Earth Fest
The Office of Sustainability will host Earth Fest, a new free community festival with food, music, performances, arts and environmental activities, community resources. This event will kick off all the Earth Month events happening in the Louisville area.
Jocktails at the Derby
Invite Only - Join us in kicking off Derby Week with a charitable evening featuring drinks served by jockey bartenders.
Horses & Heritage @ James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Guests will enjoy a variety of Kentucky-inspired fare prepared by The Kitchen Table, sip on our signature cocktails, and sample specialty bourbons, all while listening to live music by Small Time Napoleon.
Sports Illustrated Revel at the Races
Entering its third year in 2026, the event has become one of the most exclusive and talked-about nights of Derby weekend - where fashion, culture, and nightlife collide.
Oaked @ James B. Beam Distilling Co.
Celebrating the biggest weekend in horse racing all weekend long at James B. Beam Distilling Co.! Enjoy mint juleps, delicious Southern-style BBQ, and live music at the home of the First family of bourbon.
Hike, Bike, and Paddle
Join Mayor Craig Greenberg for the Memorial Day Hike, Bike & Paddle. Beginning at 8 a.m., there will be plenty of fun, music, and free fitness activities for you to enjoy. Get involved in activities like Yoga, Step Aerobics, Zumba, and High-intensity warm-up Fitness classes, and Workout circuits to celebrate Memorial Day weekend!
Jim Beam La Caja China
Jim Beam’s annual La Caja China event includes includes traditional Cuban food, prepared by one of the most popular restaurants in Louisville, La Bodeguita De Mima, live music by +Flow and AllSensation DJs, cigars, dominoes, and crafted cocktails by Jim Beam.
WorldFest
Louisvilleʼs premier international festival attracts more than 150,000 attendees over the four-day Labor Day weekend. WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the city of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring entertainment stages, Parade of Cultures, Global Village, and more!
Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Held in the Bourbon Capital of the World™, the Kentucky Bourbon Festival draws bourbon lovers to Bardstown, Kentucky, each year to celebrate the storied history of distilling America’s native spirit during National Bourbon Heritage Month.
Bourbon & Beyond 5K
The Planet Fitness Mayorthon presents the Bourbon & Beyond 5K! Walk or Run through the festival grounds on Saturday of the festival.
Light Up Louisville
Don't miss one of the City of Louisville's biggest events!
Step into a winter wonderland as we kick off the holiday season in Downtown Louisville at this year's "Light Up Louisville"!