Festivals in Berea, KY.
Festivals, Art Shows, Craft Shows
53rd Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music
October 9 - 11, 2026
Annual Celebration of Traditional Music
(859) 985-3472
Berea College - Berea, KY Or Online at vimeo.com/bereacollegemusic
The 53rd annual Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music will take place on Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, celebrating home-made music as passed on from person to person in the Appalachian region and the musicians who play it. Concerts, jams, Gospel sing, dance, workshops, Dinner-on-the-Grounds symposium occur at several venues across campus. KidZone Saturday at the Madison County Library in Berea. All events are free to students. Performers include The Brandenberger Family, The Resonant Rogues, Elizabeth LaPrelle and Brian Dolphin, Elizabeth McCorvey, and Lifetime Achievement Awardee Stephen Seifert.
Winterfair!
December 4 - 5, 2026
allpeoplesuu.com/community/connections/wint..
(502) 905-4408
All Peoples UU - Louisville, KY
WinterFair! presents over 70 artists in two church buildings (plus Bold & Cold artists outdoors!). All original handcrafted media including ceramics, wood, mixed media, fiber, photography, sculpture, glass, jewelry. NEW Artists: Two Jury Sessions: Summer Early Bird: deadline 7-1-26 Fall Final Jury: deadline: 8-31-26 See instructions on requirements to Jury on the website listed above. Food, including vegetarian, soups, chili, jumbo hot dogs and homemade desserts. Art raffle supporting a worthy local charity.
Events in Berea, KY — upcoming
October 9 - 11, 2026
53rd Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music
Berea College, Berea, KY Or Online at vimeo.com/bereacollegemusic
Web: Annual Celebration of Traditional Music
Status: Updated 8/11/2026
This Kentucky Roots Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 4 stages with National talent and the hours will be Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 10am-11:30pm; Sun 9am-5pm. This event will also include dance and kidzone.
October 17 - 18, 2026
Fall Artists Market
Kentucky Artisan Center, Berea, KY
Status: Updated 9/8/2026
This Kentucky Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: food, entertainment.
November 2026 (dates not updated)
Churchill's Fall Artisan Market
Churchill's, Berea, KY
Status: Updated 11/9/2025
This Kentucky Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Hands Four Spring Dance
Russel Acton Folk Center & 128 N. Broadway, Berea, KY
Status: Updated 3/31/2026
This Kentucky Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Fri 6:30pm-11pm; Sat 10am-12:30am; Sun 9am-2:30pm. Admission tickets are $60 - $100. This event will also include dance and dance workshops.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Berea Craft Festival
Indian Fort Theater, Berea, KY
Status: Updated 4/13/2026
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-5pm; Sun 10am-4pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $6.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Berea Celtic Festival
Union Church, Artisan Village and Folk Center, Berea, KY
Status: Updated 7/28/2026
This Kentucky Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $1 - $20.
