August Events Around Kentucky 2024

As always, our Commonwealth is a wealth of events and entertainment. Pull out your calendar and and plan to attend some of these exciting August events around Kentucky 2024.

Savannah Dean Music
Date/Time: August 1st
Location: Stagger Inn, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy a night of live music at Stagger Inn!

Ballet Under the Stars
Date/Time: August 1st – 4th, 8PM
Location: Woodland Park, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy a night of ballet in a unique setting!

Main Street Live
Date/Time: August 2nd, 7PM-10PM
Location: Mountain Top Media Stage, Pikeville, KY
Description: There will be food, music, shopping, and a whole lotta fun!

Kentucky Pop Ups Maker’s Market
Date/Time: August 3rd, 10Am-3PM
Location: Fayette Mall, Lexington, KY
Description: Check out incredible treats and goods made by local vendors!

Farmer’s Market Tasting
Date/Time: August 3rd 9-12
Location: Farmer’s Market Downtown, Lexington, KY
Description: Lyndon House chef will be offering complimentary tastings

Marriott Pool Party
Date/Time: August 3rd 2-10PM
Location: Marriott Griffin Gate, Lexington, KY
Description: Live music, heavy hors d’ oeuvres, souvenir cup with crafted Jimmy Buffet drink

Shaker Village Craft Market
Date/Time: August 3rd & 4th 10-5PM
Location: Local Lex, Lexington, KY
Description: This annual event boasts an assortment of crafts, including exceptional pottery, jewelry, glassware, woven rugs, needlecraft, basketry, leather goods, floral design and Shaker reproductions.

Block Party
Date/Time: August 4th
Location: Local Lex, Lexington, KY
Description: Lots of maker booths, food and drinks

Open Mic NIght
Date/Time: August 6th, 7PM
Location: Comedy Off Broadway, Lexington, KY
Description: Show off your comedy skills at open mic night!

Whiskey Wednesday
Date/Time: August 7th, 6PM
Location: Oldham Gardens, Crestwood, KY
Description: Enjoy a fun-filled evening of bourbon and music.

2024 Riverboat Theatre
Date/Time: August 9th, 6-9:30PM
Location: Shaker Village, Lexington, KY
Description: Explore the river through the eyes of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn!

Farm to Feast
Date/Time: August 10th 10:30-1:30PM
Location: Lyndon House, Lexington, KY
Description: Includes Farmer’s Mkt tour, tastings, shopping, chef demo and 3-course brunch by Chef Davonte Bolden as seen on Food Network

IPA Fest
Date/Time: August 10th, 12-10PM
Location: West Sixth Farm, Frankfort, KY
Description: Try an amazing selection of beer!

Wise Bird Charcuterie Board Painting Workshop
Date/Time: August 11th
Location: Wise Bird Cider, Lexington, KY
Description: Paint & sip at Wise Bird. All supplies included for a one of a kind food safe charcuterie board, $42 per person.

Wise Bird Trivia
Date/Time: August 11th, 4-6PM
Location: Wise Bird Cider, Lexington, KY
Description: Test your knowledge at trivia!

Southland Jamboree
Date/Time: August 15th, 7PM
Location: Moondance Amphitheater, Lexington, KY
Description: Free concerts that are perfect for everyone!

Pioneer Days
Date/Time: August 15-18th
Location: Old Fort Harrod State Park, Harrodsburg, KY
Description: Live music, food trucks, craft vendors, and more!

Laurel County Homecoming
Date/Time: August 16th and 17th
Location: Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park, London Kentucky
Description: Celebrate one of the oldest homecoming in the bluegrass! There will be live music, food, and drink!

Main Street Live
Date/Time: August 16th
Location: Mountain Top Media Stage, Pikeville, KY
Description: Live music and unique cars!

Triple Crown Trot
Date/Time: August 17th, 7AM-10AM
Location: Coolmoore Ashford’s Stud, Versailles, KY
Description: Run the same path as two triple crown winners!

Woodland Art Fair
Date/Time: August 17th 10-6PM and 18th 10-5PM
Location: Woodland Park, Lexington, KY
Description: Central Kentucky’s largest free cultural events with an average attendance of more than 70,000 people. With food & drink, musical performances throughout the weekend.

Apple Fest
Date/Time: August 17th 12-7PM and 18th 12-5PM
Location: Wildside Winery, Versailles, KY
Description: There will be apple-themed food and drinks, as well as live music!

Beer Garden Yoga
Date/Time: August 18th, 10AM
Location: The Grove, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy some outdoor yoga!

The Eras Drag Brunch
Date/Time: August 18th, 11AM-3PM
Location: Void Sake Company, Lexington, KY
Description: Brunch, glitter, and Taylor Swift!

Bridgerton High Tea
Date/Time: August 18th 2-4PM
Location: Lyndon House, Lexington, KY
Description: Lots of maker booths, food and drinks

Steely Danish
Date/Time: August 21st, 7PM
Location: The Burl, Lexington, KY
Description: Enjoy a night of live music!

Craft Beer Festival
Date/Time: August 23rd, 6-10PM
Location: Central Park, Louisville, KY
Description: Enjoy craft beers in the heart of old Louisville’s central park!

Paint Your Own Planter
Date/Time: August 23rd, 7-8:30PM
Location: White Oak Barn at Fritz Farm, Lancaster, KY
Description: Make your own unique planter!

Cold Brew Coffee Festival
Date/Time: August 24th, 9AM-1PM
Location: Lexington Farmers Market, Lexington, KY
Description: Try cold brew from all around KY!

Jimmy Buffett Tribute Pool Party
Date/Time: August 24th 2-10PM
Location: Griffin Gate Marriot, Lexington, KY
Description: There will be live music, giveaways, food, and souvenir cups with a signature cocktail!

Tahlsound Summer Series
Date/Time: August 25th 5-9PM
Location: Oleika Shiners lawn venue, Lexington, KY
Description: The Grammy award winning Lost Bayou Ramblers’ evolution as a perversely progressive band rooted in Cajun traditions.

Woodhill International Market
Date/Time: August 29th, 5-6:30PM
Location: Woodhill International Market, Lexington, KY
Description: There will be local, fresh produce!

Farmer’s Market Tasting
Date/Time: August 31st 9AM-12PM
Location: Farmer’s Mkt Downtown, Lexington, KY
Description: Lyndon House chef Chris Roth will be offering complimentary tastings.

Fleur De Flea
Date/Time: August 31st, 10AM-5PM
Location: Waterfront, Louisville, KY
Description: Shop an amazing selection of vintage items!

Vendor Market
Date/Time: August 31st, 12-5PM
Location: Lexington Brewing Company, Lexington, KY
Description: There will be crochet, pottery, jewelry, and home goods!

Kenwick Porch Fest
Date/Time: August 31st
Location:, Lexington, KY
Description: A community music festival that takes place on porches and in front yards across Lexington’s Kenwick Neighborhood.

I hope you find the opportunity to experience some of the August Events Around Kentucky 2024. Don’t forget to check back for an update mid month.

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As always, our Commonwealth is a wealth of events and entertainment. Pull out your calendar and and plan to attend some of these exciting August events around Kentucky 2024. Savannah Dean MusicDate/Time: August 1stLocation: Stagger Inn, Lexington, KYDescription: Enjoy a night of live music at Stagger Inn! Ballet Under the StarsDate/Time: August 1st – 4th,…