LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- The Forecastle Festival said Friday it will take a "pause" in 2023 in hopes it can "improve for the future."
In a news release Friday, Forecastle said its musical festival — held on the Great Lawn near downtown Louisville in front of more than 70,000 fans each summer — won't be held after 20 years of performances.
"There are some things that we want to work on and improve for the future, so we’re going to take some time to strategize and determine the best path forward for the festival," the news release said.
Forecastle Festival will be taking a pause in 2023. It’s incredible to see what this festival has become and how the Louisville community has grown around it over the past 20 years. pic.twitter.com/2vCZonX1UA
— Forecastle Festival (@forecastle) November 11, 2022
Over the years, Jack Harlow, Outkast, My Morning Jacket, Jack White and more headlined the event.
"We are grateful for your loyalty and support over the years and will come back to you with updates," the news release said. We hope to share more good times in the future."
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Dombresky and Noizu perform at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
A person takes a video at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
A child watches on a man shoulders at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
A woman hula hoops at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Chelsea Cutler performs at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
A person takes a selfie at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Dombresky and Noizu perform at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Chelsea Cutler performs at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Louisville skyline behind the crowd at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
People pose for a photograph at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
People pose for a photograph at Forecastle.
Earl Sweatshirt performs at Forecastle.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Dombresky and Noizu perform at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
A man twirls a baton at Forecastle.
Three people take photos at a selfie ring at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
People walk into Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
A person wearing a sailor's hat walks into Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Crowd cheers during a performance at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Rapper Wale performs at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Two attendees reach for each other in the crowd at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Wale performs at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Two attendees reach for each other in the crowd at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Wale performs at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Wale performs at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
People walk into the performance area at Forecastle.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
A person smiles at Forecastle.
Crowd watches performances at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Wale performs at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
Earl Sweatshirt performs at Forecastle.
Two people take a photo by the sign at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
People walk across the bridge at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
A person takes a selfie at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Chelsea Cutler performs at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Chelsea Cutler performs at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Chelsea Cutler performs at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
The crowd watches a performance at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Mast stage at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
People meet at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Two people walk into Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Two people walk through the crowd at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
WDRB's Joel Schipper interviews an attendee at Forecastle on May 28, 2022.
Wale performs at Forecastle on May 27, 2022.
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