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Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
(See also: 2023 - 2021 - 2019 - 2016)
July 4, 2024 4TH OF JULY
U.S. Independence Day
Nationwide
There are so many events today that they are too numerous to list. July 13-19, 2024
ADGA National Show
Louisville, Kentucky
American Dairy Goat Association (ADGA). Since 1904 the American Dairy Goat Association has been serving the dairy goat industry. With over one million animals registered since the Association was organized, we are the largest and fastest growing dairy goat organization and registry in the United States. Whether you're thinking of acquiring your first dairy goats or are the owner of a commercial dairy, we hope that you let ADGA help provide the resources you need to be successful. July 17-20, 2024 NACUFS National Conference - Louisville, Kentucky
National Association of College & University Food Services. The Resource for Campus Dining Professionals. July 18-28, 2024 Lexington Restaurant Week - Lexington, Kentucky July 19-21, 2024 Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival
Newport, Kentucky
The Bacon, Bourbon and Brew Festival is dedicated to the area’s rich history and connections to the brewing and pork industries as well as our region’s long ties to the bourbon industry. Each of the festival food vendors will feature creative bacon dishes including freshly prepared items sure to delight every bacon lover. Live music, games and more are part of the family fun.
July 25-28 & August 1-4, 2024 Glier’s Goettafest - Newport, Kentucky
Two full weekends of delicious Glier's Goetta, Live Music and Family Fun! This two weekend "Celebration of all Things Goetta" will take place at Newport's Festival Park at the Levee. Admission is Free and open to the public. Glier’s Goettafest is a family-fun festival celebrating the region’s love of Goetta. Goetta will be prepared in many delicious ways including Goetta Reubens, omelets, pizza and more. There will be continuous live music, games and rides. (Goetta is a meat-and-grain sausage primarily composed of ground meat, pin-head oats and spices) August 4, 2024 - Heritage Fire - Louisville, Kentucky
Heritage Fire is a three-hour live-fire event focused on education and delivering moments of culinary awakening. Taking place in 14 cities, the walk-around reception features an all-inclusive bacchanal feast paired with thoughtful bites prepared by some of the most critically acclaimed kitchens in each market, with products from locally sourced farms and sponsors. The festivities includes fun and interactive activations, as well as the crowning of your city’s Heritage Hero.
2023 KENTUCKY: July and August 2023
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new datesAugust 5, 2023 St. Matthews Potato Festival - Louisville, Kentucky
From the kids zone to the Mashed Potato, there is fun to be had for all! St. Matthews Community Park from 12 pm to 6 pm! August 10-13, 2023 Great Inland Seafood Festival - Newport, Kentucky
Free and accessible to all, on Riverboat Row, on the banks of the Ohio River in Newport Kentucky. The Best Seafood You'll Ever Taste! Over 15 local restaurants & National vendors will be selling the best tasting, freshest seafood available, including whole Maine Lobsters, shrimp, crawfish, crablegs, oysters, salmon, redfish, and much, much more.... Come early as 10,000 lobsters sell fast!!! We are usually sold out by early Sunday afternoon. Live music and entertainment. August 17-27, 2023 Kentucky State Fair - Louisville, Kentucky
Attracting over 600,000 visitors annually, the fair showcases Kentucky's agriculture, products, entertainment and people. Highlights include blue ribbon competitions, concerts, carnival rides, and the renowned World Championship Horse Show. The Cast-Iron Chef Competition is held at 1:30 p.m. every day of the fair on the Gourmet Garden stage. Each day two chefs will contend against each other to create a flawless entrée in 30 minutes or less. Attendance: 600,000. August 24-26, 2023 29th Annual Buttermilk Days Festival
Bardstown, Kentucky
The event that offers good home cooking, along with sweet harmonies, dancing and lots of reunions of families, friends and neighbors. Corn Hole Tournament, Wine Tasting Contest, Ms. Buttermilk Pageant, Live Music, etc.
2019 KENTUCKY: July and August 2019
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new datesAugust 18, 2019 27th Annual Taste of Frankfort Avenue
Louisville, Kentucky
At The American Printing House for the Blind. This year's taste moves back to Frankfort Avenue and our new location means that this year's Taste will be bigger and better than ever! In addition to tastings galore from over 20 of Louisville's best eateries, you'll also get to sample some of The Avenue's most unique shopping destinations. Tickets are on sale now! $45 for General Admission. $100 for the Sip and Swig VIP Room. Proceeds for this year's Taste of Frankfort Avenue will benefit the Frankfort Avenue Business Association and The American Printing House for the Blind. August 22-24, 2019 25th Annual Buttermilk Days Festival
Bardstown, Kentucky
The event that offers good home cooking, along with sweet harmonies, dancing and lots of reunions of families, friends and neighbors. Corn Hole Tournament, Wine Tasting Contest, Ms. Buttermilk Pageant, Live Music, etc.
2016 KENTUCKY: July and August 2016
Food & Wine Festivals, Shows & Local Events
events waiting for new datesJuly 16, 2016 - Sweet Corn Festival - Georgetown, Kentucky
Join Evans Orchard for our annual Sweet Corn Festival! Craft booths, pony rides, live music and corn eating contest are just a few reasons to make this festival a must on your summer to do list! | 
