Next top Must-Attend Events in Kentucky for December and January 2019

From spectacular natural beauty to exciting urban attractions, Kentucky is filled with history and culture. As one of the original frontiers of the United States, the Bluegrass State has a long and storied history filled with mythical figures, including Daniel Boone. The state's industries, including horse breeding and bourbon manufacturing, give the state a rich tapestry of events, activities, festivals, museums and more.

Apr 2019 Pikeville

Pikeville Hillbilly Days

April 11, 12, 13. 2019
Pikeville City Park Pikeville, KY 41501 in Pikeville, KY

The Shriners host this annual charitable event that offers guests the chance to enjoy a bit of backwoods fun with a parade, carnival, food and live entertainment. Not to mention the Shriners themselves decked out in full hillbilly costume while driving their modified limos.

Jun 2019 Danville

Great American Brass Band Festival

June 6th - 9th, 2019
Centre College Danville, KY 40423 in Danville, KY

For an entire four day weekend at the beginning of June the community welcomes bands from across the country to participate in this event that bolsters the appreciation of music created by brass bands. The event also features a parade and a community BBQ.

Jun 2019 Lexington

Festival of the Bluegrass

JUNE 6-9, 2019
Lexington, KY

Hear traditional Bluegrass music for four days in the middle of every June. Celebrated performers from across the country arrive at the campgrounds and provide live performances daily.

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Mammoth Cave National Park, located in the central region of the state, is home to one of the largest cave systems in the entire world. Visitors can take a number of tours with the park's rangers, including tours that take brave guests off of established trails. Travelers who prefer to stay above ground can visit one of Kentucky's many outdoor recreation spaces, such as Daniel Boone National Forest. The forest offers an extensive network of trails and excellent fishing spots.

Churchill Downs, home of the famous Kentucky Derby, is open to visitors who want to see live horse racing. Visitors who wish to learn more about the history of the famous race can step inside the nearby Kentucky Derby Museum. The extensive exhibits focus on the historic participants of the race, from the horses to the jockeys.

The Louisville Zoo, located in Louisville, features over 1,500 animals spread across 135 acres. At the “Gorilla Forest” exhibit, guests can witness the antics of the exhibit's residents, including a troop of gorillas and a few patas monkeys. The zoo's newest exhibit, “Glacier Run”, includes grizzly and polar bears. Children can play in the exhibit's splash park on a hot afternoon.

Baseball fans will enjoy a trip to the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory. This museum, which doubles as a production facility for the Louisville Slugger baseball supply company, showcases the history of baseball and includes several notable bats, such as the bat that Babe Ruth used to hit his last home run as a Yankee. The Louisville Science Center is a great attraction for those with more cerebral tastes. The museum is Kentucky's largest hands-on science museum and features exhibits exploring several different areas of science, including physics, anatomy, technology, chemistry and more.

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