An AMAZING AUGUST in Central Kentucky
Our summer continues to sizzle with many great activities and events to enjoy this month in Lexington and Central Kentucky! Here are some that you won’t want to miss.
Recurring Weekly – Summer Fun!
Southland Jamboree at the MoonDance Amphitheatre in Lexington [FREE] | Every Monday @ 7pm
Lexington’s Favorite Bluegrass Concert Series! Bring a lawn chair or a blanket and experience a piece of true Kentucky culture!
https://news.rhr.com/event/southland-jamboree/
Big Band & Jazz Concert Series at Ecton Park in Lexington [FREE] | Every Tuesday @ 7pm
This beloved concert series will run each Tuesday through August 23rd. Each week come listen to great jazz and big band music live at Ecton Park. You’ll want to bring your own chairs or blanket for seating.
https://news.rhr.com/event/big-band-jazz-2016/
Thursday Night Live in Downtown Lexington [FREE] | Every Thursday @ 4:30pm
Get downtown every Thursday, April 7 – October 13, for Central Bank Thursday Night Live! Join thousands of your closest friends for live music, local food and beverage vendors, and the hottest party in town. The event takes place each week at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Cheapside Park (251 W. Main St). This event is rain or shine!
http://www.downtownlex.com/central-bank-thursday-night-live/
Thursday Night Live in Richmond [FREE] | Every Thursday @ 5pm
Every Thursday evening in downtown Richmond, several of your favorite downtown businesses will be offering local deals, drink and food specials. There will also be FREE live music from area musicians throughout the evening at various businesses.
https://news.rhr.com/event/thursday-night-live-richmond-ky/
Lakeside Live at the Mall at Lexington Green [FREE] | Every Friday & Saturday from 6-9pm
Lakeside Live at The Mall at Lexington Green offers free live music every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9pm now through October 15th. Check the schedule below to see our full line-up. With our beautiful covered dock, fire pit hang out, amazing restaurants and shopping, and fun live music, you’ll want to linger with friends and family. Pets and lawn chairs are welcome, but please leave your coolers at home. We can’t wait to have you!
https://news.rhr.com/event/lakeside-live-lexington/
Special Events in August
AUGUST 6 @ 9AM | Fox56 Back to School Jamboree
Georgetown, KY – Click for Info
AUGUST 11 – 13 | 9th Annual Lexus Smooth Jazz Festival
Various Locations – Click for Info
AUGUST 12 | The Warehouse Block Party
North Ashland Avenue – Click for Info
THIS EVENT IS FREE! North Ashland Avenue, from Aurora Ave. to National Ave. will be closed for the festivities Food trucks, vendors, games, performers, musicians, and more! This event is perfect for adults and kids alike!
AUGUST 13 – 14 | 2016 CRAVE – Lexington’s Food and Music Festival
Masterson Station Park – Click for Info
Farmers, Chefs, Food Trucks, Vendors, and more – this extremely popular celebration of culture will delight not only your tastebuds!
AUGUST 13 | Twilight Festival
Versailles, KY – Click for Info
Fun, food, crafts, children’s area and entertainment highlight the successful Versailles Twilight Festival. In past years the festival has attracted over 4,000 visitors…
AUGUST 20-21 | Woodland Art Fair
Woodland Park in Lexington, KY – Click for Info
For nearly 40 years, Woodland Park has been host to an amazing art fair with over 200 craftspeople. This event attracts more than 60,000 patrons every year!
AUGUST 27-28 | Lexington of Remodeled Homes with HomeBuilders Association of Lexington
Locations vary – Click for Info
Admission: $10 per person (Children 12 and under free). Tickets available at each home on the Tour. (Cash only, please). The 2016 Tour of Remodeled Homes consists of 11 stellar remodeling projects to offer insights and inspiration to those among us that have so often said, “we need to do something to this… (name your space)”. This year’s tour offers ideas and examples of almost anything and everything that can be done to update or upgrade the space we call “home”! Please visit each home on the tour to fully appreciate the rich value to be found by the remodeler members of the Remodelers’ Council.
AUGUST 27 | LEX DIY 2016
Sullivan University on Harrodsburg Rd. in Lexington – Click for Info
LEX DIY is a free “how-to” event open to the community. Representatives from local businesses and organizations will be available to teach participants different…
AUGUST 27 | MoonTower Music Festival
Masterson Station Park in Lexington – Click for Info