Thanks to all who attended! Read a full recap of this year’s fair here:
Oct. 4th, 7:30PM
Music Without Borders!
Enjoy a free concert from the Louisville Orchestra at Portland’s own Neighborhood House the night before the Fair! Sign up at the link below:
9:00 AM
The Portland Almost 5k
Start your day a run, jog, walk, or roll through some of our neighborhood’s most beautiful vantage points. The scenic route begins in the morning dew of Lannan Park, crosses the typically closed bridge onto Shippingport Island, then circles back.
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Community Tabling
As it does ever year, the 2023 Art and Heritage Fair will feature vendors from the community! Already signed up are art collectives, nonprofit initiatives, craft vendors, and more.
11:00 AM
AHOY Groundbreaking
Don’t miss the ceremony years in the making featuring a live performance from the Louisville Leopard Percussionists, special speakers, and a free tote bag!
12:00 PM
The Fair Begins
The moment we’ve all been waiting for! Venture into Portland Museum and its acre backyard to experience the ninth annual Portland Art and Heritage Fair and its wealth of activities as listed below.
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Special Arts Exhibition
A new exhibit featuring works from parent artists and their children alongside boating aesthetics and artifacts, including a full-sized shantyboat!
Noon – 2:30 PM
Tip It Forward Mobile Wellness Clinic
A community favorite, Tip It Forward and their plus bus will be back offering free acupressure treatments! Enjoy their holistic care and receive more information on whole health between mind, body, and spirit.
Noon – 3:00 PM
Squallis Puppeteers Puppet DJing
While exploring the fair enjoy the sweet vinyl sounds of Hippie Johnny from Squallis Puppeteers.
3:00 PM
Charlie and Elijah Humble LIVE
In the spirit of AHOY see this live father-son duo play music on our back porch!
11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Food Trucks
What’s an event without food? We dare not imagine it. Featured will be meals from Haitian Exotica and Tommy’s Pizza, beer from Shippingport Brewing, deserts from Sugar, and more!
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Lighthouse Education Center Open House
Visit our newly restored 4-plex before we begin arts programming in it next year!
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Squallis Puppeteers Fingerpuppet Workshop
Returning for its second year, enjoy this classic activity and make your own fingerpuppet!
12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Louisville Academy of Music Instrument Petting Zoo
Play an instrument? Don’t? Either way, come learn about and observe the making of music with the Louisville Academy of Music. Featured throughout the day will be student performances and the chance to play a tune yourself.
Oct. 6th, 7:30PM
Wild Bison Boulevard
Track the journey of the American bison with this installation from artist Ken McCormick at the Portland Wharf.
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And More Surprises
You never know what might just happen at the Art and Heritage Fair. Come out and experience whatever else might occur, planned or otherwise!
Please be sure to support our wonderful sponsors!
Richard Meadows & Suzi Bernert
In Memory of Edward K. Meadows