April Events in Kentucky 2024

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April Events in Kentucky 2024

Fill your calendar with all of the wonderful April events in Kentucky 2024. Click on the links for more information and to make reservations.

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Greg Austin Music
Date/Time: April 1st, 6:00-8:00PM
Location: Twisted Cork, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy live music!

Trivia
Date/Time: April 2nd, 6:30PM
Location: Twisted Cork, Lexington, KY
Description: Show what you know at trivia!

The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Date/Time: April 5th, 8:00-11:00PM
Location: EKU Center for the Arts, Richmond, KY
Description: View the original unedited movie with a live shadow cast and audience participation!

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Flipturn Live
Date/Time: April 5th, 8:00PM
Location: The Burl, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy a night of live music!

Keeneland Spring Meet
Date/Time: April 5th- April 26th
Location: Keeneland Race Track, Lexington, KY
Description: Tradition, beauty and world-class Thoroughbreds make Keeneland racing a spectacle to behold. For more than eight decades, the best horses, owners, jockeys and trainers have converged at Keeneland each April and October to compete in “racing as it was meant to be.”

Family Farm Days & Brunch with the Babies
Date/Time: April 6th, 13th & 20th
Location: Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, KY
Description: Meet and interact with our new baby “farmily” members including lambs, kids, chicks, piglets, calves and many more. We’ll also have activity stations, sheep shearing, hay wagon rides, a hay bale pyramid, scavenger hunt, pony rides, face painting and more surprises.

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Southland Farmer’s Market Opening!
Date/Time: April 7th, 10AM-2PM (Every Sunday April- October)
Location: Southland Drive, Lexington KY
Description: The Sunday market is laid-back and festive, with many visitors stopping by as they do other shopping with local businesses on Southland Drive. There are also a number of local restaurants nearby that serve farmers’ market produce, so you can plan to stay in the area for lunch after you stock up on fresh fruits and vegetables!

Central Kentucky Home + Garden Show
Date/Time: April 6th & 7th
Location:Central Bank Center, Lexington, KY
Description: The largest home and garden show in Lexington, KY, this show features landscaping companies, remodeling contractors, interior design companies, and more.

Rosé All Day!
Date/Time: April 7th, 3:30-4:30PM
Location: Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester, KY
Description: Learn all about rosé and cheese pairings!

Carey Band
Date/Time: April 5th, 8:00PM
Location: Copper and Oak, Danville, KY
Description: Enjoy dinner, drinks, and live music!

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Plan to spend some extra time while in Danville. Read my blog to learn more about the arts and history of Danville while you are in town.

Piped Buttercream Flower Cupcake Decorating Class
Date/Time: April 9th, 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Gogh Crazy Art Studio, Shelbyville, KY
Description: Learn how to make beautiful flowers using frosting!

Build Your Own Boozy Cupcake Workshop
Date/Time: April 10th, 6:00-8:00PM
Location: Chenault Vineyards, Richmond, KY
Description: Become a pastry chef and make your own boozy cupcakes!

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Kentucky Pop-Up
Date/Time: April 13th, 10:00AM-3:00PM
Location: Hamburg Pavilion, Lexington, KY
Description: Come shop small and local vendors from all around Kentucky!

Cemetery Walking Tour
Date/Time: April 13, 10:00AM
Location: Glasgow Municipal Cemetery, Glasgow, KY
Description: Learn all there is to know during this historical walking tour!

You’ll love Glasgow, check out my blog and make a weekend of it!

Family Farm Days & Brunch with the Babies
Date/Time: April 13th & 20th
Location: Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, KY
Description: Meet and interact with our new baby “farmily” members including lambs, kids, chicks, piglets, calves and many more. We’ll also have activity stations, sheep shearing, hay wagon rides, a hay bale pyramid, scavenger hunt, pony rides, face painting and more surprises.

Lexington Ballet Company Presents Cinderella
Date/Time: April 13th, 7:30-9:30PM
Location: Lexington Opera House, Lexington, KY
Description: Follow along the magical journey of Cinderella!

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Derby Fascinator Workshop
Date/Time: April 14th, 11:30AM-1:30PM
Location: Old North Bar, Lexington, KY
Description: Create your own unique fascinator. Derby themed cocktail included. $59 each/$5 off with code BESTIE when you register with a friend. Text 205-792-3661 or email bluegrasscollaborative@gmail.com to RSVP.

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Trivia Night
Date/Time: April 14th, 4:00-6:00PM
Location: Wise Bird Cider, Lexington, KY
Description: Show what you know at trivia!

Goat Painting
Date/Time: April 17th
Location: Nicura Ranch, Berea, KY
Description: Unleash your inner artist with our unique painting with goats event. Led by Ashley Hines.

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Little Mermaid
Date/Time: April 18th-20th
Location: Lexington Opera House, Lexington
Description: Enjoy the classic tale being brought to life!

West Sixth Beer Garden
Date/Time: April 18th, 4:00-8:00PM
Location: Woodland Park, Lexington, KY
Description: Local vendors, local music and of course a cold beer!

Disney On Ice Presents Frozen and Encanto
Date/Time: April 18th, 7:00-9:00PM
Location: Rupp Arena, Lexington, Kentucky
Description: Disney on ice will be skating into Lexington to share the magic of Encanto and Frozen!

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Uncorked and Glazed Over
Date/Time: April 18th, 6:00-9:00PM
Location: Rising Sons Winery, Lawrenceburg, KY
Description: A night of wine and pottery!

