Next top Must-Attend Events in Kentucky

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.

[The 2020 edition will be virtual. See the official website linked below for more details]. Beginning in the middle of every September, the Bourbon Capital of the World commemorates their history of making whiskey with a six day event. Guests enjoy everything from black tie whiskey tasting events to parades, southern cooking and live entertainment along with a host of other activities.

  • Witherspoon and River Road Louisville, KY 40299 in Louisville, KY

This exciting presentation is one of the activities that takes place prior to the Kentucky Derby. The one day, mid-April event occurs around the third weekend in April and involves a thrilling acrobatic airshow provided by civilian and military aircraft. Enjoy an array of southern home cooking and in the evening, watch a dazzling fireworks display.

Main cities in Kentucky

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Louisville, KY
891 events
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Lexington, KY
582 events
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Bowling Green, KY
220 events
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Frankfort, KY
162 events
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Edmonton, KY
150 events
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Owensboro, KY
110 events
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Somerset, KY
86 events
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Elizabethtown, KY
56 events
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Florence, KY
54 events
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Richmond, KY
53 events
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Eastern, KY
52 events
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Paducah, KY
49 events
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Covington, KY
44 events
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Maysville, KY
43 events
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London, KY
42 events
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Newport, KY
42 events
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Murray, KY
37 events
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Erlanger, KY
32 events
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Pikeville, KY
31 events
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Shelbyville, KY
30 events
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Danville, KY
27 events
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Georgetown, KY
26 events
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Williamsburg, KY
26 events
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Barbourville, KY
21 events

Counties in Kentucky

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BALLARD
1 cities
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BARREN
1 cities
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BELL
1 cities
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BOONE
9 cities
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BOYLE
3 cities
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BRACKEN
2 cities
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BULLITT
6 cities
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BUTLER
1 cities
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CALLOWAY
1 cities
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CAMPBELL
14 cities
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CHRISTIAN
2 cities
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CRITTENDEN
1 cities
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CUMBERLAND
1 cities
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DAVIESS
1 cities
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FAYETTE
1 cities
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FLOYD
6 cities
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FRANKLIN
1 cities
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GALLATIN
3 cities
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GRANT
2 cities
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GRAVES
2 cities
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HARDIN
4 cities
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HENDERSON
2 cities
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HENRY
3 cities
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HOPKINS
1 cities
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JEFFERSON
29 cities
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JESSAMINE
2 cities
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KENTON
11 cities
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KNOX
3 cities
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LARUE
1 cities
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LAUREL
1 cities
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MADISON
1 cities
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MASON
3 cities
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MCCRACKEN
4 cities
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MCCREARY
1 cities
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MCLEAN
1 cities
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MEADE
3 cities
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MERCER
2 cities
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METCALFE
2 cities
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NELSON
4 cities
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OLDHAM
4 cities
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PENDLETON
1 cities
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PIKE
2 cities
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PULASKI
3 cities
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ROCKCASTLE
1 cities
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SCOTT
3 cities
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SHELBY
1 cities
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TRIMBLE
1 cities
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WARREN
3 cities
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WHITLEY
4 cities
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WOODFORD
2 cities
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