Come out to the 9th Annual Lexington Fest of Ales – Lexington’s premier beer tasting event! Over 150 beers to sample from over 60 breweries, including a special area featuring Kentucky breweries. There will be live music playing from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm, and concessions vendors.
GreenFest is the place to learn about living sustainably while having fun!
Learn something new at workshop, enjoy food, and music, take home a Rain Barrel painted by a local artist, shop amongst an array of eco friendly vendors, & much more! Rain or shine, the day will be hosted by our good friend, LEX 18’s Tom Ackerman.
Sponsored by: Kentucky Utilities, Kentucky American Water,
Synergy Home LLC, and Good Foods Co-op
Media Partners: LEX18 & WUKY
Looking for the perfect pine, the best balsam, the most fabulous fir? You can find it – already beautifully decorated, to boot – at the 30th annual Trees of Life: A Festival of Trees, November 18 through Christmas, downtown at The Shops at Lexington Center. On November 18, attend the grand unveiling of this year’s trees at “Christmas Carnivale”. See this year’s selection of beautifully decorated trees and the participants in the new Wreath Contest. There will be games, prizes, entertainment by Out of the Box, and food by Bluegrass Catering and Bonefish Grill plus samplings from other area restaurants.
The Festival of the Horse will take place on the streets of downtown Georgetown September 9-11, 2016. The Annual event will celebrate its 36th Anniversary in downtown this fall. The Festival of the Horse has promoted Scott County’s Horse Heritage, the downtown community and the interaction between the two for the past 36 years. Family oriented activities and entertainment are featured. This signature Georgetown event attracts visitors from throughout the Region and has become a beloved event for our local citizens.
Many of the components that have become so traditional to the festival will return. Friday highlights include the Republic Bank Colt and Filly Review Parade, Live Entertainment, Displays, Arts & Crafts, and of course, those wonderful Food Vendors! Friday evening attendance swells to over 18,000 and has become the traditional night for local folks to gather, visit, and swap tales of the adventures they’ve had over the past year. Saturday in Downtown Georgetown features the Toyota Grand Parade of Horses, Petting Zoo, Pony Rides and Kid Zone, with more great food and Live Entertainment. Experience the Horse/Horse Games will be at Brooking Park. The Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, and Kid Zone will be at Royal Spring Park. Sunday winds down the weekend with a Pet Parade, Blessing Of The Animals, Horse Show, Musical Shows on the Main Stage, and additional activities and entertainment. Estimated attendance – 33,000+.
All events are free. Downtown Georgetown. Friday 4 p.m.-10 p.m.; Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fall Arts Festival at Josephine Sculpture Park: Sunday, Sep. 11th from 11am-6pm
This hands-on festival connects the community with the arts & the land in the most experiential manner and offers a host of artistic experiences to the public. The KECU music stage presents musicians, dancers and storytelling while local artists & organizations conduct free demonstrations & activities where you can explore book binding, sculpture, pottery wheel, fabric dyeing, art scavenger hunts, walking tours & a few other surprises.
Visitors may also create their own cast aluminum relief sculpture to take home at the Hot Metal Pour or blow a glass ornament to keep ($30-35). Several art benches will be created and displayed at JSP as part of the community art exhibition and you can be part of that too! There is something for every age and ability at JSP! Soar above the sculptures in a hot air balloon ride, or simply walk the quiet paths and view new sculptures or visit the Nature Photography Exhibit inside the barn.
Event parking is $5 and food vendors will be onsite including Crank & Boom ice-cream, La Fiesta Grande, Longshot Lobsta and Mr. Gyro’s.
If you would like more information about how to be a sponsor for the Fall Arts Festival at Josephine Sculpture Park, please contact us at info@josephinesculpturepar
To volunteer for the FUN or for MORE DETAILS about art workshops, demonstrations, free activities and MAP to JSP, visit josephinesculpturepark.org
Come out to the 8th Annual Lexington Fest of Ales – Lexington’s premier beer tasting event! Over 150 beers to sample from over 60 breweries, including a special area featuring Kentucky breweries.
