Special Events in Louisville

January
Dinnerworks at Louisville Visual Art Association
The Louisville Visual Art Association's annual exhibition of handmade dinnerware coupled with unique table designs.

February
National Farm Machinery Show
Start your year out right with row after row of brand name products and services, hands-on demonstrations of the latest technology advancements, and a selection of free seminars that are both practical and informative.

March
Mid-America Trucking Show
Equipment and services of every conceivable description, representing the most innovative technology and advanced developments in the industry will be on display!

Humana Festival of new American Plays
Time Magazine recently called this showcase, "The center of the theater world."

April
Kentucky Derby Festival
The nation's largest civic celebration with over 70 accessible events.

Kentucky Derby Festival Thunder Over Louisville
The nation's largest annual fireworks show and the opening of the Kentucky Derby Festival. An ABA top 100 events.

Kentucky Derby Festival Great Balloon Race
The annual display of over 35 hot air balloons participating in the chase of the "hare" balloon.

May
Kentucky Oaks
The Kentucky Oaks is Thoroughbred racing's most prestigious race for three-year-old fillies.

Kentucky Derby
The most prestigious horse race in America and the first jewel of the Triple Crown is always the first Saturday in May.

Kentucky Reggae Festival
Enjoy live Reggae music, ethnic food and vendors of all types.

June
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival
This festival stages unique and visually astounding productions such as "The Tempest."

Greek Festival
Enjoy ethnic food and pastries, beer, dancing, a live band, jewelry, art, groceries and books.

July
Operation Brightside/Coca-Cola Volleyball Classic
More than 4,500 players compete in one of the largest tournaments in the region.

Kentucky Music Weekend
The largest traditional and folk music festival in the region.

Waterfront Independence Festival
Celebrate Independence Day on the Great Lawn with music, food and fireworks.

August
National Street Rod Association
Recognized as the world's largest automotive participation event, more than 11,000 pre-1949 Street rods are expected at this year's show.

Strassenfest
Strassenfest celebrates Louisville's Germanic heritage, with German music, food and beverage, along with an arts and crafts show on the Belvedere.

Kentucky State Fair
The "Pride of Kentucky" draws over 600,000 people with attractions from rooster crowing contests and pig racing to the Six Flags Kentucky Kingdom and top name concerts.

West Louisville Appreciation Celebration
National and local entertainment with food, vendors, 5K run, volleyball, balloon racing and other fun in Shawnee Park.

World Championship Horse Show
A showcase for American Saddlebred, Hackney Ponies, and Road Horses that crowns the world championship saddlebreds in different divisions.

September
Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival
This weekend includes crafts, a 5K run, a parade and games for everyone.

October
Bluegrass Fan Festival
The International Music Association hosts national top name artists.

November
Brown & Williamson's Light Up Louisville International Festival
Join us downtown as we "Light up Louisville" with thousands of lights in an international flair.

December
Christmas Gift and Décor Show
One of the nation's largest and finest free admission Christmas Shows! Over 700 booths of wonderful Christmas craft and gift-type items.