Louisville Places 2026 art shows + markets (Spring / Summer / Fall)

Louisville Art Shows & Markets — 2026

Spring, summer, and fall art festivals, markets, and creative events around Louisville. Dates, times, official websites, and directions are included when available..

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🌸 Spring 2026

👗 KMAC Couture 2026: ANCESTOR Wearable art runway show + fundraiser at KMAC.
Date: Sat, March 28, 2026 Time: 7:15 PM (event listing) Map: 715 W Main St (KMAC)
🐐 NuLu Bock Fest (Goat Races + vendors) Street festival in NuLu with local vendors and activities.
Date: Sat, March 28, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 6:00 PM Map: East Market St (NuLu)
🛍️ Smoketown Flea (Flea Off Market) — Spring weekends Community market with artists, crafts, vintage, food, and more (multiple weekends).
Dates: Mar 7–8, Mar 14–15, Mar 21–22, Mar 28–29, Apr 11–12, Apr 18–19, Apr 25–26 (plus Apr 4 at Seneca Park) Hours: Sat 11 AM–6 PM • Sun 11 AM–5 PM Map: 817 Logan St (Smoketown Flea)
🖼️ Cherokee Triangle Art Fair Classic spring art fair in the Cherokee Triangle neighborhood.
Dates: Sat–Sun, April 25–26, 2026 Time: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM Map: Willow Ave & Cherokee Rd

☀️ Summer 2026

🎶 WFPK Waterfront Wednesday (free concert series) Big Four Lawn concerts — bring a blanket, snacks, and friends.
Dates: Apr 22 • May 27 • Jun 24 • Jul 29 • Aug 26 • Sep 23 (2026) Times: Lawn opens 5 PM • Music starts 6 PM Map: Big Four Lawn (Waterfront Park)
🍉 NuLu Summer Fest Summer street festival with vendors, music, and family-friendly stuff.
Date: Sat, July 18, 2026 Time: 12:00 PM – 7:00 PM Map: 700–800 blocks East Market St
🧵 Made Market — Louisville Summer Market Indoors at Mellwood (makers + handmade goods). Hours not posted on the main details page yet — check for updates.
Date: Sat, August 1, 2026 Time: Check site for 2026 hours Map: Mellwood Art Center

🍂 Fall 2026

🎨 Big Four™ Arts Festival Large juried arts festival at Waterfront Park near the Big Four Bridge.
Dates: Sep 12–13, 2026 Times: Sat 10 AM–7 PM • Sun 10 AM–5 PM Map: Waterfront Park / Big Four Lawn
🎉 NuLu Fest Street festival with a big vendor footprint on East Market.
Date: Sat, September 19, 2026 Time: 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM Map: 600–900 blocks East Market St
🏛️ St. James Court Art Show (St. James Court Section) One of the biggest art weekends in Old Louisville.
Dates: Oct 2–4, 2026 Times: Fri–Sat 10 AM–6 PM • Sun 10 AM–5 PM Map: St. James Court (Old Louisville)
🧩 Louisville UnFair Local-forward art show (FAQ lists the annual schedule + hours; exact 2026 dates depend on the “first full weekend of October”).
When: First full weekend of October (Fri–Sun) Hours: 10 AM – 6 PM (daily) Map: Old Louisville (area)

🗓️ Monthly / Ongoing (2026)

🏢 Mellwood Open Studio Night First Fridays at Mellwood — studios + shops open for browsing and buying art.
When: First Friday (monthly) Time: 6 PM – 9 PM Map: Mellwood Art Center
🚶 First Friday Hop (Downtown galleries + venues) Monthly gallery hop vibe downtown. Times vary by venue — check listings for the month you’re going.
When: First Friday (monthly) Time: Check monthly listings Map: Downtown Louisville

🚋 Special 2026 dates

These are scheduled date drops (handy for planning ahead).

🍊 F.A.T. Friday Trolley Hop (Frankfort Ave) Free trolley hop + stops along Frankfort Ave (times are consistent; exact stops vary).
Dates: Apr 24 • Jul 31 • Sep 25 • Nov 27 (2026) Time: 4 PM – 9 PM Map: Frankfort Ave

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