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The Kentucky State Fair!!
The Kentucky State Fair celebrates all things Kentuckian by promoting agriculture, education, and community involvement through quality entertainment in a family-friendly environment.
Come and enjoy so many great activities including Marvelous Mutts, the Dennis Lee Show, Wheels of Agriculture, the Largest Pumpkin & Watermelon Contest, Latin Music Fest, and more! For a full list of family-friendly shows and activities, click here.
Livestock and animals will be at the fair as always for you to check out, pet and observe as they compete! Click here for a full list of animals attending the fair and the Livestock Schedule.
Don't forget the live music! Enjoy the Texas Roadhouse Free Concert Series featuring performances by Morris Day and the Time, the Oak Ridge Boys, Casting Crowns, Warren Zeiders, and more! Full schedule can be found here.
Inside hours are:
- Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Friday & Saturday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Sunday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Outside hours are:
- Monday - Thursday: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Friday - Sunday: 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Thrill Ville hours are:
- Monday - Thursday: 3 to 10 p.m.
- Fridays: 3 to 11 p.m.
- Saturday & Sunday: 1 to 11 p.m.
Details on admission and parking at the Kentucky State Fair can be found here. Get ready to celebrate Kentucky and summer summed up during the Kentucky State Fair!
937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
Lousiville Wing Week
Louisville Wing Week is seven days of paying homage to the wing. Each participating Louisville Wing Week restaurant will fry up their own take on the wing - from signature sauces to secret menu specialties and more.
Let the Wing Week App take you on a Louisville exploration; map out your week, try new restaurants, challenge your taste buds, and share your experiences on social with other Louisville wing lovers.
Participating restaurants include Agave & Rye, Dundee Tavern, Fistful of Ale, La Suerte, Spring Street Bar & Grill, Great Flood Brewing Co., and many more! Learn more and check out the full list here.
Various locations
August 30th, 5 to 10:30 p.m.
Join 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Park for the June concert featuring Deer Tick (9 p.m.), Darlingside (7:30 p.m.) and Anemic Royalty (6 p.m.).
The gates open at 5 p.m., with music beginning promptly at 6 p.m. Waterfront KidsDay, a dedicated area for kids and families to do hands-on activities and fun will be open from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. during each month’s show and is made possible with support from Francis Parker School and Kentucky Science Center.
Also new this year, you can enter to win a reserved parking space at each of the 2023 shows, backstage access and event swag. Click here to enter for a chance to win the Super Fan prize package.
The free concerts take place on the Big Four Lawn in Louisville’s Waterfront Park. The Big Four Lawn is located next to the Big Four Pedestrian and Bicycle Bridge.
1101 E. River Rd., Louisville, KY 40206
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With so many great upcoming events this year, you don't want to miss out! Don't worry, we'll give lots more info as we get closer to the date. For now, mark your calendar and get ready for your favorite events!
WorldFest - September 1st through 4th, on the Belvedere
Hike, Bike & Paddle - September 4th, at Waterfront Park Great Lawn
Studio 78 with the 1978 UK Legends - September 6th, at Black Rabbit
Downtown Silent Disco - September 16th, at the Big Four Lawn
Latin Music Awards Kentucky - September 16th, at Bourbon Hall
Studio 78 with the 1978 UK Legends - September 6th, at Black Rabbit
The Taste of Louisville - October 11th, at Mellwood Art Center
UPCOMING HOME GAMES
Louisville City FC -
Saturday, August 26th, 7:30 p.m. versus Oakland Roots SC at Lynn Family Stadium
Racing Louisville FC -
Saturday, September 2nd, 7:30 p.m. versus Portland Thorns FC at Lynn Family Stadium
Louisville Bats -
Versus Toledo Mud Hens at Louisville Slugger Field:
- Thursday, August 24th, 6:35 p.m.
- Friday, August 25th, 7:15 p.m.
- Saturday, August 26th, 7:15 p.m.
- Sunday, August 27th, 1:05 p.m.
Select nights now through September
Enjoy the beauty of Iroquois Amphitheatre all summer long during the Iroquois Park Free Movie Night! The upcoming free movie is Goldfinger (1964) rated PG, on August 31st.
Gates open at 7:30 p.m. for concessions and door prizes.
