Here’s your guide to the 2025 St. James Court Art Show

Hints of autumn are in the air and that means the St. James Court Art Show is just around the corner.

Considered one of the nations’ best outdoor fine arts and contemporary crafts juried art shows, St. James Court Art Show is celebrating its 69th year, featuring over 600 artists from around the U.S. The popular annual event typically attracts more than 250, 000 visitors to one of the country’s largest collections of Victorian homes in the heart of historic Old Louisville.

“The St. James Court Art Show is woven into the fabric of our community, and its influence goes far beyond,” said Howard Rosenberg, executive director of St. James Court Art Show.

Recently ranked as one of the “Best Fine Art and Design Show in America” by Sunshine Artist Magazine, the St. James Court Art Show hosts artists from around the world to participate in the three day juried event. Only about one in four artists that apply are selected to show their work at St. James Court Art Show.

This year’s show will be held Friday, Oct. 3 through Sunday, Oct. 5. and is spread out across four square blocks spanning St. James Court, Belgravia Court, Fourth St., Third St., the 1300 Section of Third St. and the West End Baptist Church.

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The art show is a rain or shine event and admission is free.

Here’s what you need to know about the 2025 St. James Court Art Show:

When is the St. James Court Art Show?

The 69th annual St. James Court Art Show takes place Friday, Oct. 3, and Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Oct. 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Where is the 2025 St James Court Art Show held?

The art show is held in historic Old Louisville, one of the largest preserved districts of Victorian architecture in the United States. The show takes place just south of Central Park on St. James Court, Belgravia Court, Magnolia Avenue, Third and Fourth streets. For GPS purposes, use this address: 1402 St James Court, Louisville.

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How much does the art show cost?

Admission is free, and the art show is a rain-or-shine event.

Where do I find parking for the St James Court Art Show?

Old Louisville is approximately three miles south of downtown Louisville and three blocks north of The University of Louisville. If you choose to search for public on-street parking outside the event perimeter, be certain to wear your walking shoes. Keep in mind that many streets are closed to traffic and parking during the show.

Parking is also available in these private lots. When you pay to park at one of the lots listed below, you are helping various non-profit organizations raise funds:

• Cochran Elementary School: 500 W. Gaulbert Ave.

• DuPont Manual High School: 120 W. Lee St.

• Youth Performing Arts School: 1517 S. Second St.

• Noe Middle School: 121 W. Lee St.

• Louisville Woman’s Club: behind 1322 S. Fourth St.

• Edison Center: 701 W. Ormsby Ave.

Handicap parking is available on the east side of Sixth Street (along Central Park) between Park and Magnolia avenues and the north lane of Hill between Sixth and Third streets.

Bike parking is available in Central Park near the Old Louisville Information Center and Louisville Metro Police Department 4th Division.

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Can I take TARC to the St. James Court Art Show?

Yes. TARC will be joining PARC (Parking Authority of River City) this year to offer a travel package for art lovers headed to the St. James Court Art Show. Patrons can park at PARC’s Brown Hotel Parking Garage for $12 and then leave the driving to TARC, with buses coming approximately every 15 minutes to get patrons to and from the art show worry-free.

Where do I find food and drink at the St. James Court Art Show?

Food vendors are found throughout the grounds of the art show. For unique, gourmet-type foods not sold elsewhere at the show, check the Fourth Street section of the St. James Court Art Show. Food trucks will be located on Hill Street between Third and Fourth streets.

What is not allowed at the St. James Court Art Show?

Sorry, no pets are allowed, outside of service animals, at the St. James Court Art Show. For other prohibited items, visit stjamescourtartshow.com.

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Where can I find more information on the art show?

For more information about the St. James Court Art Show, visit stjamescourtartshow.com and follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/StJamesCourtArtShow.

Reach features reporter Kirby Adams at kadams@courier-journal.com.

This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: 2025 St. James Court Art Show: dates, where to park, vendors