Southland Jamboree

MoonDance at Midnight Pass Amphitheatre 1152 Monarch Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Enjoy a free Bluegrass music concert, bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to some great Bluegrass music! 

FREE

Big Band & Jazz 2017

MoonDance at Midnight Pass Amphitheatre 1152 Monarch Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Big Band & Jazz, one of Lexington's longest running and most beloved concert series, features great jazz and big band music weekly.  The May and June concerts will be held at Moondance at Midnight Pass Amphitheatre in Beaumont Circle.  Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. 

FREE

Contry Heir | Hunter Jumper Show

KY Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United States

This event is a 5-day hunter/jumper show, and is the first part of a 2-part show series conducted by Country Heir. This is a USEF-sanctioned event. The headlining classes include the $10,000 Welcome Prix, $50,000 George Hennessy Grand Prix, $8,000 Low Junior/Amateur Owner Jumper Classic, and the $10,000 Children's/Adult Jumper Grand Prix. 

The Egyptian Event: For the Love of the Horse

KY Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United States

Come out for the world's largest showcase of the Egyptian Arabian horse! General show seating and non-ticketed activities are free with Kentucky Horse Park admission. The Egyptian Event boasts world-class halter and performance competition, superb shopping, expert-led seminars, live and silent fund raiser auctions, and fun social activities for all ages! Come feel the desert […]

Festival of the Bluegrass

KY Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington, KY, United States

This annual jamboree features the best Bluegrass bands in Kentucky and top national performers. This 4-day event provides Bluegrass music performances as well as kids camps and activities for all ages. The festival will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park Campground, and campsites are available for the event.

[Lexington] Thursday Night Live

Cheapside Park Fifth Third Bank Pavilion 251 West Main Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Beverages, food from local restaurants and great music by live bands! Sponsored by Central Bank

FREE

Lexington’s Bluegrass BBQ Festival

Courthouse Plaza 120 North Limestone, Lexington, KY, United States

The region's top barbecue pitmasters will head to downtown Lexington - and everyone will eat - at the inaugural Big Ass® Bluegrass BBQ FEST and hosted by Smiley Pete Publishing. The festival will also feature a variety of beer and bourbon along with live blues and bluegrass musical performances.

Free Friday Flicks

Jacobson Park 4001 Athens-Boonesboro Road, Lexington, KY, United States

Free Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park will be showing recently released feature films in the park for FREE! Pre-movie activities include children’s games and a petting zoo. Celebrating 21 years, Flicks offers a great evening of entertainment for all ages. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Food vendors will also be on-site. For safety, […]

FREE

Lakeside Live

Lexington Green 161 Lexington Green Circle, Lexington, KY, United States

Free live music every Friday and Saturday night May-September. With a beautiful covered dock, a 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.  Dates: Friday, May 5, 2017 - Saturday, September 30, 2017 Fridays and Saturdays from […]

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Unveiling the Man O’ War Commemorative Mural

Village Idiot Pub 307 W Short Street, Lexington, KY, United States

Dominating the drive through downtown’s busy Short Street, a large form-commissioned mural will be unveiled on Saturday, June 10th to commemorate his win in the 1920 Belmont Stakes. Painted on the side of the Village Idiot Pub building, the mural will feature a racing moment in the great horse’s life. A street party around the […]

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