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.
Berea Craft Festival
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!
National Street Rod Association Women's World
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!
Nunnlea Craft Fair
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!
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.
July 25, 2026
Kentucky Bands, Bourbon, & Wine Festival
Oak Grove War Memorial Walking Trail Park, Oak Grove, KY
Status: Updated 11/13/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - July
La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY
Status: Updated 5/20/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Downtown Saturday Market - July
Downtown Court Square, Murray, KY
Status: Updated 5/22/2025
July 2026 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market - July
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 5/22/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
First Saturdays at Fayette Mall - August
Fayette Mall, Lexington, KY
Status: Updated 1/3/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Stanton Corn Festival
Stanton City Park, Stanton, KY
Status: Updated 6/19/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Shaker Village Craft Fair
Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, KY
Status: Updated 6/23/2025
May 27 - August 9, 2026
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park
Central Park, Louisville, KY
Status: Updated 11/20/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Nibroc Festival
Downtown, Corbin, KY
Status: Updated 4/8/2025
August 6 - 9, 2026
National Street Rod Association Women's World
Kentucky Fair & Expo, Louisville, KY
Web: nsrawomensworld.com
Status: Updated 12/1/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Bluegrass in the Park
Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, KY
Status: Updated 6/30/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Second Saturdays at Hamburg - August
Hamburg Pavillion, Lexington, KY
Status: Updated 3/11/2025
August 15, 2026
Festival on the Lake
AJ Jolly Park Stapleton Pavilion, Alexandria, KY
Status: Updated 1/13/2026
August 14 - 16, 2026
FREE Bowling Green Home & Remodeling Show, August
Holiday Inn University Plaza - Sloan Convention Center, Bowling Green, KY
Status: Updated 3/5/2026
August 15 - 16, 2026
Woodland Art Fair
Woodland Park, Lexington, KY
Status: Updated 1/20/2026
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Berea Celtic Festival
Union Church, Artisan Village and Folk Center, Berea, KY
Status: Updated 7/6/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Sulphur Well Homecoming & Duck Race
Sulphur Well Park, Sulphur Well, KY
Status: Updated 7/11/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Branstetter Park Bluegrass Festival & Homecoming
Branstetter Park, Summer Shade, KY
Status: Updated 7/11/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - August
La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY
Status: Updated 5/20/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Downtown Saturday Market - August
Downtown Court Square, Murray, KY
Status: Updated 7/8/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market - August
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 6/30/2025
August 20 - 30, 2026
Kentucky State Fair
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
Status: Updated 2/25/2025
August 2026 (dates not updated)
Anniversary Celebration and Corvette Hall of Fame
National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, KY
Status: Updated 7/20/2025
August 28 - 30, 2026
First of Fall Festival
Boone County Fairgrounds, Burlington, KY
Status: Updated 11/13/2025