All upcoming free movie nights:
- September 6: Star Trek: Into Darkness (PG-13) 8 p.m.
- September 13: Pokémon: The First Movie-Mewtwo Strikes Back (G) 8 p.m.
- September 20: Godzilla (NR) 7:30 p.m.
- September 27: The Rocky Horror Picture Show (R) 7:30 p.m.
1080 Amphitheater Rd., Louisville, KY 40214
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Now through September 17th
Nature Connects is an award-winning exhibition showcasing sculptures and exhibits created by artist Sean Kenney, and it is currently being displayed at the Louisville Zoo. His sculptures, made with simple LEGO toys, explore the interconnectedness of our natural world. Sean’s enormous and precise structures offer a playful twist on traditional sculptural art, making it accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds.
The Louisville Zoo provides a unique and stunning backdrop for Sean’s artwork, creating an unforgettable experience for visitors. The exhibition, which features 16 sculptures made from more than 500,000 LEGO bricks, will leave you in awe and inspire a deeper connection to the natural world. Nature Connects encourages visitors to appreciate and understand the complex connections between humans and nature, while also enjoying the playful and imaginative world of LEGO bricks.
Nature Connects at the Louisville Zoo is FREE with Zoo admission. Purchase your Louisville Zoo tickets here.
1100 Trevilian Way, Louisville, KY 40213
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Various nights now through September
Visit beautiful Colonial Gardens this summer during the Summer in the Gardens series!
The next opportunity to groove on the Patio is August 25th with the "Summer in the Gardens" radio show/live band, 5 to 7 p.m., followed by The Last Band Standing! There are several more to enjoy on the patio the rest of the summer as well as great bands and performers all summer long at Iroquois Amphitheater!
To view the full list of performances at Summer in the Gardens, click here.
818 W. Kenwood Dr., Louisville, KY 40214
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Every Wednesday
Each Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. experience Food Truck Wednesdays at 4th Street between Jefferson and Market Streets! Louisville Downtown Partnership has curated many amazing food trucks to serve lunchtime patrons each Wednesday!
The street will be closed off to vehicular traffic from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each week. Food trucks will serve food from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Come on over to 4th Street and eat some delicious, local food!
S. 4th St. between Jefferson and Market, Louisville, KY
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Every Thursday through October
The Food Truck Clinic is a one-stop-shop where food and beverage vendors can get the green light from the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness, Louisville Division of Fire and Jefferson County Fire Service, and Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to legally sell food and drinks to the public.
Every Thursday between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m., from now until Oct. 19, food trucks and other mobile vendors can stop by the alley at Armory Place, behind the Metro Development Center to get their permits to operate.
The Food Truck Clinic not only benefits vendors, but community members, too. Each Thursday, the public is invited to the clinic to enjoy food and beverages after food trucks get the go ahead to open.
444 S. 5th St., Louisville, KY 40202
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August Church Picnics
August
- St. James Community Picnic, August 26th, 401 Robinbrook Blvd.
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- Bardstown Road Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 1722 Bardstown Rd.
- Beechmont Open Air Market: Every Saturday until the end of September from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at the corner of Southern Pkwy and Wellington Ave.
- Beulah Farmer's Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 6704 Bardstown Rd.
- Douglass Loop Market: Every Saturday until December 16th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Located at 2005 Douglass Blvd.
- East End Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 4:30 to 7 p.m., and every Saturday from 2:30 to 5 p.m. Located at 13060 Factory Ln.
- Eastwood Village Council Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at the Beckley Creek Park North Paddling Access Lot.
- Gray Street Market: Every Thursday until the end of October from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 502 E. Gray St.
- Jeffersonville Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at The Big Four Station.
- Jeffersontown Farmers Market: Ever Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at 10434 Watterson Trail.
- Norton Commons Farmers Market: Every Sunday until November 12th from 12 to 4 p.m. Located at 6301 Moonseed St.
- Phoenix Hill Nulu Farmers Market: Every Tuesday from 3 to 6 p.m. Located at 1007 E. Jefferson St.
- The Riverside Farmers Market: Every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 7410 Moorman Rd.
- St. Matthews Farmers Market: Every Saturday through September from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Located at 4100 Shelbyville Rd.
- Westport Road Baptist Market: Every Saturday through October from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Located at 9705 Westport Rd.
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