Fairs and Fests
2014 U.S. Pony Festival, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Pony Club Festival is a week-long celebration of Pony Club that brings together more than 4,000 Pony Club members (and their families) from across the country. Its purpose is […]
Forecastle Festival 2014, Louisville
Waterfront Park Louisville, KY, United StatesThe 2014 Forecastle Festival will coincide with the birthday of Kentucky’s native son, Hunter S. Thompson, who was born in Louisville on July 18, 1937. FRIDAY, JULY 18 Main Stage: Benjamin […]
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance
Keeneland 4201 Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United States"On the third weekend of July, the annual Keeneland Concours d'Elegance will again be held at the beautiful Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, showcasing over 130 of the finest […]
Sweet Corn Festival, Evan’s Orchard (Georgetown)
Evan's Orchard 180 Stone Road, Georgetown, KY, United StatesCraft booths, music, great food, pony rides, petting zoo, play area, hayrides, corn on the cob, fresh sweet corn and MORE! Saturday 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m
MoonTower Music Festival, Equus Run Vineyards
Equus Run Vineyard 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway, KY, United StatesLive performances by: Moon Taxi, Sunday Best, Machines are People Too, Brave Baby, Tyler Childers, A Lion Named Roar, Buffalo Rodeo, DJ Gary Klass *Guests must be 21 to enter*
Hats Off to Kentucky’s Horse Industry Day
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United States"Hats Off to Kentucky's Horse Industry Day is a celebration of the horse and its impact on the state of Kentucky. The day offers fun family activities including arts and […]
Well Crafted Festival, Shaker Village
Shaker Village 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, KY, United States"This inaugural festival celebrates the quality and diversity of Kentucky's music and craft beer cultures by bringing together a flavorful mix of up-and-coming local breweries with favorite local musicians in […]
Kentucky Cork & Tap, Cheapside Park
Cheapside Park 251 West Main St, Lexington, KY, United StatesPremier wine & beer festival series featuring local products will be taking place on Friday August 8th from 5-9 pm.
Chamber Music Festival, Fasig-Tipton Pavillion
Fasig Tipton Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Chamber Music Festival of Lexington brings together a quintet of nationally recognized musicians for three formal concerts at the Fasig-Tipton Pavilion. Its core group of musicians is led by […]
Woodland Arts Fair, Woodland Park
Woodland Park Lexington, KY, United StatesShop 200 artists, enjoy live music and food, and create your own family art- all with free admission.
Lexington Lexington Block Party, Al’s Bar
Al's Bar Lexington, KY, United States"Presented by Lexington Lexington The party of the season! Event will take place between Al's Bar, the Beer Garden, and the Sidecar. Oh My Me ••• 12:30AM Al's Bar […]
Chevy Chase Street Fair 2014
Chevy Chase 800 Block of Euclid Ave., Lexington, KY, United StatesChevy Chase Street Fair 2012. The Chevy Chase Street Fair is an annual celebration of one of Lexington's greatest neighborhoods -- where you can eat, drink, shop, work and live, […]
Fest Of Ales, Cheapside Park
Cheapside Park 251 West Main St, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Throwbacks will be performing from 5:30-8:30 at the Pavillion. Tickets buy guests a collectible tasting glass and 20 beer samples.
Questapalooza 2014
Quest Community Church 410 Sporting Ct., Lexington, KY, United States"In it’s 9th year, Questapalooza boasts fun for the entire family. The party for the city includes an Indoor Concert as well as an Outdoor Party that includes activities that […]
Terrapin Hill Harvest Festival 2014
Terrapin Hill 2014
Lexington Roots and Heritage Festival
"For over 25 years the weekend following Labor Day — the Roots and Heritage Festival has been a pinnacle of regional diversity providing entertainment & education for all ages. The colorful […]
Dog Paddle, Woodland Park
Woodland Park Lexington, KY, United StatesLexington's annual Dog Paddle is 9 am to 3 pm on September 6th at the Woodland Park Pool. Your dog must be up to date on all shots and vaccinations […]
Roots & Heritage KidsFest
As a part of Roots & Heritage Weekend, there is a KidsFest near the Hurst Lot at Short Street on September 6th from 12 - 5 pm. Activities will include […]
Historic East Lexington Walking Tour, Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre 300 East Third, Lexington, KY, United StatesAs part of the Lexington Roots & Heritage Festival, there will be a tour of historic East Lexington starting at the Lyric Theatre. The tour, which will begin at 1 […]
Roots & Heritage Festival Gospel Show, Lyric Theatre
Lyric Theatre Elm Tree Lane, Lexington, KY, United StatesAs part of the Lexington Roots & Heritage Festival, the Lyric Theatre will be hosting the Roots & Heritage Festival Gospel Show, starting at 1 pm.
