The Last Week of March 🌷

Welcome back to The Louisville Plug.

This week is a packed one. We've got goat races taking over NuLu, Opening Night at Slugger Field, and a donut shop that's been flying under the radar for too long.

Most importantly: We've locked in an exclusive discount on one of the best ways to experience this city like a local.

Inside this issue:

If you're not already following Paige McCormick, add her to your feed immediately. She's a Louisville based content creator and social media manager who brings genuine and good energy to everything she shares. Between managing brands by day and documenting the best of the 502 on her own page, her recs come from a place of real enthusiasm and real experience. This week's is no exception.

Be sure to follow Paige on Instagram and let her know if you make a Bamboo run this week! I am excited to get out and get my hands on one of those donuts and enjoy this nicer weather.

🗓️ March 28th from 12pm - 6pm
📍 E Market St, NuLu District
💸 FREE

The 9th annual Bock Fest takes over four blocks of NuLu for one of the most uniquely Louisville afternoons of the year. The headliners? Adult and baby goat races, a wurst competition between local restaurants, live music, and all the locally crafted bock beer you can handle.

There's a petting zoo and kids activities for the family, plus Bulleit Bourbon cocktails and a Patrón Tequila Shack on site for those who want to keep the party going. If you're feeling ambitious, lace up early for the 502ft fun run at 11:30am before the festival kicks off.

You can find more information → HERE

🗓️ March 27th @ 7:15pm (Gates open @ 6pm)
📍 Louisville Slugger Field
💸 Ticketed

Baseball is back at one of the best minor league ballparks in the country. The Bats kick off their 2026 season hosting the Omaha Storm Chasers, and they're making sure you show up hungry and thirsty. Dollar beers run from gates open all the way until first pitch, and $6 Margarita Madness keeps the deals going all night.

The ZOOperstars bring their inflatable animal entertainment between innings, and every fan walks out with a magnetic schedule giveaway. Whether you're a die hard or just looking for a great excuse to be outside on a Friday night in late March, Opening Night at Slugger Field never disappoints.

You can find ticket information → HERE

🗓️ March 27th - 29th | Fri 2pm–11pm / Sat 10am–11pm / Sun 10am–4pm
📍 Triple Crown Pavilion, Jeffersontown
💸 $20–$50 single day / $45–$50 weekend pass

Now in its 15th year, LAX is the ultimate weekend for anyone who grew up feeding quarters into a machine. Over 40,000 square feet of free play arcade games, pinball, and classic consoles fill the Triple Crown Pavilion in J-Town for three straight days of nostalgia. This year's lineup includes a VR Zone, pinball tournaments, a Dr. Mario championship, and a retro trivia Pub Quiz on Friday night at 8pm. Cosplay is encouraged, so feel free to come dressed as your favorite character.

Whether you're bringing the kids or just your one, LAX 2026 is one of the best value weekends on the Louisville calendar.

You can find ticket information → HERE

Louisville has no shortage of great restaurants, but knowing the story behind them? That's a different experience entirely. Louisville Food Tours turns a night out into a full on history lesson you'll actually remember. Think 5-6 stops across some of the city's best neighborhoods, curated bourbon and cocktail pairings, and guides who know where the bodies are buried (sometimes literally). Whether you're eyeing the "Secrets of NuLu" flagship tour or the "Phantoms of Prohibition" cocktail crawl, these award winning walks are the kind of thing locals keep bookmarking and never get around to doing.

The Deal: As a Louisville Plug reader, you've got an exclusive 10% off any tour booking. Perfect for a date night that actually has something to talk about, a fresh way to show visiting friends what this city is really made of, or an excuse to explore a neighborhood you've been meaning to get to.

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How to use: Head to Louisvillefoodtours.com, pick your tour, and drop the code at checkout.

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