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 217 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.
National Street Rod Association Women's World
August 1 - 4, 2024
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 200 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!
Fourth Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show!
August 31 - September 1, 2024
(502) 641-1920
Shelby County Fair Grounds - Shelbyville, KY
This will be our 4th annual event! Net proceeds will be donated to local Shelby County Animal Shelters. Family and pet-friendly with a petting zoo for the kids and face painters. Free admission.
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Christmas in July at White Oak Pond Church
White Oak Pond Church, Richmond, KY
Status: Updated 6/19/2023
July 20, 2024
Minnie Adkins Day
Little Sandy Lodge, Sandy Hook, KY
Status: Updated 11/17/2023
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Bacon Bourbon and Brew Festival
Festival Park, Newport, KY
Status: Updated 4/25/2023
July 6 - 27, 2024
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - July
La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY
Status: Updated 3/13/2024
July 6 - 27, 2024
Downtown Farmers' Market - July
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 3/8/2024
July 27 - 28, 2024
Universal Energy Expo
Turfway Racing and Gaming, Florence, KY
Status: Updated 2/9/2024
July 2024 (dates not updated)
Downtown Saturday Market - July
Downtown Court Square, Murray, KY
Status: Updated 4/24/2023
July 2 - 30, 2024
Tuesday Market - July
La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY
Status: Updated 3/13/2024
August 1 - 4, 2024
National Street Rod Association Women's World
Kentucky Fair & Expo, Louisville, KY
Web: nsrawomensworld.com
Status: Updated 1/22/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Stanton Corn Festival
Stanton City Park, Stanton, KY
Status: Updated 6/5/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Shaker Village Craft Fair
Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, KY
Status: Updated 5/22/2023
August 7 - 10, 2024
Nibroc Festival
Downtown, Corbin, KY
Status: Updated 3/12/2024
August 10, 2024
Shelbyville Summer Sound Series Featuring Les Masters
Shelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, KY
Status: Updated 2/28/2024
August 10, 2024
Second Saturdays at Hamburg - August
Hamburg Pavillion, Lexington, KY
Status: Updated 3/4/2024
May 29 - August 11, 2024
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park
Central Park, Louisville, KY
Status: Updated 1/24/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Bluegrass in the Park
Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, KY
Status: Updated 7/13/2023
August 17, 2024
Festival on the Lake
AJ Jolly Park Stapleton Pavilion, Alexandria, KY
Status: Updated 1/9/2024
August 17 - 18, 2024
Woodland Art Fair
Woodland Park, Lexington, KY
Status: Updated 2/2/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Berea Celtic Festival
Union Church, Artisan Village and folk center, Berea, KY
Status: Updated 1/12/2023
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Sulphur Well Homecoming & Duck Race
Sulphur Well Park, Sulphur Well, KY
Status: Updated 11/8/2022
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Kentucky Art Market
Woodland Church, Lexington, KY
Status: Updated 6/13/2023
August 3 - 24, 2024
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - August
La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY
Status: Updated 3/13/2024
August 15 - 25, 2024
Kentucky State Fair
Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY
Status: Updated 1/17/2024
August 2024 (dates not updated)
Downtown Saturday Market - August
Downtown Court Square, Murray, KY
Status: Updated 4/24/2023