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Lexington Events - November 2017

November provides us with many great activities and events in Lexington and Central Kentucky!  Here are some that you won’t want to miss.

 

National Horse Show

Alltech Arena
October 25 – November 3

The National Horse Show is the oldest continually held horse show in the United States. The National Horse Show offers competition for hunters, equitation, and show jumpers.

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Night Market

Recurring monthly, 1st Friday until December 6

A monthly pop-up open air-market/street festival held on the first Friday of every month May through December.  Night Market highlights the creativity of local neighborhood businesses, artists, and nonprofits and brings people from all over the region to Lexington’s Northside.

Details
  • Dates: May 3, 2019 – December 6, 2019
  • Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st Friday
  • Location: 700 Block of Bryan Avenue
  • Phone: (859) 379-2049
  • Time: 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
  • Price: Free

Beyond Grits Culinary Walking Tours: The Kentucky Classics

Recurring weekly on Saturday until December 28
Lexington Visitors Center

Led by local foodie, Alex Cain, spend the morning on a culinary walking tour through downtown Lexington learning about Lexington’s deep agricultural roots and booming food scene. With inventive and field-to-fork cuisine at every turn and local chefs on a mission to showcase the unique southern flavors in and around Lexington, this city is undergoing a culinary movement. All tours begin at the Lexington Visitor Center and end at the Lexington Farmers’ Market. Alex will share information about Kentucky food traditions and historical facts while visiting some of the best restaurants in downtown. At most of the stops you will hear from the chefs themselves while enjoying locally-sourced, bite-sized offerings.

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Wise Bird Trivia Mondays

Recurring weekly on Monday until November 18
Wise Bird Cider Co.

Head out to Wise Bird Cider in the Distillery District every Monday for trivia! Free to play, fun to play – join in on the general knowledge weekly show excitement while enjoying some yummy cider. 

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Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour

Recurring weekly on Monday until December 16
Lyric Theatre & Cultural Arts Center

Join in the fun of a music show taped live and broadcast around the world. Audience must be seated by 6:45 pm.  Show starts at 7:00 pm. Please call to confirm the show if the Monday you would like to attend falls on or near a holiday. 

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UK Football vs. University of Tennessee

November 9
Kroger Field

Books & Brews

November 14
The Mane on Main

Think you know books and literature? Prove it, and you could win a gift basket from West Sixth Brewing, or a gift card from Joseph-Beth Booksellers. Join Local Action Trivia to test your knowledge of books, authors, literature, and movie adaptations at the first annual Books & Brews Trivia, a competition made for book nerds. Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded.

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26th Annual Southern Lights

November 15 – December 31
Kentucky Horse Park

The 26th Annual Southern Lights includes a self-guided four mile journey through a dreamland of fabulous light displays including never-before-seen displays and traditional favorites. Following the driving tour, families are encouraged to park and visit the holiday craft merchants, the KHP Gift Shop, seasonal entertainment and activities for children, petting zoo, pony and camel rides and so much more!

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38th Annual Kentucky Book Fair

November 16
Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park

Fair

Nearly 200 regional and national authors will be in attendance, including Jim Acosta, Elliot Ackerman, Scott Pelley, Casey Cep, Jessica Wilkerson, Rosemary Wells, Frank X Walker, and Wendell and Tanya Berry. Panel discussions and author presentations will take place on two stages throughout the day.

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Truck-a-Palooza

November 16
1631 Old Frankfort Pike

Kids of all ages are invited to this family-friendly event, where they can learn about and explore more than 20 trucks from the Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works. Meet the drivers who help keep Lexington running, plus see trucks in action during the “road-eo” skills challenge. Stop by for crafts, games and giveaways throughout the day! Enter Via Jimmie Campbell Dr.

https://www.lexingtonky.gov/trucks

Details
  • Presented By: Lexington’s Department of Environmental Quality and Public Works
  • Dates: November 16, 2019
  • Location: 1631 Old Frankfort Pike
  • Time: 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
  • Price: Free

 

MSEDA Dressage

The MidSouth Eventing and Dressage Association (MSEDA) Dressage in the Park is a 3-day dressage show. This event draws competitors from Kentucky, Ohio, Tennessee, Indiana, Georgia, and Florida, and around 100 to 150 horses compete in the event.  

