The Paristown Block Party & Concert runs Thursday, October 22, from 6:30 to 9 p.m. in Paristown, and your Equip registration includes it.
Wear your Equip badge all night. You need no separate ticket and no RSVP. The party fills Old Forester's Paristown Hall and the surrounding area, and the venue address is 724 Brent St, Louisville, KY 40204. Get directions. If you drive, navigate to one of the parking lots below instead of the venue address.
Can I bring someone? Yes. Bring your family, friends and anyone from your crew.
Who is playing? Two bands play on two stages, both from 6:30 to 9 p.m. The Juice Box Heroes play inside Old Forester's Paristown Hall, and the Bibelhauser Brothers pick bluegrass behind Uncle Boojie's. Both bands stop at 9, and so does the night.
How do I get there? Ride a free Equip shuttle. Routes 1 through 7 all serve the event, picking up at your usual hotel starting at 6:15 p.m. Check the shuttle routes page to find your hotel before you head out.
Can I go straight from the show? Yes. Direct buses run between the Kentucky Exposition Center (KEC) and Paristown, both ways, starting at 5:30 p.m. They leave from outside the North Wing and from the West Wing Pavilion shuttle location, and KEC parking is free. Coming from the Women's Leadership Reception? A 6:15 p.m. bus leaves from outside the North Wing.
Can I drive instead? Yes, and both lots are free: 712 Swan St and 822 Vine St, a 2-minute and a 4-minute walk from the party. Navigate to the lot address, not the venue address, because part of Vine Street and the corner of Broadway and Brent Street are closed to traffic that night. You can still reach either lot from Vine Street. If the free lots fill up, paid overflow lots sit near Louisville Slugger Field, and the overflow shuttle runs from the front porch of Louisville Slugger Field starting at 6:15 p.m. See Where do I park for the Paristown Block Party & Concert?
Can I take Uber or Lyft? Yes. Set your drop-off on Stoneware Alley, the first right off Barret Avenue. Your ride home picks you up there too. Drivers should not stop on Broadway, Barret Avenue or East Breckinridge Street.
How do I enter the $5,000 giveaway? Scan your badge at the shuttle drop-off area when you arrive in Paristown, and as an Equip attendee you could win $5,000. The shuttle drop-off area is the scan point whether you ride a shuttle or park. The drawing is at 8 p.m. inside Old Forester's Paristown Hall, so be in the hall when the winner's name is called.
What is there to eat and drink? Louisville vendors serve food, and every bar station pours specialty cocktails and mocktails. Louisville Water runs free water stations, cups included. Uncle Boojie's Distilling Co., the official show bourbon, has tastings for purchase by card, since Paristown is cashless. The Uncle Boojie's Homeplace distillery is in Paristown itself.
Do I need a card? Yes. Paristown is cashless, so bring a card for food, drink, bourbon and the shops.
What is Paristown? Paristown is a historic Louisville neighborhood established in 1854 and now an arts district. Old Forester's Paristown Hall anchors Paristown, with The Café, Uncle Boojie's, Village Market Food Hall, Stoneware & Co. and outdoor gathering space all within an easy walk.
What if it rains? The party runs rain or shine, and you will find tented and covered areas throughout Paristown.
Is the show floor open Friday? Yes. The Equip show floor is open again Friday, October 23, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Paristown Hall sponsored by Gravely.
For more, visit the Paristown Block Party & Concert event page.