May, 2007
April 28-May 13
Mike Linning’s Music Fest
9308 Cane Run Road
A three-week festival to celebrate Derby that will include bluegrass bands to karaoke competitions, guest DJs, an Elvis impersonator and more. The Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department will work as waiters May 11-13. All tips will go to Crusade for Children.
937-6197 or mikelinningsrestaurant@gmail.com
May 2
Kentucky Derby Post Position Draw
4th Street Live!
The pageantry of Kentucky Derby week officially begins Wednesday afternoon with the post position draw at 5pm. Owners and trainers try to pick the best position available for their horse. ESPN will be broadcasting live from 4th Street Live! and make plans to stay after for a free concert featuring Collective Soul and Five for Fighting. Any excuse for a party at Derby time.
584-7170 or www.4thstlive.com
May 2-5
Derby Nights ‘07
4th Street Live!
Celebrate derby season in style and take advantage of the many bars and entertainment venues on 4th Street Live!
584-7170 or www.4thstlive.com
May 4
133rd Kentucky Oaks
8:00am – 7:00pm
Churchill Downs
Come cheer on your favorite horses at this exciting Kentucky tradition.
636-4400 or www.kentuckyoaks.com
May 4
First Friday Trolley Hop
5:00pm – 11:00pm
Cruise through the Downtown Art Zone and visit the eclectic group of galleries and shops. Refreshments provided at some galleries.
www.firstfridaytrolleyhop.com
May 4
Derby Music Jam 2007
1:00pm-5:00pm
Memorial Auditorium, 970 S. Fourth Street
A step and dance competition for teenagers. Open to the public.
774-3555
May 4-5
Derby Campout
1:00pm-5:00pm
Otter Creek Park, 850 Otter Creek Park Road
Enjoy two days of family fun, including the Great Sleeping Bag Race, Derby hat crafts, an air show consisting of paper airplanes and bottle rockets, great food, entertainment and live feed from Churchill Downs.
www.ottercreekpark.org
May 5
133rd Kentucky Derby
8:00am – 8:00pm
Churchill Downs
Come cheer on your favorite horses at this exciting Kentucky tradition.
636-4400 or www.kentuckyderby.com
May 6
Louisville Youth Orchestra Concert
3:00pm
Iroquois Amphitheater
Enjoy an afternoon relaxing in the park, listening to some of Louisville’s finest young musicians.
www.lyo.org
May 8-11, 15-18
Frog and Toad
Iroquois Amphitheater
Your children will love watching these cherished characters sing and dance as they spin their tales of friendship.
589-4060 or www.musictheaterlouisville.com
May 11-12
Holy Cross MayFest
Friday, 6:00pm – 1:00am, Saturday 4:00pm – midnight
Holy Cross High School, 5144 Dixie Highway
447-4363 or www.holycrosshs.com
May 11-13
Gardener’s Fair
10:00am – 5:00pm
Locust Grove, 561 Blankenbaker Lane
This festival is a gardener’s delight. Shop for plants, planters, water gardens, gardening tools and accessories and talk with gardening professionals. Don’t forget to bid on the many silent auction items. Proceeds go to Historic Locust Grove.
987-9845 or www.locustgrove.org
May 12
Beechmont Festival of Flowers
9:00am – 3:00pm
Browse through a large variety of crafts and plants and enjoy food and music at the gazebo at Woodlawn and Southern Parkway.
361-4952
May 12-13
Art in the Arbor
10:00am – 6:00pm
Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church, 4936 Brownsboro Road
Enjoy artists, food, kids’ crafts and a line up of live music and entertainment.
425-6943
May 13
Mother’s Day Lunch Cruise
Boarding: 12:00pm
Cruising: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
4th Street Warf
A cruise on the steamboat Belle of Louisville is a unique and fun experience, and a great way to show Mom how much she's appreciated all year long. Treat her to a delicious buffet lunch (advance reservations are required), or bring her on just for sightseeing and enjoy a special 3-hour cruise.
572-2992 or www.belleoflouisville.com
May 18
Bike-to-Work Celebration
11:00 am – 1:30pm
Jefferson Square Park, 6th and Jefferson
Join fellow cyclists to celebrate the many benefits of biking to work.
574-5175 or www.louisvilleky.gov/bikelouisville
May 19
Asia Day
11:00am – 4:00pm
Speed Art Museum
Come celebrate the beauty and tradition of Asian culture including traditional music and dance performances, informational displays, hands-on learning and games.
www.speedmuseum.org
May 19
Inaugural Roseannadonna Fun Run
8:00am
Starting line: Eastpoint Business Center, 2401 Stanley Gault Parkway
Mark your calendar and grab your running shoes for the inaugural Roseannadanna Fun Run presented by Kentuckiana Healthy Woman Magazine. This 5K/10K fun walk and run will help raise money and awareness for the new Gilda’s Club Louisville which will become a meeting place for cancer survivors and their families. Participants can enjoy a health fair including free health screenings such as preventative cancer screenings with free food and refreshments. Register online at www.active.com or www.gildasclublouisville.org.
