THE
FESTIVAL
GROOVY RIVERFRONT MUSIC OVER 2 AWESOME DAYS
In 2015 local Louisville entrepreneur and producer Dennie Humphrey and co-founder, Ashley Angel produced the very first Grateville Dead Tribute in honor of Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead on Garcia’s birthday August 1.
After leaving Abbey Road on the River several weeks before when Ashley said, “Why isn’t there a Grateful Dead on the River?” prompting Humphrey, who also co-founded the GonzoFest music festival at Waterfront Park and had experience putting the events together.
Including talents like Tyrone Cotton, Screamin’ John, Hot Iron Skillet, Phiasco and the Louisville Merry Pranksters, the event was an unexpected success, drawing a large crowd of over 2,000 people to the Brown Forman Amphitheater in Louisville’s scenic Waterfront Park despite a very small advertising campaign and little planning.
From conception to opening day was only thirty days and the organizers didn’t expect a large turnout. The event gained local notability and the founders vowed a second year with more festivity.
The event returned in 2016 and again in 2017, with the addition of all-night camping.
VENUE LOCATION
The 3rd annual Grateville Dead celebration will be held at the Brown Forman Amphitheater on Friday July 28th through Saturday July 29th
ACTIVITIES IN THE PARK
Enjoy sandwiches and food by Another Place Sandwich Shop and local vendors, a bar by Jimmy Can't Dance for all your beer and bourbon needs, and our own version of Shakedown Street with all the Grateful Dead apparel, merchandise and memorabilia you can imagine from merchants all over Louisville.
KEEP OUR PARK GREEN & CLEAN
We are proud to be partnered with Waterfront Park for our events, and to provide a safe, clean friendly venue for adults and children alike. We ask for your help in keeping our Waterfront green and clean!
