Need weekend plans? We’ve got you covered. From bourbon, music, and Pride festivals to gallery openings, sports, and Okotberfest celebrations, there’s something for everyone this weekend in Louisville.
KY Bourbon Festival
Friday, September 13
114 N. Fifth St. | https://kybourbonfestival.com/ | 21+
Head down to the Bourbon Capital of the World, Bardstown, KY to celebrate the history of distilling during National Bourbon Heritage Month. Over 50 distilleries will be attending this year’s festival giving out samples and allowing guests to engage with popular brands. During this weekend event, you’ll get the chance to buy bottles from distillery booths, and access the KYBF exclusive single barrel selections. You can also meet master distillers, attend workshops, discussions, and try delicious food from over 30 vendors.Grim Trails: The Haunt of Fairy Tales, Myths, and Legends
Friday, September 13-Saturday, November 2
2600 Frey’s Hill Rd. | $20 | https://grimtrails.com/ | All Ages
The longest walk through attraction in Louisville is back! Covering 20 acres in Tom Sawyer Park, take a stroll through the dark, spooky world of fairytales. Perfect for spooky fans, see monsters and sinister legends from around the world.Louisville Pride Festival
Saturday, September 14
Highland Entertainment District | FREE | https://louprideky.org/festival/ | All Ages
Louisville Pride festival is returning to Bardstown Rd. this September! With live entertainment, over 150 vendors, drag shows, a wellness zone, food trucks, VIP lounges, and more, it’s going to be a day to remember.Steins on Main
Saturday, September 14
615 W. Main St. | FREE | https://louisvilledowntown.org/event/steins-on-main-2/ | All Ages
Head downtown for an all new Oktoberfest celebration, Steins of Main. Enjoy an Oktoberfest festival complete with German-inspired food, games, music, and drinks from local breweries. On top of bringing the traditional Bavarian celebration to Louisville, Steins of Main also supports the Coalition for the Homeless, a Louisville non-profit aiming to end homelessness in Louisville.The Art of BourbonTHURSDAY, SEPT. 12Speed Art Museum | 2035 S. 3rd St. | artofbourbon.org | $350+ | 6 – 9:30 p.m. | 21+
See art. Drink bourbon. Play in the auction for a chance to win some premium sips. All of this fun and a chance to support the Speed Art Museum.Bourbon and BoxingFRIDAY, SEPT. 13Caesars Southern Indiana Hotel & Casino | 11999 Casino Center Dr. | bourbonandboxingllc.com | 11:59 p.m. | $75+
Bourbon and Boxing, an exhilarating event that mixes the black-tie fun of drinking with your friends and the excitement of boxing sporting matches. The event hopes to lift the boxing community of Louisville to new heights by giving fighters the exposure they need to succeed.Image MakingFRIDAY, SEPT. 13Arts Alliance of So. Indiana | 820 E. Market St., New Albany | Search FB | 5 – 8 p.m. | Free
Artist Tammy Burke will showcase her skills at clothes making in a show that is part fashion, part documentary, and certainly, part art. Come and find out how the creation of clothing becomes conceptual collaborations.Racing Louisville FC Versus Angel CitySATURDAY, SEPT. 14Racing Louisville FC | 350 Adams St. | racingloufc.com | 7:30 p.m. | $6
Head to one of Louisville’s mid-season games against a fierce Angel City opponent. Racing Louisville FC, one of the most prestigious organizations in the country, has a mix of stars from the U.S. National Team, Brazil, and other top nations from other teams across the nation.SANCTUMFRIDAY, SEPT. 13Grady Goods | 620 Baxter Ave. | Search Facebook | 6-9 p.m | Free
Artist Alexandra Rumsey will have a solo show from Sept. 13 – Oct. 15 at Grady Goods. Rumsey will explore nature and the animal world through mixed media, painting, and an installation. With “Sanctum” Rumsey wishes to honor the animals used and represented in her work.Mellwood Mayhem Music FestivalSATURDAY, SEPT. 14Mellwood Tavern | 2 p.m. – 2 a.m. | mellwoodartcenter.com | $30 advance/$35 DOS
Get ready for the 2nd annual Mellwood Mayhem Music Festival, where musical magic happens on two stages with no overlapping sets! Enjoy the absolute best local and regional bands, with a special emphasis on jam and improvisation. Non-stop music from afternoon till the early morning hours awaits you.Here’s what’s happening this weekend in the ‘Ville.
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