Louisville plays host to a variety of unique special events. Here is a sample of some of them.
JANUARY
- Dinnerworks at Louisville - Visul Arts Association
FEBRUARY
- National Farm Machinery Show - www.farmmachineryshow.org
- Polar Bear Plunge - Waterfront Wharf at Joe's Crab Shack
MARCH
- Anthem 5k Fitness Classic - Louisville Slugger Field - www.louisvilletriplecrown.com
- Annual Trend Applaindes ome. Garden & Remodeling Show - www.louisvillehomeshow.com
- Papa John's 10-Miler - www.louisvilletriplecrown.com
APRIL
- Frankfort Avenue Easter Parade - www.frankfortave.com
- Easter Eggstravaganza - E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park - www.parks.ky.gov
- Festival of the Arts - Jefferson Square Park - www.artslouisville.org
- Cherokee Triangle Art Fair - Cherokee Parkway - www.cherokeetriangle.org
MAY
- West Broadway Vendor Fair - Broadway - 502-776-1250
- Mother's Day Brunch - Locust Grove - www.locustgrove.org
- Walk & Roll for K.I.D.S. - 4th Street Live - www.firstgiving.com/kidscenter
- Kentucky Reggai Festival - Water Tower - www.bisig.com
- Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series - www.cherokeetriangle.org
- Mayor's Healthy Hometown Hike & Bike - www.louisvilleky.gov
- Highland Douglass Art Show - 502-454-8500
JUNE
- Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert Series - www.cherokeetriangle.com
- St. Matthews Community Fair - www.smaba.org
- Louisville Greek Festival - www.assumptionlouisville.org
JULY
- Independence Day Celebration - E.P. Tom Sawer Park - www.parks.ky.gov
- Waterfront Independence day Celebration - www.louisvillewaterfront.com
- The Louisville Blues-n-Barbecue Festival - Water Tower - www,bisig.com
- Kentucky music Weekend - Iroquois Amphitheatre - www.iroquoisamphitheatre.com
AUGUST
- Kentucky Bluegrass Music Festival - Belvedere - 502-583-0333
- Kentucky State Fair - www.kystatefair.org
- Brew At The Zoo - Louisville Zoo - www.louisvillezoo.org
- Worldfest - Belvedere - www.louisvilleky.gov/international.worldfest
- Kentucky Pig Roast - Water Tower * 502-583-0333
- Ford Ironman Louisville - www.ironman.com
SEPTEMBER
- The original Highlands Art & Music Festival - www.thehighlandsoflouisville.com
- Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival - www.jtownchamber.com
- Oktoberfest - www.german-americanclub.com
- The Bluegrass Balloon Festival - www.bluegrassballoons.com
- Ken-Ducky Derby - Waterfront Park - 502-719-0072
OCTOBER
- St. James Court Art Show - www.stjamescourtartshow.com
- "The World's Largest Halloween Party" - Louisville Zoo - www.louisvillezoo.org
- Great Chili Cook-off - Phoenix Hill Tavern - www.pheonixhill.com
NOVEMBER
- Light Up Louisville - www.louisvilleky.gov
- Light Up Okolona - 502-574-1124
- Light Up St. Matthews - www.smaba.org
DECEMBER
- Old Louisville Holiday House Tour & Festival - www.oldlouisville.org
- Pancakes, Paws & Santa Claus - Louisville Zoo - www.louisvillezoo.org
- Mayors New Years Eve Bash - www.louisvilleky.gov