Movie, craft festivals, theatre and PGA: Best things to do this weekend in Lexington
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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, food classes, live music concerts, comedy shows, free events, foodie events, concert series, 5K benefit races,theatre plays, musicals, family-friendly events, arts and craft festivalsand more including the PGA Tour back at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville for a tournament.
PGA Tour ISCO Championship at Keene Trace Golf Club in Nicholasville
The PGA Tour is back in Central Kentucky for its annual tournament. This week, a field of 156 golfers will contest the 2024 ISCO Championship at Champions at Keene Trace golf course in Nicholasville. Previously called the Barbasol Championship, this week’s tournament has general admission tickets for one day costing $40. A general admission ticket for the entire week of golf (Thursday through Sunday) costs $120. Up to four children, ages 15 and under, can receive complimentary grounds admission to the ISCO Championship with a ticketed adult. iscochampionship.com
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88th Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show
The world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and the first leg of the Saddlebred “Triple Crown” continues at the Kentucky Horse Park’s Rolex Stadium through July 13. The show attracts 1,000 world recognized competitors from the U.S. and Canada, has raised more than $4 million for Central Kentucky charities. July 12: Arts & Culture Night, featuring an Art Showcase with Tyler Robertson and Katie Nelson. July 13: Family Day and Championship Night featuring our 2024 Silent Auction. lexington.jl.org
BreyerFest at the Kentucky Horse Park
BreyerFest will return to the Kentucky Horse Park from July 12-14 with a variety of equine performances, model horse workshops and displays, shopping and more. $27.50-$103. 4089 Iron Works Pike. BreyerHorses.com.
Berea Craft Festival
The Berea Craft Festival will have more than 110 artists selling their work and offering demonstrations this weekend at Indian Fort Theater, 2047 Big Hill Rd, Berea. There will also be live music, food vendors and more at the 43rd annual arts and craft festival. 10 a.m.-6 p.m., July 12-13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 14 visitberea.com/berea-craft-festival
Royal Summer Princess Ball at the Kentucky Castle
The Kentucky Castle in Versailles will host a royal summer ball featuring all your favorite Disney princesses on July 12 at 4 and 6:30 p.m. and July 13 at 6:30 p.m. Each session includes a dance in the Castle’s Grand Ballroom and a decadent dinner and dessert (vegan and gluten free options available). $60-$70. 230 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. TheKentuckyCastle.com.
Night Market at Pivot Brewing
Pivot Brewing will host a Night Market full of food trucks, craft vendors and more on July 12 from 5:30-9:30 p.m. Free. 1400 Delaware Ave. facebook.com/events/398278985976767.
Buttercream Cookie Decorating Class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards
Winchester-based Harkness Edwards Vineyards will host a buttercream cookie decorating and wine class on July 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. $57. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. facebook.com/events/1110224173418720.
A Summer Soiree with Chef Newman Miller at Holly Hill Inn
Chef Newman Miller of Bardstown bar Mr. Tubs will join the Holly Hill Inn in Midway for a summer soiree dinner on July 12 at 6 p.m.. The menu features a whole slow-smoked pig, grilled shrimp, South Asian and Southern side dishes and peanut pie with cola ice cream. There will also be live bluegrass music, a bourbon bar, Lonely Hearts wine sale, and more. $212 per couple with reservation on OpenTable. 426 N Winter St, Midway. OpenTable.com.
Comedian Greg Morton at Comedy Off Broadway
Comedian and former “America’s Got Talent” semi-finalist Greg Morton will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on July 12 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and July 13 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $15-$18. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.
Lexington Legends vs. Gastonia at Legends Field
The Lexington Legends will face off against the Gastonia Baseball Club at Legends Field on July 12 and 13 at 7 p.m. and July 14 at 2 p.m. Fireworks will follow the July 12 and 13 games while Family Fun Sunday will take place on July 14. $10-$25. 207 Legends Ln. LexingtonLegends.com.
