June 2019
Southland Street Fair
Southland Street Fair 2019 is taking over Southland Drive on Saturday, June 1 from 3 to 8 pm. Enjoy entertainment, local vendors, food trucks and tents, family friendly activities and more.
Find out more »Bluegrass Fair
The Bluegrass Fair is happening at Masterson Station Park on Thursday, June 6 through Sunday, June 16.
Find out more »2019 Danville Art Festival
2019 Danville Art Festival is at Community Arts Center in Danville, KY on Saturday, June 8 through Sunday, June 9.
Find out more »Beer Cheese Festival, Winchester
Shop Local Kentucky presents the Beer Cheese Festival in Winchester on Saturday, June 8 from 10 am to 5 pm.
Find out more »Playthink Movement and Flow Arts Festival, Berea
Playthink Movement and Flow Arts Festival is Wednesday, June 12 through Sunday, June 16 in Berea.
Find out more »Kentucky Wine & Vine Festival
Kentucky Wine & Vine Festival is at RJ Corman grounds in Nicholasville on Saturday, June 15 from 1 pm to 9 pm. There are wineries from across the state, a balloon glow at dusk, and fireworks.
Find out more »Water Lantern Festival
Water Lantern Festival is at Jacobson Park on Satruday, June 22 at 5 pm.
Find out more »July 2019
Berea Craft Festival
Berea Craft Festival is Friday, July 12 through Sunday, July 14.
Find out more »August 2019
Woodland Art Fair
The 44th annual Woodland Art Fair is on Saturday August 17 and Sunday, August 18 inside the Woodland Park grounds. Saturday: 10 am to 6 pm Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
Find out more »Gardenside at Sunset
Gardenside at Sunset is at Gardenside Plaza Shopping Center on Friday, August 23 from 6 to 10 pm. There will be music, dance, artisans, food truck and kids activities.
Find out more »Chevy Chase Street Fair
Chevy Chase Street Fair is in Chevy Chase along Euclid Avenue on Saturday, August 24 at 4 pm.
Find out more »September 2019
Festival of the Horse, Georgetown
The Festival of the Horse is in Georgetown on Friday, September 6 through Sunday, September 8.
Find out more »Waveland Art Fair
The 6th annual Waveland Art Fair is at Waveland State Historic Site on Saturday, September 7 from 10 am to 5 pm and Sunday, September 8 from 11 am to 5 pm.
Find out more »Festival Latino de Lexington
The Festival Latino de Lexington is downtown at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza on Friday, September 13 from 5 pm to 11 pm and Saturday, September 14 from 4 pm to 11 pm.
Find out more »More Tales Storytelling Festival, Wilmore
More Tales Storytelling Festival at the Downtown Green in Wilmore, KY is Friday, September 20 through Saturday, September 21.
Find out more »October 2019
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary Fall Festival
Mary Queen Of The Holy Rosary Fall Festival is Friday, October 11 through Saturday, October 12.
Find out more »Oktoberfest 2019, Harrodsburg
Oktoberfest 2019 in Harrodsburg starting on Friday, October 11 at 5 pm through Sunday, October 13.
Find out more »Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Fall Fair, Berea
Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen Fall Fair in Berea on Saturday, October 12.
Find out more »Bardstown Arts Crafts & Antiques Fair
Bardstown Arts Crafts & Antiques Fair on Bardstown Main Street on Saturday, October 12 at 10 am.
Find out more »Mt. Sterling Court Days, Mount Sterling, KY
The 2019 Mt. Sterling Court Days will be held on Friday, October 18 through Monday, October 21. Mt. Sterling's October Court Days is still the largest outdoor festival in Kentucky and features a wide variety of items, along with a huge assortment of food options, and live music. The festival is open from dawn to dusk (8 am to 6 pm), Friday through Monday. Free Admission.
Find out more »March 2020
International Women’s Festival at The Lyric
The Lyric presents the second annual International Women's Festival on Saturday, March 7 from 12 pm -5 pm. Attendees are able to enjoy performances, international food, shop with local vendors, learn more about local organizations, and browse an art exhibition specifically created and curated to celebrate International Women's Day. Access to the festival is free, which includes the performances, gallery, and kid zone.
Find out more »Hamburg YMCA hosts Summer Job Fair
Hamburg YMCA hosts Summer Job Fair on Sunday, March 8 at 2 pm.
Find out more »2020 Summer Camps Fair at UK Gatton Student Center
UK Gatton Student Center hosts a 2020 Summer Camps Fair on Tuesday, March 10 at 11 am.
Find out more »August 2020
CANCELLED: Woodland Art Fair (thru Sunday)
The 45th Woodland Art Fair scheduled for August 15 and 16, 2020 has been canceled.
Find out more »CANCELLED: Railbird Festival 2020
Railbird Festival 2020 originally scheduled for August 22 and 23, 2020 has been postponed until 2021.
Find out more »CANCELLED: 2nd annual DiverCity Festival, downtown Lexington
The 2nd annual DiverCity Festival is in downtown Lexington on Saturday, August 29 at noon.
Find out more »September 2020
CANCELED Waveland Art Fair
Waveland Art Fair is canceled for Saturday, September 12 and Sunday, September 13.
