Updated October 16, 2026
Louisville Food Events This Weekend & This Week
Food things to do in Louisville this weekend and over the next ten days: festivals, tastings, bourbon and beer events. Pick a day. Listings come from Louisville Tourism’s calendar and link to each event’s own page where we can find one.
Running more than one day right now: Boo at the Zoo (Oct 16–Oct 18), Goatman Festival 2026 (Oct 16–Oct 18), Grateville Dead Music Festival (Oct 16–Oct 18), Jack’s Lantern Trail (Oct 16–Oct 19), Louisville Triple Crown (Oct 16–Oct 20), Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom Featuring Jack O’Lantern Spectacular (Oct 16–Oct 18), Sleep In & Sip Louisville (Oct 16–Oct 20) and The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy (Oct 16–Oct 20). They show up on every day they run, below.
Friday, October 16
14 events
Day 1 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Louisville Triple Crown
This is the Louisville experience guests don’t just book — they remember. The Louisville Triple Crown brings together three of the city’s most iconic cultural experiences
Day 1 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
BourbonCraft Beer
The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy
This October, the bar you know is disappearing. In its place: The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy! Join us for a month-long Halloween pop-up where flickering candlelight, shad
Day 1 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Sleep In & Sip Louisville
This is the Louisville bourbon experience guests wish they had found sooner — a relaxed afternoon built for great whiskey, no early alarms required. Sleep In & Sip Louisv
Day 1 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FestivalMusic
Grateville Dead Music Festival
Join regional deadheads October 16-18, 2026, bringing it back home to the Brown Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park in Louisville, KY for the Grateville Dead Music Fes
Day 1 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Boo at the Zoo
Enjoy trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides and special attractions all for one great price! A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is d
Day 1 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Goatman Festival 2026
Goatman Festival celebrates Kentucky folklore, cryptids and the unexplained at Pope Lick Park, home of Louisville’s legendary Pope Lick Monster. The four-day festival bri
Day 1 of 4 · Oct 16–Oct 19
FamilyFestival
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Louisville’s favorite pumpkin event returns this October, and every ticket continues to benefit Louisville’s public parks.Each fall, the woods of Iroquois Park come aliv
Day 1 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom Featuring Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
Enjoy more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins from local sculptors, featuring intricate pumpkins and eye-catching works of art as you wind through the Castaway Creek like ne
FamilyFestival
PickleY’all: The Louisville Pickleball Festival
PickleY’all: The Louisville Pickleball Festival is a free, all-ages community celebration taking place Oct. 15-18 in Downtown Louisville. Created through a citywide partn
Bourbon
Whiskey Row Walking Tour
Can’t get into a Bourbon distillery, then we have you covered. If your time is limited but you’re still looking for a one-of-a-kind Bourbon experience then this tour offe
BourbonCulinary
Historic Walking Tour of Victorian Louisville: Food, Bourbon, History & Architecture in the Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined avenues, Victorian mansions, and quirky charm. This scenic walking tour pa
BourbonCulinary
Phantoms of Prohibition: Cocktail & Ghost Tour
Discover Louisville’s Prohibition past on a haunted cocktail & food tour down Whiskey Row.Venture out with us and explore the hidden stories of Louisville’s haunted past.
