Eat, Shop and See Old Louisville at Springfest May 19

During spring, the neighborhood of Old Louisville comes to life with vibrant colors and vivid displays of life everywhere. See the neighborhood alive with spring during Springfest. It all begins on May 19.

Springfest in Old Louisville

Springfest lasts all weekend long. Go to opening day on May 19 from 4 to 9 pm. Be there Saturday from 10 am to 9 pm if you want to enjoy more of this event. Springfest lasts from noon to 6 pm on Sunday. You’ll find this festival event on First Street and Ormsby Avenue, and you’ll find all sorts of reasons to stay and enjoy the celebration all day.

Everywhere you look in Old Louisville, you’ll find bright colors and natural beauty. But during Springfest, you’ll find even more stuff to love. A large selection of vendors will provide various goods and handcrafted items for sale. Local food trucks will be offering a big selection of delicious festival foods. And for those who are 21 and over, enjoy frosty bourbon slushies to help you beat the spring heat. Local music will keep the crowds entertained.

It’s free to attend Springfest, so anyone can come to the neighborhood to browse. While you’re here, you’ll also get a chance to see the main attraction of the Old Louisville neighborhood: incredible architecture.

New Life is Blooming in Old Louisville

Springfest is just about two blocks away from the Toonerville Trolley Park in one direction, and just a few more blocks away from Central Park in the other direction. That means you'll be right near the heart of the Old Louisville neighborhood, and you'll be surrounded by some of the city's prettiest historic homes.

Old Louisville is famous for its Victorian architecture. So many of the homes here date to the turn of the century, and many of them were custom-built and designed to be ornate, beautiful works of art in their own right. A century ago, each home was crafted -- not manufactured. Fireplace mantels are hand-carved, rooms are detailed with molding, little details and extra touches are everywhere. People have wanted to live in Old Louisville for decades because this neighborhood is so beautiful, and that's why the homes here have been so well-preserved, beautifully renovated and lovingly upkept over the years. Inside, the homes have plenty of historic details -- but they still have the modern conveniences you really need in a home.

Celebrate Old Louisville in springtime this May, and see if you end up falling in love with the houses here, too.