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September 21 rolls around, and suddenly Summer is behind you, and Autumn “falls” into place. Pumpkin spice this, pumpkin spice that: it’s everywhere. It’s the official kickoff for Spooky Season, and Fall Festivals abound. If you like Autumn, including all of the warm hues of falling leaves, pumpkins, bales of hay, and corn stalks, then … Read more
Things that define a state or region come and go over time. Kentucky used to be known for tobacco and coal. They were Kentucky’s biggest exports. Many people’s entire family trees have evolved around production. Coal mines tapped out. Tobacco went out of style. But there are those that are forever. And for Kentucky, that’s … Read more
Louisville has plenty of things to do, whether you live here or are visiting. Recently, we decided to plan a day out and do a few things downtown that we’ve been meaning to explore. First up… Lunch! There are a ton of great spots in Downtown Louisville to eat at or grab a drink. High … Read more
The Kentucky Derby Festival has posted its tentative schedule for the 2027 Kentucky Derby Festival. Hopefully, we will be on hand for many of these events, starting with Thunder over Louisville, though we may look at some of the earlier events to check out in person. See you there!
Despite a rainy Saturday, the Great American Brass Band Festival delighted many guests. Located on the Centre College campus in Danville, Kentucky, multiple brass bands and ensembles performed during the event. The festival started on Thursday, June 25th, with a couple of acts performing in the evening. It picked back up Friday evening with the … Read more
Kentucky has a famous waterfall known as “The Niagra of the South”. This 68-foot-tall waterfall is located within the Daniel Boone National Park, near Corbin, Kentucky. Cumberland Falls is located in the Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, a large multi-use park, part of Kentucky’s fantastic State Park system. Unlike many waterfalls in Kentucky, this one … Read more
The annual Kentuckiana Pride Festival was held this past Saturday, June 20th, 2026 with a Parade that started in the NuLu district, traveling down Market Street to Preston Street, where it turned north and traveled to Witherspoon Street, where it ended at the Louisville Waterfront Park’s Great Lawn at the festival’s main location.
Danville, Kentucky, will come alive with the sounds of brass musical instruments as the 2026 Great American Brass Band Festival kicks off. This free event will take place June 25-27, with the Main Stage at Centre College. Different brass bands will play at two different venues on Thursday, June 25th, and Friday, June 26th. Then … Read more
What is a Portland Festival anyway? Well, Portland is a Louisville community in the west end that is of strong historical significance to Louisville. In the early days of the area, river traffic on the Ohio River had to come to a stop in Louisville because of a small waterfall known as the Falls of … Read more
Are you looking to see something amazing over the next few weeks? Well, head on over to the Louisville Zoo and see their Wild Lights exhibit. Running now through July 26th (2026). Many “Chinese Lantern”-style exhibits are spread across the zoo. These range from colorful butterflies to a grand Chinese dragon and many things in … Read more