As the leaves turn and the air gets crisp, Louisville comes alive with fall and winter festivals that celebrate everything from bourbon to bluegrass. Whether you’re a fan of live music, craft beer, or holiday cheer, there’s something for everyone.
Highlights include the Bourbon & Beyond Festival, offering a mix of pop, rock, and Americana with a side of bourbon appreciation, and the lively Oktoberfest featuring German-inspired food and local brews.
Plus, don’t miss the festive holiday markets that bring seasonal joy to the city. Here’s your guide to the best fall and winter festivals in Louisville!
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Gaslight Festival
Monday 9/7-Tuesday 9/1510434 Watterson TrailCommunity/Neighborhood FestivalLouisville Fringe Festival
Thursday 9/12-Sunday 9/15Actors Theatre of LouisvilleTheatre and performance art festivalLouisville 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.Simpsonville Fall Festival Saturday 9/14106 Old Veechdale Rd., SimpsonvilleFamily friendly harvest festivalBourbon and Beyond Festival
Thursday 9/19-Sunday 9/22Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln.Pop, Rock, Americana, Bluegrass & Bourbon appreciation festivalLouder Than Life
Thursday 9/26-Sunday 9/29Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln.Metal and harbor music festival Photo by Kathryn Harrington.Dark Castle Fest Thursday 9/26-Saturday 9/28Art Sanctuary, 1433 S. Shelby St.Goth, dark wave, dark folk & new romantic music festivalNuLu Festival
Saturday 9/28600 – 900 blocks of East Market St.The annual NuLu Fest will host local vendors, shops, food, drinks, and music. The streets will be shut down for a block party style festival for you to enjoy with your friends or family.Finchville Fall Festival Saturday 9/285596 Taylorsville Rd., FinchvilleFamily friendly harvest festivalNunnlea Craft Fair Monday 9/30-Tuesday 10/11940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.Arts and crafts festivalSt. James Court Art Show
Friday 10/4-Sunday 10/61402 St James Ct.Arts and crafts festival Kathryn HarringtonHuber’s Fall Festival Sunday 10/6Huber Winery, 19816 Huber Rd., Borden, INFamily friendly harvest festivalLouisville Wine and Food Experience Saturday 10/5Louisville Waterfront Park, 129 River Rd.Food and wine festivalKentuckiana Medieval Fair Saturday 10/5Enchanted Forest & Music Hall, 45 W. 1st St., New AlbanyMedieval fairKentucky Bat Festival Saturday 10/5Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W. Main St.Bat and endangered species festivalLouisville’s International Festival of Film Thursday 10/10-Saturday 10/12111 E. Kentucky St.Film festivalGoatman Festival Friday 10/11-Saturday 10/12Legend at Pope Lick, 4002 S. Pope Lick Rd.Horror/Urban legend festivalBowmanFest
Sunday 10/6Bowman Field, 3345 Roger E. Schupp St.History of aviation and Bowman Field celebration festivalBelknap Fall Festival Friday 10/11-Saturday 10/12Douglass LoopCommunity/neighborhood street festivalSteins 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.Garvin Gate Blues Festival Saturday 10/12Central Park, 1340 S. 4th St.Blues music festivalLouisville’s Great Chili Cook Off
Sunday 10/13800 E. Market St Louisville, KYFood festivalLouisville Book Festival Friday 10/18-Saturday 10/19KICC, 221 S. 4th St.Book festivalGrateville Dead Music Festival
Friday 10/18-Sunday 10/20Brown Forman Amphitheater, 1301 River Rd 40202Grateful Dead appreciation music festivalVia Colori Street Painting Festival
Saturday 10/19-Sunday 10/201101 River Rd.Chalk art festival Kathryn HarringtonCOLORFEST
Saturday 11/2-Sunday 11/3Bernheim Forest & Arboretum, 2075 Clermont Rd Clermont, KYNature festivalFestival of Trees and Lights
Friday 11/15-Sunday 11/17Louisville Slugger Field, 401 E. Main St.Holiday festivalFete de Noel
Friday 11/29-Sunday 1/5731 Brent St.Holiday festivalRaise the Vibe Fest Saturday 10/19-Sunday 10/20The Root Coworking Space, 110 E. Market St. New AlbanyMindfulness & spirituality festivalSouthern Indiana Fiber & Arts Festival
Sunday 10/20Harrison County Fairgrounds, 341 S. Capitol Ave Corydon, INYarn and fiber festivalLouisville Chocolate, Wine and Whiskey Festival Saturday 11/9Mellwood Art Center, 1860 Mellwood Ave.Food and wine festivalFestival of Faiths Wednesday 11/13-Friday 11/15Kentucky Center, 501 W. Main St.Interfaith and spirituality festivalJ-Town Jingle Fest Sunday 11/17The Jeffersonian, 10617 Taylorsville Rd.Holiday festival
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