Local events we LOVE this month
The month of May in Central Kentucky features everything from farmer’s markets to Mayfest to LOTS of Memorial Day/weekend celebration events….and so much more!
Thursday Night Live
April 11, 2019 – October 10, 2019, Thursdays @ 5pm – 8pm
Downtown Lexington, KY
Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Cheapside Park
Get downtown to Central Bank’s Thursday Night Live event, every Thursday at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Cheapside Park. This event is rain or shine!
Night Market
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.
Music On The Lawn
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.
Kentucky Derby & Oaks
Available for the Kentucky Oaks and Derby full cards exclusively at The Red Mile beginning at 12:15 p.m. on Thursday, May 2
Available for the Kentucky Derby full card and Oaks/Derby Double at Keeneland and The Red Mile on Friday, May 3Find out more »
Central Kentucky Tours: One Sweet Tour
May 10, 2019 – June 7, 2019
Central Kentucky Tours
200 Sexton Road, Harrodsburg KY 40330
Coolmore America/Ashford Stud has recently announced that both Triple Crown winners American Pharoah and Justify will be going to Australia this summer for the breeding season there. They will not return to the United States until late fall. If you want an opportunity to see these magnificant animals before they head down under, there are two tours with available spots. The “One Sweet Tour” on May 10th and June 7th that include a stop at Ashford Stud along with Buffalo Trace and Rebecca Ruth Candy Factory.
Mayfest Arts Fair
Mayfest Presented by Republic Bank is a juried art fair with a focus on a casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Included are up to 100 Artist Vendors, performances by musicians, dancers, strolling performers, food concession vendors, and children’s activities including pony rides and children’s crafts. Attendance at the two-day event averages 25,000. If you are an artist and are interested in showcasing your work or are a concession vendor, apply at the link below.
Concerts at the Castle
Seton Country Fair
Best of Kentucky Dinner Series: Tapas & Tunes
Steven Curtis Chapman concert
May 19, 2019 @ 7:30pm
Lexington Opera House
401 West Short Street, Lexington KY 40507
