I had so much fun, and so did my friend with his two young boys. I love goats, so after nabbing an oatmeal cookie cream pie and coffee at Please & Thank You, we headed to the goat races. Each race is a very short sprint, but they took place every 20 minutes or so. After one of the races, we went to watch the goats enjoy their well-deserved rest, food, and cuddles in one of the pens. Later, pat a sweet cow and some other farm animals that were centrally located in the festival footprint. We had brilliant weather that was slightly chilly and warmer as the afternoon went on. Everyone was in a good, welcoming mood so I got to talk with several of the craftspeople and artist vendors. That reminds me, I'm going to follow up with the flower vendor who sold beautiful flowers in clear resin as earrings, wall art, and even soap dishes. read more

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Nulu Bock Fest is such A fun and unique Louisville event. My advice, go early! The first 1-2 hours of the event were great. We looked at all the vendors selling food, beer and merch. We saw the first goat race with no viewing issue. As the event goes on the space gets pretty packed, lines become long and seeing the goat race become more challenging. Lots to see and do for the entire family. read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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This is such a fun fest! We haven't been before but we will definitely be back! There are lots of fun things to do and buy! Tons of vendors and food trucks! read more

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NuLu Bock Fest is the GOAT ;) Honestly though, this is my favorite festival in Louisville. We've attended every year since moving here. Parking is hectic, expect to walk (usually half a mile+ for us). It's so worth it though for all of the food trucks and beer tents, live music, local businesses selling a variety of art, baked goods, etc, and the goats! This is a great festival for groups of friends or families to attend. read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

2025 was great! The weather, the beer, the food, and the crowd. It felt like half of Louisville was there. My friend and I arrived around 2 and four hours later realized we still hadn't seen everything. The Bock Fest has grown and become popular. The goat races are fun, but roaming the shops, vendors, beer and food trucks has become just as much the drawl. This year's crowd was insane and personally, I wouldn't have enjoyed it with younger kids, but some parents were super troopers and made it happen. A beer does give you an ounce more patience! Kudos to the DJ at the goat races. He was phenomenal. Wear comfy shoes friends - lots of walking and standing. Lots of standing in line too for the food and drinks. Plus, street parking is packed so there's walking to and from the car. read more

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NuLu Bock Fest is pretty cool! This festival is a celebration of bock beer, and goats. That's right, goats! How awesome is that?! Not only will you get to enjoy delicious beer, but you can also enjoy delicious food during Wurst Fest, another component of the festival that gives local restaurants a chance to offer up their version of the traditional dish for the chance to be crowned the Best of the Wurst Fest Winner. Plus, there are tons of local vendors and experiences within the festival and in the surrounding area, including art pop-ups and galleries, specialty stores, live music, and a growing number of bars and restaurants. This festival is truly one-of-a-kind, and it's a must for anyone who loves good beer, good food, quirky traditions, and a fun-filled day out in Louisville! read more

Headed out after a couple of years of covid to our first festival. We were really looking forward to it and it was festive for sure. But for us still way too many people to be around even outside. Folks were lined up 5 deep to watch the goat races so really hard to see. It was so crowded it was even difficult to get to the vendors. It was also a pretty cold day. But with all of that being said it was great to be out, see crowds which we did from a distance for a short period of time and see people enjoying themselves in a fun family oriented atmosphere. Hoping next year will being more of the same with less worry of covid. I will try again next year. Thanks to NULU for hosting thus great event. read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Y'all. Year two and they seem to have found their footing! Better attended, better advertised.... And with the weather this year....spectacular! Beer and goats. Goats and beer. Street festivals are almost always fun. But throw in cute baby animals and basically a barnyard petting zoo, and they get even better! The first year (2016) was a little lackluster and I think people just weren't sure what to expect. But people got it this year! Walk around in the sun, with a beer in hand, and watch some goats run around! What more do you need? read more

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Had an absolute blast at NuLu Fest. This was my first ever. I had spent the whole summer saying I would make it to an event downtown and I finally did. It did not disappoint! Everything including the vendors, music, booze, food, and local art were great! Parking was a breeze also. This will be on my to-do list for next year! read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Best fest ever!!! - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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Not exactly what I expected. I think I was expecting more booths (but not to the extent of the state fair). Even with everything that went wrong for me that day, I still had fun. I enjoyed walking around Nulu and browsing the shops. There are several stores that I will make an effort to go back to. The goat racing was a highlight for me. I didn't have any of the beers or food as I had eaten prior to walking to the festival. There is ample parking around the area, which was nice. Now that I know better what to expect, I can say that I look forward to next year and actually trying some of the food and beer! I will say I'm glad I was there early as the warmer weather definitely brought the crowds later in the day. read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

So much fun at this well organized event in NULU! Wurst sausage contest (I had the pleasure of judging ). Goat races, beer, food, shopping, and bars. Loved everything and what a fabulous neighborhood! Make sure you stop by this annual event! read more