ScareFest 2014, Lexington Convention Center
Lexington Convention Center 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY, United StatesScareFest 2014 will be taking place in the Lexington Convention Center the weekend of September 12 - September 14. Times and dates are as follows: Friday, Sept. 12, 2014 •Vendor/Stars […]
Japan Summer Fest, Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza
Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza 120 N. Limestone, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Japan Summer Fest that drew more than 12,000 people last year is back again this year. There will be games, food, performances, and Japanese culture.
Festival Latino de Lexington, Courthouse Plaza
Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza 120 N. Limestone, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Festival Latino de Lexington is coming back to town on September 19-20, at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. There will be two days of Latino celebrations and fun […]
Christ The King Oktoberfest
Cathedral of Christ the King 299 Colony Blvd, Lexington, KY, United States"Celebrating over 30 years, Christ The King’s annual Oktoberfest will take place this year on September 19-20, 2014. The festivities begin immediately following the Blessing of the Keg by Fr. Mark […]
The Smithereens, Christ The King Oktoberfest
Cathedral of Christ the King Colony Blvd, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Smithereens are the headline act at Christ The King Oktoberfest on Friday night. Supporting acts will include Johnny Conqueroo, Word For Ginger, Kenny Owens and Group Therapy, and Rebel Without a […]
HarvestFest at Shaker Village
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 3501 Lexington Rd. , Harrodsburg , KY, United StatesThe annual HarvestFest will take place at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on September 20 & 21, between 10 am and 5 pm on both days. "Kick off the […]
The Fixx, Christ The King Oktoberfest
Cathedral of Christ the King Colony Blvd, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Fixx are the headline act at Christ The King Oktoberfest on Saturday night. Supporting acts include Frogman, Wildside, Boogie G and The Titanics, and Thumper and the Plaid Rabbits. The music will begin at 5 pm.
Heritage Festival, St. Andrew
St. Andrew Orthodox Church 1136 Higbee Mill Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe 24th Annual Heritage Festival of St. Andrew Orthodox Church will be held on the church grounds at 1136 Higbee Mill Road, Lexington on September 27th from noon until 8 […]
Louder Than Life Festival, Louisville
Champions Park 2050 River Rd., Louisville, KY, United StatesOctober 4 + 5, 2014 Music + Whiskey + Gourmet Man Food Festival Louisville, KY
CANCELLED: 6th Annual Fall Arts Festival, Harrodsburg
The 6th annual Arts Council of Mercer County Fall Arts Festival will take place in Harrodsburg, KY on October 11 & 12. Expect handmade arts and crafts, live entertainment, kid […]
Pumpkin Fest, St. Luke
St. Luke United Methodist Church 2351 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY, United StatesSt. Luke United Methodist Church is known as the “Pumpkin Church” in the community. They are taking advantage of that and holding a community Pumpkin Fest. If your class or group would […]
PumpkinMania 2014, Transy
Transylvania Old Morrison Lexington, KY, United StatesThe traditional Lighting of the Pumpkins at Old Morrison at (the appropriately named) Transylvania University will be on October 27 at 7 pm. As many as 500 jack-o’-lanterns will make […]
The Witch’s Brew Halloween Bash, Blue Stallion
Blue Stallion Brewing 610 W. Third Street, Lexington, KY, United StatesBlue Stallion presents The Witch's Brew Halloween Bash. The even feature food trucks (including The Gastro Gnomes and Rolling Over), kids' games, a costume contest, and live music (including Loaded […]
Day of the Dead Festival, LASC
Lexington Arts & Science Center 362 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., 40508, KY, United StatesOn November 1, 2014, the “Night of the Angels”, the Living Arts & Science Center will present the 9th annual Day of the Dead Festival with a participatory celebration at […]
Filmslang Film Festival, Farish Theatre
Farish Theater (Central Library) 140 E. Main Street, Lexington, KY, United States"The Lexington Public library and Lexington Film League sponsor the fourth annual Filmslang Film Festival at the Central Library’s Farish Theater. Three feature films make their Lexington premieres at the […]
Kentucky Kicks Ass Brewfest, The Grand Reserve
The Grand Reserve 903 Manchester St., Lexington, KY, United States"Craft Beer in Kentucky is growing at an amazing speed. Come down and taste from more than 13 of Kentucky's breweries.Brews: Against the Grain, Apocalypse, BBC, Beer Engine, Blue Stallion, […]
Lexington Christmas Tree Lighting, Triangle Park
Triangle Park 400 West Main St, Lexington, KY, United StatesMeet The Lexington Singers downtown in Triangle Park as they help the City of Lexington get in the Christmas spirit with the annual lighting of the Lexington Christmas Tree.
