Southland Jamboree
If you are looking for free Bluegrass concerts this summer, head over to the Collins Bowling Center located at 205 Southland Drive on Tuesday nights. At 7pm each Tuesday, talented musicians share the sound that is distinctly Bluegrass. Be sure to bring a chair or a blanket to enjoy this free concert event. Also feel free to bring along your musical instrument as become a part of the entertainment. For more information, contact Phil Wyant at 859-276-4692.
Big Bands and Jazz
Also on Tuesdays is Lexington's longest running concert series. If you enjoy jazz music, bring a chair and pack a picnic. This concert series is hosted at two locations and admission is free. The Arboretum is host for this music event for May and June and Ecton Park for July and August. For more information on the music line up, call 859-288-2925.
Thursday Night Live
Every Thursday from 4:30pm to 7:30pm Cheapside Park comes alive with music, food, and great friends. Food and drink vendors are available at 4:30pm and the concert starts at 5:30pm. Admission is free to this event and the food and drink items are moderately priced. Not only is this a family-friendly event but a pet-friendly event as well. Guest are encouraged to bring their own chair and to pick up after their pets.
Fountain Films
If you are looking for something to do with a date or a group of friends this summer, head down to Triangle Park on select Friday nights. There you will be able to watch select movies on an inflatable screen for free. The movies start at dusk, which is typically around 9:00pm in Lexington during the summer. There will also be a food vendor available to purchase refreshments.
Swingin' on Main
Hundreds of people fill the streets on Main Street in June for Swingin' on Main. At this event, residents receive a free group swing dance lesson. Afterwards, there is a swing dance competition. As with most events in Lexington, there will be concession stands on hand to quench your thirst and feed your hunger after dancing your heart out. For more information, call 859-288-2925.
Festival of the Bluegrass
Every June, the Kentucky Horse Park is host to the Festival of the Bluegrass. This event is considered the largest Bluegrass music concert in the world. At this family friendly event, you will find great people from all walks of life just looking to have a good time. Ticket pricing ranges from $10 to $105 depending upon the day you go, how often you go, and whether you want to include camping.
Cosmic Invasion
Do you want to show off your mad skateboarding skills? Every year on June 21, Woodland is host to a skateboarding competition. Skateboarders from all levels come out to compete for prizes. There is also a variety of vendors and live music from start to finish. Registration to compete is $5.00 but spectators can enjoy the day for free.
Ballet Under the Stars
Come out to Woodland park in on a select August weekend and celebrate the performing arts. Talented ballet dancers from the area come together to entertain the public. Bring your chairs and a picnic, but there will also be concessions available for purchase. Admission is only $5.00 and the event starts at 8pm. For more information about the ballet being performed and the dates, visit the website.
Woodland Arts Fair
Each year at Woodland Park in August, over 200 artists gather to share and even sell their art pieces. Artist can even submit their pieces in an art contest. Musicians entertain spectators with live music and there are activities available of children. Over 60,000 people attend this event each year. It is free for spectators to attend this event. For more information on dates, times, schedules and more, visit the Lexington Art League website.
These are some of the more popular summer events in Lexington, Kentucky. However, there are so many more things residents can do during the summer in the Lexington area. Consider checking out VisitLEX, LEXscene, or the official city website to find out more about summer events scheduled each year in Lexington, Kentucky.
