Festivals in Shelbyville, KY.
Craft Shows, Holiday Celebrations, Festivals
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 Shelbyville, KY — upcoming
November 21, 2026
Once Upon a Christmas Gift Show
The Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center, Shelbyville, KY
Status: Updated 7/14/2026
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include pictures with mr. & mrs. claus. coupons to the first 50 customers at the start of the show.
March 2027 (dates not updated)
The Shelbyville Spring Festival
Floral Hall-Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, KY
Status: Updated 12/5/2025
This Kentucky Holiday Celebration will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3 food booths.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Shelbyville Dogwood Artisan Showcase
Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, KY
Status: Updated 4/1/2026
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show!
Shelby County Fair Grounds, Shelbyville, KY
Status: Updated 3/24/2026
This Kentucky Craft Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: petting zoo, face painters, lots of children's activities.
