Local events we LOVE this month

Here comes summer — with SO much to enjoy, see and do!

Here are some of the events and activities we love during the month of June, happening in Lexington and all around Central Kentucky!

Zip, Paddle & Saddle

Tour Pike County
Pikeville, KY
606-432-5063

Come explore the Appalachian culture and heritage outside on the water or an afternoon horsback riding where the Hatfields & McCoys called home, Pikevillle Pike County, KY. Check out the Feud tours.

Horse Trail Rides, Kayaking, Tubing, Ziplining…Tour Pike Kentucky has all the outdoor activities.

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Ol’ Iron Rundown Hot Rod & Custom Car Show

June 1 @ 10am – 4pm
$20 entry fee, spectators free
123 S Chiles Street
Harrodsburg, KY 40330
859-605-6388

1972 & Older – traditional hot rod & custom.

Rooftop Yoga at the Castle

June 1 @ 9am – 10am
The Kentucky Castle
230 Pisgah Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
859-256-0322
$15

Join us as we celebrate Spring with Yoga on the rooftop of the Kentucky Castle!

Bring your yoga mat, relax and enjoy an hour of wellness in the fresh spring air. For all levels and ages, including beginners. Sessions are led by certified yoga instructors from locally owned Homegrown Yoga. See you on the rooftop!

If inclement weather, the class will be held in the Greenhouse.

Mystery Dinner Theatre at the Castle

June 3 @ 7pm – 9pm
The Kentucky Castle
230 Pisgah Pike
Versailles, KY 40383
859-256-0322
$75-$600

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Enjoy an evening on the Rooftop of The Kentucky Castle with an Interactive Mystery Dinner Theatre performance! Enjoy a buffet dinner on the Roof prepared by our award-winning chef. Guests who solve the mystery will compete to win a free night’s stay!

“Another Fistful of Bullets!” A film production company is rehearsing and shooting scenes for an upcoming B-western movie, “Another Fistful of Bullets!” There are those who will go to great lengths to ensure that the movie is never made!

Bluegrass BBQ Fest

June 7 @ 5pm – 11pm
June 8 @ 11am – 11pm
Location: Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza downtown Lexington
Event by: Smiley Pete Publishing
859-266-6537

Enjoy BBQ, Beer, Bourbon, Live Music downtown Lexington, family-friendly atmosphere.

Kentucky Reptile Expo 2019

June 22 @ 10am – 4pm
Lexington Convention Center
430 W. Vine St Lexington, KY 40507
513-910-0900

$6 (10yrs and under get in FREE)

The NEW Kentucky Reptile Expo is held bi-monthly in Lexington. The show features captive bred reptiles and supplies from some of the top breeders in the country.
It is an excellent opportunity to see fascinating reptiles, amphibians, spiders, insects, and more, as well as learn more about them by talking with experts in their care. It is also a great way to save money since almost all animals and products are offered at wholesale prices, which may be over 50% lower than those of pet stores.

It’s a Grand Night For Singing!

June 7 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm
June 8 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm
June 9 @ 2pm – 4pm
June 14 @ 7:30pm – 9:30pm
June 15 @ 7:30[m – 9:30pm
June 16 @ 2pm – 4pm

UK Singletary Center for the Arts
405 Rose Street, Lexington KY 40508

Adult: $45-$55
Senior: $40-$50
Student: $15

University of Kentucky Opera Theatre presents “It’s a Grand Night For Singing! 2019” in the SCFA Concert Hall. Reserved Seating, price by location.

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There’s More to Do in the Month of June! #LexHaveFun

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November provides us with many great activities and events in Lexington and Central Kentucky! Here are some that you won’t want to miss.

Pizza Week!

@pizzaweek @smileypete #lexingtonpizzaweek #sharethelex #beyondgrits

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Lexington Pizza Week 2018 is November 5 – 11th.

The annual week-long celebration at local pizzerias featuring creative slices for pizza lovers. – or – “Participatory purveyors of pies proffer penta-priced pizzas for public promotion.” Two unique, off-menu slices or personal-size pizzas will be featured during Pizza Week at each participating restaurant for only $5. A meat slice and vegetarian slice will be available at each eatery.

Pair with a Blue Stallion Brewing Company pilsner.

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West Sixth Farm Trail Run

Facebook Trail Run Event

Saturday, November 3 @ 3pm – 7pm
West Sixth Farm
4495 Shadrick Ferry Road
Lexington, KY 40601

The West Sixth Farm opened in 2018. It is a beautiful, 120 acre span of Kentucky rolling hills that we are excited to run on for years to come. Join us on a technical trail run, with Kentucky craft beer and good times to follow.

Aid stations will have normal aid station fare. This is water, coke, electrolytes, granola bars, gels, etc. All registrations include race, race shirt, camping spot, bath house access, complementary shuttle, finishers award, ice cold West Sixth finishers beer, and post-race celebration at on site taproom.

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TobyMac + DiverCity Band: The Theatre Tour

Facebook Event

Sunday, November 4 @ 7pm
EKU Center for The Arts Hall Drive

Multi-platinum selling artist TobyMac and his DiverseCity Band embark on the unprecedented “TobyMac & DiverseCity Band: The Theater Tour” with special guest Ryan Stevenson. Offering fans an unprecedented intimate music experience, the 12-city run will arrive at the EKU Center in Richmond, Kentucky, on Sunday, November 4.

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Paw Patrol Live!

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November 6 @ 6pm
November 7 @ 10am, 2pm, & 6pm
Rupp Arena
430 W Vine Street
Lexington, KY 40507

It’s the day of the Great Adventure Bay Race between Adventure Bay’s Mayor Goodway and Foggy Bottom’s Mayor Humdinger, but Mayor Goodway is nowhere to be found. PAW Patrol comes to the rescue as Ryder summons Marshall, Chase, Skye, Rubble, Rocky, Zuma and Everest to rescue Mayor Goodway and to run the race in her place.

Reindeer Ramble 5K/10K Run & Fun Walk

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November 8 @ 8am
Keeneland
4201 Versailles Rd
Lexington, KY 40510

Participants are encouraged to wear their favorite holiday sweaters and festive attire for this 5K run/walk that supports helping kids go to summer camp that otherwise wouldn’t be able to attend. Every summer, for 13 years, we help hundreds of youth in our community go on adventures where they can explore new talents and interests. People can register as individuals or teams, but teammates must be linked together with either a garland or ribbon throughout the race.

No one is turned away due to the inability to pay; our services are available to everyone and all proceeds from this event will provide scholarships for kids to attend YMCA summer camps.
Teams can range from 3 -10 participants.

UK Opera Theatre: Silent Night

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Bob Dylan & his band

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November 11 @ 8pm
EKU Center for The Arts Hall Drive

Music icon Bob Dylan is coming to the EKU Center this November. In a career spanning more than five decades, Dylan’s impact on popular music and culture is immeasurable. He is responsible for some of the most influential albums of all time, including The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan, Highway 61 Revisited, and Blonde on Blonde, and his socially and politically charged singles, “Blowin’ In The Wind” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” are widely considered among the most important songs in modern music. The ‘voice of a generation’ boasts an unparalleled repertoire, including timeless classics, “Like A Rolling Stone,” “Tangled Up In Blue,” “Knockin’ On Heaven’s Door,” and “Girl From The North Country.”

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