Bluegrass Fair & beer cheese: 23 things to do in, around Lexington this weekend
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Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do including festivals, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, foodie events, festivals, theatre plays, musicals, kid-friendly events, bungalow home tours and music events.
For more events, check out the Kentucky.com’s events calendar at kentucky.com/events/.
Bluegrass Fair at Masterson Station Park
Lexington Lions Club’s annual Bluegrass Fair runs through June 16 with rides, carnival games, funnel cakes and more as well as Mexican food, live Latin music, Lady Houdini escape artist, racing pigs, performing sea lions and more. Open 5-11 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight on Saturday, 3-11 p.m. Sunday.Admission $8, ride tickets $1.50 each or $30-$35 for wristbands. Free parking. Masterson Station Park, 3051 Leestown Rd., thebluegrassfair.com.
Lexington Pride Restaurant Week
Lexington Pride Restaurant Week begins June 7 and runs through June 15; 18 local bars, restaurants, breweries and bakeries will have special menu items. Portion of proceeds benefits Lexington Pride Festival on June 29. Prices vary. lexpridefest.org
Spirit in the Bluegrass Music Festival at the Kentucky Horse Park
The Spirit In The Bluegrass Music Festival will bring string band fans to the Kentucky Horse Park through June 8 to see performances from the Seldom Scene to Appalachian Road Show, Hancock & Shouse, Mashgrass and others. $50-$300. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. SpiritInTheBluegrass.com.
Beer Cheese Festival in Winchester
The annual Beer Cheese Festival on Main Street in downtown Winchester is 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 8 with dozens of stalls to sample this treat made by amateurs and professionals, plus live music, food vendors and arts and crafts. Tasting tickets $2-$12, buy online at beercheesefestival.com
Jam Making & Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester will host a jam-making class paired with their selection of in-house wines on June 7 at 5:30 p.m. $47. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Facebook.com.
Born Cross Eyed Concert at Moondance Amphitheater
Grateful Dead cover band Born Cross Eyed will perform during the next installment of the City’s Summer Nights In Suburbia concert series at Moondance Amphitheater on June 7 at 7 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
Friday Flicks: “Wonka” at Jacobson Park
Enjoy a viewing of “Wonka” under the stars at Jacobson Park during the return of the City’s “Friday Flicks” movie series on June 7 at 7 p.m. 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.
Comedian David Lucas at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian David Lucas — who’s been featured on shows and podcasts like “Yo Mamma,” “Roast Me” and “Kill Tony” — will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on June 7 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and June 8 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $25-$35. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
‘Grand Night For Singing’ at the Singletary Center
The UK Opera Theatre will present “It’s a Grand Night For Singing” at the Singletary Center beginning June 7 at 7:30 p.m. Other shows are June 8 at 2 p.m., June 9 at 6 p.m., June 14 at 7:30 p.m., June 15 at 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., and June 16 at 2 p.m. $55-$65 or $20 for students. 405 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.
Lexington Farmers Market downtown, on Southland
Lexington Farmers Market will have spring greens, plants, bread, cheeses, fruits and vegetables downtown in Tandy Centennial Park on Main Street June 8 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. and on Southland Drive June 9 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. Lexingtonfarmersmarket.com
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Truck-A-Palooza at Frederick Douglas High School
Learn about the City of Lexington’s fleet of trucks, from garbage trucks to fire engines and more, during Truck-a-Palooza at Frederick Douglas High School on June 8 from 9 a.m.-noon. Free. 2000 Winchester Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.
Bluegrass Corvette Cruise-In at Marriott Griffin Gate
The Bluegrass Corvette Club will host a Corvette cruise-in with food trucks, beer tents, live music and more at Marriott Lexington Griffin Gate Golf Resort & Spa on June 8 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Free. 1800 Newtown Pike. BluegrassCorvetteClub.org.
Five-Year Anniversary Party at Wise Bird Cider
Wise Bird Cider will celebrate its five-year anniversary featuring new releases, food and cider specials, a celebrity dunk tank, live music from The Other Brothers, and more on June 8 from 12 p.m.-12 a.m. 1170 Manchester St. Facebook.com.
Swinging Under the Stars at Moondance Amphitheater
Join Arthur Murray and the Hepcats Swing Dance Club for dance lessons at Moondance Amphitheater and enjoy 1950s hits from Terry Lee and the Million Dollar Band on June 8 at 6 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.
KET Summer Celebration gala
KET’s Summer Celebration Bravo! Broadway gala fundraiser is June 8 7 p.m. to midnight with honorary chairs Everett and Alicia McCorvey, dancing to Jimmy Church Band, auction including UK basketball lower arena season tickets. Attire is summer festival or costume couture. $200-$1,800. Donamire Farm at 4151 Old Frankfort Pike. ket.org
Midway Bourbon and Blues Festival
Sample bourbon and bourbon-infused products, wine and local beer noon to 10 p.m. June 8 in downtown Midway. Live music, arts and crafts, food vendors. Free to enter festival $35-$40 for tasting pass. Midwaykentucky.org.
Kentucky Renaissance Festival
The annual Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival continues June 8 and 9, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. with artists, merchants, food, drink and merriment. 955 Elm St. in Eminence, Ky. $15-$85. kyrenfaire.com
“Charlotte’s Web” at the Gateway Regional Arts Center
The Meniffee Community Theatre Group will present “Charlotte’s Web” at the Gateway Regional Arts Center in Mt. Sterling on June 8 at 7 p.m. and June 9 at 2 p.m. $5-$10. 101 E Main St, Mt. Sterling. GRACKentucky.org.
Glenn Jones Concert at the Lyric Theatre
Grammy-nominated R&B artist Glenn Jones will perform at the Lyric Theatre with saxophonist Bennie Smith and friends on June 8 at 7:15 p.m. $30-$60. 300 E Third St. Eventbrite.com.
Maggie Rose concert at The Burl
Country and soul singer Maggie Rose will perform at The Burl with Fancy Hagood on June 8 at 8 p.m. $20-$70. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Kenwick Bungalow Tour at Victory Christian Church
The Kenwick Neighborhood Association will host its 2024 Kenwick Bungalow Tour featuring eight homes and gardens on June 9 from 1-5 p.m. A map of the participating locations can be picked up at Victory Christian Church. $8.50. 148 Victory Ave. Eventbrite.com.
Barn Raisin’: Conservation, Culture and Cuisine at Josephine Sculpture Park
The Josephine Sculpture Park in Frankfort will host its sixth annual Barn Raisin’: Conservation, Culture and Cuisine fundraiser on June 9 from 4-8 p.m. In addition to celebrating blacksmiths and guests of honor Matthew and Karine Maynard, the event will also include live music from Kaia Kater and a dinner and cash bar by True North Catering. $135. 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd, Frankfort. Eventbrite.com.
Lexington Chamber Chorale Concert at Ashland
The Lexington Chamber Chorale will perform “Miniature Masterpieces III” — a concert featuring everything from shape note hymns to songs from around the world and music honoring the folk history of Kentucky — at Ashland, The Henry Clay Estate, on June 9 at 5 p.m. Free. 120 Sycamore Rd. LexingtonChamberChorale.org.
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