The Ultimate Guide To Louisville's Fall & Winter Festivals In 2024

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 Festival

Gaslight Festival

Monday 9/7-Tuesday 9/15
10434 Watterson Trail

Community/Neighborhood Festival
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Louisville Fringe Festival
Thursday 9/12-Sunday 9/15Actors Theatre of LouisvilleTheatre and performance art festival

Louisville Fringe Festival

Thursday 9/12-Sunday 9/15
Actors Theatre of Louisville

Theatre and performance art festival
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Louisville Pride Festival
Saturday 9/14Bardstown Rd.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.

Louisville Pride Festival

Saturday 9/14
Bardstown Rd.

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.
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Simpsonville Fall Festival Saturday 9/14106 Old Veechdale Rd., SimpsonvilleFamily friendly harvest festival

Simpsonville Fall Festival

Saturday 9/14
106 Old Veechdale Rd., Simpsonville

Family friendly harvest festival
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Bourbon and Beyond Festival
Thursday 9/19-Sunday 9/22Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln.Pop, Rock, Americana, Bluegrass & Bourbon appreciation festival

Bourbon and Beyond Festival

Thursday 9/19-Sunday 9/22
Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln.

Pop, Rock, Americana, Bluegrass & Bourbon appreciation festival
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Louder Than Life
Thursday 9/26-Sunday 9/29Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln.Metal and harbor music festival
Photo by Kathryn Harrington.

Louder Than Life

Thursday 9/26-Sunday 9/29
Kentucky Exposition Center, 937 Phillips Ln.

Metal and harbor music festival
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Dark Castle Fest Thursday 9/26-Saturday 9/28Art Sanctuary, 1433 S. Shelby St.Goth, dark wave, dark folk & new romantic music festival

Dark Castle Fest

Thursday 9/26-Saturday 9/28
Art Sanctuary, 1433 S. Shelby St.

Goth, dark wave, dark folk & new romantic music festival
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NuLu 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.

NuLu Festival

Saturday 9/28
600 - 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.
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Finchville Fall Festival Saturday 9/285596 Taylorsville Rd., FinchvilleFamily friendly harvest festival

Finchville Fall Festival

Saturday 9/28
5596 Taylorsville Rd., Finchville

Family friendly harvest festival
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Nunnlea Craft Fair Monday 9/30-Tuesday 10/11940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.Arts and crafts festival

Nunnlea Craft Fair

Monday 9/30-Tuesday 10/1
1940 S. Hurstbourne Pkwy.

Arts and crafts festival
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St. James Court Art Show
Friday 10/4-Sunday 10/61402 St James Ct.Arts and crafts festival

St. James Court Art Show

Friday 10/4-Sunday 10/6
1402 St James Ct.

Arts and crafts festival
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Huber's Fall Festival Sunday 10/6Huber Winery, 19816 Huber Rd., Borden, INFamily friendly harvest festival

Huber's Fall Festival

Sunday 10/6
Huber Winery, 19816 Huber Rd., Borden, IN

Family friendly harvest festival
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Louisville Wine and Food Experience Saturday 10/5Louisville Waterfront Park, 129 River Rd.Food and wine festival

Louisville Wine and Food Experience

Saturday 10/5
Louisville Waterfront Park, 129 River Rd.

Food and wine festival
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Kentuckiana Medieval Fair Saturday 10/5Enchanted Forest & Music Hall, 45 W. 1st St., New AlbanyMedieval fair

Kentuckiana Medieval Fair

Saturday 10/5
Enchanted Forest & Music Hall, 45 W. 1st St., New Albany

Medieval fair
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Kentucky Bat Festival Saturday 10/5Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W. Main St.Bat and endangered species festival

Kentucky Bat Festival

Saturday 10/5
Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory, 800 W. Main St.

Bat and endangered species festival
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Louisville’s International Festival of Film Thursday 10/10-Saturday 10/12111 E. Kentucky St.Film festival

Louisville’s International Festival of Film

Thursday 10/10-Saturday 10/12
111 E. Kentucky St.

Film festival
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Goatman Festival Friday 10/11-Saturday 10/12Legend at Pope Lick, 4002 S. Pope Lick Rd.Horror/Urban legend festival

Goatman Festival

Friday 10/11-Saturday 10/12
Legend at Pope Lick, 4002 S. Pope Lick Rd.

Horror/Urban legend festival
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BowmanFest
Sunday 10/6Bowman Field, 3345 Roger E. Schupp St.History of aviation and Bowman Field celebration festival

BowmanFest

Sunday 10/6
Bowman Field, 3345 Roger E. Schupp St.

History of aviation and Bowman Field celebration festival
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Belknap Fall Festival Friday 10/11-Saturday 10/12Douglass LoopCommunity/neighborhood street festival

Belknap Fall Festival

Friday 10/11-Saturday 10/12
Douglass Loop

Community/neighborhood street festival
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Steins on Main
Saturday 10/12RePurposed, 615 W. Main St.Oktoberfest festival complete with German-inspired food, games, music, and drinks from local breweries.

Steins on Main

Saturday 10/12
RePurposed, 615 W. Main St.

Oktoberfest festival complete with German-inspired food, games, music, and drinks from local breweries.
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