Families enjoy face painting and puppy cuddling; adults savor craft brews and food trucks; and four-legged attendees indulge in canine tattoos and dog portraits. With the help of our friends and community partners, last year we raised more than $100,000 – contributing to a cumulative total of nearly $2 million for the Kentucky Humane Society […]
Waterfront Park and 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville first partnered in 2002 to produce an innovative concert series that showcased local and emerging national recording artists, as heard on 91.9 WFPK. […]
This yearʼs Hike will consist of a 4-mile walk with multiple marked turnaround points along the way. Travel from the Great Lawn and follow the Ohio River east to RiverPark […]
Kentuckiana's largest outdoor market featuring over 200 vendors from across the region selling vintage, antiques, vintage clothing, vinyl, collectables, Funk Junk, and more! Food trucks, pop-up bars, local DJ's. Pet […]
Returning for a fourth year to the Kentucky Derby Festival schedule, the Cars & Coffee Car Show is set for Saturday, April 25th at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville. Fans can enjoy exotic cars, muscle cars, imports, German and American favorites from all over the region under the lights. Produced by Exotic Cars & Coffee. Admission to view […]
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 it returns to Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront on Thursday, April 23 and Friday, April 24. Thursday, April 23, 2026 7:00 PM: Parade of Balloons […]
Waterfront Park and 91.9 WFPK Independent Louisville are delighted to announce the 2026 dates for WFPK Waterfront Wednesday®. The free concerts take place on the Big Four Lawn in Louisville’s […]
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 celebration in Louisville, Kentucky, and Southern Indiana. With an estimated average attendance of half a million people, it has become the largest annual event in […]
Join us for the most colorful festival in Kentuckiana! Over 150 artists will use chalk to create masterpieces LIVE on the sidewalks of Waterfront Park. The art will be accompanied by live music, food vendors, and other family activities.
Join us for the most colorful festival in Kentuckiana! Over 150 artists will use chalk to create masterpieces LIVE on the sidewalks of Waterfront Park. The art will be accompanied by live music, food vendors, and other family activities.