5 things to do in the Louisville area Labor Day weekend | Aug 29 - Sept. 1 | Community events

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The weekend is upon us, and there are plenty of things to do and see across Kentuckiana.

Here are a selection of events, markets, concerts and more happening Labor Day weekend Friday, Aug. 29 to Monday, Sept. 1.

Worldfest

A showcase of Louisville's vast array of cultures begins Friday downtown, an annual weekend of good food, music and celebration.

WorldFest begins on Friday, Aug. 29, and runs through Labor Day (Sept. 1). The event is expected to bring more than 150,000 people to the Belvedere in downtown Louisville.

WorldFest celebrates and showcases the international cultures and communities that make up the city of Louisville and neighboring areas. WorldFest is free to attend and open to all ages, featuring entertainment stages, Global Village, a children's international activity zone and more.

Some of this year's musical headliners include the River City Drum Corp., Creative Collective, Kuvebo, The Ron Jones Quartet, The Brooks Giles Band and Tee Dee Young and Lost Tribe Louisville.

A Parade of Cultures and a Naturalization Ceremony welcoming 300 new U.S. citizens is planned at the Muhammad Ali Center at 1 p.m. Friday.

WorldFest is free and open to all ages. For more information, click here.

Schnitzelburg Fall Walk

The Schnitzelburg Fall Walk is set to take over the streets of Louisville's historic Schnitzelburg neighborhood this Saturday, Aug. 30, from 11 a.m. to midnight.

Councilwoman Jennifer Chappell, D-15, is inviting residents and visitors to enjoy the free community festival, which will feature live music, food trucks, local vendors and more.

“Between the Southend Community Market in Iroquois Park, UofL’s season kickoff home game against Eastern Kentucky, and the Schnitzelburg Walk, it will be an action-packed day in District 15—and the weather will be perfect for all this outdoor fun," Chappell said in a news release.

The event begins with the Flea Off Market at 11 a.m. along Hickory Street near 1036 E. Burnett Ave., running until 6 p.m. Vendors will offer handmade goods, vintage items and food. Upstairs at Monnik Brewing, the Flea Record and Gear Show will feature vinyl, musical equipment and memorabilia.

Live music kicks off at 4 p.m. in the street adjacent to Hickory Street’s bars, with performances continuing into the night. Hickory Street will reopen to traffic at midnight.

Here’s a look at Saturday’s lineup:

Monnick Brewing, 1036 E. Burnett Avenue
- Flea Off Market: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  - Local vendor booths, food trucks, live music – all for free.
- Flea Record and Gear Show: 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. upstairs at Monnik
  - Vendors will be offering vinyl, musical gear and equipment, rock, memorabilia, and all things music related.
- Live music: 5-11 p.m.
  - The Future Killers, Cutlass Supreme, The Long Furs, Kathryn Brooks Band, Hueon and HEXHEXHEX
The Merryweather, 1101 Lydia Street
- Live music: The Daddy Sisters, King Kong, Scary Black, Future Fossils, Pissed On, Wee Mighty, Strong Style and Cadillac Young
- Food vendors: Counter Service and Con Aji Y Café.
Check’s Café, 1101 E. Burnett Avenue
- Live outdoor music: Starting at 5 p.m. with Denham Country Band and Bad Companions
- Karaoke: Inside at 7:30 p.m.
- Sports viewing: TVs inside will air weekend games
All Wool & Yard Wide, 1328 Hickory Street
- Beer garden: 4-11 p.m. Enjoy cold beer, tasty food and live music.

Attendees are encouraged to arrive early, explore the neighborhood, and enjoy the full slate of activities before the streets reopen at midnight.

For more information, click here.

Kentucky Flea Market Labor Day Spectacular

Bargain hunters and antique lovers will flock to the Kentucky Exposition Center this Labor Day weekend for the return of the Kentucky Flea Market Labor Day Spectacular.

The event runs Friday, Aug. 29, through Monday, Sept. 1, in South Wing C of the Expo Center. Admission is free, and parking is half-price at $15 per vehicle—with $7.50 cash back offered with any purchase.

With more than 800 booths, the flea market features thousands of deals on antiques, collectibles, electronics, clothing, fragrances, arts and crafts, and “As Seen on TV” items. Organizers say it’s the largest free-admission flea market in the region and has been voted one of the top 10 flea markets in the U.S.

Event Highlights

$5 & Under Overstock Sale
- Located inside the flea market, this sale offers thousands of mostly new-in-box items at steep discounts:
  - Friday & Saturday: All items $5 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m.)
  - Sunday: All items $3 (11 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
  - Monday: All items $1 (10 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
    - Note: Pricing applies only to the Overstock Sale area.

