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Events We ♥️ in April 2019

Local events we LOVE this month

Keeneland racing, the Land Rover 3-Day Event, Central KY Home & Garden Show, Thursday Night Live…we could go on and on (and we will!).  There’s no place better than Lexington and Central Kentucky in April!

 

KEENELAND SPRING MEET 2019

April 4 – 26
Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, KY 40510 United States
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Keeneland’s Horse Race Course, weekly on Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 1pm
Price: $5

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DJ Green at Red Mile

April 4 @ 6pm-10pm
Red Mile
1200 Red Mile Road, Lexington KY 40504

DJ Green will be pumpin’ up the jams and keeping the floor alive at the Fun Zone

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Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo

April 6 @ 6pm-10:30pm
The Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena
4089 Iron Works Pkwy Lexington, KY 40511

The 2019 Cowboy Up for a Cure Rodeo will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Alltech Arena on Saturday, April 6th. Gates open at 6pm and the professional rodeo starts at 7!

Proceeds from the event further our efforts in supporting Central Kentucky pediatric patients and their families.

Cowboy Up for a Cure, Inc. was founded in 2013, to benefit children with various forms of pediatric cancer. Our goal is to raise awareness and to support a pathway to progress for families faced with this adversity.

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Kentucky Horse Park Spring Opener Show

April 6 @ 8:30am-7pm
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pkwy Lexington, KY 40511

The Spring Opener horse show will be an unrated, two-day, open level show with English, Hunter classes to be held on Saturday, April 6th and Western Pleasure classes to be held on Sunday, April 7th. The show will offer competitors and their equine partners a wide variety of divisions and classes.

Discounted Pre Entry: $20.00 per class
Day of Entry: $25.00 per class
Stabling Fees: $35.00 per day
Equine Facility Fee: $10 per horse
Ground Fee (work off trailer): $35 per day

Discounted Pre-Entry rates will apply to those that mail in entry forms
postmarked before March 29, 2019

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Kids Club Family Day

pril 7 @ 12pm-3pm
Keeneland
4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington KY 40510

The Keeneland Kids Club is the Official Kids Club for Keeneland fans 12 and younger. During the race meet, Kids Club members and their families are invited to enjoy a special day at the races by receiving free general admission and access to reserved grandstand seating. Children’s activities will take place in the North Terrace from noon to 3:00 p.m.

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Disney on Ice – presents Frozen

April 11-14
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine Street, Lexington KY 40507

Disney On Ice presents Frozen visits Rupp Arena from April 11 to 14 for seven performances.

The complete adventure of the Academy Award® winning tale will be told live in this production, capturing the dynamic of two royal sisters, Anna and Elsa. Anna, a girl with an extraordinary heart, embarks on an epic journey to find her sister, the magical Elsa, who is determined to remain secluded as she finally feels free to test the limits of her powers. Rugged mountain man Kristoff, his loyal reindeer Sven, the lovable and hilarious snowman Olaf and the mystical trolls help Anna along the way in this story about love conquering fear. Audiences will get to sing along with such musical masterpieces as “Let it Go,” “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” and “Fixer Upper.”

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Comedy Off Broadway: Samuel J. Comroe

April 11 @ 7:15pm
The Mall at Lexington Green, Comedy Off Broadway
161 Lexington Green Circle, C4, Lexington KY 40503

Samuel J. Comroe, a Los Angeles native, is a stand-up comedian who performs at over 100 clubs and colleges annually. He made his TV debut on TBS’ Conan, BET’s Real Husbands of Hollywood with Kevin Hart. In 2018 Samuel was a finalist on America’s Got Talent and can currently be seen on America’s Got Talent Champions Edition.  In addition to his TV appearances Sam was recently featured on All Def Digital’s Comedy Originals. He is also the winner of Ricky Gervais’ Comedy Competition, The San Francisco Comedy Competition, and has over 40,000 subscribers on his Youtube Channel. His comedy is made up of the trials and tribulations of living with Tourettes Syndrome since being diagnosed at age six and observational material based on his life experiences.

