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Mutt Strut 2017, Keeneland

Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United States

The 2017 Mutt Strut to benefit the Lexington Humane Society is on June 10 at 9 am. "Grab your tennis shoes and your 4-legged friend for the 20th annual Mutt Strut. […]

Bluegrass Birding Festival, McConnell Springs

McConnell Springs 416 Rebmann Ln, Lexington, KY, United States

The 4th Annual Bluegrass Birding Festival and Craft Fair is at McConnell Springs from May 13 - 14. "Central Kentucky has great opportunities for birding with over 350 documented species. […]

Lexington Craft Beer Week

Lexington Craft Beer Week 2017 events include: Saturday, May 13 Kick @$$ Kentucky Day at 3 pm at Country Boy. In honor of Craft Beer Week, Country Boy teams up […]

Southland Street Fair

Southland Lexington, KY, United States

The Southland Street Fair is on May 13, 2017 from 3 pm - 8 pm. There will be food, music, and vendors, including: West Sixth Brewing, Country Boy, Blue Stallion, […]

Moonshiner’s Ball, Jenkins Farm in Irvine KY

T"he 2017 Moonshiner’s Ball will take place in the Red Lick Valley in Irvine, Kentucky on May 19 – 21.  Organizers have revealed the initial line-up for the 4th annual […]

Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival, Midway University

Midway University 512 E Stephens St, Midway, KY, United States

Enjoy a day of art, children's activities, food trucks, live music, and more. "The Festival Founders from Midway Renaissance named the event for Colonel John Francisco, the original owner of […]

The Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville

Centre College Danville, United States

Fest: The Great American Brass Band Festival (thru Sunday), Danville, KY Thursday, June 1: 2 - 9 pm Friday, June 2: 8:30 am - 8:30 pm Saturday, June 3: 7 […]

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 1750 Summerhill Drive, Lexington, KY, United States

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair (thru Sunday), St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church Spend your weekend with your family enjoying live music, food, pony rides, a petting zoo, carnival rides, […]

Festival of the Bluegrass, Kentucky Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United States

"June 8-11, 2017, for the Festival of the Bluegrass, a traditional Bluegrass Music Festival in the heart of the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Established in 1974, this family-run festival has a […]

Bluegrass BBQ Fest, Downtown Lexington

Downtown Lexington Third Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Fest: Bluegrass BBQ Fest (thru Saturday) Friday, June 9: 5 - 11 pm, Courthouse Plaza Saturday, June 10: 11 am - 11 pm, Downtown Lexington The Bluegrass BBQ Fest will […]

Beer Cheese Festival, Winchester

Winchester Winchester, KY, United States

The annual Beer Cheese Festival is in downtown Winchester, KY on Saturday, June 10 from 10 am to 5 pm. The festival kicks off with Cheesy Movie Night on Main […]

PlayThink Movement & Arts Festival, Berea

Fest: PlayThink Movement & Arts Festival, Berea (through Sunday) "The PlayThink Movement & Arts Festival  creates a community around movement, adventure, and mindful living. We provide a unique transformational experience through […]

Terrapin Hill Family Reunion, Terrapin Hill Farm

Terrapin Hill Farm 3696 Mackville Road, Harrodsburg, KY, United States

Festival: Terrapin Hill Family Reunion (thru Sunday), Terrapin Hill Farm Annual summer gathering to celebrate Terrapin Family with music, camping, food, and sunrises on the knob. 

Warehouse Block Party, Warehouse Block

The Warehouse Block is holding its annual Block Party featuring live music, food, drinks, and local vendors. Music will include The Star Devils and Caught Red Handed Band on the main stage and several Bluegrass bands located in and around various businesses on National, North Ashland, and Walton […]

Warehouse Block Party, 5 pm, Warehouse Block

Warehouse Block North Ashland Avenue, Lexington

Warehouse Block Party, 5 pm, Warehouse Block There will be live music, multiple local vendors, food trucks, and much more. The Warehouse Block is on North Ashland Avenue. 

Passport to Flavor, 6 pm, Distillery Square Event Center

Distillery Market 903 Manchester Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Passport to Flavor, 6 pm, Distillery Square Event Center The 2nd annual Passport to Flavor event will take place on Friday, June 23. This event allows you to show your […]

Lexington Pride Festival, Courthouse Plaza

Courthouse Plaza Lexington, KY, United States

The annual Lexington Pride Festival is on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at the Courthouse Plaza. "The Lexington Pride Festival is the region’s up and coming premiere festival for the lesbian, […]

Night of the Stars 2017: “Champions”, Keeneland

Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United States

Lexington's Night of the Stars 2017 is at Keeneland on June 24 at 6 pm. "NIGHT OF THE STARS ‘17, the annual gala fundraiser to benefit Central Kentucky Riding for […]

Fourth of July Festival, Downtown Lexington

Downtown Lexington Third Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Fourth of July Festival (thru Tuesday), Downtown Lexington Monday, July 3: 12 pm - Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social, Fifth               […]

Patriotic Music Concert, 8 pm, Transylvania University

Transylvania University 300 North Broadway, Lexington, KY, United States

As part of the Fourth of July Festival, there will be a Patriotic Music Concert at 8 pm on Monday, July 3 at Morrison Lawn on Transylvania University's campus. 

