Activities

With numerous unique attractions strewn across the city, Lexington is a terrific place for relaxation, excitement, and classic memory-making. Horse racing, bourbon, historic state park, moonshine, automobile manufacture, bluegrass music, tobacco and college basketball are all part of Lexington’s unique blended culture.

Entertainment

Kentucky Theatre

214 E Main St
Lexington, KY 40507
(859) 231-6997

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Kentucky Theatre

Champs Entertainment Complex

297 Ruccio Way
Lexington, KY 40503
(859) 268-3888

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Champs Entertainment Complex

Malibu Jack's Lexington

2520 Nicholasville Rd
Lexington, KY 40503
+1 859-687-0401

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Malibu Jack’s Lexington

FESTIVALS

Fayette Fest

Fayette Fest is a must-see for everyone who enjoys horses, especially horse racing. The Red Mile, one of the world’s oldest horse racing tracks, hosts this family-friendly event, which boasts an oval race track with a clay surface. There’s also a beer garden, food trucks, live music events, and kid-friendly attractions at the site. There’s also a marketplace with sellers offering a variety of unique products, so bring some cash because you never know what you’ll find.

1200 Red Mile Rd
Lexington, KY 40504

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Fayette Fest

Lexington Pride Festival

Both the local and out-of-state LGBT+ communities are served at the Lexington Pride Festival. The event provides a secure and inclusive place for this varied group to come together and celebrate. Every year, it grows in popularity, attracting larger audiences and more exhibitors, resulting in a highly entertaining and dynamic event. To keep things fresh and interesting, the organizers go out of their way to present attendees with an entertaining daily agenda. So, you can expect beauty pageants, dance performances, deejays, drag shows, and slam poetry, to name a few.

120 N. Limestone
Lexington, KY 40507

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Lexington Pride Festival

Tahlsound Music Festival

At this thrilling event, music enthusiasts have a lot to look forward to. The Thalsound Music Festival is another family-friendly event that features a wide range of fascinating bands. It’s a two-day event that takes place throughout the weekend, and attendees can come back as long as they wear their wristbands. Air loungers, backpacks, blankets, cameras, folding chairs, sealed plastic water bottles, sunscreen, insect repellent, and umbrellas are permitted at this outdoor festival.

The Oleika Great Lawn
302 Southland Dr
Lexington, KY 40503

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Tahlsound Music Festival

Kentucky Three Day Event

Kentucky is a fantastic area for horseback riders and equestrians. It is home to the Fayette Fest as well as the Kentucky Three Day Event. The latter, which takes place at the Rolex Stadium, is a more formal affair. At the next 2020 event, participants can witness several cross-country and show jumping competitions and even do some glamping. There are also single-day and multi-day packages available for single persons, large families, and groups.

4089 Iron Works Pkwy
Lexington, KY

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Kentucky Three Day Event

Crave Food + Music Festival

If you enjoy amazing food, live music, and a warm atmosphere, make your way to the Crave Food + Music Festival in Kentucky in August. There will never be a dull moment here, with vehicle exhibitions, cooking competitions, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live performances. Athenian Grill, Edley’s BBQ, Hippie Dips, LaRosa’s, Pasta Garage, Ranada’s Bistro and Bar, and Texas da Brazil are just a handful of the noteworthy food sellers. There’s also a mobile painting studio where youngsters can learn how to paint roadway safety signs.

Bluegrass Fairgrounds at Masterson Station Park
3051 Leestown Rd
Lexington, KY 40511

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Crave Food + Music Festival