Festivals & Fairs

Thu, Aug 13

Surfside Summer Jams: Sheryl Rouse

Summer concert festival in Jeffersonville with live music.

Thu, Aug 13

ARTIE DEAN HARRIS & BOURBONTOWN - J-Town Summer Concert Series (FREE SHOW)

Free community concert series in Louisville featuring live music.

Thu, Aug 13

Totally Tubular Festival: Thomas Dolby and the Lost TOy People A Flock of Seagulls & Animotion

Retro '80s festival with classic artists and family fun.

Fri, Aug 14

Totally Tubular Festival 2026

Retro 1980s–90s pop culture festival with music and nostalgia at Iroquois Amphitheater.

Fri, Aug 14 +1 dates

Downtown Drive-in at Waterfront Park

Drive-in movie experience at Waterfront Park in Louisville.

Fri, Aug 14

Grease & Guitars- Summer Concert Series

Summer concert series in Eminence featuring live music for all ages.

Fri, Aug 14

2026 FREE Summer Concert Series-Gary Vidito and the Not Done Yet Band

Free summer concert series in Bardstown with live local music.

Sat, Aug 15

Boujivilles Summer Bash

Summer bash in Taylorsville with family-friendly food and activities.

Sat, Aug 15

Jammin in Jeff - Thunderstruck / Wicked Sensation

Live music and night market at Jeffersonville RiverStage's summer celebration.

Sat, Aug 15

The 5th Annual Bloomfield Street Concert featuring JD Shelburne with special guests!

Annual Bloomfield Street Concert with live music from JD Shelburne.

Sat, Aug 15

Tastin' & Tossin' Summer Fest Cornhole Tournament Registration

Summer cornhole tournament and fest in Louisville—fun for all ages.

Sat, Aug 15

Mighty Kindness Hoot!

Mighty Kindness Hoot! community event in Louisville.

Sat, Aug 15

THE 2026 HARMONY AND HANDMADE FESTIVAL, LOUISVILLE

Harmony and Handmade Festival in Louisville celebrating local arts and crafts.

Mon, Aug 17

CFA Louisville Kickoff Night 🎉

CFA Louisville Kickoff Night festival in Louisville.

Thu, Aug 20

Surfside Summer Jams: Hot Brown Smackdown

Surfside Summer Jams in Jeffersonville — outdoor summer festival with live music and food.

Thu, Aug 20

Techfest Louisville

Techfest Louisville — hands-on tech and STEM activities for curious kids and families.

Thu, Aug 20

2026 KENTUCKY STATE FAIR

Kentucky's annual state fair with rides, livestock, agricultural exhibits & food.

Thu, Aug 20

Music in the Park | Sun Valley Park

Music in the Park at Sun Valley Park — free live music in a family-friendly outdoor setting.

Thu, Aug 20

Sellersburg Celebrates!

Three-day community festival with carnival rides, live music, and 100+ vendors.

Fri, Aug 21

Madison, IN BBQ Party welcomes Mike Milligan and Steam Shovel

Madison BBQ Party with live music in Madison, IN.

Sat, Aug 22

Kentucky State Fair

Classic Kentucky State Fair with rides, food, entertainment, and seasonal fun for the whole family.

Sat, Aug 22

Bagdad (KY) Farmers Market Honkytonk Party!

Farmers market with live music and honky-tonk fun in Bagdad.

Sat, Aug 22

Goldy lockS

Live music at the Kentucky State Fair—classic family fun.

Sun, Aug 23

Best of Both Worlds Tour -KY

Best of Both Worlds Tour in Louisville — family-friendly touring event.

Tue, Aug 25

Kentucky State Fair 2026 in Louisville

Kentucky State Fair — rides, animals, food, exhibits, and entertainment for all ages.

Thu, Aug 27

Surfside Summer Jams: Roadie

Summer outdoor concert series in Jeffersonville featuring live music for all ages.

Fri, Aug 28

2026 FREE Summer Concert Series-Wildfire

FREE summer concert series in Bardstown with live music.

Sat, Aug 29

Miss Buttermilk Festival Preliminary Pageant

Pageant preliminaries at the Buttermilk Festival in Bardstown.

Sat, Aug 29

R&B lemon Drop Festival

R&B music and food festival at Mellwood Art Center in Louisville.

Thu, Sep 3

Surfside Summer Jams: Shannon Vetter & The Sleepless Pilgrims

Summer music festival in Jeffersonville with live band and outdoor family fun.

Fri, Sep 4

Keltricity

Keltricity—Celtic music festival on Crescent Avenue in Louisville.

Fri, Sep 4

RCP para niños y adultos (East Broadway)

RCP para niños y adultos—bilingual family festival celebration on East Broadway.

Sat, Sep 5

Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show!

Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show — vendor fair with handmade goods and creative finds.

