Louisville is a place where the mood is euphoric and colorful all the year round. The Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church conducts the Art in the Arbor fine art and craft festival. This year the festival was held on the 8th and 9th day in the month of May after the Derby festival. The program includes wonderful art and craft display, with a lovely colorful lighting.

For the ultimate dining and socializing experience Kentucky Derby festival is highly recommended. This is perhaps the main festival of Louisville. The festival season this year began first week in the month of May unfolding close to 70 different events till the close of the event. There are several exciting events to watch out for. The festival includes "Thunder over Louisville", the great balloon race, the Pegasus parade and Derby marathon race.

Apart from the main festivals the city offers numerous shopping festivals. These festivals are aimed to display the brilliant art and culture of Louisville. The prices are moderate during these festivals. People from all over the world come to Louisville during these festival seasons. Some of the festivals include Kentucky Kids Consignment, Elizabethtown Spring 2010 sale, and the Steamboat Days Festival.

The Kentucky Bourbon festival is an exciting weeklong festival held annually in the month of September. There are close to thirty events symbolizing the rich history of Bourbon Whiskey. The event draws more than a hundred thousand visitors from around the world. The events include fabulous dinners and unlimited Bourbon whiskey. The other festivals of Louisville include Abbey Road on the River festival a Beatles tribute event is held in September. There is also the Kentucky Shakespeare festival happening each summer and is open to everyone with its free admissions policy.

Louisville is a hub of many activities and events. These events are held throughout the year to commemorate on various holidays as well as for the fun of it. 2010's events are held in various locations and offer visitors as well as inhabitants of Louisville an exciting experience. The most renowned event in Louisville is the Kentucky Derby which is usually held in May.

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There are a number of events that can be attended. The Kentucky Shakespeare Festival is a cultural event that features groups that perform a number of Shakespeare plays in the Central Park in Old Louisville. The event is huge attracting over a 15,000 visitors each year.

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Started in 2002, the fest main event is unlimited bowling as well as a number of contests such as costume, trivia and others. It is Held in June and usually over a weekend. The event has seen a number of celebrities from the cult Film The Big Lebowski.

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Other Events:

The National Quartet Convection to be held on Kentucky Fair And Exposition Center featuring a number of gospel artists and religious speakers.

Bourbon Ball is an annual fund raising event for the Kentucky Museum of Art.

Race for the Cure a charity event that aims to raise money for breast cancer

Breeders CUP a sporting event for those who enjoy horse races. It is to be held at Churchill Downs.

North American International Livestock Exposition - an event that showcases various livestock competition.

Christmas Gift and Decor Show - to be held in December and visitors can check out various booths with different gifts and crafts for the Christmas season.

Kentucky Flea Market - Runs from late December to Early January showcasing various items.

Lebowski Fest

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