Kentucky Festivals, Art Shows in Kentucky, Music Festivals, Craft FairsKentucky Cities and TownsAlexandria, Berea, Carrollton, Danville, Edmonton, Greensburg, Hazel, Henderson, Kuttawa, Lexington, Liberty, London, Louisville, Maysville, Oak Grove, Owensboro, Pikeville, Shelbyville, Tompkinsville, WilmoreEvents in Kentucky in the next 3 months
April 4, 2026Old Washington FestivalOld Washington Historic District, Maysville, KY Status: Updated 3/3/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass.
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.
April 16 - 18, 2026Hillbilly Days FestivalDowntown, Pikeville, KY Status: Updated 7/8/2025
There will be 3 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Country, Face Painting, Folk, Gospel, Rock and Tribute Band, and there will be other activities like vendors, parade, carnival, fireworks.
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.
April 18, 2026Shelbyville Dogwood Artisan ShowcaseShelby County Fairgrounds, Shelbyville, KY Web: eventeny.com/events/dogwood-25310 Status: Updated 4/1/2026
There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Christian, Face Painting and Variety.
A Craft Show organized by ArtSpark Productions.
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm.
April 25, 2026The Bluegrass Creative Society Art & Craft Show!Nunnlea House, Louisville, KY Status: Updated 3/24/2026
There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Folk, Old-time, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety.
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.
April 24 - 26, 2026Hands Four Spring DanceRussel Acton Folk Center & 128 N. Broadway, Berea, KY Status: Updated 3/31/2026
There will be 1 stage with National talent. The entertainment will be Ethnic, Folk and Roots, and there will be other activities like dance and dance workshops.
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.
April 25 - 26, 2026Cherokee Triangle Art FairCherokee Triangle Neighborhood, Louisville, KY Status: Updated 11/11/2025
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun/Zydeco, Folk, R & B/Soul, Reggae, Rock, Salsa, Swing and Top Forty/Pop, and there will be other activities like children's activities - music, art tent, potter on site to help kids make pottery.
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.
May 8 - 9, 2026BBQ & BarrelsSecond Street, Owensboro, KY Status: Updated 3/2/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Beach, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Christian, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Folk, Gospel, Old-time, Reggae, Rock, Swing and Top Forty/Pop, and there will be other activities like mutton glutton party, back yard cook competition, carnival, 5k run, beer garden.
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.
May 16, 2026Bands on BarkleyKuttawa Beach, Kuttawa, KY Status: Updated 1/14/2026
There will be 1 stage with National talent. The entertainment will be Rock and Tribute Band, and there will be other activities like free kayak rides all day.
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.
May 16, 2026Springfest in Old LouisvilleToonerville Trolley Park, Louisville, KY Status: Updated 3/26/2026
There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's, Country and Rock, and there will be other activities like live music, beer garden, kidzone activities.
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.
May 23 - 24, 2026Spring Into Summer Festival Salutes Fort CampbellOak Grove War Memorial Walking Trail Park, Oak Grove, KY Status: Updated 11/13/2025
There will be 3 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's and Country, and there will be other activities like carnival rides, games, parachute jumper show, drone show.
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.
June 5 - 6, 2026Portland FestivalNorthwestern Parkway - Street Event, Louisville, KY Status: Updated 11/14/2025
There will be 2 stages with Local talent. The entertainment will be Country, Face Painting, R & B/Soul, Rock, Top Forty/Pop, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, rides, games, community stage.
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.
June 4 - 14, 2026Lexington Lions Club Bluegrass FairMasterson Station Park, Lexington, KY Status: Updated 3/3/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Rock and Top Forty/Pop.
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.
June 17 - 20, 2026W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue FestivalAudubon Mill Park, Henderson, KY Status: Updated 3/30/2026
There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Blues and Cajun/Zydeco, and there will be other activities like street strut parade, taste of henderson bbq event, children's inflatable rides.
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.
June 17 - 21, 2026PlayThinkBarren River Magic, Edmonton, KY Status: Updated 9/10/2025
There will be 2 stages with National talent. The entertainment will be Beach, Bluegrass, Children's, DJ/Dance/Techno, Electronic, Ethnic, Experimental, Folk, Funk, Jam, Reggae, Roots, Spoken Word, Variety and World.
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.
June 25 - 27, 2026Great American Brass Band FestivalCentre College, Danville, KY Status: Updated 1/13/2026
There will be 1 stage with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Cajun/Zydeco, Children's, Classical/Symphony, Folk, Funk, Jazz, Old-time, Ragtime, Swing, Variety and World, and there will be other activities like parade, 5k, yoga, gallery hop, concert.
