The Lexington Metropolitan area is known for it’s rich culture and community events. We invite you to check out some fun to-dos coming up this weekend in the Bluegrass area!
LexArts Gallery Hop
| When: | SAT May 21, 5 – 8pm |
| Where: | Downtown Arts Center: 141 East Main Street, Lexington, KY 40507 |
| Admission: | FREE |
Thousands of locals and visitors alike converge on downtown Lexington to celebrate art throughout the evening with new gallery exhibitions, special events and food & drinks.
More info: http://www.galleryhoplex.com/
Art in Bloom
| When: | FRI 10am-8pm | SAT Noon – 5pm | SUN Noon – 5pm |
| Where: | University of Kentucky Art Museum | 405 Rose Street Lexington, KY 40508 |
| Admission: | FREE |
A 15 year tradition continues with local floral designers responding to works of art on display at the Art Museum. Creativity blossoms! Come see (and smell).
More Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/1547985195527662/
Taste of the Bluegrass
| When: | FRI May 20 | |
| Where: | Keenland’s Keene Barn and Entertainment Center | 4201 Versailles Road Lexington, KY 40510 |
| Admission: | $85 ($50 is tax deductable donation) |
The 2016 Taste of the Bluegrass will showcase the very best food and drinks Central Kentucky has to offer. Featuring great food and beverage purveyors; live music and a silent auction all in one place! On Friday, May 20, 2016, the place to gather for the premier tasting event of the Bluegrass will be Keeneland’s Keene Barn and Entertainment Center.
More Details: https://www.godspantry.org/latest-news/taste-bluegrass/
Woodford County – Relay for Life
| When: | FRI starting at with a Luminary Service at 10pm |
| Where: | Falling Springs / Woodford County Park | 293 Beasley Road Versailles, KY 40383 |
| Admission: | FREE, Click Here to Signup or Donate |
Relay for Life is a six-hour walk and fundraiser for the American Cancer Society with a live and silent auction, entertainment, etc. A Luminary Service will be held a 10:00 p.m. and the walking track will be lined with lighted luminaries representing those who lost the battle with cancer and celebrating those who have survived.
More details: http://main.acsevents.org/site/TR?sid=128433&type=fr_informational&pg=informational&fr_id=73935
Addie’s Day – FREE Adminssion to the KY Children’s Garden at the UK Arboretum
| When: | SAT May 14: 10AM – 3PM |
| Where: | UK Arboretum | 500 Alumni Drive Lexington, KY 40503 |
| Admission: | FREE |
Free admission to the Kentucky Children’s Garden from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Enjoy this special fun day for the whole family with pony rides, games, refreshments, and more in memory of Adelaide Kennedy McReynolds
More details: https://www.facebook.com/events/208189442865552/
Francisco’s Farm Arts Festival – Midway, KY
| When: | Saturday and Sunday |
| Where: | Midway University | 512 East Stephens Street Midway, KY 40347 |
| Admission: | FREE, $5 to park |
The Midway Renaissance proudly presents the 2016 Francisco’s Farm Arts Festval at Midway University. The festival will feature over 90 artists from Kentucky and across America. In addtion, there wil be live music local and regional talent, free activities for the children, artist demonstrations and variety of food and beverage options.
Admission is free. Parking is $5 per car. Saturday vistors can return on Sunday for free. The festival is located on the beautiful campus of Midway University in Historic Midway, Kentucky. For more information, visit www.franciscosfarm.org.
More Details: www.franciscosfarm.org
Founders’ Day at McConnell Springs
| When: | SAT 10am – 4pm |
| Where: | McConnell Springs | 416 Rebmann Lane Lexington, KY 40504 |
| Admission: | FREE |
Join us this May as we celebrate the birthplace of Lexington at our 22th annual Founder’s Day Celebration. This event will feature a fun-filled day of activities for the entire family. Patrons can see historic reenactments and exhibits, live musical entertainment, storytellers, contests and more. Additionally, individuals may pack a picnic lunch or purchase concessions which are available on site. For more information, call McConnell Springs at 225-4073.
