The Louisville Independent Business Alliance in conjunction with Grasshoppers Distribution hosted the fifth annual Buy Local Fair May 11 at the Louisville Water Tower on River Road.
The free event featured local businesses, musicians, artists and craftspeople, chefs, community organizers and farmers, plus live entertainment, craft beer and bourbon, a kids zone and a cooking competition between Chef Kevin Ashworth from MilkWood and Chef Joe Banet from RYE on Market.
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- Susan and Ann E. Fangman of Zazu Jewelry.
- Emily McCay of The Diaper Fairy.
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- Micah Chandler.
- Hope Schiphorst and Emily Huebener of Heine Brothers.
- Mayor Greg Fischer, Brandon Coan and event organizer Summer Auerbach.
- Cooking competition Judges Patrick Hallahan and Coby Ming with Louisville’s First Lady Alexandra Gerassimides.
- Amy Frey, Laurie Dobbins and Noelle and Rob Penta.
- Joe Banet.
- Philip Cronin.
- Christopher Shadix of Foxhollow Farm.
- Laura Tull of Amberthyst.
- Caden Sweet and Nikki Puffer of Rainbow Blossom.
- David Brown and Christine Smith.
- Noah Johnson and Alicia Cavender.
- Madeline Griffitt and Laura Peat of Louisvore talking to Sara Cimba.
- Madeline Griffitt, Laura Peat and Lynn Greene of Louisvore.
- David Frick with Sara and Dan Cimba.
- Stephanie Clements.
- Kari and Reagan Corrao.
- Artists Belissa and Everett Middleton.
- Rose Flowers painted Jackson Easley’s face.
- A couple of attendees were being interviewed.
- Shawn Beirne and Butch Sager with Gifthorse.
- Patty and Rick Hayko.
- Sharon Scott and Max Cash.
- Kristen, Adam and Oliver Hedgespeth.
- Stephanie and Jay Tharp with Amish Hills.
- Will and Liam Luttrell with Thi Phan and thier new purchase.
- Chris Bumann, Chris Ferryman and Connie Collins. GoToLouisville.com.
- Caleb and Jason Lyvers, Megan Brown and Sophia Lyvers.
- Carson Gardner and T.K. Wismer.