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October is filled with TREATS

Local scenic beauty, Keeneland racing, fall festivals, trick-or-treaters and more – there’s SO MUCH to enjoy in Lexington and Central Kentucky in October!  Here are some of our favorites.

 

The Kentucky Castle: Keeneland, Old Friends & Castle Royal Excursion

Kentucky Castle, Versailles
October 1, 9am – 1pm
October 8, 9am -1pm
October 15, 9am – 1pm
October 22, 9am – 1pm
 
 
You’re invited to a Kentucky royal excursion experience! Join a small group of guests as we board a luxury shuttle and leave at 9a for a guided tour of Keeneland. A celebrated national landmark with timeless beauty, guests are provided with a unique look at Thoroughbred Racing with morning workouts!

Autumn Gala by Gloria Deo Ballet

October 26, 4pm and 7pm showings
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, Lexington
All ages
 

REIMAGINE

Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
141 E Main St, Lexington
11am – 8pm

REIMAGINE is an exhibition of art inspired by grade school children. Bidding opens August 9 and Gallery Hop/Final Bidding takes place on Friday, September 20th. All proceeds from silent auction of the collaborative originals will help provide arts-related resources for local KY public schools.

Lexington Hot Cider Hustle 5K

October 19, 8:30am – 12noonpm
Kentucky Horse Park
4089 Iron Works Park, Lexington

 
5K Run/Walk
 

The Price is Right, Live!

October 22, 7:30pm
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine St, Lexington

2019 National Horse Show

October 25, 8am – 6pm
Kentucky Horse Park – Alltech Arena

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

Trunk or Treat – Make-a-Wish

October 29, 5:30pm – 7pm
Make-A-Wish office
1230 Liberty Bank Lane Ste 300, Louisville
FREE

Celebrate Halloween with your local Make-A-Wish families, volunteers, and supporters. Bring the kids to trick-or-treat early with decorated themed trunks, participate in a wish family costumer contest and create a wish art.

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Events We ♥️ this month

Whether you’re into football, farmer’s markets of festivals – you’ll find so much to enjoy in Lexington and Central Kentucky in September! Here are a few of our favorites.

 

Bluegrass Classic Dog Show

Kentucky Horse Park
August 29 – September 2, 2019

Four days of all-breed conformation and obedience competition sponsored by the Lexington Kennel Club Inc., the Northern Kentucky Kennel Club Inc., and the Mid-Kentucky Kennel Club Inc. This show will include competition for more than 150 breeds, best-in-show competition, junior showmanship classes, obedience and rally, AKC Owner-Handler Series, Canine Good Citizen Test, and much more!

Lakeside Live

Weekly on Friday & Saturday thru September 29, 2019
7pm – 10pm
Lexington Green
FREE

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.

Music on the Lawn

Weekly on Friday, Saturday thru October 26, 2019
6:30pm – 9:30pm
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

The greatest combination of live music, amazing food and a farm-fresh setting you could ever imagine! Head to Shaker Village for an evening on the lawn beside the historic Trustees’ Office and the Shaker Village garden. Music on the Lawn features live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pits. Don’t forget to enjoy a marshmallow roast, grab a cocktail and then take in a special $5 after 5:00 tour. No admission is required, and music begins at 6:30 pm.

Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre – Sing a Song of Murder

September 4, 2019 @ 7pm
My Old Kentucky Foam
Georgetown, KY

 
Competition is fierce as the 2019 season of “American Talented Voice Search” comes to a close. The field has been whittled down to the final two contestants: Jasper Jones and Melody Rayne, who will do anything to procure their place at the top. When talent isn’t enough and careers are on the line, what comes next? Flattery? Bribery? Blackmail? Or worse… Come join our studio audience as host Ryan Seashore and judges Simon Cowbell and Jennifer Highbridge bring our contest to a close! You can vote for the winner and perhaps catch a killer.
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It’s a Hot Housing Marketing in Lexington!

 

On April 26, Lex18, the area’s NBC affiliate, shared an informative story on the housing market in Lexington, Kentucky.
( Watch the video here: http://www.lex18.com/story/31825166/hot-housing-market-in-lexington )

“I have been in business 20 plus years. I have never seen it this busy,” said Linda Feck, a realtor at United Real Estate, in the Lex18 interview.

The interesting change in the market this year is not necessarily due to sales.  Home sales this season have been fairly comparable to this time last year.  It is actually the lack of homes coming on to the market that have created such an interesting situation.

“Almost everybody is having inventory problems, however there’s just not enough homes out there,” said Ty Brown.  Brown is the President Elect of the Lexington-Bluegrass Association of Realtors® and the broker/owner of Weichert Realtors.