Details

  • Dates: Friday, September 8, 2017 – Sunday, September 10, 2017
  • Venue: Kentucky Horse Park
  • Recurrence:Recurring daily

The Kentucky Sire Stakes

The Kentucky Sire Stakes (KySS) is the culmination of a month-long series of preliminary races with the biggest money earners getting a chance to compete in one of the richest finals in North America. The KySS includes two- and three-year-old pacers and trotters competing for more than $2 million in purses. Additional information can be found online at The Red Mile.

 

Details

  • Thursday, September 7, 2017 – Thursday, September 7, 2017
  • Times:From: 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM
  • Venue: Red Mile

RMHA International Horse Show

The show is a Class A Rocky Mountain Horse Show. More than 300 horses will be shown in this event. Classes that will be displayed include equitation, saddleseat, breed demonstrations, and a stallion row. The Grand Champion classes will take place on Saturday evening. 

Details

  • Dates: Thursday, September 7, 2017 – Saturday, September 9, 2017
  • Venue: Kentucky Horse Park
  • Recurrence:Recurring daily

Silverama Arabian Championship Horse Show

Silverama Arabian Championship

This 5-day Arabian horse show event is comprised of a youth show and the championship for the 14th Region of the Arabian Horse Show Association. The 14th region includes Kentucky, Ohio and West Virginia. The best Arabian horses in the region will be competing in a wide variety of classes, encompassing almost every discipline. For more information about The Silverama or to learn more about the prize list, call Cindy at (937) 962-4336.

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12 Things to Do in The Bluegrass This Weekend!

 

The Lexington Metropolitan area is known for it’s rich culture and community events.  We invite you to check out some fun to-dos coming up this weekend in the Bluegrass area!

LexArts Gallery Hop

When: SAT May 21, 5 – 8pm
Where: Downtown Arts Center: 141 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507
Admission: FREE

Thousands of locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, special events and food & drinks.
More info:  http://www.galleryhoplex.com/

Art in Bloom

When: FRI 10am-8pm  |  SAT Noon – 5pm  |  SUN Noon – 5pm
Where: University of Kentucky Art Museum  |  405 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40508
Admission: FREE

A 15 year tradition continues with local floral designers responding to works of art on display at the Art Museum. Creativity blossoms! Come see (and smell).

More Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1547985195527662/

Taste of the Bluegrass

When: FRI May 20  |
Where: Keenland’s Keene Barn and Entertainment Center  |  4201 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40510
Admission: $85 ($50 is tax deductable donation)

The 2016 Taste of the Bluegrass will showcase the very best food and drinks Central Kentucky has to offer. Featuring great food and beverage purveyors; live music and a silent auction all in one place! On Friday, May 20, 2016, the place to gather for the premier tasting event of the Bluegrass will be Keeneland’s Keene Barn and Entertainment Center.

More Details: https://www.godspantry.org/latest-news/taste-bluegrass/

Woodford County – Relay for Life

When: FRI starting at  with a Luminary Service at 10pm
Where: Falling Springs / Woodford County Park  |  293 Beasley Road Versailles, KY 40383
Admission: FREE,  Click Here to Signup or Donate 

Relay for Life is a six-hour walk and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society with a live and silent auction, entertainment, etc. A Luminary Service will be held a 10:00 p.m. and the walking track will be lined with lighted luminaries representing those who lost the battle with cancer and celebrating those who have survived.

More details: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?sid=128433&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=73935

 

Addie’s Day – FREE Adminssion to the KY Children’s Garden at the UK Arboretum

When: SAT May 14: 10AM – 3PM
Where: UK Arboretum  |  500 Alumni Drive Lexington, KY 40503
Admission: FREE

Free admission to the Kentucky Children’s Garden from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy this special fun day for the whole family with pony rides, games, refreshments, and more in memory of Adelaide Kennedy McReynolds

More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/208189442865552/

Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival – Midway, KY

When: Saturday and Sunday
Where: Midway University  |  512 East Stephens Street Midway, KY 40347
Admission: FREE, $5 to park

The Midway Renaissance proudly presents the 2016 Francisco’s Farm Arts Festval at Midway University. The festival will feature over 90 artists from Kentucky and across America. In addtion, there wil be live music local and regional talent, free activities for the children, artist demonstrations and variety of food and beverage options.

Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. Saturday vistors can return on Sunday for free. The festival is located on the beautiful campus of Midway University in Historic Midway, Kentucky. For more information, visit  www.franciscosfarm.org.
More Details:  www.franciscosfarm.org

 

 

Founders’ Day at McConnell Springs

When: SAT 10am – 4pm
Where: McConnell Springs  |  416 Rebmann Lane Lexington, KY 40504
Admission: FREE

Join us this May as we celebrate the birthplace of Lexington at our 22th annual Founder’s Day Celebration. This event will feature a fun-filled day of activities for the entire family. Patrons can see historic reenactments and exhibits, live musical entertainment, storytellers, contests and more. Additionally, individuals may pack a picnic lunch or purchase concessions which are available on site. For more information, call McConnell Springs at 225-4073.

More details: http://www.mcconnellsprings.org/eventsactivities.html

GreenFest 2016 presented by Bluegrass Greensource

When: SAT Noon – 6pm
Where: 835 National Ave Lexington, KY 40502
Admission: FREE, some workshops require pre-registration and small fee

Bluegrass Greensource presents GreenFest 2016, a one-day sustainable living festival featuring green living workshops and resources, eco-inspired activities for kids, community booths and green vendors, and food trucks, music and local beer. GreenFest 2016 will be held at Bluegrass Greensource’s headquarters, located at 835 National Avenue, with workshops held inside the building and other festivities held in the parking lot directly across the street.

More Details: http://www.bggreensource.org/greenfest/

Bluegrass Stockdog Trials & The Sheep and Fiber Festival

When: SAT Noon – 6pm
Where: Masterson Station Park  |  3051 Leestwon Road Lexington, KY 40511
Admission: FREE, some workshops require pre-registration and a fee

The famous Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial will once again be held at Lexington’s Masterson Station Park on May 18-22, 2016, marking 54 years of border collie trials in the Bluegrass. This competition is one of the longest-running, largest, and most prestigious trials in the country. The competition draws top handlers from across the USA and Canada, as well as hundreds of local spectators. The Bluegrass Classic dates from at least 1960, and was held for many years at Walnut Hall Farm. It has been a favorite event at the Kentucky Horse Park, and then in Masterson Station Park since 1996. This event involves fabulous opportunities for photography involving dogs, sheep, people, and horses, all in the picturesque setting of Masterson Station Park. As a non-profit event we offer free admission to all, and we appreciate all forms of publicity that will make the community aware of the opportunity to watch these wonderful dogs at work.

Families and spectators are invited to bring their own dogs. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the outdoors! The event runs continuously from dawn until dusk and there are spectator raffles, lunchtime concessions, numerous vendors and cold drinks available.

The 7th annual Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival, a natural fiber and local food event, showcases some of the nation’s finest fiber artists, yarn, products the Kentucky sheep and agriculture community and Kentucky Proud food producers. Once again, this year’s festival will include a series of classes, workshops and demonstrations in the fiber arts. The workshops will take place all three days of the event and pre-registration is required to attend

More Details: https://bluegrassclassic.wordpress.com/  |  www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com

Kentucky Spring Classic / KY Spring Horse Show & the High Hope Steeplechase

When: Events on Saturday, Steeplechase on Sunday
Where: Kentucky Horse Park  | 4089 Iron Works Pkwy Lexington, KY 40511
Admission: $25

The Kentucky Spring Classic is the second leg of Kentucky Spring Horse Show 2016 series. This hunter/jumper event draws some of the best riders in the world. On Sunday, Enjoy the thrills of hurdle and flat racing from a variety of vantage points.

Family friendly activities include Stick Horse Races, Jack Russell Terrier Races, Parade of the Woodford Hounds, a children’s area and shopping in the retail area. Tailgating is a tradition at this outdoor event.

More Details: http://www.kentuckyhorseshows.com/

Bike Lexington Family Fun Ride

When: SAT; Activities at 8am – Ride starts at 10am
Where: Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza  |  120 North Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507
Admission: FREE

The Family Fun Ride will feature an 8-mile route that caters to all cycling levels and skills on two wheels. The route will provide a safe shortcut for children on tricycles and training wheels that directs back to the starting point, where children can ride safely in the Car-Free Kid Zone. Free registration and tons of fun activities!

More Details: http://bikelexington.com/family-fun-ride/

Bark in the Park – Harrodsburg, KY

When: SAT 9am – 5pm
Where: 100 South College Street Harrodsburg, KY 40330
Admission: FREE

A pet festival for the entire family! Animal/pet lovers will love this one day festival. Pet supply vendors and pet service providers will be on hand to mingle with all the pet parents that come to enjoy each others company and let their pets visit the park. A pet contest with great prizes, food vendors and more.

More Details: http://www.kentuckytourism.com/events/details/bark-in-the-park/21264/