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SEPTEMBER
Gaslight Festival
Jeffersontown, KY
Sept. 13-20
Parade, balloon glow, 5K, vendor booths, entertainment.
Kentucky Bourbon Festival
Bardstown, KY
Sept. 15-20
Celebrating one of the world's finest spirits in the bourbon capital of the world.
Swayze Dayze-LCBW 2015
Against the Grain Brewery
Sept. 18
Eight breweries collaborating in a celebration of Patrick Swayze.
National Jug Band Jubilee
Waterfront Park-Brown Forman Amphitheater
Sept. 19
The country's best jug bands, local food and beer.
Fall Fest Extravaganza
Gallrein Farms
Sept. 19
Pumpkin picking, vendors, live entertainment, and more.
Flutter Festival
Douglass Loop Farmers Market
Sept. 19
A bug and butterfly party for all things that fly, flutter and crawl.
St. Francis Fall Festival
St Francis of Assisi
Sept. 19
Enjoy great food, fun family activities, $1,500 capital prize, gambling tent, and more.
Germantown Shotgun Fest
Germantown
Sept. 19
A fun day of music, art, beer and neighbors.
Mini Maker Faire
Museum Row
Sept. 19
The Louisville Mini Maker Faire will entertain, inform, and connect people and projects.
Butchertown Oktoberfest
Louisville, KY
Sept. 19
Neighborhood festival, food, beer, vendor booths, family fun.
Bugfest at Bernheim
Bernheim Forest
Sept. 19
Bernheim's annual celebration of insects and their relatives.
World Chicken Festival
London, KY
Sept. 24-27
Worlds largest skillet, rides and games, parade, hot wing eating contest and lots more!
Louisville Brewfest
Slugger Field
Sept. 25
Celebrate independent beer and businesses.
Sugar Maple Fall Festival
Jeffersonville, IN
Sept. 26
Street sale with booths, food and great sales.
Art in the Park
Brownsboro Park
Sept. 26
Shop at over 60 booths local art. Live music and great food.
Irish Fest
Bellarmine University
Sept. 26-27
Traditional Irish food, unique gifts, children's events, Irish dancing, Libations and music from the Emerald Isle.
Portland Art & Heritage Fair
Portland, KY
Sept. 26
Trolley tour, art show, craft vendors and kids activities.
Nulu Fest
700 Block of East Market St.
Sept. 26
Block Party featuring local food, craft beer, vendors and live music.
Ken-Ducky Derby Festival
Waterfront Park
Sept. 26
Adopt a duck and watch them race. Annual fundraiser for Harbor House of Louisville.
7th Annual Arts and Crafts Fair
Portland Christian School
Sept. 26
Indoor and outdoor booths with a wide variety of handmade arts and crafts.
Ham Days
Marion County
Sept. 26-27
Arts and crafts booths, car, truck and motorcycle show, carnival rides, 5k, parade and more!
New Albany Indiefest
Bank St. in New Albany
Sept. 27
Local art and music festival.
Idea Festival
The Kentucky Center
Sept. 29-Oct. 2
This event is for anyone, irrespective of any demographic, to collaborate and be inspired to think differently.
St James Court Art Show
Old Louisville
Oct. 2-4
A juried arts and crafts show that hosts 750 artists.
Louisville UnFair
Magnolia Bar & Grill
Oct 2-4
Local art, music, and booze. The Unfair provides attendees with alternative and affordable art.
Haunted Hike
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Oct. 3
Fantasy Kiddie Trail, Haunted House, Harvest Hay Village, Hayrides, Treat Stations and fun activities for the whole family.
Blackacre Barn Bash
Blackacre State Nature Preserve
Oct. 3
Bluegrass music, food trucks, beer and a good time.
Covenant Classical Fall Festival
Covenant Classical School
Oct. 3
Games, inflatables, bake sale, face painting, food, a business showcase and more!
Sorghum Festival
West Liberty, KY
Oct 3-4
Arts and Crafts, Sorghum making, great food, entertainment and wholesome family fun.
Louder than Life
River Rd, Louisville, KY
Oct. 3-4
Music festival
Nunnlea Craft Fair
Nunnlea Historic Home
Oct. 3-4
Craft fair with local and regional artists.
Prospect Fall Festival
Gingerwoods Event Hall
Oct. 4
Bouncy Houses, horse rides, carnival games, prizes, magic shows, face painting, photo booth and more.
Harvest Homecoming
New Albany, IN
Oct. 3-11
Annual family festival that has been growing for 44 years. Food, activities, and fun!
Week in the Highlands
Louisville, Ky
Oct. 3-11
A week of different activities celebrating the Highlands.
Big Rock Jazz and Blues Fest
Big Rock area of Cherokee Park
Oct. 4
Bring a blanket and enjoy this free outdoor concert.
Belknap Fall Festival
Historic Douglas Loop
Oct. 9-10
Artist booths, food, live music and beverages.
LaGrange Railroad & Bluegrass Fest
LaGrange, KY
Oct. 9-10
Train and music festival.
Garvin Gate Blues Fest
Old Louisville
Oct. 9-10
Music Festival
Outskirts Fest
Louisville, KY
Oct. 9-11
Musical performances, educational workshops, and community building.
Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular
Louisville, KY
Oct. 9-Nov 2
Held in Iroquois Park with 5,000 carved pumpkins lining a 1/4 mile walking trail.
Highview Community Fall Fest
Outer Loop Plaza
Oct. 10
Community Festival
Foxhollow Fall Festival
Foxhollow Farm
Oct. 10
Pumpkins, haycastle and hayrides, pony rides, live music and more.
Bardtown's Arts, Crafts and Antique Fair
Bardstown, KY
Oct. 10-11
Over 220 craft vendors.
Farmington Harvest Fest
Farmington Historic Plantation
Oct. 11
Live music, food, historical reenactments and family activities.
Glendale Crossing Festival
Glendale, KY
Oct. 17
Parade, 500 art and craft booths, food and fun.
ColorFest
Bernheim Arboretum
Oct. 17
Pumpkins, hay maze, live music, hands-on nature activities and more.
Wine on the River
Waterfront Park
Oct. 17
Wine tasting event. Sample wine from national and international vineyards.
Mt. Washington Fall Festival
First Baptist Church of Mt. Washington
Oct. 17
Vendor booths, bounce houses, games, live entertainment, car show, fish fry and more.
Clifton's Great Chili Cook Off
Frankfort Ave and Pope St.
Oct. 18
Chili tasting and judging
Cyclouvia in the Highlands
Louisville, KY
Oct. 18
Bardstown Rd/Baxter Ave from Douglass Blvd to Broadway will be open to all non-motorized users.
Dreams with Wings Jack O Lantern Stroll
Slugger Field
Oct. 23
Trick-or-treating, crafts and over 1,500 carved pumpkins.
Bardstown Bound and Boo Fest
Louisville, KY
Oct. 24
Special Halloween activities.
Halloween in Brown Park
St. Matthews
Oct. 24
Over 50 area businesses up trick-or-treating stations around the park. Bounce houses, hayrides and more.
Corn Island Storytelling
Blackacre State Nature Preserve
Oct. 24
Special storytelling event.
18th Century Market Fair
Locust Grove
Oct. 24-25
You can participate in 18th century entertainment, purchase replicas of 18th century items and more.
Boo Dell at Yew Dell
Yew Dell Gardens
Oct. 31
Trick-or-treating, hayrides, scavenger hunts, Mr. Magic and more.