BourbonCulinary
Beyond the Barrel Bourbon & Bites Food Tour in NuLu
Uncover the secrets of Kentucky Bourbon on the world’s only walking bourbon & food tour.Go beyond the barrel to dive into bourbon’s storied history and learn all the stor
CulinaryFamily
Steamboat Supper + Evening Cruise
There’s nothing like a classic! A cruise up the Ohio River is the perfect opportunity to sit back and relax with some good tunes and gorgeous views. Enjoy the sights and
Saturday, October 17
14 events
Day 2 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Louisville Triple Crown
This is the Louisville experience guests don’t just book — they remember. The Louisville Triple Crown brings together three of the city’s most iconic cultural experiences
Day 2 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
BourbonCraft Beer
The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy
This October, the bar you know is disappearing. In its place: The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy! Join us for a month-long Halloween pop-up where flickering candlelight, shad
Day 2 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Sleep In & Sip Louisville
This is the Louisville bourbon experience guests wish they had found sooner — a relaxed afternoon built for great whiskey, no early alarms required. Sleep In & Sip Louisv
Day 2 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FestivalMusic
Grateville Dead Music Festival
Join regional deadheads October 16-18, 2026, bringing it back home to the Brown Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park in Louisville, KY for the Grateville Dead Music Fes
Day 2 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Boo at the Zoo
Enjoy trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides and special attractions all for one great price! A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is d
Day 2 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Goatman Festival 2026
Goatman Festival celebrates Kentucky folklore, cryptids and the unexplained at Pope Lick Park, home of Louisville’s legendary Pope Lick Monster. The four-day festival bri
Day 2 of 4 · Oct 16–Oct 19
FamilyFestival
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Louisville’s favorite pumpkin event returns this October, and every ticket continues to benefit Louisville’s public parks.Each fall, the woods of Iroquois Park come aliv
Day 2 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom Featuring Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
Enjoy more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins from local sculptors, featuring intricate pumpkins and eye-catching works of art as you wind through the Castaway Creek like ne
Bourbon
Whiskey Row Walking Tour
Can’t get into a Bourbon distillery, then we have you covered. If your time is limited but you’re still looking for a one-of-a-kind Bourbon experience then this tour offe
BourbonCulinary
Historic Walking Tour of Victorian Louisville: Food, Bourbon, History & Architecture in the Highlands
Take a leisurely stroll through the historic Highlands, a neighborhood brimming with tree-lined avenues, Victorian mansions, and quirky charm. This scenic walking tour pa
Bourbon
Queer Louisville: Kentucky LGBTQ+ History Walking Tour with Cocktail in the Highlands
Come out with us and explore the queer stories of Louisville’s past.Get to know the gays of Glitterball City on this 1.5-hour walking tour through Louisville’s vibrant Hi
Bourbon
The City Social™ Walking Tours by Pegasus Tours – NuLu’s Sip & Savor
Nulu’s Sip & Savor Bourbon. Brews. Bites & Sweet Delights. NuLu Neighborhood Available Fridays Only Est. Time: 3.5 Hours Begins at West Sixth Brewing at 11:30 am
FestivalFree
Copper & Kings Apple Brandy Festival
This family-friendly fall festival features live music, hourly giveaways, two cocktail performances by the Copper & Kings team, and seasonal food and drinks. Guests can e
Craft BeerFestival
Steins on Main
Louisville Downtown Partnership and Against the Grain Brewery are partnering to bring the popular Oktoberfest celebration Steins on Main to Downtown this October. Sponsor
Sunday, October 18
8 events
Day 3 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Louisville Triple Crown
This is the Louisville experience guests don’t just book — they remember. The Louisville Triple Crown brings together three of the city’s most iconic cultural experiences
Day 3 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
BourbonCraft Beer
The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy
This October, the bar you know is disappearing. In its place: The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy! Join us for a month-long Halloween pop-up where flickering candlelight, shad
Day 3 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Sleep In & Sip Louisville
This is the Louisville bourbon experience guests wish they had found sooner — a relaxed afternoon built for great whiskey, no early alarms required. Sleep In & Sip Louisv
Day 3 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FestivalMusic
Grateville Dead Music Festival
Join regional deadheads October 16-18, 2026, bringing it back home to the Brown Forman Amphitheater at Waterfront Park in Louisville, KY for the Grateville Dead Music Fes
