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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

December 5 - 6, 2025

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(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 6-30-25 Fall Final Jury: deadline: 9-1-25 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.

April 18, 2026

artsparkproductions.com

(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

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!

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Fairs & Festivals in Kentucky 2026–2027

Nibroc Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Nibroc Festival

Downtown, Corbin, KY

Status: Updated 4/8/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 25 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: parade, games, carnival.
Bluegrass in the Park
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Bluegrass in the Park

Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, KY

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

This Kentucky Bluegrass Festival will have no exhibit booths and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 4pm-10pm; Sat 7am-10pm.
Second Saturdays at Hamburg - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Second Saturdays at Hamburg - August

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.
Festival on the Lake
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Festival on the Lake

AJ Jolly Park Stapleton Pavilion, Alexandria, KY

Status: Updated 1/22/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include kids' activities.
Berea Celtic Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Berea Celtic Festival

Union Church, Artisan Village and Folk Center, Berea, KY

Status: Updated 7/6/2025

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 Thu 6pm-10pm; Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm; Sun 10:30am-1:30pm. Admission tickets are $1 - $20.
Sulphur Well Homecoming & Duck Race
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Sulphur Well Homecoming & Duck Race

Sulphur Well Park, Sulphur Well, KY

Status: Updated 7/11/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-9pm; Sun 10am-4pm. This event will also include: children's games, demonstrations, live music, duck race.
Woodland Art Fair
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Woodland Art Fair

Woodland Park, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 3/12/2025

This Kentucky Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: demonstrating artists, children's area.
Branstetter Park Bluegrass Festival & Homecoming
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Branstetter Park Bluegrass Festival & Homecoming

Branstetter Park, Summer Shade, KY

Status: Updated 7/11/2025

This Kentucky Bluegrass Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be .
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - August
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

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 - August
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Downtown Saturday Market - August

Downtown Court Square, Murray, KY

Status: Updated 7/8/2025

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

Downtown Farmers' Market - August

Downtown, Paducah, KY

Status: Updated 6/30/2025

This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
August 20 - 30, 2026

Kentucky State Fair

Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

This Kentucky State Fair will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 6 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . Admission tickets are $4 - $10. This event will also include: livestock, carnival midway, children's area.
Anniversary Celebration and Corvette Hall of Fame
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Anniversary Celebration and Corvette Hall of Fame

National Corvette Museum, Bowling Green, KY

Status: Updated 7/20/2025

This Kentucky Boat Auto Camping Show will have commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and flea market exhibitors, and 5 food booths. Admission tickets are $5 - $10.
August 28 - 30, 2026

First of Fall Festival

Boone County Fairgrounds, Burlington, KY

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 3 food booths. This event will also include petting zoo.
Monroe County Watermelon Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Monroe County Watermelon Festival

Downtown, Tompkinsville, KY

Status: Updated 11/16/2024

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-10pm. This event will also include: parade,craft/vendor fair, car show, contests, live music.
Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show!
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show!

Shelby County Fair Grounds, Shelbyville, KY

Status: Updated 2/18/2025

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.
Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival
August 2026 (dates not updated)

Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival

Downtown Winchester, Winchester, KY

Status: Updated 3/11/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
Labor Day Spectacular Flea Market
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Labor Day Spectacular Flea Market

KY Expo Center, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2025

This Kentucky Flea Market will have flea market exhibitors and no food booths.
Breathitt County Honey Festival
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Breathitt County Honey Festival

Downtown, Jackson, KY

Status: Updated 7/20/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-11pm; Sat 10am-11pm; Sun-Mon 10am-6pm.
Grand Rivers Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival
August - September 2026 (dates not updated)

Grand Rivers Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Festival

Little Lake Park, Grand Rivers, KY

Status: Updated 7/22/2025

This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat-Sun 9am-5pm; Mon 9am-3pm. Admission tickets are $2 - $5.
September 5, 2026

Butterfly Festival

Oak Grove War Memorial Walking Trail Park, Oak Grove, KY

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 11am-4pm. This event will also include: arts & crafts, kids' activities, butterfly exhibit, rides, games, live butterfly release.
Fraley Festival of Traditional Music
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Fraley Festival of Traditional Music

Carter Caves State Park, Olive Hill, KY

Status: Updated 7/24/2025

This Kentucky Festival Concert will have no exhibit booths and local food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed-Thu 7pm-10pm; Fri 1pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $5 - $28.
Lawrence County Septemberfest
September 2026 (dates not updated)

Lawrence County Septemberfest

Downtown, Louisa, KY

Status: Updated 7/28/2025

This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 11am-11pm; Sat 8am-11pm. This event will also include: parade, children's activities, mini-carnival, car show.

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