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Kentucky Festivals 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 233 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.

Featured Events

April 18, 2026

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(502) 641-1920
Shelby County Fairgrounds - Shelbyville, KY

🎉 Get Ready to Bloom at the 5th Annual Dogwood Artisan Showcase! 🌸 Shelbyville is springing to life on April 18, 2026, and you're invited to the ultimate celebration of creativity, community, and Kentucky charm! 🌟 🛍️ Shop Over 100 Artisans & Crafters From handmade jewelry to rustic home décor, discover treasures crafted with heart by regional artists. 📚 Meet the Minds Behind the Magic Step into the Writers Pavilion to chat with local authors, hear their stories, and snag signed copies of their books! Savor the Flavors of Kentucky Enjoy boutique bites and local delights while supporting the Shelby County Education Foundation!

August 6 - 9, 2026

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(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!

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Fairs & Festivals in Kentucky 2026–2027

La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - May

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

Status: Updated 2/10/2025

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 Farmers' Market - May
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Farmers' Market - May

Downtown, Paducah, KY

Status: Updated 2/20/2025

This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
Great American Brass Band Festival
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Great American Brass Band Festival

Centre College, Danville, KY

Status: Updated 2/4/2025

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-10pm; Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 9am-11pm. This event will also include: parade, 5k, yoga, gallery hop, concert.
Bands on Barkley
May 2026 (dates not updated)

Bands on Barkley

Kuttawa Beach, Kuttawa, KY

Status: Updated 5/20/2025

This Kentucky Festival Concert will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include free kayak rides all day.
June 5 - 6, 2026

Portland Festival

Northwestern Parkway - Street Event, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 11/14/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-11pm; Sat 12pm-11pm. This event will also include: parade, rides, games, community stage.
Art in the Garden
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Art in the Garden

Banks of the Ohio River, Augusta, KY

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Kentucky Music Festival will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be Roving Performers with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-5pm. This event will also include: kid's area, live music, open acoustic jam.
First Saturdays at Fayette Mall - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

First Saturdays at Fayette Mall - June

Fayette Mall, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 1/3/2025

This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
400 Mile Sale Across KY's Historic Hwy 68
June 2026 (dates not updated)

400 Mile Sale Across KY's Historic Hwy 68

Various Locations, Bowling Green, KY

Status: Updated 12/10/2024

This Kentucky Flea Market will have antique/collectibles, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 100 food booths. This event will also include special events.
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.
W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival
June 2026 (dates not updated)

W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival

Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, KY

Status: Updated 2/3/2025

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.
Second Saturdays at Hamburg - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Second Saturdays at Hamburg - June

Hamburg Pavillion, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

This Kentucky Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
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.
Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair

Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 1/23/2025

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 3pm-11pm, Sat 3pm-11pm, Sun 3pm-11pm, Mon 3pm-11pm, Tue 3pm-11pm, Wed 3pm-11pm, Thu 3pm-11pm, Fri 3pm-11pm, Sat 3pm-11pm, Sun 3pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $6.
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 - 21, 2026

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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.
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.
Locust Grove Antiques Market - June
June 2026 (dates not updated)

Locust Grove Antiques Market - June

Locust Grove, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 2/19/2025

This Kentucky Antiques Collectibles Show will have antique/collectibles and fine art exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $10. This event will also include historic home tour.
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.
Campbellsville Fourth of July Celebration
June - July 2026 (dates not updated)

Campbellsville Fourth of July Celebration

Downtown, Campbellsville, KY

Status: Updated 4/7/2025

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.
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.

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