This weekend in New Albany, IN

The New Albany Farmers Market features local produce, fresh meats, handcrafted goods, and gift-worthy items from a variety of vendors. Visitors can support local farmers and small business owners while browsing for fresh vegetables and artisanal products in a welcoming, community-focused setting. The atmosphere is vibrant and friendly, making it a pleasant outing for families, friends, and anyone who enjoys shopping local.

Wigglewow will be at the New Albany Farmers Market with a booth where visitors can meet the Epic Chefs and shop fresh, gourmet dog treats made with care. Each purchase helps fund meaningful employment opportunities for adults with special needs, highlighting what these talented team members can do. Attendees are welcome to bring their pups, enjoy the market, and stop by to say hello.

The Louisville Pure Tap 5K, presented by Louisville Water Company, starts and finishes at Louisville Water Tower, the site known for Louisville’s award-winning drinking water. This family-friendly run follows a scenic route that heads east and west along River Road. It is professionally chip timed, and every participant receives a short-sleeved Louisville Pure Tap 5K race shirt and a custom finisher medal. Dogs are welcome again this year with a $10 registration add-on that benefits Friends of Louisville Metro Animal Services, and registered dogs receive a bandana to recognize their participation. An after-pawty will be held at Club K9 Dog Park Bar. Dogs wearing event swag get their owners in at no charge. All canine attendees must be spayed or neutered and have proof of rabies, distemper, and bordetella vaccinations.

The Jeffersonville Farmers Market, presented in partnership with NWSB, brings a bustling marketplace to Big Four Station Park in Historic Downtown Jeffersonville, Indiana. Explore a wide range of vendors offering vegetables, baked goods, sweets, wine, honey, crafts, teas, mushrooms, dog treats, breads, pies, candy, plants, and popcorn, with live music adding to the lively atmosphere.

The Germantown Farmers Market features a broad selection of produce, flowers, baked goods, and hot food from Taquería Águila and La Pana’s food truck. Community offerings include a free gentle yoga session in the gym with Like Water KY and live music by the Good River Stringband. Note that the dog treat making workshop is planned for the next market, not this one. A Goldenrod Compost collection bin is available for drop-offs, including items like meat, bones, cooked foods, and compostable cutlery, which are often not suitable for home composting. For questions or vendor inquiries, contact info@germantownfarmersmarket.net.

A day of Disney pin trading returns to the Saffin Center in Louisville with a larger footprint, roomier tables, more giveaways, and the addition of concessions. Admission is free for general attendees. A limited number of tables are available for $40, reserved in advance with payment via Venmo or PayPal, and those with reservations may arrive early for setup. Table placement will be prioritized by the order in which registration and payment are received. To keep aisles open, all pins must be carried. Stands, extra tables, easels, and wall hangings are not allowed, and any other items must fit under the table. Opportunities to sponsor a pin giveaway are available upon request. Participants are expected to follow event rules, and anyone not honoring them or the spirit of the event may be asked to leave.

A returning favorite and recipient of the SoIN Tourism Award for Collaboration, now in its third year, brings an afternoon devoted to tasting, toasting, and celebrating local flavors at Culbertson Mansion State Historic Site. Explore the historic home and its grounds while sampling pours from regional wineries, craft distilleries, and local breweries, paired with bites from some of New Albany’s favorite restaurants. Expect live entertainment, interactive demonstrations, and a popular Cocktail Competition sponsored by Distillery 64, where local bartenders mix their best creations for bragging rights. Perfect for wine lovers, cocktail enthusiasts, and anyone who enjoys a relaxed afternoon with friends. Presale tickets are $40, and admission at the door is $45.

An inaugural night market brings a lively evening atmosphere with a blend of new and returning vendors, food, and more to explore. It is designed as a vibrant community experience that invites people to browse, discover, and help shape a tradition in the making.

SoIN Soundcheck brings extra live music and downtown buzz to Jammin’ in Jeff nights in Jeffersonville. Presented by SoIN Tourism at the Southern Indiana Visitor Center, the series offers free performances in a laid-back setting just steps from the Night Market and RiverStage festivities. Guests can browse local vendors, grab dinner at nearby restaurants and enjoy a pre-batched cocktail from The Alcove while taking in the music. This installment spotlights Ray Keys, a Louisville artist blending jazz and pop R&B whose artistry was shaped by the civic awakening of 2020. Themes of equity, community, self-expression and love run through his work, expressed through bluesy piano and smooth vocals. He also fronts Ray Keys & the Elementals, with appearances that include Surfside Summer Jams at the Depot.

Spend an evening giving back while enjoying community fun for all ages. Meet local first responders with a hands-on look at their vehicles, say hello to the team from Paws with a Purpose, assemble care packages for Exit 0, take part in a food drive and raffle benefiting The Community Kitchen, and create door hangers for residents of Vivera Senior Living. Families can enjoy inflatables, games, and other activities. When the service projects wind down, the night transitions to Jammin in Jeff with live music by the river. Admission is free and the atmosphere is family-friendly.

The Live and Be Gala at The Foundry in Jeffersonville, Indiana, hosted by the Lesley & Rhyan Prather Foundation, offers an evening dedicated to celebrating milestones and the families supported through its mission. Attendees can enjoy dinner and drinks, lively entertainment with dancing, and opportunities to participate in a raffle and live auction featuring exclusive items that help advance future efforts. The night honors past impact while looking ahead to what is next. Ticket availability will be announced soon.

Southside Groove returns to the Biergarten Stage at Dog Haus Biergarten for a high-energy night of live music. The band delivers a multi-genre mix of rock, pop, and hip hop covers spanning decades, weaving in throwbacks, big singalongs, and crowd favorites that keep the momentum going. Attendees can enjoy cold drinks and a menu featuring loaded dogs, burgers, and wings while taking in the show under the lights. Families and pups are welcome, admission is free, and VIP reserved seating is available.

A free riverfront concert from the Jammin in Jeff Riverstage concert series offers easygoing grooves, a welcoming crowd, and classic tunes, presented with support from title sponsor First Merchant. Born Cross Eyed, a tribute to the Grateful Dead, makes its first appearance at the series with expansive jams and familiar riffs, and Wolf sets the tone with an opening set. Alongside the music, the Riverstage Night Market features DJ Ken and doubles as a Community Service Night Market benefiting The Community Kitchen. Food and drink options include Ramero’s Mexican Cantina, Lil Cheezers, Bradley’s Kitchen, A Pizza the Pie, Southern Tea Co, Driving You Donuts, Scoop Waffle Ice Cream, Press N Loaded Lemonade, Honey Run Kettle Corn, and Give Me Some Sugar Cotton Candy. Settle in by the water, browse the market, and enjoy a night centered on music and community.

Presented by Live Nation and Kentucky Performing Arts, Jack Harlow brings the Monica Tour to Old Forester's Paristown Hall with James Savage joining the lineup. This concert features a headlining set from Jack Harlow and an additional performance by James Savage.

As part of the Texas Roadhouse Concert Series, this show features Foghat with special guest Kentucky Headhunters. The concert is included with paid fair admission, so there is no separate ticket required.

This marquee show from The Gee Bees unfolds amid a forest backdrop, spotlighting fresh songs and newly added members. Admission is $20. The first 154 tickets are designated for reserved seating, with seat selection on a first come, first served basis the day of the show. Additional general admission seating will be available, and personal festival-style chairs are welcome. 70s disco-inspired outfits are encouraged, and a signature costume contest with prizes could be announced without notice.