Fourth of July Fireworks, 10 pm, Commonwealth Stadium

Kroger Field 1540 University Drive, Lexington, KY, United States

This year, the Fourth of July Fireworks will be set off at 10 pm from the Arboretum. The parking lot surrounding Commonwealth Stadium will be open as a viewing area, […]

36th Berea Craft Festival, Berea

Berea College 101 Chestnut St, Berea, KY, United States

The 36th Berea Craft Festival will be from July 7 through July 9. This festival will feature over 100 artists from over 15 states. 

SummerFest, Woodland Park

Woodland Park Lexington, KY, United States

SummerFest at Woodland Park SummerFest is Lexington's only Outdoor Summer Theatre experience. The event started 30 years ago as The Lexington Shakespeare Festival and became SummerFest in 2007. This year, […]

Forecastle Festival, Louisville Kentucky

The annual Forecastle Festival is in Louisville July 14-16, 2017. Acts include: July 14: Odesza, Cage The Elephant, Run The Jewels, Griz, Capital Cities July 15: LCD Soundsystem, Sturgill Simpson, Nathaniel […]

Concours d’Elegance, 9 am, Keeneland

Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United States

The annual Keeneland Concours d'Elegance will be held at 9 am on Saturday, July 15. This event will showcase over 130 collector vehicles from antiques to future classics.  "Automobiles, and […]

Fair: Kentucky State Fair, Kentucky Exposition Center

Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY, United States

The Kentucky State Fair is back at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY from August 17 - 27. Click here for more information! 

Woodland Art Fair, Woodland Park

Woodland Park Lexington, KY, United States

Woodland Art Fair is at Woodland Park August 19-20. Woodland Park will have over 200 artists and craftspeople selling handcrafted items including ceramics, wood, jewelry, painting, metal, fiber, mixed media […]

Chamber Music Festival, Downtown Arts Center

Downtown Arts Center 141 Main St. , Lexington, KY, United States

This year, the Chambers Music Festival will be held at the Downtown Arts Center on August 24. Nathan Cole is the artistic director for this year's event as well as […]

Moontower Music Festival, Masterson Station

Masterson Station Park 3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington, KY, United States

Moontower Music Festival 2017 will be at Masterson Station on August 26, 2017. The lineup includes Umphrey's McGee, Benjamin Booker, JJ Grey & Mofro and Cherub to name a few. […]

Red, White & Boom Festival, Whitaker Ballpark

Whitaker Bank Ballpark 207 Legends Lane, Lexington, KY, United States

Three day country music festival at Whitaker Ballpark.  Friday, September 1: Luke Bryan and Brett Eldredge are headlining. Saturday, September 2: Sam Hunt, Maren Morris, and Chris Janson are headlining. […]

Festival Latino de Lexington, Courthouse Plaza

Courthouse Plaza Lexington, KY, United States

The Festival Latino de Lexington takes place September 15 through September 16. Festivities are 5:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Friday, and 4:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. on Saturday. Celebrate Latin American art and culture […]

KY Book Fair, KY Horse Park

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Book Fair is Saturday, November 18, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm at Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Tons of authors will be in attendance. The Book […]

Bulls, Bands, and Barrels, Alltech Arena

Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY, United States

Bulls, Bands, and Barrels comes to Alltech Arena at The Kentucky Horse Park on February 10 at 7 pm. Enjoy a family fun rodeo with music from Tyler Childers and […]

Irish/Celtic culture conference, McConnell Springs

McConnell Springs 416 Rebmann Ln, Lexington, KY, United States

In honor of our namesake and deeply rooted Scots-Irish heritage, join a conference on the Irish/Celtic culture on Saturday, April 14 from 9 am to 6 pm at McConnell Springs […]

Mayfest Arts Fair, Gratz Park

Gratz Park Lexington, KY, United States

Mayfest Arts Fair, celebrating the literacy, visual, and performing arts, is May 12-13 at Gratz Park & Transylvania University.

Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival, Nicholasville

The Kentucky Wine and Vine Festival is in Nicholasville on May 12. It is a celebration of Kentucky vineyards and wine-making in downtown Nicholasville on York Street. 12 Wineries from […]

Southland Street Fair, Southland Dr

The Southland Street Fair is May 12 from 3 pm to 8 pm on Southland Dr. It brings together local vendors, entertainment and family-friendly activities for a one-day event each […]

Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival, Midway

Midway Midway, KY, United States

Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival is held in Midway, KY on May 19-20 starting at 10 am. The festival includes fine art, food, live music, public art projects, artist demonstrations, and […]

Fido Fest, Summit at Fritz Farm

Summit at Fritz Farm 120 Summit at Fritz Farm, Lexington, KY, United States

On Saturday, May 19 from 11 am to 3 pm, stop by the Summit at Fritz Farm for the first annual Fido Fest. The event celebrates fluffy friends and benefits […]

Alltech Craft Brews & Food Fest, Lexington Center

Lexington Convention Center 430 W. Vine Street, Lexington, KY, United States

The Alltech Craft Brews and Food Fest is on May 19 at the Lexington Convention Center. With over 60 breweries and 200 beers, the festival will showcase the finest the […]