CRAFT BREWS IN OLD LOU

The event will feature music by Bridge 19

The Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival Returns on August 26

Picture yourself under a canopy of trees in Central Park on a beautiful summer night with an ice cold beer in hand from your favorite Kentucky brewery. On Friday, August 26, that could be you at The Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival.

In addition to sipping on brews, patrons will also enjoy local food trucks, summer games for the whole family, and live music by Louisville's own Bridge 19 and Little Band. Bridge 19 offers a sound pallet of moody electric guitars, horns, accordion, and pedal steel — with rhythmic stylings of NOLA jazz meets Americana. Bridge 19 has shared stages with Brandi Carlile, Joan Osborne, Dr. Dog, Langhorn Slim, Sarah McLachlan, Asleep at the Wheel, Richard Thompson, and more. The two bands will play separately and together during the evening.

“The Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival has been growing in popularity over the past few years because it is so relaxed and set in beautiful Central Park. We have awesome brewers who support our event each year by coming out and showcasing their newest ales. This is truly a local favorite. We love it when people ‘discover’ the beauty and fun in Old Louisville,” says Luanne Maguire, Chairperson of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council. Admission is only $15. Children (18 and under) are free, and dogs are welcome. Advance tickets can be purchased online. All patrons must wear a wristband to attend the event, even those not drinking beer. Pre-purchased tickets will be available at Will Call. Tickets will be on sale the night of the event inside the Visitors Center in Central Park, 1340 S. Fourth St. Those who are drinking must bring an ID, and dogs have to be on a leash. Ample street parking around the perimeter of Central Park is available.

All proceeds from the event support the nonprofit advocacy work of the Old Louisville Neighborhood Council (OLNC), which serves to protect and promote the largest contiguous collection of Victorian mansions in the United States and streetscapes, while advancing artistic and cultural events to build community. The rich architectural heritage draws visitors from all over the world. The OLNC also offers guided walking tours of Historic Old Louisville, a free concert series called Old Louisville Live, and the Old Louisville Holiday Home Tour each December as part of its educational mission. Sponsors for this event include: The 1300 Association, Garvin Gate Blues Festival, Rumpke, and Six Degrees Real Estate.

From summer ales to IPAs, lagers to stouts, there is a beer for everyone to love at the Old Lou Brew Craft Beer Festival! For more information, click here or call 502-635-5244. Now in its fifth year, the Old Lou Craft Beer Festival brings together 15 of Kentucky’s finest independent breweries including: • Akasha Brewing Co. • Atrium Brewing • Chimera Brewing Co. • Falls City Beer • Gallant Fox Brewing Co. • Goodwood Brewing Co. • Gravely Brewing Co. • Holsopple Brewing • Hometown Brewing Co. • Old Louisville Brewery • Milewide Beer Co. • Monnik Beer Co. • Noble Funk Brewing Co. • Pivot Brewing • West Sixth Brewing Click here for tickets and info.