In its 39th year, the Gaslight Festival is the fifth largest festival in the region. Each year, over 200,000 visitors from all over Louisville flock to Jeffersontown for this popular community event. As an Affiliated Event of The Cup Experience, a record number of Gaslight attendees is expected this year. The Chamber Jeffersontown, who puts on the Gaslight Festival, has partnered with The Cup Experience, the Mayor's Task Force, and the Convention and Visitors Bureau to prepare to welcome this influx of visitors during Ryder Cup week.
Gaslight Festival will stretch over 8 days, beginning September 14, with a Corporate Bowling Tournament and Motorcycle Rally. Ryder Cup fans will enjoy the Gaslight Parade with Grand Marshal, Louisville native and worldwide inspiration, golfer Don Fightmaster. The week’s events culminate with an arts and crafts extravaganza and live entertainment garden. “With Ryder Cup happening just 10 miles away, a guest’s trip is not complete until they visit the Gaslight Festival. European visitors can experience a true American tradition while team U.S.A. fans will enjoy the hometown feel,” explains Beth Cassity, President of The Chamber Jeffersontown.
Complete list of all Gaslight Festival Events, sponsors, locations, and times:
Saturday September 14 — Gaslight Thunder Run Bike Rally
Noon - 5:00pm
Sponsored by Citizen Union Bank
Sunday September 14 — Kickoff at Kingpin Lanes!
1:00pm - 5:00pm Corporate and Community Bowling Challenge
Sponsored by Owen Funeral Home
Monday September 15 — Gaslight Golf Scramble
11:30am - Lunch/Registration
1:00pm - Tee Time
Location: Standard Country Club
Sponsored by Republic Bank & Trust Company
Tuesday September 16 — 5k Run/Walk
5:30pm - Pre-registration; 7:00pm Race begins and ends at Jeffersontown City Hall; Entertainment Garden will be open
Sponsored by Norton Suburban Hospital
Wednesday September 17 — Business Appreciation Day
Must be 18 or older and be a Chamber Member or Jeffersontown employee to attend; Free food, refreshments, & LIVE entertainment!
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Skyview Park
Sponsored by City of Jeffersontown
Wednesday September 17 — Cornhole Tournament
Must be 18 or older and be a Chamber Member or Jeffersontown employee to attend; Free food, refreshments, & LIVE entertainment!
3:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Skyview Park
Thursday September 18 — Gaslight Festival Parade
6:00pm begins at Jeffersontown Commons Shopping Center Entertainment Garden and LIVE band opens after Parade
Grand Marshal: Don Fightmaster
Sponsored by Stock Yards Bank & Trust Co.
Friday September 19 — Balloon Glow
Begins at dusk at Skyview Park
Sponsored by Park Community Federal Credit Union
Saturday September 20 — Tour de Gaslight
7:15am - Begins at Skyview Park
Sponsored by AT&T
Sunday September 20 — Pipe Smoking Contest
City Hall Steps at 2:00pm
September 19-21 — Entertainment Garden
Food, beverages and LIVE entertainment under the pavilion. Friday night 6:00pm - 10:00pm, Saturday Noon - 10:00pm, Sunday 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Sponsored by First Federal Savings Bank
September 19-21 — Arts & Crafts Festival
Booths along Watterson Trail at Taylorsville Road. Friday booths open 7:00pm - 10:00pm. Saturday booths open 9:00am - 10:00pm. Sunday booths open Noon - 6:00pm.
September 19-21 — Children’s Playground
Children’s playground located in the Chase Bank Lot. Saturday 10:00am - 8:00pm. Sunday Noon - 6:00pm.
Sponsored by Chase Bank
September 3-20 — Gaslight Karaoke Contest
Sponsored by Thoroughbred Chorus
