News & Updates

  • HULLABALOU TO RETURN IN 2011, MUSIC FESTIVAL DEBUT ATTRACTS MORE THAN 78,000 VISITORS FROM 47 STATES

    Jul 27, 2010

    The first HullabaLOU Music Festival conducted July 23-25 at Churchill Downs attracted 78,753 fans from across North America despite searing summer heat. “The question we have been asked over and over has been, will HullabaLOU return in 2011?” stated Steve Sexton, president of the Churchill Downs Entertainment Group (CDE).  “The answer to that question is a resounding yes!”

  • Multiple Remote Parking, Shuttles Available For HullabaLOU

    Jul 19, 2010

    Festival goers who did not purchase an onsite parking pass for this week’s HullabaLOU Music Festival at Churchill Downs will have an opportunity to park their vehicles at two remote parking locations near Interstate-65 and Fern Valley Road. Additionally, complimentary roundtrip shuttle service to the venue will be provided.

  • HullabaLOU iPhone App Available

    Jun 28, 2010

    The Churchill Downs Entertainment Group (CDE), which kicks off the inaugural HullabaLOU Music Festival July 23 – 25, today announced the release of the HullabaLOU iPhone application. The free app is available for download in the Apple App store by searching HullabaLOU. The HullabaLOU app allows users to access many great interactive features on their iPhone or iPod Touch. These features include:

  • HullabaLOU Music Festival Design Contest

    May 24, 2010

    Do you want to have a creative hand in the inaugural HullabaLOU Music Festival July 23rd – July 25th, 2010?

    If so, we invite you to submit your best t-shirt, sweatshirt and poster designs to the HullabaLOU 2010 design contest. We are looking for fresh designs that put a new spin on a traditional venue.

  • SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL TO HAVE MAJOR ECONOMIC IMPACT ON GREATER LOUISVILLE

    May 22, 2010

    Projected Festival Attendance of More than 90,000 Visitors to Generate $37.7 Million for Local Economy Over Three-Day Event

    The inaugural HullabaLOU Music Festival at Churchill Downs Racetrack is expected to generate $37.7 million in economic impact for the Greater Louisville market area according to an independent study conducted by Scott Ray & Associates of New Orleans. The firm specializes in economic impact studies of music festivals and special events.

  • HULLABALOU EXPERIENCE TO INCLUDE AWARD-WINNING ART AND CRAFT OFFERINGS DURING FIRST-EVER SUMMER MUSIC FESTIVAL

    May 21, 2010

    Kentucky Heritage Marketplace Will Offer Hand-Crafted Specialty Items For Music-Lovers

    Over 50 prominent and award-winning Kentucky artisans will exhibit handcrafted art including custom jewelry and apparel, unique paintings, metal and wood products, prints, photography and hand blown glass. Specially selected artisans will represent the best from Kentucky and are juried members of the world-renowned Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen (KGAC).

  • Artist Schedule Released

    May 17, 2010

    HULLABALOU MUSIC FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES COMPLETE ARTIST SCHEDULE, OFFERING FESTIVAL FANS THE ABILITY TO CUSTOMIZE SCHEDULES WITH FACEBOOK CONNECT

    LOUISVILLE, Ky. (Monday, May 17, 2010) – A complete schedule for the three-day, five-stage HullabaLOU Music Festival, featuring over 65 artists and bands playing at Churchill Downs racetrack July 23 - 25 is now available on the official website www.hullabaLOUfest.com.

  • Dierks Bentley to Play Benefit for Nashville Flood Relief

    May 10, 2010

    The first national telethon and concert event to raise money to aid victims of the May 1st-2nd Nashville flood disaster in middle Tennessee has been announced. "Music City Keep on Playin' — A Benefit for Flood Relief" will air commercial-free on GAC, Sunday, May 16, 8:00 – 10:00 p.m. EST.

  • HullabaLOU launches nationwide talent search

    Apr 07, 2010

    Hey bands! - wanna share the same spotlight with Bon Jovi, Kenny Chesney and Dave Matthews Band? Here’s your chance!

    Churchill Downs Entertainment, ("CDE"), announced a competition that will allow unsigned bands the chance to play at the first HullabaLOU music festival with the launch of “Hey Bands! Be Heard!” a nationwide talent-search competition. Winners selected by "LEO Weekly" readers will play in front of thousands of fans during the HullabaLOU music festival scheduled for July 23 – 25 at Churchill Downs in Louisville, KY.

  • Churchill Downs Entertainment Announces Partnership With Make-A-Wish Foundation®

    Mar 29, 2010

    Wishes to be Granted for Children During July 23-25 HullabaLOU Music Festival

    Churchill Downs Entertainment Group (CDE) will connect deserving children involved with the Make-A-Wish Foundation® with their favorite musical artists as part of a joint partnership for the inaugural HullabaLOU Music Festival, scheduled for July 23-25 at Churchill Downs Racetrack in Louisville, Ky.

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