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There will be beer... There will be goats... There will be food, live music, and shops open! This was the first time I attended this shindig so I had no preconceptions about what it was like from a previous year. I had read a lot of reviews that were saying there wasn't much todo but maybe we just went to two different events? I had a blast and I'm not even a huge drinker anymore. Usually at a festival with the word 'Bock' in it, it's a clear indication that it is going to be mostly about beer. They had multiplied areas where the vendors were selling beer so that was nice to see. There was entertainment for all ages. The live music really got the crowd going in between the goat races, they had Magbooth if you wanted your picture taken, face painting for the kids, a whole area for free thins to do for the kids, and all the stores and shops remained opened during the event. It was a gorgeous day outside as well. There was really no excuse not to come out to this and have a few hours of fun. Not to mention they had Wild Eggs there along with Steel City Pops. The strawberry popsicle really hit the spot that day. There was even a Yelp tent setup!! I can't wait for something like this again, it really was wholesome fun that you could bring anyone too. And who doesn't love goats??! read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Getting ready for the final race of the day - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

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We had an absolute blast at the 2nd Annual NuLu Bock Fest! We saw some goats - big goats and baby goats!! We didn't see any of them race - kept meaning too but it just didn't happen! The beer choices were plentiful even for someone like me who is not a Bock consumer! The weather was perfect! This festival I'm sure will continue to grow and get even better! I think there may be an opportunity to do a bock/local beer tasting garden type of area with smaller pours along with the large pours. Kudos to NuLu for another great festival! read more

NuLu Bock Fest - The newborn baby goats!! 2nd Annual NuLu Bock and Beer Fest!! - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Huge success! My NuLu neighborhood was packed with visitors having a fabulous time. Mayor Fischer was there. Lots of press. A fun time for all! read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Ready to race - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Great atmosphere. Good place to hang out with friends and try beer from all the different brewery. Got to see all kinds of cute dogs from people walking their dogs. Also kid friendly. There was obsticle courses for the kids. Face painting. read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

Nulu is such a great area and I look forward to this event every year. The vendors, the set-up and the music get better each year too. I had some wine from Old 502, beer from West Sixth, food from Mayan Cafe, more food at Garage Bar and danced the night away to live music. I bought a cool dress from Scarlett and Olivia Boutique's and found a few other unique booths to shop. Come for the live music and people watching and stay for the beer! read more

As much as I love a good fest, I just couldn't get on board with this one. There was nothing inherently wrong with it, as much as it was just lackluster. We traveled downtown, paid $6 for parking and then walked a block to the bock fest. It was sunny, nice outside, and thus, the fest was very crowded. The lack of vendors and beer tents made this festival more than a little bland. The lines for beer were long, and the food vendors in short supply. With the exception of the goats, there wasn't much to look at or do during this fest. I had to ask myself, where were all the food trucks? The local vendors? The excitement? And the answer was probably, down the street at the Flea Off Market. My suggestions for next year: lessen the crowds by extending the festival down further into Nulu, increase the beer tents, increase food vendors and provide additional entertainment. With those things in mind, I might attend next year and hopefully be able to have a beer or two. read more

Nulu has some of the most fun festivals every year and the NuLu Bock Fest right up there as being one of the most interesting and fun festivals. There are always great food and drink vendors as well as live music. Best of all, it's pet friendly! read more

Super fun!!! Great way to connect with local businesses. All uniquely Louisville with a wide range of wares. There is also a children's play section so it is truly fun for all ages. read more

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I was a little underwhelmed by Bock Fest but it was still a nice stop on a sunny Saturday. I got to see the blessing of the goats and the blessing of the beer. The goats were adorable and, while I left before the actual goat races, I heard they were pretty fun to see. I thought it would be more of a street fair with booths and vendors long with the goats and beer and maybe it will grow more next year. read more

NuLu Bock Fest - Festivals Near Me - Louisville, Kentucky

My first time at Bock Fest and it was great. More crowded than I expected but over all a really fun time.

I truly believe any kind of neighborhood festival are what you make of them. They can be as free or as expensive as you want. It's really about who you're with to me. It was a wonderful day for the Bock Fest this year, which made it even better. You also can't go wrong with being around animals. I had a great time walking around and enjoying drinks with good company. read more

It's a nice excuse to be outside and kind of socialize. Expect beer hurdles and overpriced snackies. Probably more interesting for out-of-towners. Same ole, same ole if you've attended a NuLu event before.. read more

This was really fun! My kids had a lot of fun, I do wish there were more activities for the kids but what WAS there was perfect for them! Face painting, games, prizes- they loved it. The goat races were hilarious, hard to see if you are not right up front, so make sure you get a front row seat! I also liked that you could use the bathrooms inside of the church, we were afraid we would not be able to find one. Food was great- very expensive though. Bring money and wear walking shoes. You will probably have to park pretty far away. read more