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28th Annual Roots & Heritage Festival

Roots and Heritage Festival

Join the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center for our annual presented programming hosted during Roots & Heritage Festival. We are thrilled to join the Festival in its 28th year. For a schedule of activities happening on the official Roots & Heritage stage, visit rootsfestky.com

All are welcome and activities are FREE & OPEN to the public.

Full Schedule (activity location, all activities listed take place inside the Lyric):

SATURDAY 9/10:
12:00pm-3:00pm: Arts and Crafts presented by Sisohpromatem Art Foundation (Main Lobby)
1:00pm-3:00pm: Live musicial performance by FluteJuice (Gallery)
1:00pm-5:00pm: Book reading and reception by Terry Foody on “The Pie Seller, The Drunk, and the Lady: Heros of the 1833 Cholera Epidemic in Lexington, Kentucky” Complimentary light refreshments and snacks provided (Museum)

SUNDAY 9/11:
Doors open at 4:00pm: Annual Gospel Fest (Theatre)

Activities made possible by the generous sponsorship of Fifth Third Bank. We thank them for their continued support of our presented programming.

Japan Summer Festival

JASK’s annual summer festival, celebrating all things Japanese!

Enjoy Japanese performers, food, games, and vendors!

Chevy Chase Street Fair

At the 800 block of Euclid Avenue – come over to one of Lexington’s most beloved neighborhood street fairs!

Be sure to come to the street fair hungry. Joella’s Hot Chicken, BnT, Kroger, McAllister’s Deli, Donut Days, Graeter’s Ice Cream and Double H BBQ will all be on the street ready to serve up some tasty food. There are also lots of other great places to eat in the neighborhood.

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Things To Do: August 19 – 21

Weekend Events - August 19-21

MidSummer Nights in Midway

August 19 @ 5:00 pm

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In Downtown Midway – enjoy this fabulous pop-up fair and festival!
Live Music, Plenty of Food Options, and Local Vendors!
Kids Activities, Classic Cars, Chances to win!THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
More Info: https://news.rhr.com/event/midsummer-nights-midway/

 

 

Lakeside Live at Lexington Green

August 19 @ 6:00 pm – August 20 @ 8:00 pm

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From their site: Lakeside Live at The Mall at Lexington Green has launched! Come catch free live music every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9pm now through October 15th. Check the schedule below to see our full line-up. With our beautiful covered dock, 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, but please leave your coolers at home. We can’t wait to have you!

Did you know that they offer FREE valet during Lakeside Live? Thanks to the valet sponsor, Paul Miller Ford, parking is fuss free! Catch it from 5-10pm on Friday and Saturday nights.
More Info: https://news.rhr.com/event/lakeside-live-lexington-green-2/

 

Summer Wine Down – Support the American Diabetes Association

August 19 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Don’t miss out on an unforgettable evening as we Kiss Summer Goodbye and Get Ready to Pucker Up for a Cure at Talon Winery! Evening fun includes local award-winning wine, food trucks, entertainment by Kenny Owens & Group Therapy and more. Come out and meet the American Diabetes Association’s 2016 Kiss a Pig candidates and help Stop Diabetes in the Bluegrass!

Proceeds from the evening will benefit the mission of the American Diabetes Association by providing local diabetes research, programs, education & advocacy efforts!

Lawn Seating
$15 in advance
$20 at the door

$250 Reserved Table for 10

Summer Wine Down Details:  Picnic food welcome.  No outside beverages. Lawn seating guests may bring blankets or folding chairs.  No refunds.
https://news.rhr.com/event/summer-wine-support-american-diabetes-association/

Woodland Art Fair

August 20 @ 10:00 am – August 21 @ 5:00 pm

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For nearly 40 years, Woodland Park has been host to an amazing art fair with over 200 craftspeople.  This event attracts more than 60,000 patrons every year!
https://news.rhr.com/event/woodland-art-fair/

Party on the Square in Georgetown

August 20 @ 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

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A block-party summer concert in historic downtown Georgetown!

August 20th – Vinyl Richie

More Info: https://news.rhr.com/event/party-square-georgetown/

 

Thursday Night Live in Downtown Lexington

Get downtown every Thursday, April 7 – October 13, for Central Bank Thursday Night Live! Join thousands of your closest friends for live music, local food and beverage vendors, and the hottest party in town. The event takes place each week at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Cheapside Park (251 W. Main St). This event is rain or shine!

http://www.downtownlex.com/central-bank-thursday-night-live/

Thursday Night Live – Richmond, KY

Every Thursday evening in downtown Richmond, several of your favorite downtown businesses will be offering local deals, drink and food specials. There will also be FREE live music from area musicians throughout the evening at various businesses.

Twilight Festival in Versailles

Versailles Kentucky, Woodford County

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.

MidSummer Nights in Midway

In Downtown Midway – enjoy this fabulous pop-up fair and festival!

Live Music, Plenty of Food Options, and Local Vendors!

Kids Activities, Classic Cars, Chances to win!

 

THIS EVENT IS FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

LEX DIY 2016

LEX DIY is a free “how-to” event open to the community. Representatives from local businesses and organizations will be available to teach participants different skills every half hour. Topics include pairing wine with cheeses, making balloon animals, using a French press, studying your own genealogy, and much more! Booths will be set up around the Sullivan University/Spencerian College campus located at 2355 Harrodsburg Rd in Lexington. Visit one, or visit eight, the choice is up to you!

Woodland Art Fair

For nearly 40 years, Woodland Park has been host to an amazing art fair with over 200 craftspeople.  This event attracts more than 60,000 patrons every year!