One of Rector Hayden’s Platinum Production agents, Dicksie Ward, says her client’s listing sold in a matter of hours.  She had to cancel and turn away 20+ showings before the Multiple Listing Service could update and show the home as pending.

It’s officially a Seller’s market here in the Bluegrass.  If you’re thinking of listing, Rector Hayden agents would love to work with you.  Our company is #1 in the Central Kentucky area – and our agents pride themselves on being experts in all stages of real estate transactions.

If you’d like to speak with an agent on duty, feel free to call during business hours: 859-276-4811.
Or, Toll Free at 1-800-228-9025.
You’re also welcome to send an e-mail any time to clientcare@rhr.com.

Read more about the current housing market by looking at this week’s full Central KY Real Estate Report.  

Or, get the newest monthly report FIRST by signing up for our monthly Home Insights Newsletter.

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Local Events We [❤] LOVE – May 2016

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There are so many great home-related and/or quality-of-life local events in the Bluegrass each month!
Here are just a few of the ones we’re looking forward to in May!

 
Rolex Eventing - 2nd only to the Olympics!

Rolex Three Day Event

Thursday, April 28 – Sunday, May 1 See website for specific times

The Rolex Three Day Event is the only 4-star three-day equestrian event in the Western Hemisphere. This is the highest level of competition, the same level of competition as Eventing at the Olympics. Known to fans as “The Best Weekend all Year,” this event at the Kentucky Horse Park offers something for everyone: the highest-level of equestrian competitors, tailgating, music, shopping, bourbon tastings, and more.

Rolex 3 Day Event Info

an amazing breakfast and celebrations

Derby Day / Breakfast at Keeneland

Saturday, May 7 gates open at 9 AM

Celebrate Derby Day at Keeneland Race Course for the 141st running of the Kentucky Derby!  With more than 1,000 televisions, easy access to wagering, great food and activities for the kids — Derby Day at Keeneland is a great place to share in the excitement of the Run For The Roses!

Keeneland Event Info

Mayfest Arts Fair - Celebrate art and heritage!

Mayfest Arts Fair 2016

Saturday, May 7, 10AM – 6PM
Sunday, May 8, 11AM – 5PM

Mayfest is a juried art fair held in with a focus on a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Included are up to 100 Artist Vendors, Young Artists, Demonstrating Artists and Activity Artists – and performances by musicians, dancers, strolling performers and children’s activities.

Mayfest Arts Fair Event Info

Central KY Walk - put on your sneakers

Central Kentucky Heart Walk

Saturday, May 14, 8:30AM

The Heart Walk is the American Heart Association’s premiere event for raising funds to save lives from this country’s No. 1 and No. 5 killers – heart disease and stroke. Designed to promote physical activity and heart-healthy living, this event at Keeneland creates an environment that’s fun and rewarding for the entire family.

Central KY Heart Walk Event Info

The Mutt Strut - Walking the dog was never more fun!

Mutt Strut

Saturday, May 14, 10:30AM

Make plans to walk with and celebrate your pup at Coldstream Park to benefit the 5,000 animals the Lexington Humane Society cares for each year. Enjoy pet-friendly vendors, playtime at the dog park, games and giveaways, and mingling with fellow animal lovers!

Mutt Strut Event Info

LexArts Gallery HOP - Celebrate Local Artists

LexArts Gallery HOP

Friday, May 20, 5 – 8PM

With dozens of galleries and non-traditional exhibit spaces, the LexArts HOP is arguably Lexington’s most anticipated visual arts celebration, and it happens on the third Friday of every other month! Patrons begin at one of nearly 50 locations and visit as many or as few participating venues as they would like. Each site presents an exciting new exhibit for each HOP and, thanks to the generosity of many, admission is always free.

Gallery HOP Event Info

Kentucky Bluegrass Scenic Railroad

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad Civil War Train

Saturday & Sunday, May 21 – 22, 2PM

Step back in time aboard a special presentation in Versailles — a ride on a Civil War Train! Don’t be surprised if there’s a little skirmish along the way, as the Yanks and the Rebs fight for control of the rails and the gold. Plan to arrive at 1:30 pm.

Bluegrass Scenic Railroad Event Info

Lyric Theatre in Lexington Kentucky

Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour

Friday, May 30, 7PM

Join in the fun of a fantastic music show taped live in Lexington at the Lyric Theater, and broadcast around the world. Audience must be seated by 6:45 pm. Show starts at 7:00 pm.

Woodsongs Old-Time Radio Hour Event Info