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Lights on Main Preview Party

  • Frazier History Museum 829 West Main Street Louisville, KY, 40202 United States (map)

Tickets Available for Walk-ins at the Door!

Be among the first to experience the holiday magic at Lights on Main, presented by I Would Rather Be Reading and the Frazier History Museum! On view through January 6, this dazzling winter wonderland showcases 100 uniquely themed Christmas trees, each beautifully decorated by local businesses. You'll also get an exclusive first look at this year’s award-winning trees, recognized in categories like Most Lou Spirit, Best Company Branding, Most Festive, Most Spirited, and Most Unique.

Snacks and treats available for purchase from local favorites, including Bearno's Pizza, RK Bluegrass, The Misfit, The Peach Cobbler Factory, and The Popcorn Bro. A cash bar will be open, and live music from Mrs. Claus and the Stocking Stuffers will keep the holiday spirit going. Capture memories in our photo booth, enjoy complimentary tastings from Noble Funk, Hop Atomica, O.H. Ingram, Monk’s Road, and Alani, and don’t forget to visit the museum gift shop for unique holiday gifts. Celebrate the season with us at the Frazier History Museum!

DOORS OPEN: 6 PM

PROGRAM: 6 PM—9PM

ADMISSION: $25

FOOD: Bearno’s Pizza, RK Bluegrass, The Misfit, The Peach Cobbler Factory, and The Popcorn Bro.

COMPLIMENTARY TASTINGS FROM: Monk’s Road, O.H. Ingram, Hop Atomica, and Noble Funk

**Purchase and/or consumption of alcohol is restricted to individuals 21 years old and older. Please enjoy responsibly. We reserve the right to deny or restrict the service of alcohol to anyone.

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