Day 3 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Boo at the Zoo
Enjoy trick-or-treating for kids 11-and-under, rides and special attractions all for one great price! A Louisville tradition for over 40 years, this party experience is d
Day 3 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Goatman Festival 2026
Goatman Festival celebrates Kentucky folklore, cryptids and the unexplained at Pope Lick Park, home of Louisville’s legendary Pope Lick Monster. The four-day festival bri
Day 3 of 4 · Oct 16–Oct 19
FamilyFestival
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Louisville’s favorite pumpkin event returns this October, and every ticket continues to benefit Louisville’s public parks.Each fall, the woods of Iroquois Park come aliv
Day 3 of 3 · Oct 16–Oct 18
FamilyFestival
Pumpkins at Kentucky Kingdom Featuring Jack O’Lantern Spectacular
Enjoy more than 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins from local sculptors, featuring intricate pumpkins and eye-catching works of art as you wind through the Castaway Creek like ne
Monday, October 19
5 events
Day 4 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Louisville Triple Crown
This is the Louisville experience guests don’t just book — they remember. The Louisville Triple Crown brings together three of the city’s most iconic cultural experiences
Day 4 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
BourbonCraft Beer
The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy
This October, the bar you know is disappearing. In its place: The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy! Join us for a month-long Halloween pop-up where flickering candlelight, shad
Day 4 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Sleep In & Sip Louisville
This is the Louisville bourbon experience guests wish they had found sooner — a relaxed afternoon built for great whiskey, no early alarms required. Sleep In & Sip Louisv
Day 4 of 4 · Oct 16–Oct 19
FamilyFestival
Jack’s Lantern Trail
Louisville’s favorite pumpkin event returns this October, and every ticket continues to benefit Louisville’s public parks.Each fall, the woods of Iroquois Park come aliv
Bourbon
Maker’s Mark VIP: The Samuels Legacy Day
Step beyond the traditional distillery tour and experience the legacy of Maker’s Mark in a way few ever can. The Samuels Legacy Day is a one-of-a-kind VIP experience avai
Tuesday, October 20
3 events
Day 5 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Louisville Triple Crown
This is the Louisville experience guests don’t just book — they remember. The Louisville Triple Crown brings together three of the city’s most iconic cultural experiences
Day 5 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
BourbonCraft Beer
The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy
This October, the bar you know is disappearing. In its place: The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy! Join us for a month-long Halloween pop-up where flickering candlelight, shad
Day 5 of 5 · Oct 16–Oct 20
Bourbon
Sleep In & Sip Louisville
This is the Louisville bourbon experience guests wish they had found sooner — a relaxed afternoon built for great whiskey, no early alarms required. Sleep In & Sip Louisv
Wednesday, October 21
0 events
No food events listed for this day yet — the tours below run most days, and this page is rebuilt every morning.
Thursday, October 22
0 events
No food events listed for this day yet — the tours below run most days, and this page is rebuilt every morning.
Friday, October 23
0 events
No food events listed for this day yet — the tours below run most days, and this page is rebuilt every morning.
Saturday, October 24
0 events
No food events listed for this day yet — the tours below run most days, and this page is rebuilt every morning.
Sunday, October 25
0 events
No food events listed for this day yet — the tours below run most days, and this page is rebuilt every morning.
Tours & tastings running all week
Bookable most days — good for visitors or a low-planning night out.
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Questions we get
What food events are happening in Louisville this week?
This page lists the food, bourbon, and beer events on Louisville Tourism’s calendar for the next ten days, organized by day. Where we can find a working link, each event points to the venue or organizer’s own page.
What are some food things to do in Louisville this weekend?
For Saturday, October 17 and Sunday, October 18: Grateville Dead Music Festival, Goatman Festival 2026, Copper & Kings Apple Brandy Festival, Louisville Triple Crown and The Haunted Lodge: A Spookeasy, plus 9 more. Pick either day above for details and links.
How often is this page updated?
It is rebuilt every morning. Plans change, so check the event’s own page before you go.
Where does this event information come from?
Louisville Tourism’s public event calendar. We keep the food, bourbon, beer, and festival listings, leave out events at venues we know are closed, and link to the organizer or venue instead of the calendar listing.
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