Waterfront Indy Fest is Louisville’s premier July 4th celebration.  The two-day festival is the largest event of the summer and also produced by Waterfront Development Corporation.  Over 150,000 people attend the event each year, which features concerts by national recording artists, children’s activities, a festival food & beer garden and fireworks over the Ohio River both nights.

This year's musical lineup features Country Night on July 3rd, featuring headliner John Rich with special appearance by Cowboy Troy. Tyler Dickerson is the supporting act on the 3rd, and the 202nd Army Band of the Kentucky National Guard will open the evening with patriotic music.

Michael Franti and Spearhead (above) will headline on July 4th, and the supporting act is Arrested Development. The evening will open with the great lady of soul, Bettye LaVette.

You can bring: Blankets, and lawn chairs are allowed. You can bring water in small plastic bottles AS LONG AS IT HAS NOT BEEN OPENED - the seal must be unbroken. You CANNOT bring: Outside food and alcohol, tents, glass, coolers, cans, bottles, pets, bicycles inside the event space (a secure bicycle valet parking service will be provided near event entrance on the South Great Lawn in exchange for a donation), skateboards and weapons. For more FAQs, visit www.waterfrontindependencefestival.com.

Festival admission is completely free of charge including all activities in the children’s area. 

Admission: Free

Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Thursday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.

Admission: $5

Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats.  Show begins right after the game.  For game tickets call 212-BATS or go to www.batsbaseball.com.

Admission: NA

Forecastle Fest 2010 is moving to Waterfront Park! Headliners include The Flaming Lips, Widespread Panic, and Spoon. Forecastle 2010 will feature over 75 bands, DJs, and electronic artists on 4 stages, along with regional art installations, the Sustainable Living Roadshow, an expanded outdoor extreme sports park, Patagonia Footwear Film Pavilion, SPROUTS "Rock, Relax, and Refresh" children's eco-info zone, renewable energy exhibits, organic food options, discussion panels, speakers, dance tents, and more.

Admission: 3-day pass - $150; 1-day pass - $50. VIP packages and other premium ticketing options are also available. Tickets on sale now at ear X-tacy, Shake-It Records, CD Central, Indy CD and Vinyl, Grimey's, www.ticketmaster.com or charge by phone at 1.800.745.3000.

Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Thursday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.

Admission: $5

Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats.  Show begins right after the game.  For game tickets call 212-BATS or go to www.batsbaseball.com.

Admission: NA

All about public safety and honoring fallen public safety officers from Kentucky and Indiana. Public safety displays, music of every kind, children's activities, food & lots of family fun.

Admission:

A series of free walking tours, led by local historian Rick Bell, will explore the history of Louisville’s riverfront and the development of today’s acclaimed Waterfront Park. Beginning at the Belle of Louisville’s landing at the Fourth Street wharf, the 90-minute tours will end at the Lincoln Memorial. Bell will describe the riverfront’s importance to the growth of Louisville from its founding during the American Revolution, through its glory days during the Steamboat Era, to its renaissance as one of the world’s most successful maritime recreational parks.

The tour will start on the wharf in front of the Belle of Louisville and will conclude at the Lincoln Memorial. Free parking is available in the park. A convenient location would be the Green Lot - park and follow the signs to walk to the Belle of Louisville. (see map for locations of the Belle, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Green Lot). The total walking distance from your car, through the tour, and back to your car is approximately 2 miles.

Suggestion: Wear your comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water and sunscreen.

Admission: Free!

A series of free walking tours, led by local historian Rick Bell, will explore the history of Louisville’s riverfront and the development of today’s acclaimed Waterfront Park. Beginning at the Belle of Louisville’s landing at the Fourth Street wharf, the 90-minute tours will end at the Lincoln Memorial. Bell will describe the riverfront’s importance to the growth of Louisville from its founding during the American Revolution, through its glory days during the Steamboat Era, to its renaissance as one of the world’s most successful maritime recreational parks.

The tour will start on the wharf in front of the Belle of Louisville and will conclude at the Lincoln Memorial. Free parking is available in the park. A convenient location would be the Green Lot - park and follow the signs to walk to the Belle of Louisville. (see map for locations of the Belle, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Green Lot). The total walking distance from your car, through the tour, and back to your car is approximately 2 miles.

Suggestion: Wear your comfortable walking shoes and bring drinking water and sunscreen.

Admission: Free!

Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Thursday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.

Admission: $5

Come enjoy the beauty of the waterfront and the relaxation of yoga at the Brown-Foreman Amphitheater, next to Tumbleweed.  Classes will be held every Thursday at 7pm, weather permitting and are only $5 per person.  Beginners are welcome.  We look forward to seeing you. Namaste.

Admission: $5

Louisville’s most popular after work concert series.  For the ninth year, the Waterfront Development Corporation and Louisville Public Media are working together to offer free concerts on the Harbor Lawn featuring national and local artists.  There is a cash bar and great upscale festival food.  Boat docking is on a first come first served basis. 

Outside alcohol is prohibited. No coolers, no glass & no pets allowed in the event area of the Harbor Lawn and the adjacent children’s play area. For more information, please call 814-6518.  Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged.   Lawn chairs and blankets are encouraged. 

Musical guests: Tift Merritt, Dawes (at right), and Robert Francis.

ABOUT WATERFRONT WEDNESDAY
Waterfront Wednesday is presented by 91.9 WFPK and Waterfront Development Corporation with support from Friends of the Waterfront and our sponsors. July sponsors: Commonwealth Bank and Trust Company, Goose Island Brewing Company, Spalding University, Cruzan 9, and Friends of the Waterfront.

Admission: Free!

Friday night fireworks by the Louisville Bats.  Show begins right after the game.  For game tickets call 212-BATS or go to www.batsbaseball.com.

Admission: NA

Rain Date: Sunday, August 1

Louisville Cornhole Cup is sponsored by Republic Bank and benefits Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kentuckiana.

Payouts for Experienced Division: 1st Place - $500; 2nd Place - $250; 3rd Place - $100; Double elimination tournament. Recreational Division: 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners receive gift cards to local businesses.

Raffles, live music, beer & food available for purchase. Bring the entire family for a great day!

Admission: Experienced Division: $60 per team, day of registration - $80. Recreational Division: $40 per team, day of registration $60. Tournament t-shirt & goody bag included for both divisions.