2024 Gaslight Festival

September 7th – September 15th, 2024

Gaslight 5K Run/Walk

Saturday, September 7th, 2024

Sponsored by: Baptist Health

The Gaslight Festival 5k is back! This event is open to all ages and fitness levels; you can walk, run, and just have fun! Strollers welcome. All Participants will receive a Gaslight Festival tshirt, to be picked up the day of the race Top Male and Female Runners will receive cash awards. Medals for top finishers in every age group.

Gaslight Festival Balloon Glow

Saturday, September 7th, 2024
Sponsored by: US Bank

The Gaslight Balloon Glow takes place at the beautiful Skyview Park in Jeffersontown, Kentucky and features hot air balloons glowing at dusk. The event is free to attend. In addition to balloon glow, the event features food trucks, a retail vendors and activities for children.

Gaslight Motorcycle Rally

Sunday, September 8th, 2024
Sponsored by Guardian Savings Bank

Established in 2007, the Gaslight Poker Rally is a 95 mile ride with four stops. After the rally the motorcycle enthusiasts enjoy dinner, door prize drawing, and live entertainment. Proceeds benefit USA Cares. The event also includes a Poker Run, 50/50 Drawing, food & drinks, and door prizes.

Gaslight Golf Scramble

Monday, September 9th, 2024
Sponsored by Technology Plus

The Gaslight Golf Scramble gives participants the opportunity to network with top business and community leaders. Golf foursomes play best ball competing to win cash prizes. After 18 holes, the winning teams and door prize winners are announced at the awards ceremony.

Eat & Shop Local

All Day, Every Day
Sponsored by: Element 502

Visit restaurants and shops in downtown Jtown Square. All day, Everyday! Dine in or Carry out—let’s support our downtown businesses! Ask for their Gaslight Special Restaurants participating: 3rd Turn Brewery, Bearno’s 502, El Nopal, Feast BBQ, Gaslight Diner, Karem’s, and The Jtown Beach

Gaslight Business
Appreciation Lunch

Wednesday, September 11th, 2024
Sponsored by The City of Jeffersontown

The City of Jeffersontown provides lunch and live entertainment to all the local businesses and employees of Jeffersontown from 11:00am- 1:00pm at Skyview Park (2700 Watterson Trail)

Gaslight Festival Parade

Thursday, September 12th, 2024
Sponsored by River City Bank

Everyone loves a parade! Join us for the Gaslight Festival parade through Jeffersontown. Support your local schools, bands, businesses, family and friends. The parade will start at the J’town Commons Shopping Center, come up Taylorsville Rd to Watterson Trail. Turn right on Watterson Trail and end at College Drive.

Gaslight Festival Weekend

Friday, September 13th, 2024 – Sunday, September 15th, 2024

Over 135 arts & crafts vendors travel from across the country to showcase their talents, and over 130 area business, civic & nonprofit organizations come to spread awareness at this 3-day event. Centered in the small-town ambiance of Gaslight Square, the festival has evolved into a time-honored tradition of Jeffersontown.

Friday, September 13th: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Saturday, September 14th: 9:00am – 10:00pm
Sunday, September 15th: 12:00pm – 6:00pm (soft close at 5pm)

Gaslight Festival Car Show

Sunday, September 15th, 2024
Sponsored by Town & Country Bank and Trust Co.

Gaslight Car Show is a public exhibition that showcases local custom, classic, and exotic cars. Awards include a spectators vote for the “Best of Show”, and 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place cars are determined by judges.

Location: 10000 Block of Taylorsville Road (on festival grounds near Watterson Trail) Registration: 10:00am | Car Show: 12:00pm- 4:00pm