies to take over the streets of Louisville. Last year, 42,000 zombies participated in the annual Louisville Zombie Walk. The 3/4 mile walk, beginning at Bardstown Road and Eastern Parkway, culminates with a block party at the end (near Highland Avenue) featuring live bands, entertainment, food vendors and a costume
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