Find out more »AppleFest at Eckert’s Orchard
AppleFest at Eckert's Orchard is happening on weekends throughout September from 9 am until 5 pm. Wagon rides, live entertainment, great festival foods, children’s activities and much more make this an apple pickin’ good time for everyone! Whether riding a camel or feeding a goat, your young ‘uns will enjoy getting acquainted with common farm animals. Children’s carnival and activities available. Kettle corn, caramel apples and more to tempt your taste buds.
Find out more »Hard Cider Bash, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill hosts a Hard Cider Bash on Saturday, September 12 at 6:30 pm.
Find out more »CANCELED Festival Latino de Lexington
Festival Latino de Lexington is canceled for Friday, September 18.
Find out more »CANCELED Midway Fall Festival
Midway Fall Festival originally scheduled for Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20 is canceled for 2020.
Find out more »November 2020
The Breeders’ Cup Festival, downtown Lexington (thru Sat Nov 7)
The Breeders’ Cup Festival is happening in downtown Lexington on Wednesday, November 4 through Saturday, November 7. How to watch, celebrate Breeders' Cup 2020.
Find out more »May 2021
Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival, Masterson Station Park
Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival is happening at Masterson Station Park on Saturday, May 15 thru Sunday, May 16.
Find out more »June 2021
First official funnelcake of the season, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Fair
The first official funnelcake of the season must traditionally be consumed at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Country Fair.
Find out more »The Bluegrass Fair, Masterson Station Park (thru June 20)
The Bluegrass Fair is June 10 through June 20 at Masterson Station Park. Gates open 5 pm on weekdays & 3 pm on weekends.
Find out more »Francisco’s Farm Art Fair in Midway (& June 13)
Francisco’s Farm Art Fair in Midway on Saturday, June 12 & 13 at 10 am.
Find out more »July 2021
2021 Berea Craft Festival (thru Sunday)
Berea Craft Festival in downtown Berea on Friday, July 9 thru Sunday, July 11. Friday/Saturday 10am-6pm; Sunday 10am-5pm.
Find out more »BreyerFest 2021, virtual (thru Sunday)
BreyerFest 2021 is Friday, July 16 thru Sunday, July 18. It is a virtual event, no in-person event/activities at Kentucky Horse Park.
Find out more »Keeneland Concours d’Elegance
Keeneland Concours d’Elegance is Saturday, July 17 at Keeneland from 9 am - 4:30 pm.
Find out more »Diamond Rings & Pretty Things Wedding Show
The Diamond Rings & Pretty Things Wedding Show is Sunday, July 18 at Central Bank Center from 11am-4pm.
Find out more »Hops & Vine Festival, downtown Richmond KY
Hops & Vine Festival in downtown Richmond, KY on Saturday, July 24 from 2-10 pm.
Find out more »October 2021
Mt Sterling October Court Days
Kentucky’s Oldest Festival is Court Days, dating back to 1794 in Downtown Mt. Sterling! Hundreds of vendors will offer a huge variety of merchandise and food, Friday, Oct 15 through Sunday, Oct 17. Enjoy fun entertainment — including live music and the Mt. Sterling Mullet Contest. Vendor and Visitor information at www.mtsterlingtourism.com
Find out more »Scarefest
Scarefest Horror & Paranormal Convention, 4 pm, Central Bank Center (Friday thru Sunday)
Find out more »CANCELED: Jewish Food Festival
Jewish Food Festival at Temple Adath Israel has been CANCELED for this year. #Verklempt
Find out more »Thriller Halloween Parade
Thriller Halloween Parade returns to downtown Lexington. The Halloween Parade featuring floats, costumed characters, and even more performance groups. The festivities culminate with the annual Thriller reenactment where several hundred zombies will dance, dawdle and drag themselves down Main Street to the classic Michael Jackson tune. Pedestrians can watch all along the parade route. Rain date for the parade and Thriller Oct. 25.
Find out more »PumpkinMania, Transy
Jack-o’-lanterns will return to the steps of historic Old Morrison off Third Street for Transylvania University’s PumpkinMania
Find out more »November 2021
Day of the Dead Fest, Valley Park
The Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) Festival begins at 6:30 pm in Valley Park.
Find out more »December 2021
Kentucky Reptile Expo, Central Bank Center
The KY Reptile Expo begins at 10 am inside the Central Bank Center on Saturday, December 4th.
Find out more »October 2022
Bourbon on the Banks, Frankfort
Bourbon on the Banks returns to Frankfort, Oct 1 2022 Sip Bourbon, Savor History At the Bourbon on the Banks Festival, bourbon is more than a drink – each pour is about appreciating history and tradition, understanding the legacy and art of distilling, and bonding with friends. Experience the Bourbon on the Banks Festival in Frankfort, Ky., on Saturday, Oct. 1, from 1-6 p.m. Sample and explore a variety of whiskies Enjoy a scenic stroll along the historic banks of…
Find out more »March 2024
St. Patrick’s Festival, downtown
Lexington’s annual St. Patrick’s Parade and Festival promises a day full of music, dancing and fun. The Lexington St. Patrick’s Parade is one of the city’s longest-running civic festivals. The 2024 Festival will be the 42nd time the parade has marched down Main Street. Entries for the parade and festival opened in December and deadlines for applications are approaching. This year’s celebration begins on Saturday March 16, at 10:45 a.m. with the “Blessing of the Keg” at Henry A. Tandy…
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