When you visit Kentucky, you may think of hoops and horses. But, think again! There's more happening than basketball and the Derby. Kentucky is a state enriched with interesting history and heritage, music and arts, sports and outdoor activities. With over 219 Kentucky events, there always seems to be a fun festival or event celebrating something or somebody. The three biggest festivals in Kentucky are the Kentucky State Fair, Jeffersontown Gaslight Festival Arts and Crafts and World Chicken Festival. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Kentucky Festivals.

National Street Rod Association Women's World
August 3 - 6, 2023
nsrawomensworld.com
(405) 826-4488
Kentucky Fair & Expo - Louisville, KY
Women's World at the National event for the National Streetrod Association. In the women's area of this event, we have approximately 200 booths with a wide variety of products - clothing, arts and crafts, fudge and other packaged foods to sample, jewelry, name brand perfume, kitchen utensils, embroidered items and much more!
Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show
September 1 - 3, 2023
ArtSparkProductions.com
(502) 641-1920
Shelby County Fair Grounds - Shelbyville, KY
This will be our 3nd annual event! Net proceeds will be donated to the Shelby County Animal Shelters. Last year over 75% of our vendors ran out of product! Family and pet friendly and petting zoo for the kids. Free admission. You can choose to participate all 3 days or just Saturday or just Sunday. We are also offering a partial refund if either day is cancelled due to severe weather.
Big Four Arts Festival
September 9 - 10, 2023
bigfourbridgeartsfestival.com
(502) 435-7602
Big Four Bridge Lawn, Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY - Louisville, KY
The 7th Big Four Arts Festival has been the most attended (20,000) two-day Event ever held in Louisville at Waterfront Park on the Big Four Bridge Lawn. The weekend following Labor Day, the annual B4AF September 10 & 11, will be held on the lawn which consist of four acres of tree lined walks overlooking the Ohio River. Located on the Big Four Walking Bridge Lawn, a Venue designed for special events with ample parking. 2022 was a success, JOIN US in 2023! Such was the overall success of the B4AF that Louisville's Convention & Visitors Bureau presented the Rose Award to the Festival. TOP 200 Art Festival by Sunshine Magazine, No. #97!
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May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival
Bell Co. Gymnasium & Downtown Courthouse Square, Pineville, KY
Status: Updated 3/8/2023
May 2024 (dates not updated) 
Kentucky Dam Village Arts and Crafts Festival
Old Beach Area, Gilbertsville, KY
Status: Updated 3/7/2023
May 26 - 29, 2023
Memorial Day Spectacular Flea Market
KY Expo Center, Louisville, KY
Status: Updated 1/9/2023
June 2 - 3, 2023
Portland Festival
33rd & Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY
Status: Updated 3/29/2023
June 3, 2023
Art in the Garden
Banks of the Ohio River, Augusta, KY
Status: Updated 3/11/2023
June 1 - 4, 2023
400 Mile Sale Across KY's Historic Hwy 68
US Hwy 68, Bowling Green, KY
Status: Updated 3/7/2023
June 1 - 4, 2023
400 Mile Sale - Antiques, Collectibles and Stuff
Maysville through to Paducah, Bowling Green, KY
Status: Updated 3/29/2023
June 1 - 4, 2023
Great American Brass Band Festival
Centre College, Danville, KY
Status: Updated 7/10/2022
June 10 - 11, 2023
Arts on the Green Fine Arts and Craft Festival
The Maples Park, Crestwood, KY
Status: Updated 3/21/2023
June 14 - 17, 2023
W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival
Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, KY
Status: Updated 2/23/2023
June 15 - 17, 2023
Stringbean Memorial Bluegrass Festival
Stringbean Memorial Music Park, Tyner, KY
Status: Updated 3/25/2023
June 16 - 17, 2023
Funk Fest - Louisville
Waterfront Park, Louisville, KY
Status: Updated 3/8/2023
June 17, 2023
Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest
100 Park Drive, Nicholasville, KY
Status: Updated 2/14/2023
June 8 - 18, 2023
Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair
Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY
Status: Updated 3/7/2023
June 14 - 18, 2023
PlayThink
Terrapin Hill Farm, Harrodsburg, KY
Status: Updated 12/14/2022
April 8 - June 24, 2023
Fantastic Fibers
Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 10/11/2022
June 3 - 24, 2023
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - June
La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
June 6 - 24, 2023
Downtown Saturday Market - June
Downtown Court Square, Murray, KY
Status: Updated 4/24/2023
June 21 - 24, 2023
ROMP
Yellow Creek Park, Owensboro, KY
Status: Updated 3/23/2023
June 25, 2023
Locust Grove Antiques Market - June
Locust Grove, Louisville, KY
Status: Updated 5/8/2023
June 6 - 27, 2023
Tuesday Market - June
La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY
Status: Updated 4/19/2023
July 2023 (dates not updated) 
Thunder Over Big Woods
Big Woods Recreational Corporation, Wellington, KY
Status: Updated 1/10/2022
July 2023 (dates not updated) 
Breathitt Heritage Fair
Jackson Douthitt City Park, Jackson, KY
Status: Updated 3/31/2022
July 2023 (dates not updated) 
Kentucky Pop-Up Trunk Show
Morton Middle School Parking Lot, Lexington, KY
Status: Updated 6/8/2022