# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Spelling + Spirits
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm
- **Event Description**: ABOUT THE EVENT

Decode Project is hosting a Spelling + Spirits adult spelling bee and fundraiser. Whether you are a speller, sipper, spender, or spectator (or any combination), join us in NuLu on Friday, July 24, 2026 from 6-10 p.m. at The Last Refuge for this literary-inspired annual fundraising event. This is a 21+ event.

Brush up on your encoding skills, sign up for the optional spelling bee, and bid on our silent auction baskets. Tickets are limited, so get yours today! All proceeds support our mission of eliminating inequities in education by fostering a diverse community of learners prepared to navigate the world. Decode Project teaches kids to read, and we can’t do it without the generosity of Y-O-U, the community, and all our faithful champions.

Doors open at 6 p.m. for conversation and cocktails. You can sign up on-site by 6:45 p.m. to participate in the bee*. Spelling begins at 7 p.m. and is limited to 20 participants. Don't miss out on your chance to compete.

Shout out to our event sponsors: Merrill Private Wealth Management, HomeTeam Inspection Service and Team Bug Out Pest Control, Homestretch Mortgage, Smith & Associates Counseling PLLC, Turn Key Title & Escrow, Tikka House Indian Restaurant, and Capstone Financial Services.

Many thanks to The Last Refuge for hosting the event this year! Don’t miss the chance to check out their beautifully restored private event space.

EQUITABLE TICKET PRICING

Decode Project is committed to equity. That’s why we are offering tiered ticket pricing* to this year’s Spelling + Spirits Fundraiser. Explore three pricing levels and choose what best suits your budget and stretch giving capacity. Your ticket level is confidential and has no impact on what you’ll get for attending. Ticket includes delicious light bites and optional participation in the spelling bee. The wider menu of food and drinks will be available for purchase. This year, we are offering reserved VIP tables for up to six people. Gather your hive.

Early Bird pricing through July 8. Get your tickets today!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/louisville/spelling-spirits/200030433909207
- **Event Categories**: Nonprofit, Art, literary-art, Kids
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 0

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Louisville
- **state**: KY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: The Last Refuge
- **lat**: 38.25328
- **long**: -85.74191
- **full address**: The Last Refuge, 600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1117, United States

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Spelling + Spirits
  - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/1e7abdaf8c907ca2054d192b7d8d8477cee5b3de0dd0c359925bc02bc9a897e0-rimg-w1200-h628-dcf1d5c3-gmir?v=1784633586

## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Spelling + Spirits being held?
  - **A:** Spelling + Spirits takes place on Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Fri, 24 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 pm at The Last Refuge, 600 E Market St, Louisville, KY 40202-1117, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Spelling + Spirits?
  - **A:** Spelling + Spirits is organized by Decode Project.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Spelling + Spirits is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Louisville, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Spelling + Spirits sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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