Events we LOVE this month

There’s so much to enjoy in Lexington and Central Kentucky in August!

Here are some of the events and activities we’re looking forward to this month.

Crave

August 24 @ 12-11pm – August 25 @ 12-7pm
Masterson Station Park
3051 Leestown Rd, Lexington KY
859-266-6537

Who’s hungry? An epic festival of food and live music right here in good ol’ Lexington, Kentucky. Seriously, y’all; it’s epic. There are over 50 food restaurants, chefs, food trucks, craft beer & cocktails, kids stuff, a car show and a dozen bands performing over two days.
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Woodland Art Fair 2019

August 17 – 18
Daily 10am – 5pm
FREE
859-254-7024

Shop over 200 artists, enjoy live music, Kentucky food, beer gardens, and create your own family art – all with free admission. Woodland Art Fair has received several national, regional & local honors including being voted a Top 200 Fine Art & Design Show in the nation in 2007-2012 by Sunshine Artist Magazine, a Top 20 Event by The Southeast Tourism Society & a Top 10 Festival by The Kentucky Travel Industry Association. Brought to you by WestBanco and co-produced by the Lexington Art League and Lexington Parks and Recreation.

Cold Brew Coffee Festival

Saturday, August 17
Nate’s Coffee
125 Cheapside, Lexington KY

PARTICIPANTS for 2019 (so far)

Roasters:
Greens Coffee +
BerserkerBrew +
City Roastery
Nate’s Coffee
Drinklings Coffee and Mugs
Cherry Seed Coffee Roastery
Smokin’ Aces Coffee Co.
Dry Stack Coffee
Happy People Coffee Company

Non-Roasters:
The Amsden +
Broomwagon Coffee + Bikes +
Lussi Brown Coffee Bar +
Carbon Coffee Cō +
Magee’s +
Barista Social +

Details here >>

Railbird Festival

Saturday, August 10 @ 12pm
August 11 @ 3pm
Keeneland
4201 Versailles Rd, Lexington KY

Music. Bourbon. Horses.

A Railbird is a horse racing enthusiast known for sticking close to the action, hanging on the rail as each contender comes barreling down the track.

This summer, the term will take on added meaning with a brand new music festival in Lexington, KY. 2 days. Multiple stages. World class artists. All at the historic grounds of Keeneland.

Railbird will celebrate the unrivaled culture and traditions of the Bluegrass State at the historic Keeneland Racecourse. A Kentucky experience, through and through, Railbird will be a truly one-of-a-kind event. The festival will be woven into the course grounds to create an unforgettable and immersive weekend centered around music, bourbon, equine culture and Lexington tradition.

Details here >>

Chamber Music Festival

August 22 – September 1 @ 6pm
Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center
141 E Main St, Lexington KY
859-429-1897

The Chamber Music Festival of Lexington is a unique week-long festival set among the beautiful Lexington area. Please join for a series of spectacular concerts, fun-filled pop-up events and an exciting Cabaret Night!

Thursday Night Live

August 8 – September 5 @ 5pm – 8pm
5/3 Pavilion at Cheapside Park
251 W Main Street, Lexington KY
FREE

Get downtown every Thursday! 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. This event is rain or shine!

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 + Google Map

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.

Find out more »
Tickets here

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 6^th and Western Pleasure classes to be held on Sunday, April 7^th. 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.”

Tickets here >>

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.

Tickets here >>

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

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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