Fall Festivals and Events in Louisville

August 23, 2025 Fall, Family Fun, Outdoor

Here’s a list of Fall Festivals for you and your family to enjoy! Click the links for times, addresses and admission information.

Festivals are a great opportunity for Louisville families to explore different areas of town. So many local communities, businesses, and groups host fall events and more than not, they are free. Enjoy fall fun around Louisville with family and friends.

Fall Festivals are a fantastic opportunity to explore Louisville. From smaller towns in our area to big street festivals, there are multiple opportunities each weekend. Most of the festivals are free and have children’s activities, vendors, and unique food options.

Halloween events will be in our Halloween-specific post!

Looking for more ideas? Click here for our Fall Fun page.

Fall Festivals around Louisville

WorldFest 2024 – August 29-September 1, hours vary

Fleur De Flea Vintage Urban Markets – August 30, Louisville Waterfront Park, 10am-5pm

Oktoberfest Louisville – September 5 & 6, German American Club

Middletown Family Fun Festival– September 5 and 6

Greater Louisville Hamfest – September 6

Louisville Pride Festival – September 6

Big Four Arts Festival – September 6-7

Trimble County Apple Festival – September 6-7, Trimble Co Courthouse

Bike to Beat Cancer – September 13 – Norton Cancer Institute Brownsboro

Simpsonville Fall Festival – September 13

Lanesville Heritage Weekend – Hours vary – September 11-14, Southern In, 2800 Memory Ln NE

Gaslight Festival – September 4 – 14 Jeffersontown, Louisville, KY

St. James Court Art Fair – October 3-5

Fall Harvest Festival – Jeptha Creed, October 4th, Noon-6pm

Via Colori – October 18, 10am-7pm, October 19, 10am-5pm, Big 4 Bridge

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