More details: http://www.mcconnellsprings.org/eventsactivities.html
GreenFest 2016 presented by Bluegrass Greensource
| When: | SAT Noon – 6pm |
| Where: | 835 National Ave Lexington, KY 40502 |
| Admission: | FREE, some workshops require pre-registration and small fee |
Bluegrass Greensource presents GreenFest 2016, a one-day sustainable living festival featuring green living workshops and resources, eco-inspired activities for kids, community booths and green vendors, and food trucks, music and local beer. GreenFest 2016 will be held at Bluegrass Greensource’s headquarters, located at 835 National Avenue, with workshops held inside the building and other festivities held in the parking lot directly across the street.
More Details: http://www.bggreensource.org/greenfest/
Bluegrass Stockdog Trials & The Sheep and Fiber Festival
| When: | SAT Noon – 6pm |
| Where: | Masterson Station Park | 3051 Leestwon Road Lexington, KY 40511 |
| Admission: | FREE, some workshops require pre-registration and a fee |
The famous Bluegrass Classic Stockdog Trial will once again be held at Lexington’s Masterson Station Park on May 18-22, 2016, marking 54 years of border collie trials in the Bluegrass. This competition is one of the longest-running, largest, and most prestigious trials in the country. The competition draws top handlers from across the USA and Canada, as well as hundreds of local spectators. The Bluegrass Classic dates from at least 1960, and was held for many years at Walnut Hall Farm. It has been a favorite event at the Kentucky Horse Park, and then in Masterson Station Park since 1996. This event involves fabulous opportunities for photography involving dogs, sheep, people, and horses, all in the picturesque setting of Masterson Station Park. As a non-profit event we offer free admission to all, and we appreciate all forms of publicity that will make the community aware of the opportunity to watch these wonderful dogs at work.
Families and spectators are invited to bring their own dogs. Bring lawn chairs or picnic blankets, and enjoy the outdoors! The event runs continuously from dawn until dusk and there are spectator raffles, lunchtime concessions, numerous vendors and cold drinks available.
The 7th annual Kentucky Sheep & Fiber Festival, a natural fiber and local food event, showcases some of the nation’s finest fiber artists, yarn, products the Kentucky sheep and agriculture community and Kentucky Proud food producers. Once again, this year’s festival will include a series of classes, workshops and demonstrations in the fiber arts. The workshops will take place all three days of the event and pre-registration is required to attend
More Details: https://bluegrassclassic.wordpress.com/ | www.kentuckysheepandfiber.com
Kentucky Spring Classic / KY Spring Horse Show & the High Hope Steeplechase
| When: | Events on Saturday, Steeplechase on Sunday |
| Where: | Kentucky Horse Park | 4089 Iron Works Pkwy Lexington, KY 40511 |
| Admission: | $25 |
The Kentucky Spring Classic is the second leg of Kentucky Spring Horse Show 2016 series. This hunter/jumper event draws some of the best riders in the world. On Sunday, Enjoy the thrills of hurdle and flat racing from a variety of vantage points.
Family friendly activities include Stick Horse Races, Jack Russell Terrier Races, Parade of the Woodford Hounds, a children’s area and shopping in the retail area. Tailgating is a tradition at this outdoor event.
More Details: http://www.kentuckyhorseshows.com/
Bike Lexington Family Fun Ride
| When: | SAT; Activities at 8am – Ride starts at 10am |
| Where: | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza | 120 North Limestone, Lexington, KY 40507 |
| Admission: | FREE |
The Family Fun Ride will feature an 8-mile route that caters to all cycling levels and skills on two wheels. The route will provide a safe shortcut for children on tricycles and training wheels that directs back to the starting point, where children can ride safely in the Car-Free Kid Zone. Free registration and tons of fun activities!
More Details: http://bikelexington.com/family-fun-ride/
Bark in the Park – Harrodsburg, KY
| When: | SAT 9am – 5pm |
| Where: | 100 South College Street Harrodsburg, KY 40330 |
| Admission: | FREE |
A pet festival for the entire family! Animal/pet lovers will love this one day festival. Pet supply vendors and pet service providers will be on hand to mingle with all the pet parents that come to enjoy each others company and let their pets visit the park. A pet contest with great prizes, food vendors and more.
More Details: http://www.kentuckytourism.com/events/details/bark-in-the-park/21264/
