This festival brings together the local Korean community and the broader Louisville region for a day of cultural pride, learning, and fun. From live performances to cultural experiences, there’s something for everyone!
Tailspin Ale Fest celebrates its 12th anniversary! This event offers a premier festival for craft brewers and craft beer enthusiasts in the Kentuckiana Region, while raising funds and awareness to support the HOP Foundation. All paid attendees will receive a souvenir-tasting glass. Food served by local food trucks will be available for purchase. The festival […]
Flavor has a Voice: When Louisville Votes, Louisville Wins. Wings & Votes brings together two things people show up for: incredible chicken wings and having your voice heard. Spend your […]
2026 marks the ninth year of the beloved event. This street festival spans 4 blocks within the NuLu neighborhood featuring the Jefferson County Farm Bureau adult and baby goat races, […]
Mix, mingle and enjoy Bourbon Specialty Drinks at Republic Bank BourbonVille. Create your own Bourbon experience in one evening with signature drinks and tastings from some of Kentucky's top Bourbon distilleries. Also, enjoy Bourbon-inspired cuisine and meet the Master Distillers or brand ambassadors! For tickets and more information: BourbonVille® | KDF Discover
The Kentucky Derby Festival's Block Party returns for the fifth year on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at the Norton Healthcare Sports & Learning Center. The free event debuted in 2022 with […]
TreeFest is Louisville's Arbor Day celebration, bringing the community together to explore the essential role trees play in our lives. This family-friendly event is packed with creative, engaging, and fun […]
Thunder Over Louisville continues to deliver spectacular pyrotechnics like no other. Created as the Opening Ceremonies of the Kentucky Derby Festival, it offers an explosive kick-off to two weeks of […]
Enjoy an exciting event celebrating the iconic Kentucky Derby. Immerse yourself in the rich history of horse racing while enjoying creative and unique hair artistry, vendors, gift bag and cocktails. Presented by SalonCentric/State Beauty Supply. Participating brands: Redken, Matrix, Biolage, Loreal Professionnel, Pureology, Pulp Riot, Mizani, Summit, Beautista, Conair/Babyliss, Jolie, Stylcraft and Olivia Garden. For tickets […]
What's better than sampling some of Louisville's best dishes and helping a worthy cause? Not much. Perhaps that's why each year the turnout increases for Dare to Care's “Taste of Derby Festival.” All proceeds from the event benefit the Dare to Care Food Bank (contact Dare To Care by calling 502-966-3821). This is the 25th […]
One of the most anticipated events of balloon race weekend is the Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Glow. This year, there will be TWO opportunities to see the Balloon Glow, as […]
Fifth Annual Fascinator Affair Presented by Mac and Catherine Willett Sponsored by James and Margaret Bell & In Good Company Rentals Waterfront Botanical Gardens' annual fashion show and luncheon. Featuring Derby-season accessories for both men and women, catered lunch from A Full Plate, and our special guest MC Jean West! 2026 Artists include; Ashley Russell Millinery, Frances B […]