Louisville Events, September 2010

Middletown's Family Fun Festival

When: September 10-11
Where: Wetherby Park
What: This annual event is fun for the whole family, featuring a dog show, parade, games, and fireworks.

2010 Memory Walk

When: September 11
Where: Waterfront Park
What: From a Press Release: This annual event helps raise awareness and funds to fight Alzheimer’s disease in Kentucky.

ZooTember Backyard Action Hero Day

When: September 11
Where: Louisville Zoo
What: From a Press Release: Find out how you can become a conservation hero in your own backyard. Be sure to pick up a free copy of the Zoo’s Toyota Backyard Action Hero Guidebook.

Mellwood September Art Fair

When: September 11-12
Where: Mellwood Art Center
What: This annual art fair features arts and crafts by regional and local artists in more than 300 juried art spaces.

Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival

When: September 11-19
Where: Gaslight Square
What: From Their Website: The Gaslight Festival is a nine-day extravaganza featuring a motorcycle rally and car show, a golf scramble, a 5K run/walk, a parade, a balloon glow, a children's playground, live entertainment, and over 140 arts, crafts, and commercial booths.

National Quartet Convention

When: September 12-18
Where: Kentucky Fair and Expo Center
What: Gospel music's largest annual event returns to Louisville in 2010. This year's event will be held in conjunction with the Fire in the Choir Choral Conference and will feature an appearance from former Vice Presidential Nominee Sarah Palin.

Taste of Louisville

When: September 14
Where: Crowne Plaza Louisville Airport
What: Each year the Louisville Chapter of the Kentucky Restaurant Association sponsors Taste of Louisville to celebrate Louisville’s excellent culinary community. This year's event will feature more than 50 of the best food and beverage selections Louisville has to offer.

Germantown Schnitzelburg BBQ & Music Festival

When: September 18
Where: Goss Avenue Antique Mall
What: This first annual event will feature 15 amateur grilling teams competing to cook the best pork and chicken dishes in addition to live music and arts and crafts booths. Admission to the event is $3 and benefits the Go Green Project.

National Jug Band Jubilee

When: September 18
Where: Waterfront Park
What: This free event is a gathering of the nation's best jug bands, bringing America's Happiest Music back to its old Kentucky home in the city that started it all.