LOUISVILLE, Ky. — For the second year in a row, Louisville's famed Forecastle Festival is canceled. The festival announced it would be taking a pause in 2021 and "return stronger than ever in 2022."


What You Need To Know

  • Forecastle Festival canceled for second year in a row

  • The festival announced it would be taking a pause in 2021 and "return stronger than ever in 2022"

  • Event will move to Memorial Day weekend for 2022 and beyond

  • The festival said to stay tuned to its website and social media for updates

"Feedback from our loyal fans is incredibly important to us, and we are taking this time to make improvements across the board to make Forecastle 2022 an even more incredible experience," said a post on the festival's website

Forecastle Festival will be taking a pause in 2021 and will return stronger than ever in 2022. Feedback from our...

Posted by Forecastle Festival on Thursday, March 4, 2021

The festival said it would move to Memorial Day weekend for 2022 and beyond, "bringing cooler temperatures and even better vibes."

First founded in 2002, the festival canceled its annual gathering in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The festival said to stay tuned to its website and social media for updates.