Tickets go on sale August 1st at Pazzo’s, The Beer Trappe, Liquor Barn, Central Bank Thursday Night Live or by calling the DLC office at 859-335-8640.
Presented by Brewgrass Trail, and brought to you by Downtown Lexington Corp and LexBeerScene.com
Lexington’s Premier Fall Festival. Oktoberfest features fun for all ages. Featuring many German food offerings and delicious options from a variety of your favorite food vendors.
Not to mention live music, kid’s games, the infamous Celebrity Cake Wheel, inflatables, BINGO, Black Jack and more.
Presented by Buchart Orthodontics
2016 Entertainment Schedule
(Friday Night)
Johnny Conqueroo
The Landers
Rebel Without a Cause
Gin Blossoms – Headliner
(Saturday Night)
Olivia Faye
Donny Brook
Wookie Machine
Thumper and the Plaid Rabbits
Fastball – Headliner
Fun, food, crafts, children’s area and entertainment highlight the successful Versailles Twilight Festival. In past years the festival has attracted over 4,000 visitors and we hope to see the numbers continue to grow.
On Saturday, two different farmers markets are setup inLexington! Why not visit both for a wide variety of veggies, meats, honey, and other locally sourced products! Support your neighbors!
The Bluegrass Farmers Market is located in two different locations.
One is in the Liquor Barn parking lot in the Hamburg Shopping District: 1837 Plaudit Place Lexington, KY
The other locations is in Beaumont Centre at the Azur Restaurant Patio: 3070 Lakecrest Circle Lexington, KY
The Lexington Farmers Market will be located in downtown Lexington at the Fifth Third Bank Pavillion / Cheapside Park: 241 West Main Street Lexington, KY
The Lexington Farmers Market will be located in the Southland Neighborhood on Sunday! 348 Southland Drive Lexington, KY
Southland JamboreeEnjoy a FREE Bluegrass music concert, bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to some great Bluegrass music! Music begins at 7pm
The MoonDance at Midnight Pass Amphitheatre is located at 1152 Monarch Street Lexington, KY in Beaumont Centre neighborhood.
Kentucky Horse Park EventsLocated at The Kentucky Horse Park: 4089 Iron Works Parkway Lexington, KY
Kentucky Dressage Association: Spring Warm-Up & 30th Annual Dressage Show
May 27-29
The Spring Warm Up Show and the Annual Dressage Show combine for the first events of the season for the Kentucky Dressage Association (KDA). This event will feature United States Dressage Federation (USDF), United States Equestrian Federation (USEF), and International Federation of Equestrian Sports (FEI) sanctioned classes. Introductory level tests all the way up to Grand Prix level tests will be on display as well as suitability, Para-equestrian, and freestyle classes.
May 27-29
The MayDaze Horse Trials bring together more than 500 horses and their riders from approximately 20 states to compete in a 3-day event competition. Introductory to intermediate levels will be on display. This spring event is very beneficial in the training process for green to advanced horses and riders. A trade fair will also be taking place on the grounds in conjunction with this event.
Fri. – May 27
Traveling through the US, The Glo Run makes its Lexington stop on May 27 at KHP. It’s a nighttime 5K run through a 1980’s themed glowing wonderworld of a course. You will be taking selfies galore in front of huge glowing boomboxes, giant glowing ’80s mobile phones, light shows, a DJ and more.
The Kentucky Theatre: 214 East Main Street Lexington, KY
Bring the family and join us for a FREE showing of MADAGASCAR sponsored by Bluegrass Families First. Consider a donation of diapers at the door to benefit Lexington’s Family Care Center, the Nest and One Parent Scholar (donation not required for entry). Family fun activities start at 9:00 am; movie begins at 10:00 am.
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