Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival 2011

What: Jeffersontown ("J-Town") Annual Gaslight Festival

When: September 11th - 18th, 2011

Where: The center of Jeffersontown encompassing Billtown Rd, Taylorsville Rd, and Watterson Trail

What It's All About:

What started as a small street party in 1969 and has grown to become the 5th largest festival in the region, bringing an estimated 200,000 visitors to Jeffersontown every year. This 8 day extravaganza that has become a time-honored tradition of Jeffersontown. The Gaslight Festival is always the 3rd weekend in September.

Events:

MONDAY 9/12: Gaslight Golf Scramble -foursomes play the best ball to win a cash price. 11:30amregistration/1pm start

TUESDAY 9/13: 5k Run/Walk - includes about 650 participants that start at Jeffersontown City Hall. 5:30pm Registration/7pm Start

WEDNESDAY: 9/14: Business Appreciation Day - City of Jeffersontown provides lunch/live entertainment to local businesses, 11am - 2pm

THURSDAY 9/15: Gaslight Festival Parade - Begins @ 6pm and takes place on Taylorsville Road from Janlyn Dr to Watterson Trail. Features about 100 units including marching bands, antique cars & residents, along with thousands of spectators.

FRIDAY 9/16: Balloon Glow - Hot air balloons light up the sky and includeds live music, food, and activities for all

SATURDAY 9/17: Arts & Crafts Extravaganza & Entertainment - vendors from across the country showcase their talents while residents and visitors enjoy themselves with food, beverages, and live music from 9am - 11pm

SUNDAY 9/18: Gaslight Car Show - showcases local custom/classic/exotic cars with a "Best of Show" awards to the top 3 cars