Theatre Musical: ‘Fiddler On The Roof’ at the Lexington Opera House
The Lexington Theatre Company will present golden age classic “Fiddler On The Roof” at the Lexington Opera House on July 12 at 7:30 p.m., July 13 at 1 and 7:30 p.m. and July 14 at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. From $40. 401 W Short St. CentralBankCenter.com.
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Theatre comedy play: ‘A Very Sordid Wedding’ by ActOut Theatre
ActOut Theatre Group will perform “A Very Sordid Wedding” 7:30 p.m. July 12-13 and July 19-21 at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center, 141 E Main St. The over-the-top comedy play is about a Texas town struggling as the son of one of its most popular citizens plans a gay wedding. Tickets are $25. actoutlex.org
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Benefit Run: Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run at Wellington Park
The third annual Nothing Bundt Fun 3K Run benefiting The Foster Care Council will take place at Wellington Park on July 13 at 7:30 p.m. Each participant will receive a mini bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes upon finishing. $20-$33. 565 Wellington Way. RunSignUp.com.
Harry Dean Stanton Festival
The annual movie festival that pays tribute to Kentucky native and legendary character actor Harry Dean Stanton is back for another weekend of bringing in a variety of Stanton’s collaborators both on screen and behind the scenes. There are eight schedueld events across Lexington, starting off with a showing of “Repo Man” (1984) at Bluegrass Memorial Gardens; gates at 8 p.m. July 12, movie at dusk. Highlights of other events include panel discussions on the making of “Paris, Texas” and former Guns N’ Roses bassist Tommy Stinson playing a solo Lexington show to honor Harry Dean. harrydeanstantonfest.org
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Hayseed Dixie Concert at Renfro Valley
Hayseed Dixie, a world renowned bluegrass band performing parody songs, AC/DC songs and other hard rock covers, will perform a rare show on American soil at Renfro Valley on July 12 at 8 p.m. $24.50-$45. 2440 Richmond St, Mount Vernon. RenfroValley.com.
Free Trash Disposal Day at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station
Dispose of up to one pickup truck load of non-hazardous household waste for free during a free trash disposal day at the Bluegrass Regional Transfer Station on July 13 from 6 a.m.-1 p.m. Free. 1505 Old Frankfort Pike. LexingtonKy.gov.
Yoga Flow with The Ashventure at McConnell Springs Park
Enjoy the tranquility of McConnell Springs Park for a one-hour yoga flow with Ashtin from Ashventure on July 13 from 9-10 a.m. Advanced registration is required. $10.60. 416 Rebmann Ln. LexingtonKy.gov.
Roller Derby Pet Adoption Double Header at the Central Bank Center
The Roller Derby of Central Kentucky’s A and B teams will face off against South Bend in a double header featuring pet adoptions from the Lexington Humane Society on-site at the Central Bank Center on July 13 at 5 and 7 p.m. $15. 430 W Vine St. CentralBankCenter.com.
Exile Concert at Equus Run Vineyards
Iconic and Richmond-bred country rock band Exile will perform at Equus Run Vineyards in Midway on July 13 at 7:30 p.m. $44.50. 1280 Moores Mill Rd, Midway. facebook.com/events/929896762168436.
The Tillers Concert at The Burl
Cincinnati-based bluegrass band The Tillers will perform at The Burl with support from emerging Knoxville duo The Montvales on July 13 at 8 p.m. $15. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.
Cookies with Mrs. Claus at Wildside Winery
Mrs. Claus will deliver some cookies and rare summertime cheer to everyone on her “nice” list at Wildside Winery in Versailles on July 14 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. $35. 5500 Troy Pike, Versailles. WildsideWinery.com.
Summer Cocktail Class at Chenault Vineyards
Resident bartender Aundria Ford will teach you how to make cocktails like a Green Tea Sho, Spicy Margarita, Mai Tai and East Side Rickey during a summer cocktail class at Chenault Vineyards in Richmond on July 14 from 2-4 p.m. $65. 2284 Barnes Mill Rd, Richmond. Eventbrite.com.
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