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
Details here >>
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!