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On Sept. 4–14, the Jeffersontown Chamber, in partnership with the City of Jeffersontown, will host the annual Gaslight Festival. Held in Gaslight Square, it will be packed with activities, music, food and fun for all ages. What started out as a small community gathering in 1969 has steadily grown into a multi-day event that signals the end of summer and beginning of fall. Every year, thousands of attendees look forward to experiencing new offerings as well as being a part of or viewing longstanding favorites.
The Gaslight Festival is open to the community, but some events require fees and pre-registration. The schedule can be accessed on the Gaslight Festival’s official Facebook page, and links to register for events are at jtowngaslight.com. This year marks the debut of some new family-friendly experiences.
“When one Gaslight Festival ends, organizing for the next year starts almost right away,” says Deana Karem, President and CEO of the Jeffersontown Chamber. “We debrief in October and set the date for the next one in January. Based on feedback, we begin planning. This year we have 14 events in 10 days. Our oldest activity is the Gaslight Pipe Smoking Contest, held the final Sunday at Town Hall. It always returns. Every year we expand, grow and try new things…