Kentucky Events

Fairs and Festivals

Oak Grove’s Spring Into Summer Festival

Free concert by the Sell-Outs and Live Bait, children’s activities, vendors, and food. Bring lawn chairs or blankets.
DATE: May 24, 2:00-9:00 pm CT
LOCATION: War Memorial Walking Trail Park, 101 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove
INFO: (270) 439-5675

Northern Kentucky Wine Festival

Kentucky wineries will be on-site for sampling and purchase of wines. Includes food, music, artisans, and crafts.
DATE: June 7
LOCATION: Bank of Kentucky Center, Highland Heights
INFO: (513) 562-4949 (Ticketmaster)

Clack Mountain Festival

Features bluegrass and other types of music, with performances by Ralph Stanley and the Clich Mountain Boys, the Steeldrivers, the Carolina Chocolate Drops, and the Clack Mountain String Band. Includes arts and heritage events, children’s games, and food. Admission fee is $5; children ages 12 and younger are admitted free. Held in conjunction with A Day in the Country Folk Art Show and Sale and the Appalachian Arts and Craft Fair.
DATE: June 7, 9:00 am-10:00 pm ET
LOCATION: Downtown Arts District/First Street, Morehead
INFO: (800) 654-1944

Bourbon and Brass at the Great American Brass Band Festival

Festival fundraiser features music from the Lexington Brass Quintet and tastings from four Kentucky distilleries, two wineries, and a brewery. Includes food and cocktails. Tickets are $25 in advance, $30 at the door. All proceeds go to the Great American Brass Band Festival, scheduled June 12-15 in Danville.
DATE: June 12, 7:00-9:00 pm ET
LOCATION: Beaumont Inn, Harrodsburg
INFO: (859) 319-8426

Lyndon Area Fair

Includes carnival rides, a fireworks show, arts and crafts, live music, children’s activities, a business showcase, and more.
DATES: June 20, 4:00-9:00 pm ET; June 21, noon-9:00 pm
LOCATION: Robison Park, LaGrange Road, Louisville
INFO: (502) 339-9115

Summer in the Park

A day celebrating the work of local artists and inviting participation in the arts. Includes exhibits, live music, book signings, a children’s play, and hands-on activities.
DATE: June 28, 4:00 pm ET
LOCATION: Bobby Davis Memorial Museum and Park, 234 Walnut, Hazard
INFO: (606) 436-0497

The Forecastle Festival

A symposium for musicians, artists and environmentalists.
DATE: July 25-27, 12:00 noon-11:30 pm ET
LOCATION: Riverfront Belvedere, Louisville

Kentucky State Fair

DATES: August 14-24
LOCATION: Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center, Louisville
INFO: (502) 367-5000

Fordsville Days 2008

Features beauty pageants, talent shows, car and tractor shows, carnival rides, and merchant booths. Proceeds support the maintenance of the historic Fordsville L&N Depot.
DATES: September 11-13
LOCATION: Main Street and the Depot, Fordsville
INFO: (270) 256-3656