On Saturday, June 7th, hundreds of people gathered on the grounds of the historic Howard Steamboat Museum in Jeffersonville, but it wasn’t boats that they were there for. Craft beer took center stage this day as the 2nd annual Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest brought in over 60 local, regional, and international breweries serving up more than 150 different craft beers to scores of thirsty attendees.
The brainchild of Antz Marching, LLC founder and former Keg Liquors owner Todd Antz, along with the people behind Pearl Street Taphouse, Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest is more than one of the area’s newest and most exciting craft beer festivals; it is also a fundraiser for the 501(c)(3) non-profit Howard Steamboat Museum.
Craft beer wasn’t the only thing being served up in the shadows of the 1894-built Richardsonian Romanesque-style mansion that houses the museum, as the festival also boasted a wide array of wines, spirits, mixers, cocktails, ciders, and seltzers to sample as well. Local food vendors, games, swag, giveaways, and raffles were also on hand. And it was all set to the soundtrack of “Louisville’s finest slice of fuzz pop, rock & roll, with heaps of soul,” the Runaway Souls, who played a wide assortment of classic rock covers and original tunes for the crowd.
While forecasted rain and storm chances for the day unfortunately kept many potential revelers from attending, it never materialized, resulting in an overcast, slightly humid Saturday afternoon with temperatures hovering in the mid-to-upper 70’s.
Thankfully, Tony Bennett Photography, (www.tonybennettstudio.com), was on hand to capture it all and was gracious enough to share his photos with LEO Weekly. Here are our favorites from the day!
Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyDrone shot of the Howard Steamboat Museum during Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 volunteers Tony Bennett PhotographyDerby Dinner Playhouse actors and actresses at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyFat Head’s Brewery tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyFalls City Beer tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest co-founder Todd Antz and family Tony Bennett PhotographyPearl Street Taphouse tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyThe Finnish Long Drink tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyFounders Brewing Co. tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRunaway Souls at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRunaway Souls at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyOne of several raffle tables at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyOne of several raffle tables at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyHoward Steamboat Museum volunteers at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 volunteers and attendee Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyFree Enterprise tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyAsh & Elm Cider Co. tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyThree Floyds Brewing Co. tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyDaniel’s Vineyard No Ruff Days Wine Cocktails table at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyDrone shot of the Howard Steamboat Museum during Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyDrone shot of the Howard Steamboat Museum during Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyBayou Butcher Shop at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyBeatbox Beverages rep pours a drink while Mighty Swell Spiked Seltzer rep waves at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyWein-Bauer Imports at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyHofbräu München tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyUpland Brewing Co. tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 volunteers and attendee Tony Bennett PhotographyBrewers/vendors at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest co-founder Todd Antz prepares for a live interview Tony Bennett PhotographyQuaff ON! Brewing Co. tent at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyJohny Bootlegger table at Rollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees and volunteer Tony Bennett PhotographyRollin’ on the River Beer Fest 2025 attendees Tony Bennett Photography
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Jeff Polk is a contributing music writer for LEO Weekly. A Louisville native and grizzled old veteran of the local music scene since the early ‘90s, he has played drums in several bands that you’ve...
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