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Chamber Music Festival, Fasig-Tipton Pavillion

Fasig Tipton Lexington, KY, United States

The 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 […]

Chevy Chase Street Fair 2014

Chevy Chase 800 Block of Euclid Ave., Lexington, KY, United States

Chevy 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 States

The 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 […]

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 States

Lexington'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 States

As 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 States

As 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 States

ScareFest 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

October 4 + 5, 2014 Music + Whiskey + Gourmet Man Food Festival Louisville, KY

Pumpkin Fest, St. Luke

St. Luke United Methodist Church 2351 Alumni Drive, Lexington, KY, United States

St. 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 States

The 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 States

Blue 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 States

On 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 States

Meet 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

H'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 States

The 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 States

Lexington 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 States

Lexington 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 States

Kentucky 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 States

The 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 States

The 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 States

Kite 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 States

KIDS: 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?!)  

Oaks Day Festival, Buffalo Trace

Buffalo Trace Distillery 113 Great Buffalo Trace, Frankfort, KY, United States

Buffalo Trace Distillery hosts the Oaks Day Festival on May 1, 2015 from 9 am to 4:30 pm. "Experience the excitement of Derby weekend with another Kentucky tradition–bourbon. Enjoy complimentary […]

Bradley Picklesimer’s Derby Eve Party, the Bar Complex

The Bar Complex 224 E Main Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Bradley Picklesimer's Derby Eve Party is at the Bar Complex on Main Street on May 1 at 9 pm. "Bradley is coming home to throw a Derby party.Join Bradley and […]

Film: Lunafest Lexington, Kentucky Theatre

Kentucky Theatre Main Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Lunafest Lexington is at The Kentucky Theatre on Thursday, May 7. "Raymond James Presents Lunafest Lexington on Thursday, May 7 at The Kentucky Theater. We hope you will make plans […]

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2015 kicks off at Legends Ballpark on Friday May 8 and wraps up with Alltech's Craft Brew and Food Fest. Click here for Ace's page 4 […]

Bluegrass Birding Festival, Jacobson Park

Jacobson Park Lexington, KY, United States

Wild Birds Unlimited and Lexington Parks and Rec host the 2nd Annual Bluegrass Birding Festival & Craft Fair May 9-10 at Jacobson Park. The festival's goal is to expose as […]

Mayfest Arts Fair, Gratz Park & Transy

Gratz Park Lexington, KY, United States

Mayfest Arts Fair is a visual, performing, and literary arts fair that takes place annually on Mother's Day weekend in Gratz Park. The 21st annual Mayfest will be May 9 […]

Southland Street Fair, Southland Drive

Southland Lexington, KY, United States

The first annual Southland Street Fair will be on May 9th, 2015, from 3 - 8 pm. "We will be closing off a section of Southland Drive from Southport Drive […]

Music: The Moonshiner’s Ball, Berea

The 2nd Annual Moonshiner's Ball festival is at Berea's HomeGrown HideAlways on 500 Floyd Branch Road from May 15 - 17. Bands scheduled to perform include: Moon Hooch (NYC)Ben Sollee (Lexington, KY)The […]