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
Louisville Events & Happenings
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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
Through Aug 18: Clothing Sale at Work the Metal
Now until Saturday, August 18th, take advantage of 30% Off ALL Clothing (including Extended sizes and previously reduced merchandise). workthemetal.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
Aug 25: 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. Party-goers, dressed all in white, are invited to bring a picnic supper to enjoy while they listen to live music. There will be awards for Best Dressed in White and Best Decorated Table. The event will also
Aug 25: Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too!
Are you ready for one of the most popular events of the summer? It’s that time again for Brew at the Zoo and Wine Too! This year’s event will take place on Saturday, August 25 from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will be tastings from craft breweries, wineries and restaurants as well as animal encounters and
Aug 25: Best of Kentucky Summer Dinner Series
Woodford Reserve’s Summer Dinner Series Finale celebrates the beautiful union between the bourbon industry and the horse industry that thrives in central Kentucky – perfect for an evening with friends or family. Enjoy an evening of Woodford Reserve distillery tours and a gourmet concession-style menu. You can also watch the movie Seabiscuit under the stars. You
Aug 25: 5th Annual Bourbon Mixer at The Henry Clay
Two of Louisville’s most spirited social groups, the Whisky Chicks and the Bourbon Brotherhood, are coming together to host the 5th Annual Bourbon Mixer at The Henry Clay! This year’s event, which is themed as a modern mid-century cocktail party, will include tastings of unique bourbons, bourbon cocktails and bourbon-infused treats from 21 different distilleries.
Aug 25: Bourbon Mixer to Return as Modern Mid-Century Cocktail Party
Cocktail party? We’re in! Join the Whisky Chicks and Bourbon Brotherhood to celebrate the fifth Annual Bourbon Mixer at the Henry Clay. This fundraiser, for the Coalition for the Homeless, will combine great bourbon with upscale cuisine in a spirited atmosphere from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. Tickets are $125, with special early bird pricing of $100
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
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 27: Slow Food Bluegrass Cocktail Challenge
The competition showcases the creativity of five local mixologists and will feature locally sourced ingredients including locally made Transformation Spirits Gin. Participating restaurants include Couvillion, Odeon, Mr. Lee’s Lounge, Naive and Red Hog. Winners awarded $150 to Judge’s winner and $75 to People Choice. Ticket includes tastings of all competitor’s cocktails. All proceeds go towards
Aug 28: Maizie Clarke and Friends Popup at Celebrations NEW Location!
Join Maizie Clarke and her friends from Elva Fields and The Glssry for a night of shopping, sipping and pampering! Maizie will be onsite with her signature designs. You’ll also have the chance to purchase gorgeous, custom jewelry from Elva Fields AND enjoy complimentary keratin hand treatments thanks to The Glssry! Can’t make it to
Aug 29: WFPK Waterfront Wednesday
It’s time again for the WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert Series! August’s free concert on the Big Four Lawn will feature music from Wild Child, The Suffers and Katie Toupin from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Grab your chairs and blankets, pack a snack and head down to the riverfront to enjoy an evening of music! wfpk.org
Aug 31 – Sep 3: WorldFest at The Belvedere
Travel around the world in one weekend – right here in downtown Louisville! WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrates its 16th anniversary with four days of expanded world food, live music, dance, culture and education. This event takes place in downtown Louisville at the Belvedere and admission is free. Food and crafts
Aug 31-Sept 3: WorldFest at The Belvedere
Travel around the world in one weekend, right here in downtown Louisville! WorldFest, one of the region’s largest international festivals, celebrates its 16th anniversary with four days of expanded world food, live music, dance, culture and education! This event takes place in downtown Louisville at the Belvedere and admission is free. Food & crafts are
Sep 3: Subway Fresh Fit Hike, Bike & Paddle at Waterfront Park
Bring the entire family for this free, healthy hometown event! Various fitness demonstrations including yoga, tai chi and zumba along with numerous vendor booths promise a great day! Followed by this fun there is a hike, bike ride or a paddle on the Ohio River. This event is not a race and is open to
Sept 15: CQ Music Festival
The 7th Annual “CQ Music Festival” will be held at Captain’s Quarters Riverside Grille on Saturday, September 15 from 3 p.m. to midnight. The fundraiser will benefit WaterStep, a local organization that works to save lives around the world with safe water, and will feature performances by the Southern Sirens, Soul Circus, Radiotronic and J.D.
Sep 20: Friends of the Waterfront Silver Anchor Awards on the Belle of Louisville
The 27th annual Silver Anchor Award Reception will honor Sheldon Schafer and Matthew Barzun for their continued outstanding support of Waterfront Park! There will be hor d’oeuvres, cocktails, a silent auction and live music. Proceeds made benefit Waterfront Park programs such as WFPK Waterfront Wednesdays, Park Clean Team, Waterfront Park Maintenance, Lighting of the Big Four Bridge,
Oct 6: Bourbon Bash 2018 at the KMAC Museum
Have your bourbon and drink it too. Come celebrate the return of Main Street’s Bourbon District at the 37th annual Bourbon Bash from 8 p.m. to midnight! Featuring bourbon tastings from Kentucky’s finest distilleries, including the presenting distillery Kentucky Peerless Distilling Co as well as Four Roses Bourbon, Heaven Hill Distilleries, New Riff Distilling, Rabbit
Oct 13: Wine on the River
Grab a glass of merlot and enjoy the view of the Ohio River! Wine on the River will take place on October 13 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Attendees will be able to drink wine and spirits specific to certain regions and restaurants will also have food available for purchase. Take a break from
Nov 3&4: Open Studio Weekend
More than 100 artists all over Louisville open their doors to the public once a year for Open Studio Weekend! This event is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested in art – on any level – to see artists at work, get a glimpse into their process, and in some cases, take advantage of studio
