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March: Events we Love in Central Kentucky

Blue Grass Trust’s 2017 Antiques and Garden Show

March 3March 5
KY Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511 United States
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We are delighted to have Drs. Jim and Bonnie Tanner as our Honorary Co-chairs for 2017. Our Keynote Speaker is Designer Amanda Nisbet, she will be featured at a luncheon lecture* on Friday, March 3 Free Parking and Handicap Access More than 80 Quality Exhibitors of Fine Antiques, Gardens & Landscapes, Interior Design Vignettes, Jewelry, Fine Art, Prints & Maps, Rugs, Silver, Garden Stone Art, Iron Work, Mid-Century Modern Décor & More! Proceeds benefit the Blue Grass Trust for Historic…

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Lexington Humane Society Tails & Ales

March 3 @ 7:00 pm10:00 pm
Griffon Gate Marriott, 1800 Newtown Pike
Lexington, KY 40511 United States
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A Beer Tasting for the Animals http://www.kentuckytourism.com/events/details/lexington-humane-society-tails–ales/80111/   The Lexington Humane Society’s 10th annual Tails & Ales (sponsored by Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa) beer-tasting fundraiser will be held at Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa. This fun beer-tasting also features snacks and live music! Dress is business casual. All guests must be at least 21 years of age. Personal pets are not permitted at this event. VIP Banquet Tables for 8 and VIP Cocktail Tables for 4 are also available! Please visit…

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Snowbird Dressage

March 4 @ 8:00 am5:00 pm
KY Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Parkway
Lexington, KY 40511 United States
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Snowbird Dressage is a Kentucky Dressage Association sanctioned Dressage show. Judge Maureen John, TD Shelly Ryan Important: The Kentucky Horse Park has reduced their haul-in fee from $35 to $30. If you need to rewrite your check, please do so at the Secretary booth.  Stabling: All stabling will be in barns 8 & 9. Stall cards will be posted on stall doors. Organizers: Julie Congleton & Judi Tudor. Sponsorships: sponsors@snowbirddressage.com Questions: organizer@snowbirddressage.com ​Ride times will be posted online and on Facebook Page.

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Monster Jam®

March 4 @ 7:30 pm10:00 pm
Rupp Arena – Heritage Hall, 430 West Vine Street
Lexington, 40507 United States
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Monster Jam® is the most action-packed live event on four wheels where world-class drivers compete in front of capacity crowds in both monster truck racing and freestyle competitions. Celebrating 25 years of adrenaline-charged family entertainment, Monster Jam combines spontaneous entertainment with the ultimate off-road, motorsport competition. Monster Jam features the most recognizable trucks in the world including Grave Digger®, Max-DTM, El Toro Loco®, Monster Mutt® and many more. Monster Jam events leave you on the edge of your seat as…

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Bridal Fest Wedding Expo

March 5 @ 12:00 pm4:00 pm
DoubleTree Inn & Suites by Hilton, 2601 Richmond Road
Lexington, KY 40509 United States
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Join us for our next Bridal Show, featuring the top wedding professionals in the area. Sample cakes, view invitations, get ideas for your wedding and much more. Amazing door prizes and aisle-after-aisle of exicting and informative exhibits. Over $15,000 in grand prizes and door prizes. Fun Cake Dive and Swag Bags for first 200 brides!

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Bridal Fest Wedding Expo

March 5 @ 12:00 pm4:00 pm
DoubleTree Inn & Suites by Hilton, 2601 Richmond Road
Lexington, KY 40509 United States
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Join us for our next Bridal Show, featuring the top wedding professionals in the area. Sample cakes, view invitations, get ideas for your wedding and much more. Amazing door prizes and aisle-after-aisle of exicting and informative exhibits. Over $15,000 in grand prizes and door prizes. Fun Cake Dive and Swag Bags for first 200 brides!

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Lexington Comic & Toy Convention

March 10March 12
Rupp Arena – Heritage Hall, 430 West Vine Street
Lexington, 40507 United States
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With attendance of over 25K in 2016, LCTC is becoming the midwest’s most awesome weekend of geekery! Comics – Toys – Magazines – Gaming – Horror – Anime – Movies – Art – Music – and More!!

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Shamrock Shuffle 3K

March 11
Lexington Civic Center, 430 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507 United States
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Walk, shuffle or run in the 11th Annual Shamrock Shuffle 3K! The race is sponsored by Lexington Habitat for Humanity in downtown Lexington at the Lexington Civic Center, on March 11th at 8:00 a.m. Registration in the Food Court area. Cost for Registration at www.ShamrockShuffle3K.com is $22 through February 28th.

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Athens Schoolhouse Antiques Show

March 11March 12
Athens Schoolhouse Antiques, 6270 Athens Walnut Hill Pike
Lexington, KY 40515 United States
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March 11 & 12: Spring has Sprung at Athens Schoolhouse Spring has Sprung at Athens Schoolhouse: No proper Kentucky garden exists without some type of ornamentation – be it as grand as a Roman statue or as modest as a sturdy clay pot. Regardless of your style there are many garden elements to choose from at Athens Schoolhouse Antiques. We are … Central Kentucky’s Largest Saturday Sunday Marketplace!   10am – 5pm

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival

March 11 @ 11:00 am7:00 pm
Courthouse Plaza, 120 North Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507 United States
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Lexington’s 38th St. Patrick’s Parade is part of the city’s annual Irish Festival.

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Decades Rewind

March 12 @ 7:00 pm9:00 pm
Lexington Opera House, 401 West Short Street
Lexington, KY 40507 United States
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Decades Rewind is a new theatrical music journey, unlike anything you’ve seen or heard before, rewinding through 30 years of the greatest music of our times! Get ready to have your memories brought to life by an 8 piece band and 6 brilliant vocalists; surrounded by concert stage lighting, poignant videography of American culture, and over 100 period specific costume changes of the 60’s, 70’s and 80’s. Decades Rewind will have you singing and dancing in your seats on a…

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Vist Horse Country’s Meet the NEIGHbors Open House

March 18
 
Event in Central Kentucky - horses

For this one day, the members of Horse Country will open their gates for a day of free tours at area equine attractions is an opportunity for locals to visit one of our members in their own back yard, peek behind the scenes at an equine medical clinic, see famous stallions or even meet foals and yearlings at the very beginning of their careers! This premiere event will be held at various locations in the region including Adena Springs, Airdrie…

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10th Annual Wine Barrel Tasting for the Springs

March 25 @ 11:00 am5:00 pm
 

Friends of McConnell Springs and 16 participating wineries are sponsoring the 10th Annual Wine Barrel Tasting for the Springs in and near Lexington, KY on Saturday, March 25, 2017. For a fee of $20/person participants can travel at their leisure to any of the participating wineries and sample wine in its final stage before actual bottling. A special commemorative glass is included. Wineries are opened 11:00am – 5:00pm. Proceeds will help the “Friends” support the education, restoration, and preservation programs…

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Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show

March 31April 2
Lexington Center & RUPP Arena, 430 West Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507 United States
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We can help you get your Projects Solved! The entire Lexington Center will be completely transformed, for one weekend only, into a Home and Garden Extravaganza. From the front door to the backyard you’ll find it all at the Annual Central Kentucky Home & Garden Show. Friday, Mar. 31; 2:00 – 7:00 Saturday, Apr. 1; 10:00 – 7:00 Sunday, Apr. 2; 11:00 – 5:00

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