Whether you drink beer or not, you can’t help but notice the enthusiasm and excitement in this country surrounding the craft beer movement, which has emerged over the last couple of decades or so (see graphic below). More often these … Continue reading Great Flood Brewing is Opening in The Highlands
In countries around the world there has been a movement to promote healthier lifestyles for years. The “ciclovia” program is basically a major street closing to allow for pedestrians, bicyclists, skaters, and any other form of movement that does not … Continue reading CycLOUvia in the Highlands
The IRONMAN triathlon first came to Louisville in 2007 and has quickly become a city favorite after five short years. With 50 open age group slots, the Louisville IRONMAN is also the last qualifying event for the IRONMAN World Championship … Continue reading IRONMAN Louisville 2013
You have most likely seen or read about the Wave 3 story regarding the cleanliness of food trucks and the meals they serve. If you know or frequent any of the Louisville food trucks then you know that the Wave … Continue reading Grind Gourmet Burger Truck Owners Respond to Criticism
Here we are again approaching the middle of July in Louisville, and I am reminded of two things: 1) The temperature begins to rise…and 2) Forecastle Festival at Waterfront Park is upon us! Each year music lovers and festival goers … Continue reading Forecastle Festival at Waterfront Park
There’s no doubt that the city of Louisville LOVES fireworks displays. Each year we like to show off by putting on the largest fireworks display in the country (and most of the world) 2 weeks before the Kentucky Derby at … Continue reading 4th of July Fireworks in Louisville
Waterfront Wednesdays in Louisville are one of the highlights of the summer! Taking place the last Wednesday of each month, April through September, Waterfront Wednesday is a free concert series that is hosted by Waterfront Development Corporation in conjunction with … Continue reading Waterfront Wednesday with WFPK Louisville
Unless you read the Courier Journal or dig around on the Kentucky Derby website, you probably don’t know how much it costs for general admission to Churchill Downs on Kentucky Oaks day and Kentucky Derby day. You may also not … Continue reading Kentucky Oaks Admission, Kentucky Derby Admission
If you’ve been to the Kentucky Derby before, then you know that there are always extra steps and precautions taken on both Derby day and Oaks day that you wouldn’t normally be subjected to during the rest of the season … Continue reading Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby: What can I bring? A list of prohibited items.
**Great Steamboat Race 2014** The Great Steamboat Race on the Ohio River has been a part of Kentucky Derby Festival since 1963 and has become one of the signature events, typically taking place on the Wednesday before the Kentucky Derby. … Continue reading The Great Steamboat Race | Kentucky Derby Festival 2013 | Ohio River
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