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 the weekend of Friday, June 26 to Sunday, June 28.
It's important to note that with rain in the forecast this weekend, some of these events are subject to change.
Kentucky Craft Bash
More than 50 Kentucky breweries will converge on Louisville's Waterfront Park for the Kentucky Craft Bash this weekend.
From 5-9 p.m. Saturday, June 27, Waterfront Park will turn into "The commonwealth's largest taproom."
Breweries will bring local beer and rare pours, giving guests a chance to taste different Kentucky beers in one place.
Local vendors, including food booths and local companies, will also be on hand.
Tickets start at $70 for general admission, which includes festival access from 6-9 p.m., a 5-ounce tasting cup, and access to all breweries, food trucks, vendors and more. VIP tickets cost $85 and will get you into the festival an hour earlier, at 5 p.m. It also comes with a larger tasting glass, VIP-only beer booth tappings and snack bar access. There are also $10 tickets available for "designated drivers" that include festival access and non-alcoholic options. Designated drivers must still be 21 or older to attend.
To learn more, explore breweries and vendors that will be in attendance, or purchase tickets, click here.
CycLOUvia
A section of Logan Street will close to cars this weekend for the return of CycLOUvia.
This is the first time the event will be held on Logan Street. The stretch between Goss Avenue and East Broadway Street will be closed to vehicle traffic. It will only be open for walking, biking, skating and playing.
The Logan Street edition is set for 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 28.
CycLOUvia is an annual event that transforms some of Louisville's most popular streets into car-free zones for a few hours.
The goal is to promote healthy activity, support local businesses and brings neighbors together.
The free event is put on by the Louisville Metro Department of Transportation. Officials said the event showcases how the city's roads can be shared in creative, safe ways.
To learn more, click here.
June Birthday Bash at the Louisville Zoo
The Louisville Zoo will host a birthday bash this weekend for some of its residents with birthdays in June.
The birthday bash events include chats with zookeepers and unique enrichment that goes beyond cake and candles.
Guests can watch the birthday stars enjoy special treats and toys and listen to stories and insights from those who care for the zoo's animals.
On Sunday, June 28, the zoo will celebrate Sumatran Orangutan Kera, who will be turning 8 years old; Babirusa Patrice, who is turning 17; Red Panda Gansu, who is celebrating their 13th birthday; Hartmann's Mountain Zebra Azizi, who is turning 10; Western Lowland Gorillas Bengati, who is turning 28, Casey, who is turning 44, and Abeo, who is turning 2; Saharan Addax Roxanne, who is turning 23; and California Sea Lion Riva, who is turning 12.
Festivities kick off at 10:15 a.m. with Kera's celebration in the Islands part of the zoo.
To learn more or purchase tickets to the zoo in advance, click here.
"A Taste for Life"
The Louisville restaurant community will come together this weekend to battle mental illness with the annual "A Taste for Life" event.
Eight years ago, Anthony Bourdain, famed chef, author, and TV personality, took his own life.
You find tragic stories like this throughout the restaurant industry, where stress levels are high, hours are long, the pace is frenetic, and the pay is generally low. Service workers are sometimes susceptible to drug and alcohol addiction and mental illness.
In honor of Bourdain and to raise awareness for mental illness and addiction in restaurants, many world-renowned chefs have declared June 25 "Anthony Bourdain Day."
The local Louisville restaurant industry has the same challenges and wants to make a difference.
Chris Williams from Four Pegs — alongside co-creators chefs Kahlil Kennedy, Eric Morris, and Lee Mayfield — is keep the fight going by hosting the 7th annual fundraiser dubbed "A Taste for Life" on Sunday, June 28 at 3rd Turn Oldham Gardens.
The event features chefs from many local restaurants preparing food and feeding people for a cause.
The proceeds help the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Louisville, and the Pete Foundation.
General admission tickets are $70, and children's tickets are $25.
Click here to learn more or purchase tickets.
Wild Lights at the Louisville Zoo
A fan-favorite light show will return to the Louisville Zoo this weekend after a one-year hiatus.
Wild Lights will transform the zoo into a glowing nighttime experience starting Friday, May 15 through July 26, featuring dozens of large-scale lantern displays and interactive exhibits.
Guests will walk a 1.4-mile path lined with more than 50 themed lantern displays, with interactive elements bringing some to life.
The festival will also highlight Chinese lantern-making, a centuries-old art form. Artisans from Zigong, China, will be on site demonstrating their work and offering handcrafted items for purchase.
Live performances, including acrobatics and traditional mask-changing acts, will take place throughout the event.
Food, drinks and themed merchandise will be available across the zoo.
Wild Lights will run 7-10 p.m. Thursdays through Sundays, rain or shine. The last tickets will be sold at 9:30 p.m.
To buy tickets or learn more, 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.
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