Sat, Sep 5

SCI Show & Shine

SCI Show & Shine — car show celebration with vehicles, vendors, and family activities.

Sat, Sep 5

8th Annual Howard Steamboat Museum benefit car show

Howard Steamboat Museum benefit car show — vintage & classic vehicles with museum support.

Sat, Sep 5

Smoke on the Water

Community festival with food, music, and family fun.

Sat, Sep 5

Westport Day

Westport Day — neighborhood festival with community activities and local celebration.

Sat, Sep 5

Finley Fest 2026

Finley Fest 2026 — community festival with entertainment and family activities.

Sun, Sep 6

9th Annual Howard Steamboat Museum Car Show Fundraiser

Classic car show fundraiser celebrating steamboat history at the Howard Steamboat Museum.

Sun, Sep 6

Individuals 2nd Annual Back Bumper Bash

Community bash with bumper cars and outdoor fun for the whole family.

Sun, Sep 6

Individuals & USO Back Bumper Bash

Community celebration with USO and patriotic spirit.

Mon, Sep 7

Georgetown Lions Club Mike Mills Memorial Labor Day Festival & Car Rally

Labor Day Festival with live music, cars, food, and family activities.

Wed, Sep 9

Unbroken Circle Music Festival: Greensky Bluegrass Whitey Morgan & The 78s - Thursday

Unbroken Circle Music Festival with live bluegrass—family-friendly festival atmosphere.

Thu, Sep 10

JUICE BOX HEROES - J-Town Summer Concert Series (FREE SHOW)

Free summer concert series in Louisville—great for families.

Thu, Sep 10

Unbroken Circle Music Festival at Bicentennial Park

Unbroken Circle Music Festival at beautiful Bicentennial Park in Madison.

Thu, Sep 10

Surfside Summer Jams: Tyrone Cotton

Surfside Summer Jams outdoor concert series in Jeffersonville.

Thu, Sep 10

Sierra Ferrell, Tanner Usrey, Shane Smith And The Saints, and Emily Nenni

Live music at Bicentennial Park in Madison with multiple touring artists.

Thu, Sep 10

Unbroken Circle Music Festival 2026 (Madison, IN)

Multi-day music festival in Madison, IN with live performances and family atmosphere.

Fri, Sep 11

2026 Gaslight Festival Balloon Glow

Gaslight Festival Balloon Glow in Jeffersontown—magical nighttime balloon display.

Fri, Sep 11

Homearama

New-home showcase tour at Norton Commons—explore model homes & community.

Fri, Sep 11

Myotonic Mayhem

Quirky Salem festival celebrating myotonic goats—fun, family-friendly farm spectacle.

Fri, Sep 11

Unbroken Circle Music Festival: Whiskey Myers Flatland Cavalry & Josh Meloy - Saturday

Country music festival in Madison featuring Whiskey Myers, Flatland Cavalry & more.

Sat, Sep 12

1st Annual 'Pawpaw Party' at Ironweed Nursery!

Inaugural pawpaw celebration at Ironweed Nursery—taste native fruits and learn about this special tree.

Sat, Sep 12

Roberts Family Farm 5K Run/Walk

Roberts Family Farm 5K run/walk event in Guston.

Sat, Sep 12

Bailey's Classic Car Show

Classic car show celebrating vintage automobiles and community.

Sat, Sep 12

Crimson Extravaganza Cookout

Crimson Extravaganza cookout family gathering in Louisville.

Sat, Sep 12

Trimble County Apple Festival

Annual apple festival celebrating fall harvest with food & activities.

Sat, Sep 12

Good Times Concert Series Presented by Texas Roadhouse Featuring "Soul Circus"

Free concert series on Main Street featuring Soul Circus—perfect for a family evening out.

Sat, Sep 12

Barks and Recreation

Dog-themed community festival celebrating pets and recreation.

Sat, Sep 12

2026 Gaslight Festival 5K

Gaslight Festival 5K run/walk in Jeffersontown.

Sat, Sep 12

2026 Bourbon City Bash

Bourbon City Bash community festival in Louisville.

Sat, Sep 12

Autumnal Jazz Fest

Autumnal Jazz Fest outdoor music festival in Louisville.

Sat, Sep 12

Recovery Family Day, Shelbyville

Recovery Family Day celebration on Main Street, Shelbyville.

Sat, Sep 12

Let's Roll:Patriots Day Car Show

Patriot's Day car show family festival in Crestwood.

Sat, Sep 12

Free Family Fun at Origin Park

Free family fun day at Origin Park in Clarksville.

Sat, Sep 12 +1 dates

Big Four Arts Festival

Multi-day arts festival at Big Four Bridge on the Louisville waterfront with family-friendly activities.

