5 things to do this weekend in the Louisville area

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, July 25 through Sunday, July 28.

BIG STOMP Music Festival

An annual music festival in Louisville that promotes mental health is happening this weekend.

The Big Stomp, formerly known as PeteFest, is the nation's first music festival that focuses on mental health, according to event organizers.

This year, the music festival will feature more than 30 acts across three stages. Headliners for the festival include BADBADNOTGOOD, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, The Black Angels and Bully.

The festival will be held at Waterfront Park.

The full lineup includes:

BADBADNOTGOOD
St Paul & the Broken Bones
The Black Angels
Bully
Ben Sollee
Saxsquatch
Jake Banfield
The Bibelhauser Brothers
Doom Gong
White Whooly
Lacey Guthrie
So It Was
Shannon Vetter and the Sleepless Pilgrims
Pleasure Boys
Future Killer
Yapa

The full transit lineup includes:

DJ Craze
Dubtribe Sound System
Kenny Glasgow
Jay Tripwire
Holmar aka Acid Tourist
Philipp Jung
Silly Girl Carmen
Christopher Mohn
Raydium
Morris Koad
Angel 004
Trevor Lamont
Angel of the Bottomless Pit
Bonedaddy
Nikkid

Big Stomp benefits the Pete Foundation, which works to destigmatize mental health and provide awareness to community resources.

To purchase tickets, click here.

LouCity FC vs. Monterey Bay FC

This Saturday, July 27, LouCity FC will take on Monterey Bay FC at Lynn Family Stadium in Butchertown.

The team is coming off a 2-1 victory over Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC last Friday. LouCity (13-4-2) is atop the USL Championship standings.

The game kicks off at 8 p.m.

Tickets are on sale and range in price from $11 to $166.

Saturday's theme is "Beach Night" and leis will be given out.

For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.

Louisville Street Food Festival

Put your eatin' pants on and head downtown for the second annual Louisville Street Food Festival at 4th Street Live! on Saturday and Sunday.

The festival takes over an entire city block and features the area's best food trucks and restaurants.

Organizers said all food items are priced at $5 or less, allowing guests to sample a wide range of foods and options.

There will be more than 20 vendors, live entertainment, general vendors, axe throwing, an indoor/outdoor pavilion, mechanical bull riding, eating challenges, family-friendly fun, cooking demonstrations, games and more.

The festival gets underway at 2 p.m. and ends at 8 p.m.

Tickets start at $7.99 and can be purchased by clicking here. There are VIP tickets available, which provide early access, a VIP area with private restrooms and a bar, drink vouchers and more.

54th Annual World Championship Dainty Contest and Festival in Schnitzelburg

It's that time of year! An annual summer festival dedicated to a centuries-old German game will return to the streets of Louisville's Schnitzelburg neighborhood this weekend.

The German street game requires a 5-inch stick and a 3-foot bat. The dainty is placed on the ground and the bat is used to tap the dainty with the goal of getting the dainty airborne. Once the dainty is in the air, the bat is swung in hopes of sending the dainty flying.

The three-day festival kicks off Saturday, July 27 with the fourth annual Dainty FUNdraiser at The Merryweather on Lydia Street from 4-9 p.m., complete with DJs, a Dainty batting cage, a cake wheel, drink specials, food and more.

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Sunday, July 28 is Dainty Schnitzelburg Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Hauck's Corner on Goss Avenue. The day includes a parade, dunk tank, Dainty batting cages, bingo, a bologna sandwich eating contest and more.

The weekend of events leads up to the main event: the 54th Annual Dainty Contest on Monday, July 29, at Hauck's Corner.

Crowds will gather on George Hauck Way to see who will be crowned 2024 Dainty Champion. Anyone 45 years or older can compete in the contest. The reigning world champion hit the dainty 153 feet.

The Dainty Contest started in 1971 when George Hauck, Charlie Vettiner and others gathered at the corner of Goss and Hoertz Avenue to play the German street game.

For more information about Dainty Fest, including a schedule of events, click here.

Summer Beer Fest at the Frazier

The Frazier History Museum in downtown Louisville is hosting its Summer Beer Fest on Saturday, July 27 from 4-8 p.m.

Guests can enjoy more than 200 specialty beers, food, live music and more.

This year's festival celebrates the 20th anniversary of the museum. It has also served as one of the museum's biggest annual fundraisers since 2021.

The event is limited to those 21 and older.

Tickets range in price, with General Admission starting at $50. Designated driver tickets are available for $10, and VIP tickets are available for $90.

For more information, click here.

To purchase tickets, click here.

Bonus Events:

It's summertime, which means there are also multiple markets, concerts and more happening this weekend:

Live music, entertainment:

Beyoncé vs. Taylor Swift Silent Disco
- Friday, July 26 from 8-11 p.m.
- 3rd Turn Brewing on Watterson Trail
- Tickets available for $10
- DJ DNasti will bring the best of Queen Bey, with DJ Eras spinning your favorites from Taylor Swift. DJ Spring Break will also be on hand with your party favorites.
- For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Mickey Avalon
- Friday, July 26 at 8 p.m.
- Zanzabar on South Preston Street
- Ages 18 and up
- Tickets cost $22
- Doors at 7 p.m.
- For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
Corey Smith
- Friday, July 26 at 8 p.m.
- Mercury Ballroom on South 4th Street
- Tickets available for $20-$35 by clicking here.
Straight No Chaser
- Saturday, July 27 at 7:30 p.m.
- Iroquois Amphitheater
- Tickets available for $31-$81 by clicking here.
Kyle Eldridge and Johnny Berry & The Outliers, with The Honkytonk Wranglers
- Saturday, July 27 at 8 p.m. (doors at 7 p.m.)
- Headliners Music Hall on Lexington Road
- Ages 18 and up
- Tickets cost $17 in advance, $20 at the door
- For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.
More Than Friends Louisville: RNB Only Day Party
- Sunday, July 28 from 2-8 p.m.
- Happy Endings Party Lounge on South 4th Street
- For more information or to purchase tickets, click here.