Oldham County is quickly becoming the venue to showcase LIVE talent. A summer-long series of sizzling events is pulling in the best of the best when it comes to local and regional acts. In just the month of August, there are 17 live concerts countywide at 8 amazing venues! Some series even continue into fall. Combine that with food, drinks and an evening under the stars, and you have the best of both worlds!
And stay as long as you like – book overnight accommodations in one of the county’s fabulous B&Bs or vacation rentals. Out-of-town guests love the gorgeous outdoor surroundings of Kentucky’s largest beer garden, strolling through botanical gardens on a summer’s eve, being down on the farm and catching some music as waves from the Ohio River roll in. There’s no need to leave the county and travel anywhere else for some high-energy performances when you can experience a variety of musical tastes ONLY in Oldham.
Here’s just a snippet of what you’ll find:
- Whiskey Wednesdays at Oldham Gardens return for another season, sponsored by Kentucky Artisan Distillery, Jefferson’s Bourbon and Oldham Gardens. Experience live music every Wednesday night, August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30th from 6 – 9 pm. Enjoy signature cocktails, beer from 3rd Turn Brewing, and tasty treats from the Backside Grill. The lineup includes August 2nd, Joe D’Amato; August 9th, Zeno Jones; August 16th, Jay Stewart; August 23rd, MVP; and August 30th, R & R 3. The fun continues into September (6, 13, 20, and 27th) with acts TBA. FREE admission/Cost for food and drinks.
- Yew Dell Botanical Gardens’ Bourbon & Botanicals music series returns for another season with a spectacular lineup: August 10th – Grizzly Goat/Americana music; August 17th, Keltricity/old, beautiful, and artful Celtic music; August 24th, Louisville Folk School/Folk music traditions; August 31st, The Derby City Dandies/Vintage Swing Jazz. Bring your own chairs. Food and drink are available for sale, or you can picnic with your own food. From 5:30 – 9 pm, you will find: Gates and Martha Lee’s Kitchen open at 5:30 pm/Intermission Bar Service from 5:30 – 8 pm/Garden Gift Shop open 5:30 – 8:30 pm/Garden Tour with Horticulture Staff offered from 6 – 7 pm. Music from 7 – 8:45 pm. $10 – $20 per person.
- Oldham Gardens Presents: Dan-O’s Sizzling Summer Series brings you LIVE music two Fridays each month from 6 – 9 pm through August! The August 4th concert features Soul Kitchen Live, serving up all the old school Soul, Funk, R&B and Rock you can handle. The August 11th concert features Floyd and the Walkmen, a band that always puts on a good show, offering an Indie-Funk-Blues-Hip Hop-Rock performance. Enjoy signature cocktails, beer from 3rd Turn Brewing, and tasty treats from the Backside Grill. FREE admission.
- Catch the next Trackside Tunes Concert on August 4th from 7 – 9 pm featuring Jake & Elwood and The Boys, a Blues Brothers tribute band. Having performed their own unique sound for over three decades across the US, Canada and Mexico, this band is always a crowd-pleaser. Bring your own chairs and enjoy an evening of great music in the heart of historic La Grange. And don’t miss the last concert on September 1 with Rachel Oldham. FREE.
- Rounding out the Sauerbeck Family Drive-In Summer Concert Series will be Oldham County’s own Allen Lane Band on August 12th from 5 – 8 pm. This band will be rockin’ the stage with their brand of the country with a southern rock flare, having shared the stage with country music stars Montgomery Gentry, Jarred Neimann, Craig Campbell, David Nail, and top country song writer Rhett Akins. $40 per car.
- Up, Up and Away at The Maples Park on August 19th from 6 – 9 pm is a bucket list item for any and all height seekers! Come out for first-come, first-serve hot air balloon tether rides while enjoying food trucks, drinks, activities for the kids, and jazz music by Louisville’s unique Billy Goat Strut Revue. FREE/Cost for food and drinks.
- The August Pickin’ on the Porch, held on August 26th from 6 – 9 pm at Knock on Wood Mercantile & Cafe in Westport, will feature local country musician Rachel Oldham, straight from La Grange, KY. Visitors to these concerts can enjoy front porch sitting while catching some great tunes, food, and drinks. The September 30th artist for Pickin on the Porch will be the Kaintuck Band, a hard-driving traditional Bluegrass band based in central Kentucky that will close out the 2023 season. FREE admission/Cost for food & drink.
- Celebrate a night of Appalachian Country Soul with 49Winchester, for an all-inclusive culinary and musical experience at Ashbourne Farms known as the Showbarn Sessions. Held on August 26th from 6:30 – 9:30 pm, this band has been recognized by Rolling Stone magazine as having the Top Country and Americana Albums of the Year. The October 7th concert will feature The SteelDrivers, and the series will conclude on November 11th with Marty Stuart & The Fabulous Superlatives. All-inclusive ticket pricing includes heavy hors d’oeuvres, artisan cocktails and valet parking. Smart casual attire. $165 – $180 per person/Visit Evenbrite.com to purchase tickets.
- Don’t miss the Cars and (Food) Trucks Show with R & R 3 Band on September 15 from 5 – 9 pm at The Maples Park. Feast your eyes on some unique rides courtesy of Barney Barnett’s Quads, Rod & Custom Car Club while taking cool free R & R 3 Band tunes. Bring your own chairs and enjoy the sounds at the new Millstone Amphitheater. For park events, please utilize the gravel parking lot adjacent to the park’s rear entrance at 6431 Railroad Ave.
- The Fall Concert at Foxhollow Farm will be held on September 30th from 5 – 9 pm and will feature the Queen City Silverstars. This band will bring their unique blend of Caribbean rhythms to create an uplifting, positive vibe as you relax surrounded by the beauty of the farm. This promises to be an unforgettable evening of music and good food while enjoying delicious farm-to-table offerings from Red Hog BBQ (made from Foxhollow’s beef), artisanal pizza by Pizza Lupo, and gelato from Gilberto Gelato. Pre-purchased tickets are $20 per adult/$10 for ages
13 – 20. Cut-off date for these tickets is 24 hours before the concert. Tickets purchased less than 24 hours before and at the door are $100. Kids 12 and under are free but must be registered.
For more information about these exciting events and other happenings in Oldham County, contact Kim Hydes, Executive Director of Oldham County KY Tourism & Conventions, at (502) 222-0056 or email at [email protected], or visit TourOldhamKY.com.