Blessing of the Hounds, Shaker Village
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill 3501 Lexington Rd. , Harrodsburg , KY, United StatesThe Blessing of the Hounds tradition continues at the Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on November 29 at 10 am. "Produced by The Woodford Hounds Hunt ClubJoin Shaker Village and […]
MLK Day Community Celebration, Carnegie Center
Carnegie Center 251 West Second Street, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Carnegie Center hosts an MLK Day Community Celebration on January 19. The event will go on from 1230 - 330 pm; there will be a couple of speakers, including […]
H’artful of Fun, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United StatesH'artful of Fun: A Night in Rio at Alltech Arena, Kentucky Horse Park. Friday, February 6, 7 – 11 pm. "At A Night in Rio on February 6, art will […]
Spring Festival and Chinese Costume Show, Singletary Center
Singletary Center Lexington, United StatesThe Spring Festival and Chinese Costume Show is at the Singletary Center. Features HanFu Costumes through Chinese Dynasties, a Celebration of Chinese New Year, and HanFu Fashion, Dance and Ancient Music.
Lexington Old-Time Music Gathering, ArtsPlace
ArtsPlace 161 N. Mill St, Lexington, KY, United StatesLexington Old-Time Music Gathering at ArtsPlace on February 13. 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. : Reception & Jamming 8:00 p.m. – 8:50 p.m. : The Tillers (Concert) 9:00 p.m. – 9:50 p.m. : Rayna […]
Lexington Old-Time Music Gathering, ArtsPlace
ArtsPlace 161 N. Mill St, Lexington, KY, United StatesLexington Old-Time Music Gathering at ArtsPlace on February 14. noon - 5 pm: daytime events include workshops, jams, song sessions, masters showcases, youth activities, vendors, and more 7 pm - […]
Cincinnati International Wine Festival
The 2015 Cincinnati International Wine Festival is March 5-7. The Cincinnati International Wine Festival is a a charitable, non-profit organization founded in 1991 to promote the wine industry and raise funds […]
Kentucky Crafted: The Market, Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall / Lexington Center 430 W. Vine St, Lexington, KY, United StatesKentucky Crafted: The Market is at the Lexington Convention Center's Heritage Hall March 6-8. "Friday, March 6: 9 am - 7 pm (trade only Saturday, March 7: 9 am - […]
Lexington ComicCon, Heritage Hall
Heritage Hall / Lexington Center 430 W. Vine St, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe 2015 Lexington Comic & Toy Convention is at Heritage Hall March 13 - 15. Friday, March 13: 6 pm - 10 pm Saturday, March 14: 10 am - 6 […]
St. Patrick’s Day Parade, downtown
The Bluegrass Irish Society presents the Lexington St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14. The celebration takes place rain or shine; all activities will be under tents in Cheapside Park […]
Neonsplash Paint Party, 899 Manchester St
Buster's 899 Manchester St., Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Neonsplash Paint Party will be at 899 Manchester Street, the location of what was formerly Buster's, at 9 pm on Friday, April 3.
Kite Fest, Jacobson Park
Jacobson Park Lexington, KY, United StatesKite Fest is at Jacobson Park from 12–4 pm, Saturday, April 18. Celebrate Parks & Recreation’s first major outdoor event of the season as well as National Kite Month. This colorful […]
Kids: Kite Fest, Jacobson Park
Jacobson Park Lexington, KY, United StatesKIDS: Kite Fest, noon to 4 pm, Jacobson Park on Saturday, April 18. Includes face painting, kite making, etc. (OK, not just for kids, ‘cause who doesn’t love kites?!)
