Horse
Festival of the Horse, Georgetown
The 35th Annual Festival of the Horse is October 1-4 on the streets of downtown Georgetown. "The Festival of the Horse has promoted Scott County’s Horse Heritage, the downtown community and the interaction between the two for the past 35 years. Family oriented activities and entertainment are featured." Thursday Fireman's Chili Cook-off "A great family […]
2015 Keeneland Fall Race Meet Opening Day
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland's 2015 Fall Race Meeting opens on Friday, October 2 at 11 a.m. and continues through Saturday, October 24, with no racing on Mondays or Tuesdays.
Horse: Jumping Tour, Split Rock Farm
Split Rock Farm 4845 Bryan Station Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesSplit Rock Jumping Tour: The Bourbon International CSI 3 event and family festival is October 9-11 at 8 a.m. at Split Rock Farm The Main Event: Top-level show jumping with prize money and awards on the line. The Sideshows: Everything from jewelry shops to food trucks to live music to an on-site beer garden serving […]
The Bourbon Social Tailgate, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Bourbon Social Keeneland Tailgate is on Friday, October 9 at 10:30 a.m. at Keene Manor in Keeneland. "Guests will enjoy the traditional Keeneland Tailgate in a format unlike any other. In a private tailgate at Keene Manor, Keeneland, guests will enjoy a Kentucky themed brunch while learning how to read a racing program, how to […]
Battle in the Saddle, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe KHP Foundation Battle in the Saddle is on Sunday, October 11 from 4:30 pm to 10 pm. The KHP Foundation Battle in the Saddle is a celebrity team penning event benefitting the KHP Foundation. This event pairs two amateur team penning riders with a celebrity guest rider to determine who can pen the group […]
Thoroughbred Makeover, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe featured event of the Retired Racehorse Project is the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium, in which 350 recently retired racehorses who have been retrained in one of ten different disciplines will compete for $100,000 in cash and prizes. Other attractions throughout the weekend include seminars, demonstrations, celebrity meet-and-greets, a vendor village, the MSEDA Hagyard […]
John Gaines Plaque Dedication, Thoroughbred Park
In Thoroughbred Park, the Triangle Foundation will recognize John Gaines, founder of the Breeders’ Cup, for his positive impact on the Thoroughbred industry with a bronze plaque in the park’s hall of fame.
Breeders’ Cup Draw Party, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Bourbon Lounge at Keeneland hosts a Breeders' Cup Draw Party on October 26 at 5 pm. The drama begins to build for the draw for post positions at the 2015 Breeders' Cup. Open to the public, this event gives guests the opportunity to mix and mingle with the owners, trainers, and riders for the […]
Cigar Statue Dedication, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesOne of racing’s all-time great horses and Breeders’ Cup Classic winner Cigar will have a statue unveiled in his honor at the Kentucky Horse Park. This open-to-the public event will take place on October 27 at 2:30 pm at the Kentucky Horse Park.
National Horse Show, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe National Horse Show is at the Kentucky Horse Park's Alltech Arena from Tuesday, October 28 through Sunday, November 2. "The National Horse Show is a 5-day hunter/jumper event. The event will feature a full array of hunter divisions, Junior & Amateur Owner Jumpers, the top Open Jumpers from the USA and around the world, […]
Prelude to the Breeders’ Cup, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesOn Thursday October 29, there will be live Thoroughbred racing will at Keeneland, a special preview the day before the World Championships.
Breeders’ Cup Bash, Red Mile
Red Mile Lexington, KY, United StatesWatch, wager, and celebrate the Breeders' Cup at the newly renovated Red Mile. A full offering of food, music, drink, and wagers will be presented from the first of the the Breeders' Cup to the last.
Old Friends Breeders Cup Celebration, Dream Chase Farm
Old Friends Equine Center 1841 Paynes Depot Road, Georgetown, KY, United StatesThe Old Friends Breeders Cup Celebration is Sunday, November 1 at 12 p.m. at the Old Friends at Dream Chase Farm. "Guests will enjoy silent & live auctions of horse racing memorabilia, collectible halters, equine art, jewelry and more. Live music, BBQ dinner, and tours of the farm."
National Dressage Finals, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe National Dressage Finals will be held November 5-8 at the Kentucky Horse Park.
The Sporting Art Auction, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland and Cross Gate Gallery will conduct the third annual Sporting Art Auction on Wednesday, November 18. The 2015 collection will be on display in the Keeneland Sales Pavilion beginning with the September Yearling Sale (Sept. 14-26) and continuing through the auction.
Oleika Shriners Rodeo, Kentucky Horse Park
Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Oleika Shriners Rodeo takes place November 20-21 at 6 p.m. in the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park. Ninety of the best cowboys and cowgirls in the country compete in bareback and saddle broncs, calf roping, steer wrestling, barrel racing, team roping, cowgirl breakaway roping and bull riding.
