Celebrate twenty-five years of Music, Magic and Fun!
For twenty-five years Front Street has come alive in the summer with the magic of friends, family, community and live music. Neighbors mingle, kids laugh and bounce, and rain or shine, the Muse makes an appearance, dancing in the softly fading light. These eight Friday evenings are not to be missed — we’ll see you down here!
Savor the Sweet Sounds of Summer!
For eight Friday evenings in summer, Front Street comes alive with the magic of friends, family, community and live music. Life is sweet, and the musicians wrap the night with their warm embrace. Sparks fly off heels, hips twirl in the softly fading light, and friends share a moment of reunion in the street. It’s a spirit not to be missed and for some strange and mystical reason, it happens right here.
Friends, Family, Community and the Magic of Live Music
For three or four hours, eight summertime Friday evenings, life is just like it should be. Babies don’t cry, dogs don’t bark, and wise elders feel nineteen again. The Muse visits the musicians pretty much every night and dances when the spirit moves her. We don’t know why this all happens here, we’re just glad it does.
Sponsor Opportunities
The Street Faire would not exist without the generosity of all of our sponsors over the years — thank you so much for being an important part of our community!
Please email Marilyn Davenport to sponsor the Street Faire
Vendor Opportunities
We are now accepting Vendor Applications for the 2025 Street Faire.
Questions? Please contact Lawrence Anderson, Street Faire Manager.
Great American Music 2016
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Jun 17 MarchFourth!
Let’s Get this Party Started! Want to high-step it to the Street Faire with MarchFourth? If so, join us at the corner of Main and Pine at 6:15 and we’ll follow the band to the Steinbaugh. South on Main and right between Bittersweet and Little Horse. Dress up, have fun, but please stay out of the street until it is officially closed, and no alcohol allowed! Schedule: Main Street closure 6:15. Parade starts at 6:25. Learn more -
Jun 24 Hot Buttered Rum
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Jul 1 Dark
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Jul 8 Nathan & the Zydeco Cha-Chas
Wanna dance? Nathan is the real Louisiana deal: fully endorsed by the Colorado Zydeco Club, a group that does not tolerate poseurs.
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Jul 15 Samantha Fish
Back by popular demand. Seriously. The people have spoken. This will be the fourth consecutive year for this breathtakingly talented lady. Welcome back Samantha!
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Jul 22 The Elders
Cloggers welcome. This is an encore performance for this great band from Kansas City. The Elders play with passion and power, not to mention a full endorsement from the Muse of the Steinbaugh. Erin go Bragh!
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Jul 29 Roger Clyne & The Peacemakers
Hey hombres and chicas, how about some rock ’n roll southwestern style? This great band from Tempe combines superb musicianship, crackling riffs and intelligent lyrics to create their own authentic brand of Musico Americana. Note: RCPM will rock rain or shine
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Aug 5 Junior Brown
Saddle up partner. Junior’s bringing the guit-steel to the Steinbaugh for an evening of Texas roadhouse double neck, cowboy hat, rocket fueled, jump up and down, swing your partner… fun, fun, fun!
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The Street Faire runs 5:30–9:30pm.
The Street Faire is at the Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front Street. Music starts around 6:00.
There is excellent food, cold drinks, lots of children’s activities, quality arts, crafts, sundries, and, because of our awesome sponsors, this event is FREE!
Rules? We don’t need no stinking rules! Well, actually we do, for courtesy and legal reasons.
- PLEASE do not bring alcohol to the Faire—it is illegal and just not faire to the folks bringing you this free event. Alcohol sales fund the Faire!
- PLEASE do not carry alcohol outside the Faire boundaries—this is also illegal
- PLEASE do not bring your own chairs or blankets anywhere under the tents or under the pavilion
- PLEASE park in legal spaces only or you will get towed
- PLEASE be courteous of our neighbors! Stay out of yards and gardens and do not leave trash or bodily fluids
- The Street Faire is a NO SMOKING event
FAQs
- Q: Can I bring food to the Faire?
- A: Yes, but why not try a Downtown restaurant or some of the excellent Faire cuisine?
- Q: Can I bring alcohol to the Faire?
- A: Absolutely not.
- Q: What beverages are for sale?
- A: We sell Crystal Springs Brewing and Gravity Brewing beers, a selection of wines, Espolòn Margaritas, and Wild Ciders. Water is available from our food vendors for purchase.
- Q: Are credit cards accepted?
- A: Yes!
- Q: Can I bring my dog to the Faire?
- A: Due to the crowd size and potentially hot weather, we do not feel the Faire is a good place for your dog. That said, it is not illegal. They must be able to handle crowds and you must take very good care of them—dogs are not allowed under the tents or the pavilion.
- Q: Can I bring folding chairs to the Faire?
- A: Yes, but the chairs CANNOT be set up under the tents or the pavilion.
- Q: Where is First Aid?
- A: Look for the First Aid booth staffed by the Louisville Fire Department located in the library parking lot.
- Q: Is there a lost and found?
- A: Yes, at the north ticket sales booth.
Auto Parking
You can park in any legal space, but PLEASE be courteous to our neighbors:
- Do not park in restaurant lots unless you are eating there
- Do not block driveways—you will get towed
- Do not walk through residents’ yards
- DO NOT leave body fluids in residents’ yards
We also have lots of free parking available in DELO, just a short walk away.
Bicycle Parking
The Street Faire Bike Corral is located due west of the Steinbaugh, behind Bittersweet near the alley. Bring a lock!
Sponsor Opportunities
Please email Marilyn Davenport to sponsor the Street Faire
Vendor Opportunities
We are now accepting Vendor Applications for the 2025 Street Faire.
Questions? Please contact Lawrence Anderson, Street Faire Manager.
Volunteer Opportunities
Help the Street Faire be a huge success!
If you would like to volunteer to work at the Faire, please email Lawrence Anderson
Revenue from the Street Faire goes into making Historic Downtown a better place. Street Faire revenue funds, or helps fund:
- Holiday Lights
- Summer Flowers
- Carriage Rides
- The Arts District
- Local Charities
Produced in Partnership with the City of Louisville
