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


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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.
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - April
April 25, 2026

La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - April

La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY

Status: Updated 3/27/2026

A Farmers Market organized by The La Grange Farmers' Market & Artisans.
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 .
The Bluegrass Creative Society Art & Craft Show!
April 25, 2026

The Bluegrass Creative Society Art & Craft Show!

Nunnlea House, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 3/24/2026

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.
Hands Four Spring Dance
April 24 - 26, 2026

Hands Four Spring Dance

Russel Acton Folk Center & 128 N. Broadway, Berea, KY

Status: Updated 3/31/2026

A Festival organized by Berea Events.
This Kentucky Festival will have no exhibit booths and no food booths. There will be 1 stage with National talent and the hours will be Fri 6:30pm-11pm; Sat 10am-12:30am; Sun 9am-2:30pm. Admission tickets are $60 - $100. This event will also include dance and dance workshops.
Mountain Mushroom Festival
April 25 - 26, 2026

Mountain Mushroom Festival

Downtown, Irvine, KY

Status: Updated 4/6/2026

A Festival organized by Irvine City Hall.
This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-7pm; Sun 10am-5pm. This event will also include: mushroom market & cook-off, 5k, agate hunt, gem/mineral show, parade, kids area.
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.
Springfest in Old Louisville
May 16, 2026

Springfest in Old Louisville

Toonerville Trolley Park, Louisville, KY

Status: Updated 3/26/2026

A Craft Show organized by Toonerville Trolley Neighborhood Association.
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-7pm. This event will also include: live music, beer garden, kidzone activities.
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.
La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - May
May 2 - 30, 2026

La Grange Farmer's Market & Artisans - May

La Grange Springs Park Farmers' Market Pavilion, La Grange, KY

Status: Updated 4/9/2026

A Farmers Market organized by The La Grange Farmers' Market & Artisans.
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 .
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.
W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival
June 17 - 20, 2026

W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival

Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, KY

Status: Updated 3/30/2026

A Blues Festival organized by Henderson Music Preservation Society, Inc..
This Kentucky Blues Festival will have no exhibit booths and 20 food booths. There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Wed 5pm-10pm; Thu 4pm-9pm; Fri-Sat 12pm-10pm. This event will also include: street strut parade, taste of henderson bbq event, children's inflatable rides.
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 3/24/2026

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.
Bands & BBQ at the Point
September 11 - 12, 2026

Bands & BBQ at the Point

Point Park Pavilion, Carrollton, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Food Festival organized by Carroll County Tourism Commission.
This Kentucky Food Festival will have no exhibit booths and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 5pm-10pm; Sat 11am-10pm.
Trimble County Apple Festival
September 12 - 13, 2026

Trimble County Apple Festival

Courthouse Square, Bedford, KY

Status: Updated 4/12/2026

A Festival organized by Trimble County Apple Festival.
This Kentucky Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 10 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-6pm; Sun 12pm-5pm. This event will also include: apple pie contest, quilt display, children's crafts, full live music schedule daily.
Rotary Cow Days Festival
September 18 - 19, 2026

Rotary Cow Days Festival

City Square, Greensburg, KY

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

A Festival organized by Greensburg Rotary.
This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 18 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-8pm; Sat 8am-8pm.
Sun Valley Bluegrass Festival
September 19, 2026

Sun Valley Bluegrass Festival

AJ Jolly Park, Stapleton Pavilion, Alexandria, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Bluegrass Festival organized by Campbell County Parks & Recreation.
This Kentucky Bluegrass Festival will have crafts 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.
Casey County Apple Festival
September 24 - 26, 2026

Casey County Apple Festival

Downtown, Liberty, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Festival organized by Casey County Apple Festival.
This Kentucky Festival will have commercial/retail, crafts and flea market exhibitors, and 100 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-10pm; Fri-Sat 8am-11pm. This event will also include: parade, carnival, fireworks, antique cars, many others.
Live on the Lawn
September 26, 2026

Live on the Lawn

Silver Cliff Park, Kuttawa, KY

Status: Updated 1/14/2026

A Music Festival organized by Kuttawa Tourism Commission.
This Kentucky Music Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, film, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 8 food booths. There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent and the hours will be Sat 4pm-10pm. This event will also include: oktoberfest, kayak races, glow in the dark kayaks, carnival rides.
World Chicken Festival
September 24 - 27, 2026

World Chicken Festival

Main Street, London, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Food Festival organized by Laurel County Tourist Commission.
This Kentucky Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu 5pm-11pm; Fri-Sat 10am-11pm; Sun 1pm-5pm. This event will also include: contests, carnival rides, car show, midway games,5k run, karaoke, pageant.
Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival
October 3, 2026

Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival

335 East Main Street + Downtown Green, Wilmore, KY

Status: Updated 2/22/2026

A Craft Show organized by City of Wilmore.
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 6 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 9am-5pm. This event will also include: pony petting area/ caboose museum, farmers' market--no charge.
Lincoln Days Celebration
October 3 - 4, 2026

Lincoln Days Celebration

Downtown, Creek Front Park, Hodgenville, KY

Status: Updated 4/14/2026

A Festival organized by Lincoln Days Celebration, Inc..
This Kentucky Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art, fine craft and homegrown products exhibitors, and 20 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Sat 8am-7pm; Sun 10am-4:30pm.
Hazel Day Celebration
October 9 - 10, 2026

Hazel Day Celebration

Downtown, Hazel, KY

Status: Updated 1/13/2026

A Craft Show organized by Hazel Day Celebration.
This Kentucky Craft Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information, crafts, fine art, fine craft, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 5 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Fri 12pm-6:30pm; Sat 8am-4pm. This event will also include: parade, car show, photo contest, bands, kid's area, antiques.
 
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