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.
July 25, 2026Kentucky Bands, Bourbon, & Wine FestivalOak Grove War Memorial Walking Trail Park, Oak Grove, KY Status: Updated 11/13/2025
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety.
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.
May 27 - August 9, 2026Kentucky Shakespeare Festival in Central ParkCentral Park, Louisville, KY Status: Updated 11/20/2025
There will be 1 stage with Regional talent. The entertainment will be Children's.
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 .
August 15, 2026Festival on the LakeAJ Jolly Park Stapleton Pavilion, Alexandria, KY Status: Updated 1/13/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like kids' activities.
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.
August 15 - 16, 2026Woodland Art FairWoodland Park, Lexington, KY Status: Updated 1/20/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Americana, Bluegrass, Blues, Children's, Ethnic, Folk, Jam, Jazz, Latin, Old-time, Ragtime, R & B/Soul, Reggae, Roots, Salsa, Swing and Variety.
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.
August 20 - 30, 2026Kentucky State FairKentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, KY Status: Updated 2/25/2025
There will be 6 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Alternative, Beach, Bluegrass, Blues, Christian, Country, DJ/Dance/Techno, Folk, Gospel, Jazz, Old-time, Rap/Hip-hop, R & B/Soul, Reggae, Rock, Swing and Top Forty/Pop, and there will be other activities like livestock, carnival midway, children's area.
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.
September 5, 2026Monroe County Watermelon FestivalDowntown, Tompkinsville, KY Status: Updated 1/13/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like parade,craft/vendor fair, car show, contests, live music.
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.
September 5, 2026Butterfly FestivalOak Grove War Memorial Walking Trail Park, Oak Grove, KY Status: Updated 11/13/2025
There will be 2 stages with National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Children's, Comedy, Magician and Variety, and there will be other activities like arts & crafts, kids' activities, butterfly exhibit, rides, games, live butterfly release.
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.
September 5 - 6, 2026Shelbyville Fall Art & Craft Show!Shelby County Fair Grounds, Shelbyville, KY Status: Updated 3/24/2026
There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Christian, Rock and Variety, and there will be other activities like petting zoo, face painters, lots of children's activities.
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.
September 11 - 12, 2026Bands & BBQ at the PointPoint Park Pavilion, Carrollton, KY Status: Updated 1/13/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Country, Rock and Variety.
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.
September 18 - 19, 2026Rotary Cow Days FestivalCity Square, Greensburg, KY Status: Updated 1/14/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Christian, Country, Gospel, Old-time, Rock and Variety.
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.
September 19, 2026Sun Valley Bluegrass FestivalAJ Jolly Park, Stapleton Pavilion, Alexandria, KY Status: Updated 1/13/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass.
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.
September 24 - 26, 2026Casey County Apple FestivalDowntown, Liberty, KY Status: Updated 1/13/2026
There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Variety, and there will be other activities like parade, carnival, fireworks, antique cars, many others.
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.
September 26, 2026Live on the LawnSilver Cliff Park, Kuttawa, KY Status: Updated 1/14/2026
There will be 1 stage with National and Regional talent. The entertainment will be Rock, Tribute Band and Variety, and there will be other activities like oktoberfest, kayak races, glow in the dark kayaks, carnival rides.
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.
September 24 - 27, 2026World Chicken FestivalMain Street, London, KY Status: Updated 1/13/2026
There will be 2 stages with International, National, Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Christian, Country, Gospel, Rock and Variety, and there will be other activities like contests, carnival rides, car show, midway games,5k run, karaoke, pageant.
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.
September 26 - 27, 2026Nunnlea Craft FairNunnlea House, Louisville, KY Web: eventeny.com/events/nunnlea-28776 Status: Updated 4/1/2026
There will be 1 stage with Local talent. The entertainment will be Christian, Classical/Symphony and Variety.
A Craft Show organized by ArtSpark Productions.
This Kentucky Craft Show will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and 4 food booths. There will be 1 stage with Local talent and the hours will be Sat 10am-4pm; Sun 11am-4pm.
October 3, 2026Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival335 East Main Street + Downtown Green, Wilmore, KY Status: Updated 2/22/2026
There will be 1 stage with Regional and Local talent. The entertainment will be Bluegrass, Folk and Variety, and there will be other activities like pony petting area/ caboose museum, farmers' market--no charge.
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. |
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