March 22nd – March 28th
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:
🍩 The Local Rec: Bamboo Coffee & Donuts via Paige McCormick.
⚜️ What's Happening in Lou: Bock Fest, Bats are back, and the Louisville Arcade Expo.
💸 Insider Perks: How to save 10% on Louisville Food Tours this week.
🍔 The Local Rec
A Louisville local’s food rec, every week.
This week’s rec comes from:
Shannon @ sweptawaycollective
If you're not already following Shannon, stop now and add her to your feed. She's a Louisville based photographer and the owner of Swept Away Collective, bringing a creative eye and genuine love for this city to everything she does. Between capturing some of Louisville's most special moments through her lens and staying tapped into the best the 502 has to offer, her recs come from a place of real passion and real roots in this community.
Their Rec: Lindsay’s Kitchen
Why they love it:
"I love the home town feel and the personal service they give every time.”
“The food is always fresh and delicious, and you can tell that it’s not just frozen reheated food or powdered potatoes or anything like that.”
Photo of Lindsay’s Kitchen from Shannon
The go-to order:
“My go to order is the loaded potato skins for a starter and the Lindsay burger with a side of mashed potatoes with brown gravy.”
Bacon Cheeseburger from Lindsay’s Kitchen
Be sure to follow @sweptawaycollective on Instagram and let Shannon know if you try the Lindsay burger this week!
I have to give her a special shout out too, she just photographed our engagement and absolutely crushed it. Safe to say we trust her taste in more ways than one! 🥂
⚜️ What’s Happening in Lou?
We curate 3 events worth your time each week.
🗓️ April 18th @ 3pm
📍 Waterfront Park
💸 Free
It doesn't get more Louisville than this. Thunder Over Louisville is one of the largest fireworks displays in North America and the official kickoff to Kentucky Derby Festival season, and this year it hits different. The 2026 theme, "Thunder in the U.S.A.," celebrates the country's 250th anniversary with a synchronized air show, drone displays, and the kind of fireworks finale that reminds you why you love living here.
The whole city shows up for this one, and for good reason. Stake out your spot on the waterfront early, bring the family, and don't forget a blanket. This is the one event every Louisville local has on the calendar without question.
You can find more information → HERE
🗓️ April 17th @ 5pm
📍 Broad Run Park, Parklands of Floyds Fork
💸 Free
If you've never made it out to The Parklands, Earth Day Fest is the perfect excuse to finally go. One of Louisville's most underrated green spaces hosts a free evening festival with live music, food, beer, and activities for all ages. Expect free tree giveaways, local vendors with eco-friendly goods, and community partner booths spread across the park.
It's the kind of event that reminds you how much Louisville gets right when it comes to community. Friday evening, free admission and fresh air. It’s an easy yes.
You can find more information → HERE
🗓️ April 17th @ 7pm
📍 KFC Yum! Center
💸 Ticketed Event - $50+
Country fans, this one's for you. Riley Green brings his Cowboy As It Gets Tour to the Yum Center Friday night with Justin Moore, Drake White, and Mackenzie Carpenter rounding out the lineup. If you haven't grabbed tickets yet, now's the time. A night like this at the Yum Center fills up fast and the floor goes quick.
You can find ticket information → HERE
💸 Insider Perks
Exclusive deals only for Louisville Plug readers.
The 2026 Pegasus Pin — Louisville's $7 All Access Pass
The 2026 Pegasus Pin is available now online at PegasusPins.com for just $7. Buy it there, and you save $3 because the price jumps to $10 at event entrances.
Here's why we love it:
Every Tuesday through May 5, wear your pin to Main Event Louisville for special deals all night including a free 30-minute Fun Card for the arcade and a free kid's meal with purchase of an entrée of $11.99 or more.
Free admission to the Ringling Circus Hype Crew at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville (April 23–25), plus access to dozens of other Derby Festival pin-admission events throughout the season.
Each pin envelope also includes partner coupons from Kroger, Meijer, Publix, Main Event, Kentucky State Fair, Kern's Kitchen Derby-Pie, VisionFirst, and Topgolf plus a chance to win a $20,000 cash Gold Pin Grand Prize.
Still going: 10% OFF Louisville Food Tours with our code!
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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