Faq's

OCTOBER 16-17, 2026

LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know before you go.

{"GENERAL QUESTIONS":[{"answer":"A downtown celebration of play, health, wellness, culture and community. Anchored by the Humana APP Louisville Open (a professional pickleball tournament), the PickleY’all Festival transforms downtown into one big playground—where world-class pickleball meets music, food and unmistakable Louisville personality. \n","question":"What is PickleY'all: The Louisville Pickleball Festival?\n"},{"answer":"PickleY’all kicks off Friday, October 16 with a volunteer project beginning at 11 a.m. in downtown Louisville. Saturday’s festivities begin at 2 p.m.\n","question":"When is PickleY'all: The Louisville Pickleball Festival?\n"},{"answer":"The festival is being held in downtown Louisville at the Park of the Four Fountains. \nThe address is: 220 S. 4th St., Louisville, KY 40202.\n","question":"Where is PickleY'all: The Louisville Pickleball Festival?\n"},{"answer":"Yes! Admission to both the festival and the concert is free and open to the public. \n","question":"Is this event family friendly?\n"},{"answer":"Yes. PickleY'all will take place rain or shine. In the event of severe weather or other safety concerns, event organizers may delay, pause or cancel activities. Please follow official event social media channels for updates.\n","question":"Is the event rain or shine?\n"}],"PARKING & TRANSPORTATION":[{"answer":"Yes, the following streets will be closed during the festival:\n<ul>\n<li>Jefferson St. from 4th to 5th</li>\n<li>Market St. from 4th to 5th</li>\n<li>3rd St. from Market St. to Jefferson St.</li>\n<li>4th St. from Market St. to Jefferson St.</li>\n</ul>\n","question":"Will there be street closures?\n"},{"answer":"There are a variety of paid and free parking options located around the Kentucky International Convention Center.\n","question":"Where should I park?\n"},{"answer":"Yes. Uber, Lyft, and taxi drop-off locations are available throughout downtown. \n","question":"Are rideshares available?\n"}],"FOOD & BEVERAGE":[{"answer":"Yes. Food trucks, beverages and concessions, including healthy options, will be available throughout the event. \n","question":"Will food and drinks be available?\n"},{"answer":"Cash and cards are accepted from most vendors and area businesses. \n","question":"Are cash and cards accepted on site? \n"},{"answer":"Small snacks are permitted. Please do not bring outside coolers, large food containers or alcoholic beverages.\n","question":"Can I bring outside food? \n"},{"answer":"Yes, empty plastic reusable water bottles are permitted. Louisville Pure Tap will provide water fill stations and bottled water can be purchased at food vendors and bars. Note: glass, metal, steel or aluminum bottles and containers are not permitted in the concert area.\n","question":"Can I bring a reusable water bottle? \n"}],"CONCERT":[{"answer":"No. The concert is free and open to everyone. \n","question":"Do I need a separate ticket for the concert?\n"},{"answer":"Grammy Award-winning artist Shaggy will headline the concert, which begins Saturday at 4 p.m. \n","question":"Who is performing at PickleY’all: The Louisville Pickleball Festival? \n"},{"answer":"No personal chairs or blankets will be allowed.\n","question":"Can I bring my own chair or blanket?\n"}],"ACCESSIBILITY":[{"answer":"Yes. Accessible access, seating and viewing areas, restrooms and parking are available. \n","question":"Is the event ADA accessible? \n"},{"answer":"Yes. Medical supplies and medically necessary bags are permitted after security screening. \n","question":"Can I bring medically necessary items? \n"},{"answer":"Yes. ADA-recognized service animals are welcome. \n","question":"Are service animals allowed?\n"}],"SECURITY":[{"answer":"Yes. All guests and bags are subject to security screening upon entry. \n","question":"Will there be security screenings? \n"},{"answer":"Yes. Guests may leave and re-enter the event during festival hours unless otherwise announced. \n","question":"Can I leave and come back? \n"}],"PROHIBITED ITEMS":[{"answer":"<ul>\n<li>Firearms</li>\n<li>Knives </li>\n<li>Pepper spray </li>\n<li>Tasers </li>\n<li>Fireworks </li>\n<li>Explosives </li>\n<li>Laser pointers </li>\n<li>Any item deemed dangerous by security </li>\n</ul>\n","question":"Weapons & safety\n"},{"answer":"<ul>\n<li>Outside alcoholic beverages </li>\n<li>Glass containers </li>\n<li>Large coolers </li>\n<li>Large food coolers </li>\n</ul>\n","question":"Food & beverage\n"},{"answer":"<ul>\n<li>Oversized bags </li>\n<li>Large backpacks </li>\n<li>Suitcases </li>\n<li>Wagons </li>\n</ul>\n","question":"Storage Items\n"},{"answer":"<ul>\n<li>Professional cameras with detachable lenses </li>\n<li>Professional video cameras </li>\n<li>Tripods </li>\n<li>Monopods </li>\n<li>Drones</li>\n</ul>\n","question":"Recording equipment\n"},{"answer":"<ul>\n<li>Laser pointers </li>\n<li>Chairs </li>\n<li>Air horns </li>\n<li>Noise makers </li>\n<li>Illegal drugs </li>\n<li>Aerosol cans </li>\n<li>Skateboards </li>\n<li>Hoverboards </li>\n<li>Scooters </li>\n<li>Large umbrellas </li>\n<li>Tents or pop-up shelters </li>\n<li>Pets (except service animals) </li>\n<li>Unauthorized vending or promotional materials </li>\n</ul>\n","question":"Other prohibited items\n"}]}