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Daily Email - Tuesday - 08/26/2025

August 26, 2025

Summer may be clocking out, but we’re partying like we just got promoted. Dive into our Labor Day edition for a weekend full of go-do-stuff energy. Plus, we’ve got a chance for you to kick off Labor Day Weekend with a pair of tix to see Racing Louisville FC vs Houston Dash this Friday, 8/29, at Lynn Family Stadium. ENTER TO WIN!

DO STUFF THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

  • The Louisville Cardinals kick off their 2025 football season with a home game against in-state rival Eastern Kentucky Colonels, this Saturday, 8/30, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Get tix and schedule info.

  • The Fleur de Flea Vintage Urban Market features over 200 vendors on Waterfront Park’s Festival Plaza, with collections of vinyl, antiques, curiosities, funk, and junk. Plus music, food, and cocktails, this Saturday, 8/30. Get details.

  • Still in the mood to shop? The annual Labor Day Weekend Flea Market at the KY Expo Center is going on from this Friday, 8/29, through Monday, 9/1. More info available here.

  • Much-loved Bowling Green rockers Government Cheese are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a tour and a stop at Headliners on Saturday, 8/30. The show is sold out, but check here to see if more tix become available.

  • The latest Jammin’ at Jeptha concert features country singer (and finalist on NBC’s The Voice) Emily Ann Roberts this Saturday, 8/30, at Jeptha Creed Distillery. Tickets on sale now.

HOW TO DO LABOR DAY WEEKEND!

Photo: courtesy gotolouisville.com

Labor Day weekend is almost upon us! Three-day weekends in Louisville are ALWAYS a good time (they’re a whole 50% better than regular weekends). From festivals, football, and flea markets to parks, movies, or maybe just getting out of town to picnic or camp, we want you to have the best weekend EVER! Check our guide for plenty to DO.

MORE TO DO THIS LABOR DAY WEEKEND

🎵 Highland Farms Country Fest

Friday, 8/29-Saturday, 8/30 @ Highland Farms, Elizabethtown (12PM)

Some of country music’s hottest stars perform, including Sam Hunt, Brantley Gilbert, Tyler Hubbard, Lauren Alaina, Mitchel Tenpenny, Ashley Cooke, and more.*

🌎 Worldfest

Friday, 8/29-Monday, 9/1 @ The Belvedere (11AM) 

Travel the world in one downtown location at Louisville’s premier international festival, now in its 23rd year, showcasing numerous cultures’ foods, vendors, and entertainment.

🏝️ Labor Day Weekend Show: Jimmy Buffett Tribute Festival

 Saturday, 8/30-Sunday, 8/31 @ Christy’s Garden (12PM)

Soak in the island vibes and enjoy two days of trop rock magic as several artists pay tribute to the music and legacy of Jimmy Buffett in true Parrothead fashion.

🍻 Schnitzelburg Street Fest

Saturday, 8/30 @ Monnik Beer Co. (11AM-11PM)

Lotsa food & brews, plus the Flea Off Market on site and music from Future Killer, Cutlass Supreme, The Long Furs, Kathryn Brooks Band, and more.

🌭 Nick Dittmeier’s Labor Day Hotdog Party

Sunday, 8/31 @ Shippingport Brewing (4PM)

Great beer. Great dogs. Great vibes. And great music from Nick Dittmeier & The Sawdusters. Even furry dogs are welcome!

LOCALS ONLY

  • Craving a burger this Labor Day Weekend but you just don’t want the hassle of breaking out the grill? These local spots can take care of you! 

  • Lotsa people will be reaching for a beer this Labor Day Weekend. Louisville is home to many great breweries that can satisfy your thirst.

“Jive turkey. Henry Hill. Tin Lizzy. Coupe deVille. Fat Fanny. Bobby Sue. Grim Reaper. Black & Blue. Cute bunnies. Weasel blood. Gettin’ funky. In the mud. Jean Jeanie. Let It Bleed. Could you feel it? That’s what I need. I need love.” - Government Cheese