Kentucky Fairs, Festivals & Art Shows
Music Festivals 2026–2027
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Music Festivals 2026–2027


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Kentucky Crafted Market
March 7 - 8, 2026

Kentucky Crafted Market

Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 1/23/2026

An Art Show organized by Kentucky Arts Council.
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-5pm; Sun 11am-4pm. This event will also include: craft demonstrations, kids' hands-on educational activities.
Easter Market & Egg Hunt
March 12, 2026

Easter Market & Egg Hunt

St Athanasius Church, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 9/16/2025

A Craft Show organized by ArtSpark Productions.
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Thu 10am-3pm. This event will also include easter egg hunt beginning at 1:00 pm.
Vintage Market Days of Lexington
March 27 - 29, 2026

Vintage Market Days of Lexington

The Kentucky Horse Park - Covered Arena, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 2/5/2026

A Vintage organized by Vintage Market Days of Lexington.
This Kentucky Vintage will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Fri-Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-3pm. Admission tickets are $10 - $15.
Old Washington Festival
April 4, 2026

Old Washington Festival

Old Washington Historic District, Maysville, KY

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

A Festival organized by Maysville-Mason County CVB.
This Kentucky Festival will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
Hillbilly Days Festival
April 16 - 18, 2026

Hillbilly Days Festival

Downtown, Pikeville, KY

Status: Updated 7/8/2025

A Festival organized by Southeast Kentucky Chamber.
This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 100 food booths. There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: vendors, parade, carnival, fireworks.
The Bluegrass Creative Society Art & Craft Show!
April 25, 2026

The Bluegrass Creative Society Art & Craft Show!

Nunnlea House, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 1/27/2026

A Craft Show organized by ArtSpark Productions.
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
Cherokee Triangle Art Fair
April 25 - 26, 2026

Cherokee Triangle Art Fair

Cherokee Triangle Neighborhood, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 11/11/2025

An Art Show organized by Cherokee Triangle Association.
This Kentucky Art Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 3-5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be . This event will also include: children's activities - music, art tent, potter on site to help kids make pottery.
BBQ & Barrels
May 8 - 9, 2026

BBQ & Barrels

Second Street, Owensboro, KY

Status: Updated 3/2/2026

A Food Festival organized by International Bar-B-Q Festival INC.
This Kentucky Food Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and tba food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-10pm; Sat 10am-10pm. This event will also include: mutton glutton party, back yard cook competition, carnival, 5k run, beer garden.
Bands on Barkley
May 16, 2026

Bands on Barkley

Kuttawa Beach, Kuttawa, KY

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

A Festival Concert organized by Kuttawa Tourism Commission.
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.
Spring Into Summer Festival Salutes Fort Campbell
May 23 - 24, 2026

Spring Into Summer Festival Salutes Fort Campbell

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

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

A Festival organized by Oak Grove Tourism Commission.
This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths. There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 12pm-9pm; Sun 12pm-6pm. This event will also include: carnival rides, games, parachute jumper show, drone show.
Portland Festival
June 5 - 6, 2026

Portland Festival

Northwestern Parkway - Street Event, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 11/14/2025

A Festival organized by Portland Festival Inc.
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.
Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair
June 4 - 14, 2026

Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass Fair

Masterson Station Park, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 3/3/2026

A State Fair organized by Lexington Lions Club.
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-Wed 3pm-11pm. Admission tickets are $6.
PlayThink
June 17 - 21, 2026

PlayThink

Barren River Magic, Edmonton, KY

Status: Updated 9/10/2025

A Festival organized by PlayThink.
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.
Great American Brass Band Festival
June 25 - 27, 2026

Great American Brass Band Festival

Centre College, Danville, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Music Festival organized by Great American Brass Band Festival.
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-9pm; Fri 3pm-10pm; Sat 9am-11pm. This event will also include: parade, 5k, yoga, gallery hop, concert.
Kentucky Bands, Bourbon, & Wine Festival
July 25, 2026

Kentucky Bands, Bourbon, & Wine Festival

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

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

A Wine-Beer Event organized by Oak Grove Tourism Commission.
This Kentucky Wine-Beer Event will have commercial/retail exhibitors and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 3pm-9pm.
Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park
May 27 - August 9, 2026

Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central Park

Central Park, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 11/20/2025

A Festival organized by Kentucky Shakespeare.
This Kentucky Festival will have no exhibit booths and 3 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional talent and the hours will be .
Festival on the Lake
August 15, 2026

Festival on the Lake

AJ Jolly Park Stapleton Pavilion, Alexandria, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Festival organized by Campbell County Parks & Recreation.
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-10:30pm. Admission tickets are $5. This event will also include kids' activities.
Woodland Art Fair
August 15 - 16, 2026

Woodland Art Fair

Woodland Park, Lexington, KY

Status: Updated 1/20/2026

An Art Show organized by Lexington Art League.
This Kentucky Art Show will have fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 30 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 10am-5pm.
Kentucky State Fair
August 20 - 30, 2026

Kentucky State Fair

Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 2/25/2025

A State Fair organized by Kentucky Exposition Center.
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.
Monroe County Watermelon Festival
September 5, 2026

Monroe County Watermelon Festival

Downtown, Tompkinsville, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Festival organized by Monroe County Watermelon Festival.
This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 12 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-9pm. This event will also include: parade,craft/vendor fair, car show, contests, live music.
Butterfly Festival
September 5, 2026

Butterfly Festival

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

Status: Updated 11/13/2025

A Festival organized by Oak Grove Tourism Commission.
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.
Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show!
September 5 - 6, 2026

Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show!

Shelby County Fair Grounds, Shelbyville, KY

Status: Updated 12/5/2025

A Craft Show organized by ArtSpark Productions.
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.
 
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