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Louisville Hindi Paathshaala presents
Louisville's Biggest Festival of Colors!
Join us for a day full of delicious food, fun carnival games, shopping, and vibrant stage performances featuring song & dance. Browse our marketplace, celebrate our community leaders, and come together for the most colorful moment of the year — play Holi colors with your friends and family starting at 3 PM Eastern Time!
🎪 We also have carnival games for kids — where little ones can play and win exciting prizes!
Visit every vendor counter, scan their QR code & collect all 17 stamps to enter the lucky draw!
American Red Cross & KIAPI — Together we can save lives
Thank you to our generous sponsors who make Holi Mela 2026 possible
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Watch what awaits you at Louisville Holi Mela 2026
Holi, widely known as the Festival of Colors, is one of India's most joyful spring celebrations. The festival represents the spirit of love, happiness, and togetherness.
In recent years, Holi has gained remarkable popularity across Europe and North America, inspiring major cultural events and "Color Run" celebrations on university campuses and in cities nationwide. Its inclusive nature transcends boundaries of race, age, and background, bringing communities together in a vibrant expression of unity.
This year's Holi Mela will feature a lively blend of Indian cuisine, carnival games, cultural workshops, music and dance performances, and a diverse marketplace of clothing and jewelry vendors. Beginning at 3 PM, the festivities will culminate in the traditional color play!
Mark your calendar — a full day of festivities awaits
Official welcome and inauguration of Holi Mela 2026
American & Indian National Anthems
Louisville Hindi Paathshaala student performance
The main event — traditional Holi color play with friends & family
Thank you and farewell — until next year!
Interested in setting up a stall at Holi Mela 2026? We welcome food and non-food vendors!
Vendors are welcome to exhibit their products or services at the Holi festival before an expected crowd of around 1,200 visitors. If your application is approved, you will be sent a payment link to complete the registration. Limited spots are available for each product type. No repetition of food items is permitted between food stalls.
⚠️ Note: In case of rain forecast on April 26th, the organizers reserve the right to postpone the event to May 3, 2026.
All payments are final. No refunds. Tents will be assigned by organizers for the best flow of traffic and tent placement recommended by venue designer.
In case of questions, please contact: Kapil Shah (502) 572-9631 | Vik Gupta (502) 802-6340
We are honored to welcome Louisville's Mayor Craig Greenberg as our chief guest. His presence celebrates the city's vibrant, inclusive multicultural community and the spirit of togetherness that Holi represents.
Savor an incredible spread of flavors from our amazing food vendors
A classic Indian street food.
Authentic Indian cuisine crafted in the traditional tandoor clay oven. Savory kebabs, aromatic curries, and freshly baked naan — a Louisville favorite.
Start your festival experience right with a steaming cup of freshly brewed coffee, espresso drinks, chai lattes, and more specialty beverages.
Wholesome, delicious vegetarian food lovingly prepared and served by the Hindu Temple community. Enjoy authentic home-style Indian cooking made with devotion.
Cool off with refreshing beverages from the Hindi Pathshala stall. Enjoy chilled drinks and juices to keep you energized throughout the festival.
💧 Beverages & Drinks
Pure Taste of India. Refreshing and freshly pressed sugarcane juice — the perfect festival drink!
Taste the Himalayas! Everest Momo brings authentic, juicy Nepali-style dumplings (momos) in a variety of flavors — steamed, fried, and sauced to perfection.
Explore our vibrant marketplace — education, jewelry, clothing, finance and more!
A world-class after-school math program developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills in students of all ages.
📐 Student EducationCurated collection of clothing and accessories celebrating South Asian aesthetics and contemporary fashion.
👗 Clothing & AccessoriesHandcrafted jewelry pieces that bring joy — from everyday wear to statement festival looks.
💎 Clothing & Accessories
Kumon of Springhurst, Jeffersontown & Clarksville — a self-learning program that builds math and reading skills in students.
📚 Student EducationElegant clothing and accessories rooted in tradition, crafted for the modern festival-goer.
👗 Clothing & AccessoriesExpert financial planning services to help you grow and protect your wealth with confidence.
💰 Financial PlanningA cheerful collection of clothing and accessories for every mood and every occasion at the festival.
👗 Clothing & Accessories
A global movement to reverse soil degradation and bring awareness about the importance of healthy soil for our future.
🌱 Public AwarenessProfessional financial services tailored for the South Asian community — investments, insurance, and wealth advisory.
💼 Financial Services
Expert financial planning, investment advisory, and wealth management services to help you achieve your financial goals.
📈 Financial ServicesRelive the colors, the joy, and the memories
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The passionate volunteers who make this festival happen
Event Coordinator
Coordinator & Sponsor
Vendor Management
Stage Performances
Sponsor
Comms & IT Volunteer
Convenient parking is available at the Mandir (Hindu Temple) parking area adjacent to the event venue. Please follow the signage on-site for directions to the designated parking areas.
4213 Accomack Dr, Louisville, KY 40241
📍 4213 Accomack Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 | Get Directions →
Find your way around the festival grounds
📍 4213 Accomack Dr, Louisville, KY 40241 | Get Directions →
Don't miss out — secure your spot at Louisville's most colorful event!
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Note: All attendees including sponsors & volunteers must purchase a ticket.
Help us keep Holi Mela safe, fun, and inclusive for everyone
Louisville Hindi Paathshaala, Inc. is a Section 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, established with the aim of teaching Hindi as a second language. Hindi is the national language of India, and the fourth most widely spoken language in the world along with English, Spanish and Mandarin.
It is run by a group of 20 passionate volunteer teachers, who conduct classes every Friday evening at Zachary Taylor Elementary School (a JCPS school) to teach Hindi to a mix of 99 students, including Hindus, Christians, Muslims, Caucasians and East Asians, of ages between 6 and 45, drawn from across the Louisville diaspora.
We have come a long way from our humble beginning of 15 students just a few years ago, and aspire to make Hindi a JCPS course like Spanish and Latin.
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High school students — earn Beta Club volunteering hours at Holi Mela 2026! Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us.
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