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Kentucky Festivals, Craft Shows, Specialty-Theme Events, Art Shows, Holiday Celebrations 2026–2027.

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 223 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 Saint James Court Art Show. Scroll below to view the variety of culture, art, music and entertainment found at Kentucky Festivals.

Featured Events

July 10 - 12, 2026

visitberea.com/berea-craft-festival

(800) 598-5263
Indian Fort Theater - Berea, KY

The Berea Craft Festival welcomes over 100 artists and craftsmen along with great local food and a remarkable lineup of entertainers each year to the Historic Indian Fort Theater for a magical weekend in the mountains!

August 6 - 9, 2026

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 130 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!

September 26 - 27, 2026

eventeny.com/events/nunnlea-28776

(502) 641-1920
Nunnlea House - Louisville, KY

ArtSpark Productions is so incredibly honored to be producing the Nunnlea Craft Show! For over two decades, this remarkable event has been held on the grounds of the historic Nunnlea house, showcasing the exceptional talents of local artisans. The fair offers a unique opportunity to explore a wide array of handcrafted treasures, from exquisite jewelry and stunning artwork to beautifully crafted textiles and one-of-a-kind home goods. The Nunnlea Craft Fair truly embodies the spirit of creativity and community, and we encourage you to experience it for yourself!

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.

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Fairs & Festivals in Kentucky 2026–2027

400 Mile Sale - Antiques, Collectibles and Stuff
June 2026 (dates not updated)

400 Mile Sale - Antiques, Collectibles and Stuff

Maysville through to Paducah, Bowling Green, KY

Status: Updated 4/1/2025

This Kentucky Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: yard sales, sidewalk sales, discounts at shops, food.
June 4 - 14, 2026

Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair

Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

This Kentucky State Fair will have commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri-Wed 3pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $6.
Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Kentucky Wine & Vine Fest

100 Park Drive, Nicholasville, KY

Status: Updated 4/29/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $25.
Arts on the Green Fine Arts and Craft Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Arts on the Green Fine Arts and Craft Festival

The Maples Park, Crestwood, KY

Status: Updated 4/24/2025

This Kentucky Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 7 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: artist demonstrations, food trucks, adult beverages, playground on site.
June 17 - 20, 2026

W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival

Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, KY

Status: Updated 3/30/2026

This Kentucky Blues Festival will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-10pm; Thu 4pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: street strut parade, taste of henderson bbq event, children's inflatable rides.
June 20, 2026

Summer Creative Market

Hamburg Pavilion, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 4/15/2026

This Kentucky Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 17 - 21, 2026

PlayThink

Barren River Magic, Edmonton, KY

Status: Updated 9/10/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National talent and the hours will be Wed 4pm-10pm; Thu-Sat 7am-10pm; Sun 7am-12pm. Admission tickets are $200 - $300.
June 25 - 27, 2026

Great American Brass Band Festival

Centre College, Danville, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

This Kentucky Music Festival will have no exhibit booths and 17 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 4pm-9pm; Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 9am-11pm. This event will also include: parade, 5k, yoga, gallery hop, concert.
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - June

La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY

Status: Updated 4/10/2025

This Kentucky Farmers Market will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be Roving Performers with talent and the hours will be .
Downtown Saturday Market - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Saturday Market - June

Downtown Court Square, Murray, KY

Status: Updated 4/14/2025

This Kentucky Marketplace Expo will have crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
Downtown Farmers' Market - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Farmers' Market - June

Downtown, Paducah, KY

Status: Updated 4/11/2025

This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
ROMP
June 2026 (dates not updated)

ROMP

Yellow Creek Park, Owensboro, KY

Status: Updated 4/4/2025

This Kentucky Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $35 - $450. This event will also include: camping, after parties, jamming, workshops, children's activities, nature hikes.
Thunder Over Big Woods
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Thunder Over Big Woods

Big Woods Recreational Corporation, Wellington, KY

Status: Updated 5/27/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 5pm-11pm.
June 28, 2026

Locust Grove Antiques Market - June

Locust Grove, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 2/20/2026

This Kentucky Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles exhibitors and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include historic home tour.
June 27 - July 4, 2026

Campbellsville Fourth of July Celebration

Downtown, Campbellsville, KY

Status: Updated 4/21/2026

This Kentucky Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 15 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, hot-air balloons, 5k/10k.
The Crescent Hill Fourth of July Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

The Crescent Hill Fourth of July Festival

Peterson-Dumesnil House, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 5/10/2025

This Kentucky Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. This event will also include: music, art fair, kids zone, food, beer, pet contest, cake baking contest, free inflat.
Green River Catfish Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Green River Catfish Festival

Green River Fairgrounds, Morgantown, KY

Status: Updated 5/19/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include: fishing tournament, fireworks, carnival, sports, much more at web site.
Freedom Fest
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Freedom Fest

Downtown and Park, Murray, KY

Status: Updated 5/11/2025

This Kentucky Holiday Celebration will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 7am-10pm; Sat 7am-12pm.
Second Saturdays at Hamburg - July
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Second Saturdays at Hamburg - July

Hamburg Pavillion, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

This Kentucky Marketplace Expo will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and no food booths.
Christmas in July at Kirksville Community Center
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Christmas in July at Kirksville Community Center

Kirksville Community Center, Richmond, KY

Status: Updated 3/12/2025

This Kentucky Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths.
July 17 - 18, 2026

Master Musicians Festival

Somerset Community College, Somerset, KY

Status: Updated 4/22/2026

This Kentucky Music Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-12 midnight; Sat 12pm-12 midnight. Admission tickets are $60 - $140.
Minnie Adkins Day
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Minnie Adkins Day

Little Sandy Lodge, Sandy Hook, KY

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

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 8am-4pm.
Bacon Bourbon and Brew Festival
July 2026 (dates not updated)

Bacon Bourbon and Brew Festival

Festival Park, Newport, KY

Status: Updated 6/5/2025

This Kentucky Wine-Beer Event will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm; Sun 12pm-9pm.