Festival Latino, Sturgill Simpson concert: Lexington’s best weekend events

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Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events and happenings around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need fun things to do including local festivals, fairs, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, University of Kentucky games,foodie events, 5K benefit races, family-friendly events and more.

Festival Latino de Lexington

Lexington’s Latin American art and culture will be on full display when Festival Latino de Lexington returns to the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza on Sept. 28 from 3-10 p.m. The free gathering will then wrap up with a Health Fair at Masterson Station Park on Sept. 29 from 1-5 p.m. The rain from Hurricane Helene has forced the cancellation of the Friday, Sept. 27 evets at the courthouse plaza.120 N Limestone and 3051 Leestown Rd. Facebook.com/FestivalLatinoLexington.

Hurricane Helene to bring strong winds, rain to Central Kentucky, affecting weekend events

UK Softball at John Cropp Stadium

UK Softball’s abbreviated fall season continues with matchups against Georgetown College (Sept. 27 at 6 p.m.), Morehead State (Sept. 28 at 1 p.m.) and Lake Land College (Sept. 29 at 12 p.m. and pre-planned for 10 innings) at John Cropp Stadium. Free. 570 Wildcat Ct. UKAthletics.com.

Wildside Winery Balloon Festival

Enjoy hot air balloons, water balloons, balloon wreaths and more during Wildside Winery’s Balloon Festival on Sept. 27 from 6-9 p.m. Free-$20. 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles. Facebook.com/events/1087028856331270/.

Anderson County Burgoo Festival

The Anderson County Burgoo Festival returns to downtown Lawrenceburg from Sept. 27-29 with live music, a Jeep invasion, 5K run/walk, and all the burgoo your heart desires. Gates open at 4 p.m. on Sept. 27, 8 a.m. on Sept. 28 and 11 a.m. on Sept. 29. KentuckyBurgoo.com.

Comedian Dusty Slay at the Lexington Opera House

Viral southern comedian Dusty Slay will bring “The Night Shift” tour to the Lexington Opera House on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. From $35.75. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.

Comedian Steven Ho at Comedy Off Broadway

ER technician and paramedic turned comedian, Steven Ho, will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on Sept. 27 at 9:30 p.m. and Sept. 28 at 9 p.m. $30-$40. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

UK Symphony Orchestra Concert at the Singletary Center

The UK Symphony Orchestra will celebrate 20 years of service from conductor John Nardolillo with performances of Sibelius’ “Finlandia,” Shubert’s “Symphony No. 8 ‘Unfinished’,” and other works at the Singletary Center for the Arts on Sept. 27 from 7:30-9 p.m. $10-$20. 405 Rose St. FineArts.Uky.edu.

Loretta Lynn Tribute Concert at the Grand Theatre

Emily Portman will lead a tribute concert to Kentucky and country music legend Loretta Lynn at the Grand Theatre on Sept. 27 at 7:30 p.m. $35-$50. 308 St. Clair St, Frankfort. TheGrandKy.com.

Taylor Hunnicutt Concert at the Pit House

Alabama firecracker Taylor Hunnicutt and Pikeville’s Bek & The Starlight Revue will perform at the Pit House on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. $12. 918 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade. Eventbrite.com.

Sturgill Simpson Concert at Rupp Arena

Johnny Blue Skies, better known as Sturgill Simpson, will bring his “Why Not?” tour to Rupp Arena on Sept. 27 at 8 p.m. The Kentucky artist last played Lexington right before COVID pandemic shut down tour with Tyler Childers. Tickets are $59.50-$129.50. A free performance from rising Somerset singer Hunter Flynn at the Arena’s Club C will take place prior to the main show from 6-8 p.m. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.

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Living History at Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate

Ashland - The Henry Clay Estate’s annual Living History event will bring its namesake’s legacy back to life with Chautauqua performances, exhibits, reenactors, and other activities on Sept. 28 from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. $15-$35. 120 Sycamore Rd. HenryClay.org.

Harvest Fest at Shaker Village

Take hayrides, paint pumpkins, explore corn mazes, shop at an artisan market and more during Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill’s Harvest Fest on Sept. 28 and 29 from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $8-$16 or free for children 5 and under. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Oktoberfest at Country Boy Brewing

Country Boy Brewing will host Oktoberfest celebrations at its Georgetown taproom on Sept. 28 with German-inspired beers on tap and food specials all day long, stein hoisting and barrel rolling competitions, and more. 101 Innovation Way, Georgetown. Facebook.com/events/541971454843090.

Willie Watson Concert at The Burl

Former founding member of Old Crow Medicine Show, Willie Watson, will perform at The Burl on Sept. 28. Jack Van Cleaf kicks off the show at 8 p.m. $22. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Elevate The Stage Benefit Concert at Manchester Music Hall

Lexingtonian and cancer survivor Mackenzie Wilmoth, Louisville’s Piper Madison, Caged Songbirds, and Unchained will perform during Elevate the Stage — a concert benefiting Elevate Childhood Cancer Research and Advocacy — at Manchester Music Hall on Sept. 28 at 7 p.m. From $15. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Raven 10K at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary

The 10th annual Raven Run 10K trail run will take place at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary on 29 at 8:30 a.m. $30-$50. 3885 Raven Run Way. LexingtonKy.gov.

Silent Disco at Wise Bird Cider

Wise Bird Cider will host its first-ever family-friendly silent disco on Sept. 29 from 1-4 p.m. The party will feature three channels playing everything from classic Disney songs to kid-friendly pop hits and sing-alongs. $10. 1174 Manchester St. SilentDiscoExperiences.com.

Hocus Pocus Charcuterie and Wine Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Learn the art of charcuterie with witchy, Halloween-themed boards and a side of wine during a workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards on Sept. 29 from 1-2:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. Sweet-And-Sassy-Ashleys-LLC.Square.Site.

Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .