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 Friday, Aug. 8 to Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
St. Joe's Picnic
The annual St. Joe's Picnic for Kids kicks off this weekend.
The 176th picnic kicks off Friday, Aug. 8, from 5-10 p.m., and again from noon to midnight on Aug. 9.
Organizers said anyone under the age of 18 not within arm's length of a supervising adult after 8 p.m. will be asked to leave.
Admission and parking are free. The event features prizes, raffles and live music.
The annual picnic benefits St. Joseph Children's Home.
The popular annual summer tradition in Louisville's Crescent Hill neighborhood announced earlier this month that it would no longer serve its famous chicken dinner. Instead, the picnic will replace the chicken dinner with more food trucks and snack options.
For more information on the picnic, click here.
Tour of Remodeled Homes
You can get some remodeling ideas for your house during the Tour of Remodeled Homes.
This year’s two-day event features 11 remodeled homes. From new additions to full-floor renovations, you can find inspiration for your next project.
Tour of Remodeled Homes
When: Saturday, Aug. 9 and Sunday, Aug. 10. Open 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. each day
How much: Online tickets are $15, and $20 at the door. Ages 6 and under are free
Click here to get connected to the Tour of Remodeled Homes presented by the Building Industry Association of Greater Louisville.
Newburg Days Festival
The annual Newburg Days Festival is set to return Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 10, at Petersburg/Newburg Park.
Now in its 50th year, the three-day festival celebrates community, culture, and summer fun with vendors, food booths, inflatables, live music, a parade, DJ, basketball tournament and cornhole tournament.
The park is located at the corner of East Indian Trail and Petersburg Road.
An opening ceremony will be held Monday, Aug. 4, at 7 p.m. at Newburg Apostolic Church, 4817 Newburg Road.
“Join me this year as we celebrate this annual festival spotlighting local culture, strengthening community bonds, and offering a fun, family-friendly event to wrap up the summer,” said Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin, who represents District 2.
Below is a schedule of events, courtesy of Shanklin's office.
Friday, August 8, 2025
- Vendor, food booths, and kid’s activities 6-8 p.m.
Saturday, August 9, 2025
- Vendor, food booths, and kid’s activities – 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- Community Parade – 11:30 a.m. (line-up time)
- Basketball tournament – 12-8 p.m.
Sunday, August 10, 2025
- Vendor, food booths, and kid’s activities – 1– 8 p.m.
- Senior Luncheon at Newburg Community Center – 2 p.m.
- Basketball tournament – 12-8 p.m.
- Cornhole tournament
The Venardos Circus
The Venardos Circus is back in Louisville for an extended stay with its all-new “Far Beyond” Tour on the Great Lawn at Waterfront Park.
This season, the cast will take audiences on a journey under the big top as it unveils a fresh, magical and all-new experience for fans. The show features an original score, amazing performers, stunning lighting, and dazzling costumes.
The Venardos Circus, a unique Broadway-Style Circus performance, has been touring the U.S. since its debut at the L.A. County Fair in 2014.
The circus performers also are the crew in this traveling tour, much like the original circus tradition.
There are no animals in Venardos Circus, but you can expect classic circus treats like fresh popcorn, cotton candy, house-made all-natural pink lemonade, nachos, hot dogs, packaged candy and more.
General Admission tickets start at $19 for kids under 12, and $31.33 for adults. One babe in arms is admitted free with each paying adult. Premium Reserved seating is available for premium pricing.
The Venardos Circus is in Louisville through Aug. 10.
For more information, a complete show schedule or to purchase tickets, click here.
Shakespeare in Dance: A Midsummer Night's Dream
Shakespeare meets ballet under the stars this weekend as Louisville Ballet presents "A Midsummer Night’s Dream" at Central Park in Old Louisville.
The free outdoor performances run through Sunday, Aug. 10. Pre-show entertainment begins at 7:15 p.m., with the main performance starting at 8 p.m. each night.
Directed and choreographed by Roger Creel, with music by Felix Mendelssohn, the ballet reimagines Shakespeare’s whimsical tale of love, magic and mischief in a two-hour performance featuring the artists of Louisville Ballet.
The production is presented in partnership with the Kentucky Shakespeare Festival. No tickets are required for admission.
To learn more about the production and its cast, 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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