Lawrenceburg is full of great shopping plus distilleries and wineries. Read more in my Lawrenceburg blog.

Derby Block Printing
Date/Time: April 18th. 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Studio Mel, Lexington, KY
Description: Use derby inspired prints to make your own custom art!

Full Moon and Crystal Candles
Date/Time: April 18th, 6:00-7:30PM
Location: Wick and Mortar Studio, Lexington, KY
Description: Learn how to make your own candle with crystals.

Happy Hour Yoga
Date/Time: April 19th, 5:30PM
Location: Thorough Theatre and Wine Bar, Midway, KY
Description: Enjoy live music while doing yoga!

Brews and Brushes
Date/Time: April 19th 6:00-9:00PM
Location: Drinklings Coffee House, Wilmore, KY
Description: Bring your art and drinks will be provided!

Market at The Oaks
Date/Time: April 20th, 10AM-5PM
Location: The Oaks, Nicholasville, KY
Description: Shop an array of unique and locally crafted goods!

Foodstock 2024
Date/Time: April 20th, 11:00AM-6:00PM
Location: Downtown Somerset, KY
Description: Food trucks, beverage vendors, music, and live art creation!

Tom Green
Date/Time: April 20th, 6:30PM
Location: Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy a night of laughs with famous canadian comedian Tom Green!

Anderson Hotel Public Investigation
Date/Time: April 20th, 8:00-11:00PM
Location: Old Anderson Hotel, Lawrenceburg, KY
Description: A night of spine-chilling thrills while investigating the haunted corridors of the Anderson hotel!

Family Farm Days & Brunch with the Babies
Date/Time: April 20th
Location: Shaker Village, Harrodsburg, KY
Description: Meet and interact with our new baby “farmily” members including lambs, kids, chicks, piglets, calves and many more. We’ll also have activity stations, sheep shearing, hay wagon rides, a hay bale pyramid, scavenger hunt, pony rides, face painting and more surprises.

The Eras Drag Brunch
Date/Time: April 21st, 10:00AM-1:00PM
Location: The Void Sake Co., Lexington, KY
Description: Brunch, Taylor Swift songs, drinks, and of course glitter!!

Derby Art Market
Date/Time: April 21st, 11AM-5PM
Location: Paristown, Louisville, KY
Description: Come check out all the amazing derby art!

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CHIC Art Fusion @ Mirror Twin Brewing!
Date/Time: April 21st, 2pm-5pm
Locations: Mirror Twin/725 National Ave
Description Creating your silk wearable art with water marbling, come see what the buzz is all about! Get your ticket, save your spot!

Dana Vogel
Date/Time: April 21st, 7:00PM
Location: The Burl, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy a night of live music at The Burl. Doors open at 7PM and the show starts at 8PM.

Kids Art Day
Date/Time: April 22nd 4:00-7:00PM
Location: Crank and Boom, Lexington, KY
Description: Free ice cream for kids ten and under! There will also be an art activity!

Earth Day Festival
Date/Time: April 22nd, 4-9PM
Location: Memorial Park Pavilion, Berea, KY
Description: Free to the public! There will be live music, food, and drinks!

Gypsy Moon Market
Date/Time: April 26th and 27th
Location: Highland Stables, Bowling Green, KY
Description: Shop local vendors!

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Cultivate Retreat
Date/Time: April 26th-28th
Location: Cultivate, Bowling Green, KY
Description: A weekend to connect with other amazing weekends while enjoying the beautiful scenery of Barren River Lake.

Hot Brown Smackdown and Dark Moon Hollow
Date/Time: April 26th, 10:00PM
Location: The Burl, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy a night of live music!

Floral Cookie Decorating Class
Date/Time: April 26th, 5:30-7:00PM
Location: Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester, KY
Description: Make your own elegant floral cookies!

There are so many fun events for you, your family and friends in the month of April in Kentucky 2024.

Ladies Day Out
Date/Time: April 27th 10AM-4PM
Location: Lawrenceburg, KY
Description: Grab your goodie bags, pick up your maps, and discover all of the businesses celebrating ladies with prizes, podcasts, discounts and more!

Spring Charcuterie Class
Date/Time: April 27th, 11:00AM-12:30PM
Location: Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester
Description: Learn how to make your own charcuterie board!

Kentucky Vintage Festival
Date/Time: April 27th 10AM-6PM, April 28th 11AM-6PM
Location: Greyline Station, Lexington, KY
Description: Check out awesome vintage items all weekend!

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Focaccia Bread Art Class
Date/Time: April 27th, 3:30-5:00PM
Location: Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester, KY
Description: Create your own edible piece of art!

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Pasta Making Class
Date/Time: April 28th, 2:30-4:00PM
Location: Harkness Edwards Vineyards, Winchester, KY
Description: Learn how to make pasta from scratch!

Jazz Brunch
Date/Time: April 28th, 11AM-
Location: Limewater Bistro, Frankfort, KY
Description: Jazz Brunch is back in celebration of International Jazz Day. Reservations are strongly recommended!

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Don’t forget about regular walking art and history tours happening every month in Lexington by Bites of the Bluegrass and Arts Connect. Catch live music as Thursday Night Live at Tandy Park.

What did I miss? Email me at backroadbluegrass@gmail.com


Fill your calendar with all of the wonderful April events in Kentucky 2024. Click on the links for more information and to make reservations. We would love if you tagged @bluegrassblog on Instagram or Facebook if you attend one of these events and be sure to let them know that you heard of their event…