Sat, Sep 12

THAT ARENA ROCK SHOW Returns to Castle Knoll for Season 3 Finale

Sat, Sep 12

Hoosier No Prep RACE 6 @ Salem - Family Night

Family-friendly racing night at Hoosier No Prep with special events.

Sun, Sep 13

Milltown Police Department presents the 2026 Milltown Community Festival Auto Show

Community festival auto show in Milltown.

Mon, Sep 14

Peaches

Peaches festival celebration in Louisville.

Thu, Sep 17

Surfside Summer Jams: Casey Powell

Surfside Summer Jams with live music in Jeffersonville—outdoor community festival.

Fri, Sep 18

2026 Gaslight Festival Weekend- Arts & Crafts, Commercial Vendors

Arts, crafts & vendor booths at Gaslight Festival Weekend in Jeffersontown.

Sat, Sep 19

Bourbon, Blues and Boots - The MidSouthern Hoedown

Celebrate Southern culture with live music, food, and fun at this Shelbyville hoedown.

Sat, Sep 19

Main Street Barbershop Car Show

Check out classic cars and hot rods at this Main Street car show in Shelbyville.

Sat, Sep 19

5th Annual Legacy Fest

5th Annual Legacy Fest on West Main Street in Louisville.

Sat, Sep 19

La Fiesta at the Zoo: A Latin American Heritage Celebration (2026)

Celebrate Latin American culture with food, music, and family fun at Louisville Zoo.

Sat, Sep 19

BugFest

Discover insects and nature at Bernheim Arboretum's annual BugFest celebration.

Sun, Sep 20

2026 Gaslight Festival Car and Bike Show

Car and bike show featuring classic and custom vehicles—perfect for car enthusiasts.

Sun, Sep 20

Montez de Durango, Patrulla 81 in Louisville

Festival featuring Montez de Durango and Patrulla 81 on South 5th Street.

Sun, Sep 20

DURANGO FEST EN SHEPERDSVILLE

Durango Fest in Shepherdsville with food, music, and family fun.

Sun, Sep 20

Celtic Conundrum

Celtic Conundrum festival in Eminence celebrating Irish culture and music.

Wed, Sep 23

WFPK Waterfront Wednesday

Free live music Wednesday at Waterfront Park's Big Four Lawn.

Thu, Sep 24

Howie Day

Live music by Howie Day at Bourbon & Beyond festival in Louisville.

Thu, Sep 24

Foo Fighters, Foster the People, Queens of the Stone Age, and 25 others

Multi-day music festival at Kentucky Expo Center with Foo Fighters and 25+ artists.

Thu, Sep 24

Cardinal Grace Foundation/ YPR Save a Life Day 2026

Community awareness day at South 5th Street in Louisville.

Thu, Sep 24

The Infamous Stringdusters and Noah Rinker

Live music by The Infamous Stringdusters at Kentucky Exposition Center.

Fri, Sep 25

Pal Wow Family Fun Festival 2026

Family fun festival in Palmyra with activities for all ages.

Fri, Oct 2

Pumpkins At Kentucky Kingdom

Fall festival at Kentucky Kingdom featuring rides, pumpkins, live entertainment, and trick-or-treat fun.

Sat, Oct 10

Garvin Gate Blues Festival

Blues festival in Louisville with live music and family atmosphere.

Sat, Oct 10 +1 dates

Belknap Fall Festival

Community fall festival in Louisville with family activities.

Sat, Oct 10

International Day Of The Girl Festival

International Day of the Girl Festival celebrating empowerment & community at Big Four Lawn, Louisville.

Sun, Oct 11

Goatman Festival

Quirky festival celebrating folklore and community.

Sun, Oct 11

Louisville Book Festival

Celebrate books, authors, and reading at Louisville.

Mon, Oct 12 +1 dates

Louisville's Great Chili Cook Off

Community chili cook-off competition and tasting.

Fri, Oct 16 +2 dates

Grateville Dead Music Festival

Grateville Dead Music Festival at Brown-Forman Amphitheater

Fri, Oct 16

The FestiFall

Fall festival with food trucks, live music, games & prizes at Howard Steamboat Museum.

Sat, Oct 17

Autumn on the River

Annual fall festival with parade, car show, live music, crafts & helicopter rides.

Sat, Oct 17

Color Me CASA! 5k & Family Fun Run

Color Me CASA! 5K & 1-mile fun run benefiting foster kids—family-friendly race day.

Sat, Oct 24 +1 dates

Via Colori Street Painting Festival

Street painting festival with live chalk art at Big Four Lawn & Swing Garden.

Sat, Nov 7 +1 dates

ColorFest

Seasonal color celebration at Bernheim Arboretum—natural beauty and outdoor family fun.

Sat, May 29

Rollin' on the River Festival

Community festival at Big Four Station Park celebrating craft beverages and local flavors.