Events & Festivals 

Celebrate art, history, and the old-fashioned county fair in the Bluegrass State.

 Resources
  • State & County Fairs
    • County Fairs
      You can click on the county or region to find out more information about your local agricultural fair.
    • Fair and Exposition Center
      The eighth largest public facility of its kind in the United States, the Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center hosts over 3 million visitors each year.
    • Farmer's Markets
      A directory of Kentucky Farmers' Markets by county
    • State Fair Website
      Each year you and your family will experience a sensory overload of rides, exhibits, food, crafts, animals, contests, music and games during the fair.
  • 127 Corridor Sale
    Find information on this 450 mile annual yard sale.
  • 25th Annual Salvisa Ruritan Days
    Salvisa Ruritan Days 25th Anniversary September 16 & 17, 2005
  • Art Festivals
    Use the Interest Finder to locate an art festival.
  • Folklife Festival
    The Kentucky Folklife Festival brings more than 30,000 people, including approximately 10,000 students, to Frankfort to learn about and celebrate the state’s traditions.
  • Heritage Council
    The mandate of the Kentucky Heritage Council is to identify, preserve, and protect the cultural resources of Kentucky.
  • Kentucky Derby Festival
    What the Run for the Roses is to horse racing, the Derby Festival is to community celebrations. The Festival is one of the premiere events of its kind in the world. It brings fun, excitement, international recognition and a spirit that is unmatched anywhere."
  • Kentucky State Parks
    Kentucky State Parks will host over 500 festivals and events in it’s 17 resort and 24 historic and recreation parks. Experience Kentucky music heritage from Bluegrass to Blues, dulcimers, clogging and live theatre. Historic and cultural events showcase civil war and battle re-enactments, living history and good wholesome family fun. Join us for watchable wildlife expeditions including elk, eagle, sandhill cranes and bird watching. Adventure lovers join us for caving, canoeing, hiking and geocaching. Watch the Glasgow Highland Games, the Mountain Laurel Festival or BMX Grand Nationals as Kentucky invites you to join the unbridled adventure of State Parks.