Attending the New Albany Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival, Sept. 27 & 28? Well we’ve already planned out your pre-game and after party. Turn up the fun and extend your stay with these things to do, along with local flavors in and around New Albany.
Before the Festival, Sept. 26
Things to Do
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- Explore skateboarding culture through art
The Carnegie Center presents Blunt: Inspiration in transition, a group exhibition of artwork by prominent local and national artists whose lives and work are influenced by the creative culture of skateboarding.
Blunt: Inspiration in transition, 201 E. Spring St, New Albany, IN 4715
- Dinner theater & rock n’ roll
See the Broadway hit rock n’ roll musical inspired by the electrifying true story of Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash gathering at Sun Records for what would be one of the greatest jam sessions ever.
‘Million Dollar Quartet’, Derby Dinner Playhouse, 411 S. 4th St, Suite 180, Louisville, KY 40202
Places for Food, Drink & Sweets in New Albany
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- La Catrina Mexican Kitchen, 202 E. Elm St., New Albany, IN 47150
Stop here for mouthwatering Mexican food where you can add your own toppings and select your choice of meat such as grilled steak, beef short rib, pork, chorizo and marinated chicken.
- Donum Dei Brewery, 3211 Grant Line Rd, New Albany, IN 47150
This family owned brewery and taproom serves up delicious panini sandwiches, house made soups, hummus and, of course, great craft beer.
After the Festival, Sept. 29
Things to do
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- Party with national bands
This is Louisville's largest rock n’ roll festival! This year's acts include Guns N' Roses, Slipknot, Disturbed, Godsmack, Rob Zombie, Staind, A Day To Remember, Ice Cube, Marilyn Manson, Breaking Benjamin, and many others!
Louder Than Life, 937 Phillips Ln., Louisville, KY 40209
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- Get Cranky and collaborate
Join artist Sam Bartlett for a special showing of the newly completed Clifty Falls Cranky Show featuring live old-time music.
Clifty Falls Cranky Show Final Performance, 2221 Clifty Dr., Madison, IN 47250
- Explore the stories of dead villains, heroes and lovers
Go on a one-hour guided tour to hear the stories of the people, history and symbolism behind the stones.
The Stones Talk: Walnut Ridge Cemetery Tour, Hamburg Pike, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Places for Food, Drink & Sweets in New Albany
- Tucker's American Favorites, 2441 State St., New Albany, IN 47150
A local favorite for watching the ‘big-game’, featuring a full-service bar, American cuisine and large screen TVs.
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- Floyd County Brewing Company, 129 W. Main St, New Albany, IN 47150
With an Old-World Europe influence, this local brewery and restaurant serves the best "food, froth and follies" with indoor seating, outdoor patio and biergarten.
- Honey Creme Donuts, Inc., 514 Vincennes St, New Albany, IN 47150
Local donut shop in downtown New Albany. Enjoy glazed, crème filled, chocolate, and other pastry treats.
Extend Your Stay, Enhance Your Play! For more ideas for things to do in southern Indiana visit our events page.
