NuLu
Summer Fest
Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 18, 2026 and make plans to come visit your favorite local businesses while enjoying some summer fun in NuLu!
NuLu's annual summer celebration, NuLu Summer Fest, returns to the 600, 700 & 800 blocks of East Market Street from 12-7pm with live music, a watermelon eating contest, limbo contest, putt-putt, summer yard games, local food trucks, 80+ vendors, and a tiki bar from Crowler Catering.
Admission is free to NuLu Summer Fest. Please note, please no dogs, service animals only.
Main Stage
12pm-1:30pm · School of Rock on stage
1:45pm-3:15pm · Rick Quisol & The Derby City Dandies
3:30pm · Limbo Contest
4pm-7pm · Ark Band
Cornbread County Fair (Shelby St.)
3:00pm: Watermelon Eating Contest
Bar Nada Nada Patio
1:00pm: Chopped Cocktail Competition
Spend the day enjoying live music, entertainment, and summer festivities for all. While you're here, explore NuLu's shops, restaurants, and businesses, many of which will offer special Summer Fest deals and promotions.
Browse 80+ of vendors featuring unique handcrafted goods, art, jewelry, home décor, and other locally and regionally made treasures. When you need a break, you'll find plenty of food, drinks, and sweet treats throughout the festival. Beer, wine, and cocktails will be available for purchase using cash or credit card, and ATMs will be conveniently located throughout the event.
Getting here is easy! Free weekend street parking is available on many nearby side streets. Click here for more information on NuLu parking.
BARTENDERS!
Click the link below to sign up!
New This Year!
Up to 10 competitors will test their creative skills on the spot to create a summer sipper featuring REAL Cocktail Syrups, fresh fruit or produce from our local farmers market stand and liquor of choice from our friends at Tito's, Angel's Envy, St. Germain, Patron or Bacardi.
The winner takes home $500 cash and a year's worth of bragging rights. Additional prizes awarded.
The competition doesn't end there. Participants will also have the opportunity to showcase their signature cocktail at their bar during the People's Choice competition (July 18-24th) and during the Real Summer Bar Crawl (week of July 20th), where additional prizes and an exclusive Real brand experience are up for grabs.
This is a free event for friends & family to attend and cheer you on (must be 21+).
Thanks to our 2026 sponsors!
