There’s SO MUCH to enjoy this month
From parades and fireworks to picnics and concerts – there are so many great events to enjoy this month in Lexington and Central Kentucky!
Want to Know where the Fourth of July Celebrations Are?
Check out our entire post on Where to Watch the Fireworks!
Kentucky Cork Tap & Barrel
July 8 – 4:30pm to 9pm
Kentucky Cork, Tap & Barrel celebrates Kentucky made wine, beer, and bourbon in a fun environment that includes live music, concession vendors, and arts & craft vendors. Located at the Fifth Third Pavillion, and admission is FREE
The Warehouse Block Party
July 8 – Starting at 5pm
#RHRNeighborhoodInsights: The entire block of North Ashland Ave., from Aurora Ave. to National Ave. will be closed for the festivities. Enjoy food trucks, street vendors, kid games, street performers and live music!
Lexus Lexington 5K Run/Walk 2016
July 9, 9:30am
A competitive chip-timed 5k event through the beautiful grounds of Keeneland Race Course! There will also be a 1 mile Kids Fun Run. Race features T-shirt, music, and race awards!
Lexington Burger Week
July 11 – 17
Lexington Burger Week returns July 11 – 17, 2016!
In our inaugural year, 21,000 burgers were sold! This year, we will have 36+ participating restaurants and we’re preparing them for more mayhem. Each restaurant will create a $5 special burger that is not on the regular menu. Participating chefs are preparing the most unique burgers in town.
Big Band and Jazz 2016
Every Tuesday in July, starting July 12, 7pm – 8:30pm
Big Band & Jazz, one of Lexington’s longest running and most beloved concert series, features great jazz and big band music weekly. Held at Ecton Park, 956 Turkey Foot Road in Lexington. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
Lexington Lions Club Presents: The Bluegrass Fair!
July 14 – 24, Recurring Daily at Masterson Station Park
Enjoy Carnival rides, grandstand shows, petting farm, games, food and much more! Admission is only $6, and children 6 yrs and younger are FREE!
Mary Poppins at the Lexington Opera House
July 14 – 17
She’s practically perfect in every way! Come experience this magical musical at the gorgeous Lexington Opera House!
The Little Mermaid at the Lexington Children’s Theatre
July 15 – 17
Ariel may be a princess under the sea, but she longs to be part of the world above the waves. When she trades her voice for human legs, it will take a bit of magic, new love, and a whole lot of musical mayhem to reach her happily ever after.
LexArts Gallery Hop
July 15, 5pm – 8pm
Locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, special events and food & drinks! Held at the Downtown Arts Center and various other galleries/venues.
Phoenix Fridays
July 15, 5:30pm – 9:30pm
A free concert series, presented by WUKY on the third Friday of each month. Held in downtown Lexington at the corner of Main and Limestone.
Fountain Films on Friday at Triangle Park
JULY 15, 8:45pm – Movie: Rocky! (40 year anniversary) Triangle Park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theater on selected Fridays throughout the summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, purchase food and beverages from Double H BBQ located in the park, and enjoy a free movie. Arrive early for lawn games and music. FREE ADMISSION
JULY 22, 8:45pm – Movie: Elf! (Christmas in July) Triangle Park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theater on selected Fridays throughout the summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, purchase food and beverages from local vendors and enjoy the FREE MOVIE.
JULY 29, 8:45pm – Movie: Top Gun! (30 year anniversary) Triangle Park will be transformed into an outdoor movie theater on selected Fridays throughout the summer. Attendees are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket, purchase food and beverages from Double H BBQ located in the park, and enjoy a free movie. Arrive early for lawn games and music.
Lexington Restaurant Week 2016
July 21 – 30 at various locations
Venture out and celebrate Lexington’s explosive cuisine scene! 40+ of the best restaurants in the Bluegrass are serving up $26 multi-course meals to wow you – at a fraction of the typical tab. Special prix-fixe menus are updated daily. For a complete list of participating restuarant’s go to www.lexingtonrestaurantweek.com.
27th Annual Breyerfest!
July 22 – 24
The weekend celebration is the intersection of the real horse world and the model horse hobby with spectacular equine entertainment, the largest model horse shows in the country, the horses that inspired our models, and thousands of families and fans for three fabulous days of horse play. Enjoy Competitions, clinics and a trade fair. Events are held at the Kentucky Horse Park.
Jurassic Quest Dinosaur Expo
July 29 – 31, Lexington Convention Center / Rupp Arena
Jurassic Quest brings you a Dinosaur Adventure for the whole family. A brand new exhibit featuring many new dinosaur species, larger and more realistic dinosaurs and additional activities and rides. Over 80 life-size dinosaurs in all. Heritage Hall.
Downtown Lexington Corporation | Central Bank Thursday Night Live
Every Thursday, 4:30pm-9pm
Live music, local food and beverage vendors, and one of the hottest parties in town! The event takes place each week in Lexington at the Fifth Third Bank Pavilion at Cheapside Park (251 W. Main St), rain or shine.
Free Friday Flicks
Every Friday, 7pm – 10pm
Held at Jacobson Park in Lexington, bring your lawnchairs, blankets, and pack a picnic dinner – or purcahse concessions from one of the many vendors on-site! No pets allowed. The movie starts at dark, with pre-show activities starting at 7!
Southland Jamboree
Every Monday, 7pm
Enjoy a free Bluegrass music concert, bring a lawn chair or blanket and listen to some great Bluegrass music! Held at the MoonDance at Midnight Pass Amphitheatre in Beaumont Circle (1152 Monarch Street, Lexington).
Farmers Markets
Don’t forget to check out our Farmer’s Market Directory! Most are open every weekend across all counties in Central Kentucky. See if there’s one close to you!
Farmers Market Directory – Central Kentucky
Would you like to see your community event featured here? Contact Whitney Baxter at Rector Hayden REALTORS – whitneybaxter@rhr.com
