Here are 9 beer festivals taking place in Louisville this year
From Olmsted Parks Beer Gardens to the Kentucky Craft Bash, here are nine beer festivals, in date order, taking place around Louisville:
WHAT: Enjoy beer from West Sixth Brewing, food from local food trucks, lawn games and fun for all.
WHERE: Tyler Park, 1501 Castlewood Ave. (May 23 and Aug. 29); Seneca Park, 3151 Pee Wee Reese Road (June 13); Bingham Park, 160 Coral Ave. (Sept. 12); Shawnee Park, 4501 W. Broadway (Oct. 10); Shelby Park, 600 E. Oak St. (Oct. 17)
WHEN: 5-8 p.m., May 23, June 13, Aug. 29, Sept. 12, Oct. 10, Oct. 17
MORE INFORMATION: Admission is free. olmstedparks.org.
WHAT: As you walk around the grounds, sample more than 100 craft beers, music from Runaway Souls, swag, cornhole, trash beer pong, giveaways, and raffles. There will also be fine wine distributors, import beers, and more. Food trucks: Riquisimo Food Truck, Dock Seafood Concessions and Bayou Butchershop. Proceeds benefit the Howard Steamboat Museum.
WHERE: Howard Steamboat Museum, 1101 E. Market St., Jeffersonville, Indiana
WHEN: June 7, 3-7 p.m.; 2-7 p.m. for VIP
COST: $60 general admission; $75 VIP (includes early access, 2 p.m.); designated drivers are free.
MORE INFORMATION: For ages 21 and older. rollinontheriverfest.com.
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WHAT: The annual Kentucky Craft Bash is Kentucky's only craft beer festival by brewers, for brewers, pouring only beers from breweries located in the Commonwealth. Craft Bash will host over 50 local breweries and serve more than 175 different varieties of beers, including experimental beers collaborations that don't go into widespread distribution and are rarely found outside of a brewery's taproom, cider and seltzers. Also, vendors, games and food.
WHERE: Brown-Forman Lawn, Waterfront Park, 1301 River Road
WHEN: June 28, 1-5 p.m.; noon to 5 p.m. for VIP
COST: $55 advance, $65 at the gate for general admission; $65 for VIP; $10 for designated drivers.
MORE INFORMATION: For ages 21 and older. Proceeds from benefit the Kentucky Guild of Brewers. kycraftbash.com.
WHAT: J-Town Craft Beer Fest features more than 85 craft and summer seasonal beers, Oliver Winery, live music, food trucks and more. Presented by Speed Wash.
WHERE: In the heart of downtown Jeffersontown at the Pavilion, behind 3rd Turn Brewing Company and along Neal Drive.
WHEN: July 20, 4-8 p.m.
MORE INFORMATION: For ages 21 and older. Tickets available online at Cox's, 3920 Ruckriegel Parkway and 296 N. Hubbards Lane and Evergreen, 4780 Bardstown Road and 12017 Shelbyville Road. More details and tickets at jtownbeerfest.com.
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WHAT: Celebrating the rich history of brewing in the Bluegrass State, the Frazier History Museum is hosting its Summer Beer Fest that features more than 200 specialty beers on tap, along with food trucks and live music. VIP tickets to the festival are available and include perks such as entry to the museum, early festival access, admission into the Gateway Garden, and dozens of additional beers.
WHERE: 829 W. Main St.
WHEN: July 26, 5-8 p.m. (general admission); 4-8 p.m. (VIP)
COST: $50 general admission; $90 VIP.
MORE INFORMATION: fraziermuseum.org/beer-fest.
WHAT: The Kentucky State Fair and the Louisville Ale Trail will team up for its annual Beerfest. The event will happen during the State Fair Aug. 14-24 and will feature up to 20 breweries from around the Bluegrass, which will come together to showcase their craft beers for fairgoers to enjoy. More details to come soon for this special-ticketed event.
WHERE: Kentucky Fairgrounds, Watterson Expressway and the Fairgrounds
WHEN: During the Kentucky State Fair (Aug. 14-24). Date to be announced
MORE INFORMATION: kystatefair.org.
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WHAT: Enjoy beer from 12 local craft brewers, live music, food from local food trucks, and games. This is a family and pet-friendly event, bring an ID and a leash for your dog.
WHERE: Central Park, 1340 S 4th St.
WHEN: Sept. 5, 6-10 p.m.
COST: $15
MORE INFORMATION: Pre-purchased tickets will be available at will call in the Historic Old Louisville Visitors Center. oldlouisville.org/old-lou-brew-craft-beer-fest
WHAT: Back for its third year, Steins on Main is returning to downtown Louisville's RePurposed, a multi-use outdoor event venue on historic Main St. The outdoor Oktoberfest celebration will include German-inspired food, games and contests, music, and local breweries.
WHERE: RePurposed, 615 W. Main St.
WHEN: Dates to be announced
MORE INFORMATION: louisvilledowntown.org/steins-on-main/
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WHAT: Louisville Beer Week celebrates the local love of beer and combines events, drink specials, and live music across the city. While you're out sampling the best brews in the area, pick up a Louisville Ale Trail Passport and get rewarded for drinking local beer.
WHERE: Various locations
WHEN: Dates to be announced
MORE INFORMATION: Participating breweries, bars and restaurants to be announced at a later date. louisvillealetrail.com.
Reach News Clerk Gege Reed at greed@courier-journal.com.
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