LOUISVILLE, Ky. — After two years of cancellations due to the pandemic, the annual tradition of NULU Bock Fest will return in person this spring. Event organizers said this year's Bock Festis scheduled to begin on March 26, 2022.
The event is inspired by a 19th-century ritual when the dark German lager, known as bock, was released across the city after a winter of aging. Its known for events like goat racing and the annual Wurst Fest.
According to a press release, several local breweries including Akasha Brewing Co., Against The Grain, Falls City Beer, Ten20 Craft Brewery and more will be in attendance.
Each brewery will serve its 2022 Bock Beer along with other selections at the event. Beer is available for purchase at booths along the 600 and 700 blocks of East Market Street.
The Annual Wurst Fest will return too, featuring Kentucky Proud Wurst Sausages. Chefs from local restaurants will have the opportunity to put their spin on this traditional dish. Local esteemed celebrity judges will taste each sausage and crown the Wurst Fest winner.
This year, there will also be a full petting zoo from Jefferson County Farm Bureau, a farmers’ market, farm industry fun, and other kid-friendly activities.
Meteorologist Alden German won first place after goat Polyquan crossed the finish line in the Forecast Dash.
Other events from the festival's website:
HAPPY GOAT RACES PRESENTED BY JEFFERSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU
- 12pm Blessing of the Goats and Bock Beer
- 12:30pm Renewal by Andersen® Rowdy Racing Classic Baby Goat Race
- 1:30pm First Urology® Goat with the Flow Adult Goat Race
- 2:30pm FEATURED RACE The FASTSIGNS® Forecast Dash Baby Goat Race
- 3:30PM Patron® G.O.A.T. Greatest of all Tequilas Adult Goat Race
- 4:30pm Nulu Marketplace® Classic Baby Goat Race
- 5:30pm Baby Goat Race Championship
- 6:00pm Adult Goat Race Championship
MUSIC ON THE MAIN STAGE:
- 12pm Louisville School of Rock
- 1:30pm Wicker Frog Alternative Acoustic
- 3:00pm Wurst Fest Winners Announced
- 4:00pm Scott T. Smith Band
The festival will also include live music from Louisville School of Rock, Wicker Frog Alternative Acoustic and the Scott T. Smith Band.
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