Pickleball takes over downtown Louisville for competition, fun

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Pickleball took over the streets of downtown Louisville Saturday.

Louisville Downtown Partnership hosted the Downtown Pickleball Street Fest on Main Street between Jackson and Hancock streets near Angel's Envy Distillery, the sponsor for the event.

There were 12 courts for competitive tournaments and open play. For the second year, people enjoyed pickleball celebrity matches, open play sessions and a multi-ranking round-robin tournament.

Monica, Fallon, Tom playing pickleball in Louisville — WDRB's Fallon Glick and Tom Lane played pickleball against Louisville Metro Emergency Management Services' Monica Harkins and her husband in Louisville, Ky. on July 12, 2025. (*WDRB Media photo*)

"It's a fun, great community event," said Gerry Caudill, a participant. "I love competition."

There were also food trucks, a pop-up bar with local beer and more.

To learn more about Louisville Downtown Partnership, click here.

For anyone interested in more pickleball playing opportunities, the fifth annual VIPS Pickleball Classic will be held at Louisville Indoor Racquet Club from Aug. 15-17. The three-day tournament benefits VIPS. To register, click here.

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