Horse: Snowball Series Mounted Games, Kentucky Horse Park
The Snowball Series Mounted Games are at the Kentucky Horse Park on January 2-3. The Snowball Series Mounted Games is a mounted games schooling competition. Competitors are able to compete beginner novice, novice, intermediate, masters, fossils, and green pony divisions. Riders will compete in teams, pairs, or a three-rider pony pair in the games. This […]
Keeneland Opening Day
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland Opening Day is on Friday, April 8. The 2016 Spring Race Meeting goes on until Friday, April 29 with no racing on Monday or Tuesday.
Rolex Three-Day Event, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United States"The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event returns to Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, April 28-May 1. The field includes dozens of riders from countries all over the world. "Rolex Kentucky is one of only six Four-Star Three-Day Events in the world and the only one in the Western Hemisphere. It is a part of the FEI Classics Series, […]
Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show, The Red Mile
Red Mile 1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington, KY, United States"Created in 1937, to help fund the Junior League's community works project, the horse show has grown to be the world's largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and the first leg of the Saddlebred "Triple Crown". Today, the show attracts approximatley 1,000 world recognized competitors from the U.S. and Canada, has raised over four million dollars for charitable […]
Horses: Phoenix Festival, Isaac Murphy Memorial Garden
Isaac Murphy Park 644 Georgetown St, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe first annual Phoenix Festival will take place on Thursday, October 6 from 5:30 to 7 pm at the Isaac Murphy Memorial Garden to celebrate the 164th running of the Phoenix Stakes, which takes place on Friday, October 7. "The Phoenix Festival is an opportunity for Lexington to remember and celebrate the East End's rich […]
Phoenix Festival, Isaac Murphy Park
Isaac Murphy Park 644 Georgetown St, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe first ever Phoenix Festival is at The Isaac Murphy Memorial Art Garden on October 6 at 5:30 pm. "The Phoenix Festival is an opportunity for Lexington to remember and celebrate the East End's rich racing history which took place at the Kentucky Association race track. The Phoenix Stakes, the oldest stakes race in America, originated […]
2016 Keeneland Fall Race Meet
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland's 2016 Fall Race Meeting opens on Friday, October 7 and continues through Saturday, October 29, with no racing on Mondays or Tuesdays. First post is 1:05 p.m. each race day.
Halloween Campouts, Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Kentucky Horse Park Campgrounds will host two Halloween Campouts for kids. The first weekend will take place on Wednesday, October 12 through Sunday, October 16 and the second weekend will take place on Wednesday, October 19 through Sunday, October 23 starting at 9 a.m. "The Halloween Campout returns for its annual fright with two […]
Horses: Thoroughbred Makeover, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe second Thoroughbred Makeover is at the Kentucky Horse Park from October 27-30, 2016. "In its second year at the Kentucky Horse Park, the $100,000 Thoroughbred Makeover presented by Thoroughbred Charities of America features hundreds of trainers with recently retired racehorses in ten equestrian sports. The event draws thousands of spectators and includes educational seminars, […]
National Dressage Finals, Kentucky Horse Park
Alltech Arena at Kentucky Horse Park Lexington, KY, United StatesThe National Dressage Finals is taking place at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park on Thursday, November 10 at 8 am until Sunday, November 13 at 5 pm.
Snowbird Winter Dressage, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesThe Snowbird Dressage is at the Kentucky Horse Park on December 17 at 8 am. Snowbird Dressage is a Kentucky Dressage Association sanctioned Dressage show. The series will include USEA classes with the February and March shows, offering more excitement for competitors and spectators alike. Introductory, Training, First, Second, Third and above levels will be […]
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church 1750 Summerhill Drive, Lexington, KY, United StatesSt. 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, and more. Thursday, June 1: 6 - 11 pm 6:30 - 9:30 […]
Lexington Rodeo, Kentucky Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesRodeo: Lexington Rodeo (thru Saturday), Kentucky Horse Park Friday, June 16: 7:30 pm Saturday, June 17: 7:30 pm
Fair: Kentucky State Fair, Kentucky Exposition Center
Kentucky Exposition Center 937 Phillips Ln, Louisville, KY, United StatesThe Kentucky State Fair is back at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY from August 17 - 27. Click here for more information!
National Horse Show 5K, KY Horse Park
Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pike, Lexington, KY, United StatesKick off a jam-packed evening of fun and entertainment at the National Horse Show onSaturday, Nov 4, 2017 at 5:00pm, by participating in the National Horse Show 5K Walk/Run benefitting the UK Markey Cancer Foundation.
Spring Meet, Keeneland
Keeneland Versailles Road, Lexington, KY, United StatesKeeneland's 2018 Spring Race Meet opens Friday, April 6, and continues through Friday, April 27. Gates open at 11 am with first post at 1:05 pm daily.