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NuLu Bock Fest

As far as we can tell, our good city of Louisville has a steep history with Bock Beer Festivals.  In fact, we were able to go as far back as 1858.  Of course, prohibition ended that for everyone in 1919, but still, for 61 years, the fine people (mostly thanks to our German friends), celebrated the annual Bock Beer Brews! 

What is Bock Beer, you might ask?  Bock beer is a rich, complex, malty, low-hop style of lager. Many varieties of bock can all be different- Maibock, Doppelbock, and Eisbock.  Although it is now almost always a lager, bock was originally an ale brewed by German monks in the Fourteenth Century.  The monks would often drink the rich beer during their times of fasting. The word “bock” means goat in German. The beer most likely gets its name from Einbeck, Germany. Einbeck is believed to be the origin of the beer, and the name comes from a Bavarian dialectic pronunciation of the town that made it sound like “ein bock,” meaning “a billy goat.

March 23, 2024, will mark the seventh year of Bock Beer celebrations in the city of Louisville. NULU is home to two coincidentally named alleys- Nanny Goat Strut and Billy Goat Strut, thus making it a fitting place for the Bock Beer Fest!  Join us as we drink locally brewed blessed bock beers and enjoy safe and fun goat racing on Market Street.  The 2024 NULU Bock Fest will be full of great traditions, beer, and fun!  Don't forget, all goat costumes and fashions will be encouraged.

HAPPY GOAT RACES, PRESENTED BY JEFFERSON COUNTY FARM BUREAU

  • 12:30pm - Blessing of the Goats & Bock Beer - Run for the Rosettes Hotel Genevieve Baby Goat Race

  • 1:15pm - Renewal by Andersen Sprint Adult Goat Race

  • 2:00pm - Tractor Supply For Life Out There Baby Goat Race

  • 2:45pm - First Urology "If You Ain’t First, URINE Last!" Adult Goat Race

  • 3:30pm- Forecast Dash Baby Goat Race

  • 4:15pm - Angel’s Envy Adult Goat Race

  • 5:00pm - TAJ Bar Baby Goat Race

  • 5:30pm - Jefferson County Farm Bureau Baby Goat Championship

  • 6:00pm - Jefferson County Farm Bureau Adult Goat Championship

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