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Spring Fling Art Festival

April 13 @ 10am-5pm
Art Alley
100 W Court Street, Lawrenceburg, Regional, KY 40342

Demonstrations and items for sale by artists and photographers, live music by Puncheon Creek 3pm-5pm, and much more at this annual art festival.


Easter Buffet at Proud Mary

April 21 @ 9:30am-3pm
Proud Mary Honky Tonk BBQ

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Join Proud Mary for an Easter Buffet from 12-4pm. Live music, mimosas, bloody mary bar, and a visit from the Easter Bunny and egg hunt. Enjoy the regular menu items 4pm-8pm

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Three-Day Event, Land Rover

April 25-28
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington KY 40511

Now in its 41st year, the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by MARS EQUESTRIAN (LRK3DE) is a thrilling competition featuring Olympic-level riders and horses from across the nation and around the world in what can best be described as an equestrian triathlon. Known as “The Best Weekend All Year,” LRK3DE is a multi-day, highly competitive event in which the world’s best horses and riders vie for their share of $400,000 in prize money, as well as a shot at the $350,000 Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing, which is awarded to any rider who wins the LRK3DE, Mitsubishi Motors Badminton, and Land Rover Burghley Five Star Events in succession.

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There’s More to Do in the Month of April! #LexHaveFun

Family Friendly Events  | ? Equestrian Events ? | ? Farmers Markets ? | ? Live Music  ? |  FREE Events

 

 

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Events We Love! MARCH 2019

Spring is Coming!

We LOVE Lexington & Central Kentucky in the spring … and also these upcoming local events!


UK Women’s Gymnastics vs Central Michigan

March 8 @ 7pm-10pm
Memorial Coliseum

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Sabor Latino, Latin Dinner & Dancing

March 7 @ 6pm-10pm
West Main Crafting Co
135 W Main St Lexington, KY 40507

Welcome to the first of EatDrinkLex’s new underground pop-up experiences led by some of the area’s best chefs, bartenders, and entertainers. This is a unique opportunity for guests to immerse themselves in their host’s world. Each experience in unique and will be held in random, unexpected locations, where you can learn from the hosts and more importantly, have fun! Latin Flavor Date Night 5:30-6pm

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Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition

March 10 @ 2pm-4pm
Singletary Center for the Arts
405 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40508

Talented young vocalists from around the world will pursue their operatic dreams and compete for $500,000 in scholarship prizes at the 14th annual Alltech Vocal Scholarship Competition. Alltech and University of Kentucky Opera Theatre cordially invite you to enjoy this enriching experience free of charge.

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Mumford & Sons

March 12 @ 7:30pm
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine St Lexington, KY 40507

Doors open at 6pm. Mumford & Sons will embark on an extensive 60-date worldwide arena tour this fall featuring a groundbreaking new in-the-round stage design. They stop by Rupp  Arena on March 12, 2019 with special guest Cat Power!

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There’s More to Do in the Month of March! #LexHaveFun

Family Friendly Events  | ? Equestrian Events ? | ? Farmers Markets ? | ? Live Music  ? |  FREE Events

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

12th Annual Hot Rod Hullabaloo

Hosted by Shelby’s Speed and Kustom, the 12th Annual Hot Rod Hullabaloo will have a Downhill Hoodlum Race, Miss Hullabaloo Contest, and our Hot Wheels Drag Race for kids 12 & under. This is a great family event you won’t want to miss.

The annual Hot Rod Hullabaloo is coming up on Saturday September 1 (Labor Day Weekend), 10am-4pm, and we hope that you can be there! The show is focused on pre-’68 models, but all makes, models and newer vehicles are welcome to attend! There will be live music by Danny Dean and the Homewreckers, Rockabilly DJs, bbq, souvenirs, vendors, Miss Hullabaloo Pageant and the world famous “Hoodlum Down Hill Race”. We expect over 650 vehicles this year!

This hot rod get together is absolutely free to participate in! Shelby’s Way will be collecting donations for the cause (Bringing Awareness to Suicide Prevention) as well as selling t-shirts and other merchandise to raise money for the 501c3 non-profit. So, please spread the word to your friends and family about the event and the cause behind it.

We are asking that all vehicles register (for free) to the event this year. Go check out their website to signup!