489-3939
May 19
Forest Fest Bluegrass Festival
11:00am – 8:00pm
Jefferson Memorial Forest: Horine Conference Center, 12304 Holsclaw Hill Road
Fun activities for the entire family including a craft fair, nature activities, face painting, games and prizes for the kids, live music by local bluegrass bands and down-home cooking provided by The Fairdale Lion’s Club. All who attend Forest Fest will have an opportunity to win a Martin DX-1 Rosewood Guitar valued at $669 provided by First Quality Music.
368-5404 or www.memorialforest.com
May 19
23rd Annual Bar-B-Q Pitt Festival
4:00pm – midnight
Guardian Angels Church, 6010 Preston Highway
Enjoy good fun and family fun at this tasty event! Spend an evening sampling some of the finest BBQ and enjoy the carnival games, rides and booths.
966-6979 or www.pitt.com
May 20
Butchertown Art Fair
11:00am – 5:00pm
Washington and Webster Streets
Stroll through booths filled with sculptures, paintings, antiques, crafts and jewelry. Food will be provided by St. Joseph Church and Graeter’s Ice Cream.
589-3567
May 20
Garden Tour of Historic Butchertown
11:00am – 5:00pm
Thomas Edison House, 729-31 East Washington Street
You'll delight in the hidden beauty of the urban landscape as you tour a select group of gardens in the museum's historic Butchertown neighborhood.
585-5247 or www.edisonhouse.org
May 20
Rock School Concert
12:00pm – 6:30pm
4th Street Live!
The 8-week Rockschool program meets weekly for an hour and a half. Each 8 week session ends with a concert for friends and family. Come see these future rockers perform!
www.momsmusic.com
May 24-28
Abbey Road on the River
Thurs. 4:00pm – 11:00pm, Fri. – Sun. 12:00pm – midnight, Mon. 11:00am – 7:00pm
Belvedere
Beattles fans, this is the event for you! Enjoy five days of Beattles bands rocking away to your favorite Beattles tunes.
www.abbeyroadontheriver.com
May 25
F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop
6:00pm – 11:00pm
Tour the many shops and galleries on Frankfort, Mellwood and Story Avenues, hopping on and off the trolley whenever you like.
www.fatfridayhop.org
May 26
River Life Festival
10:00am – 5:00pm
Cox Park
www.belleoflouisville.com
May 26
Beer Garden
6:00pm – 10:00 pm
German-American Club, 1840 Lincoln Avenue
Enjoy a large sampling of fine German beers.
618-1950 or www.german-americanclub.com
May 26-27
Fleur de lis Festival
Saturday 9:00am – 8:00pm & Sunday, 10:00am – 6:00pm
Waterfront Park, 135 E. River Road
Honor our city’s French heritage and horticulture with an outdoor market that features plants, garden sculptures and furniture, jewelry, food and more. There will also be garden experts on hand to answer all of your gardening questions.
584-9781
May 26-27
Louisville Reggae Festival
1:00pm – 11:00pm
Water Tower, 3005 River Road
Immerse yourself in the culture of the Caribbean! Sample Caribbean-style food, crafts, children’s entertainment and reggae music. No cans, coolers, bottles or pets, but lawn chairs and blankets are welcome.
583-0333or www.bisigimpactgroup.com
May 27
Cherokee Triangle Summer Concert
8:00pm – 9:00pm
Willow Park
Enjoy live, outdoor concerts with your family and friends every Sunday night through the summer. A true Louisville tradition! This week features Caribbean Conspiracy.
456-6139 or www.cherokeetriangle.org
May 28
Mayor’s Healthy Hometown Hike & Bike
10:00am – 2:00pm
Louisville Waterfront Park – Great Lawn
Mayor Jerry Abramson wants Louisville to be one of the healthiest and fittest cities in the country! Join the Mayor for a bike through our city's neighborhoods from downtown to Iroquois Park. All ages and abilities welcome.
574- 5220 or www.louisvilleky.gov
May 28
Taste of Health
11am – 4pm
Louisville Slugger Field
Taste of Health presents the best in local, healthy cuisine - healthy for you and for the planet - together with the information you need to transition to a healthier lifestyle. This event features food sampling, cooking classes, educational activities and speakers. Free admission.
458-8515 or www.tasteofhealth.org
May 30
WFPK Waterfront Wednesday Concert
5:00pm – 10:00pm
Louisville Waterfront Park, Harbor Lawn
Enjoy live music, scenery and ambiance at one of Louisville’s most popular parks.
814-6500 or www.wfpk.org