Louisville Downtown Street Faire

Friends, Family, Community and the Magic of Live Music

For three or four hours, seven 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.

Great American Music 2016

  • 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.

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  • 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 6:30.

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.

  1. 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!
  2. PLEASE do not carry alcohol outside the Faire boundaries—this is also illegal
  3. PLEASE do not bring your own chairs or blankets anywhere under the tents or under the pavilion
  4. PLEASE park in legal spaces only or you will get towed
  5. PLEASE be courteous of our neighbors! Stay out of yards and gardens and do not leave trash or bodily fluids
  6. 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 Avery Brewing, Crystal Springs Brewing and Gravity Brewing beers, Espolòn Margaritas, and Fetzer wines. 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.

Take the Shuttle to the Faire!

Park in front of Planet Fitness — Look for the Red Shuttle Flag
Downtown drop off and pick up on the NW corner of Main St & Short St.

Shuttles run 5pm to 10pm on Faire Fridays

Auto Parking

You can park in any legal space, but PLEASE be courteous to our neighbors:

  1. Do not park in restaurant lots unless you are eating there
  2. Do not block driveways—you will get towed
  3. Do not walk through residents’ yards
  4. DO NOT leave body fluids in residents’ yards

Bicycle Parking

The Street Faire Bike Corral is located due west of the Steinbaugh, behind Bittersweet and next to Por wine bar. Bring a lock!

For Street Faire Advertising Opportunities, please email Marilyn Davenport.

Vendor Opportunities

We are now accepting Vendor Applications for the 2021 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

Media Inquiries

Please email Marilyn Davenport

Image Rights

The Downtown Business Association takes video and still photography during all Street Faires for promotional purposes. By attending the Street Faire, you give the DBA permission to use your likeness in promotional materials, waiving further notice or compensation.

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

You can contribute: