by Doug Dreisbach | Jun 18, 2026
11am – 2pm
Presented by JPMorgan Chase with support from River City Bank, Food Truck Wednesday offers downtown employees, visitors, and convention-goers the chance to enjoy the open 4th St. streetscape with musical entertainment and food trucks. In addition, Downtown Work Perks (Aug. 26) is an appreciation program for downtown employees that runs every fourth Wednesday providing downtown workers with a rotating complimentary perk each month
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by Doug Dreisbach | Jun 18, 2026
Enjoy free, family-friendly after-work concerts every Friday thru July 31 in downtown New Albany. Concerts feature local, regional, and national acts and fun for all. On the stage July 31 is The Dave Meland Band, formed to reproduce music from The Beatles and many classic rock groups including: The Eagles, The Doobie Bros, and many more! Art & The Barfunkels bring Kickass Fun Classic Rock & More to every stage with big energy, tight musicianship, and songs everyone knows by heart. From iconic rock anthems to dance-floor favorites, their shows are built for singing along, moving your feet, and staying for, “just one more song.”
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by Doug Dreisbach | Jun 15, 2026
One of Louisville’s most beloved and quirky traditions returns for its 56th year in the heart of Schnitzelburg. The World Championship Dainty Contest celebrates an obscure German street game that has become a treasured local pastime, drawing spectators to George Hauck Way for bologna sandwiches, ragtime music, and plenty of friendly competition. Contestants take their turn swinging a hand-carved broomstick, all hoping to earn the coveted title of World Dainty Champion.
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by Doug Dreisbach | Jun 15, 2026
Enjoy free, family-friendly after-work concerts every Friday thru July 31 in downtown New Albany. Concerts feature local, regional, and national acts and fun for all. On the stage July 24 is Nick Dittmeier & the Sawdusters, a three-piece Progressive Roots Rock band from Southern Indiana for fans of The Band, Dire Straits, and the Old 97’s. Known as one of the most prolific and hard touring bands in the Midwest. Their albums include “Midwest Heart/ Southern Blues”, “All Damn Day”, “Heavy Denim” and “Fast Fashion” (sonaBlast! Records)
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