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Bourbon, Brunch & Bluegrass: Louder Than Life Pregame Event

September 20, 2025

Enjoy live bluegrass music as you sip, shop, and savor all that NuLu has to offer before heading out to Bourbon & Beyond and Louder Than Life.

Bourbon & Beyond Pregame Event

Saturday, September 13 – 11am-3pm
Live Music: Ida Clare & Louisville Bluegrass Band

Louder Than Life Pregame Event

Saturday, September 20 – 11am-3pm


Featuring shopping, food & cocktail specials, barrel rolling contests, bourbon tray carrying contests, stick horse racing, commemorative photo ops & more!

Activities and live bluegrass music will be on S. Shelby St. between Market St. & Jefferson St. An additional stage with live bluegrass music will be at NuLu Marketplace.

Catch a FREE ride out to the festival grounds via our courtesy shuttle!

Listed below are specials from participating NuLu businesses. Check online for business hours and where accepted, reservations are encouraged. Cheers!


Specials for Saturday, September 13th

Six Sisters Boutique
Golden Hour Permanent Jewelry Pop-Up

High Stakes Rooftop Grill
Bluegrass band, Kentucky Blue will be playing live in addition to brunch and cocktail specials from 9am-2pm!

Tempo by Hilton Louisville NuLu
Enjoy breakfast options at Moonsong Bar + Cafe from 6-11am! Show your festival pass for 10% OFF!

TAJ (811 East Market)
$2 mimosas and $4 Bloody Mary’s from 11-3pm

Garage Bar
$2 mimosas and $4 Bloody Mary’s from 11-3pm

Naïve
Open for brunch with $3 mimosas.

Galaxie
Keeping the party alive all weekend long from Thursday 9/11- Sunday 9/14 featuring:
$16 Wakataka Combo + Old Fashioned
Late night food! Kitchen open until 1am
Drink Specials with Tin Cup Bourbon

On Saturday the 13th they will have beloved guitar duo “Josh & Andy” playing live tunes on the patio!

Peace of the Earth
Free gift with purchase over $50


Specials for Saturday, September 20th

High Stakes Rooftop Grill
Bluegrass band, Kentucky Blue will be playing live in addition to brunch and cocktail specials from 9am-2pm!

Tempo by Hilton Louisville NuLu
Enjoy breakfast options at Moonsong Bar + Cafe from 6-11am! Show your festival pass for 10% OFF!

TAJ (811 East Market)
$2 mimosas and $4 Bloody Mary’s from 11-3pm

Garage Bar
$2 mimosas and $4 Bloody Mary’s from 11-3pm

Naïve
Open for brunch with $3 mimosas.

The Craftery DIY Studio + Bar
Hosting a Craft & Brunch from 12-3pm! Buy a ticket and get a craft, a cocktail and brunch box provided by Brown Sugar & Brie. Click the link below to sign up!
https://thecrafterybar.com/reservation/craft-and-brunch-september/#

Galaxie
Keeping the party alive all weekend long from Thursday 9/18- Sunday 9/21 featuring:
$16 Wakataka Combo + Old Fashioned
Late night food! Kitchen open until 1am

Peace of the Earth
Free gift with purchase over $50

 

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