Event Hours

Friday, Aug. 29: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday, Aug. 30: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, Aug. 31: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 1: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Whether you're hunting for vintage treasures or stocking up on everyday essentials, the Kentucky Flea Market offers something for everyone—and has been a Louisville tradition for more than 50 years.

To learn more, click here.

Louisville Cardinals football vs. Eastern Kentucky Colonels

The UofL Cardinals football team will kick off the season Saturday, Aug. 30, against the Eastern Kentucky Colonels at 3 p.m. in L&N Stadium in Louisville.

Louisville is going into Saturday's game having ended last season with a 35-34 win over Washington in the Sun Bowl. EKU lost to Villanova 22-17 in the FCS playoffs.

Wednesday, head coach Jeff Brohm kicked off his weekly radio show with Paul Rogers, offering insight on his quarterback, defense, transfers and more heading into Saturday's opener.

Brohm stopped short of declaring one side of the ball dominant, but said he likes what he’s seeing from the defense late in camp.

He highlighted improved depth on the defensive line, more experience at linebacker, and sharper tackling and alignment from the secondary. The biggest goal: eliminate the self-inflicted wounds that plagued early-season games across the country.

Brohm didn’t tiptoe around the new kickoff rules or the national trend toward fair catches. A lot of that is based around his trust in top return man Caullin Lacy.

Lacy, who returned a kick 97 yards for a touchdown at Miami last season, is back and healthy, and Brohm sees him as an opportunity to gain hidden yardage.

Read WDRB Eric Crawford's breakdown of Wednesday's radio show by clicking here.

Saturday's game kicks off at 3 p.m., and will air on the ACC Network. Some tickets are still available starting at $30. To purchase tickets, click here.

Next up, Louisville will host James Madison and EKU hosts Houston Christian on Sept. 6.

Key stats: (Via The Associated Press)

Louisville (2024)
- Overall offense: 449.2 yards per game (13th in FBS)
- Passing: 264.1 yards per game (26th)
- Rushing: 185.2 yards per game (33rd)
- Scoring: 26.5 points per game (9th)
- Overall defense: 368.7 yards allowed per game (64th in FBS)
- Passing: 236.2 yards allowed per game (100th)
- Rushing: 132.5 yards allowed per game (40th)
- Scoring: 24.08 points allowed per game (56th)
Eastern Kentucky
- Overall offense: 347.8 yards per game (70th in FCS)
- Passing: 161.5 yards per game (104th)
- Rushing: 186.3 yards per game (26th)
- Scoring: 22.4 points per game (84th)
- Overall defense: 388 yards allowed per game (81st in FCS)
- Passing: 239.4 yards allowed per game (94th)
- Rushing: 148.6 yards allowed per game (57th)
- Scoring: 23.6 points allowed per game (42nd)

Team leaders:

Louisville (2024)
- Passing: Tyler Shough, 3,195 yards, 23 TDs, 6 INTs, 62.7 completion percentage
- Rushing: Isaac Brown, 1,173 yards, 11 TDs
- Receiving: Ja'Corey Brooks, 1,013 yards, 61 catches, 9 TDs
Eastern Kentucky (2024)
- Passing: Matt Morrisey, 2,013 yards, 13 TDs, 8 INTs, 59.5 completion percentage
- Rushing: Joshua Carter, 1,108 yards on 225 carries, 13 TDs
- Receiving: Marcus Calwise Jr., 507 yards on 40 catches, 4 TDs

Louisville Home Show

The Louisville Home Show will take over West Hall A/B at the Kentucky Exposition Center this weekend, offering homeowners a one-stop shop for home inspiration, expert advice and exclusive deals for all stages of remodeling, landscaping and decorating.

The home show features dozens of exhibitors showcasing interior and exterior design ideas, product demonstrations and interactive displays. It provides homeowners the opportunity to meet home improvement professionals and explore new products and services.

Organizers say the show serves as a time-saving alternative to scheduling multiple contractor visits and offers a chance to compare options, ask questions and take advantage of special deals only available at the home show.

Attendees will be able to shop services and exhibitors, compare prices and save with special pricing and promotions being offered; learn from and meet the pros in remodeling, landscaping and design; explore sample vignettes and hands-on displays; talk directly with contractors and designers before hiring them; discover new ways to enhance your home's comfort, style and value.

Organizers promise to deliver fresh ideas and practical solutions for every kind of home project for new homeowners and those who have lived in their homes for decades.

The Louisville Home Show kicks off Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., and continues Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Admission is free if you register online in advance, and $10 at the doors of the event. To register, click here.

To learn more about the show, what's being featured and a list of exhibitors, click here.

These are just a handful of events scheduled for this weekend. Click here to look at what else is happening across Kentuckiana this weekend.

Milltown, Indiana keeps the party going with the Milltown Festival Labor Day weekend

Elizabethtown farm prepping for inaugural country music fest over Labor Day weekend