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23 things to do in Kentucky

Daniel Boone Festival
The oldest continuous festival in Kentucky is dedicated to pioneers and exploration

Kentucky Bourbon Festival
A celebration of everything about bourbon whiskey

Kentucky State Fair
One of the oldest fairs in the U.S. features free concerts and traditional entertainment

Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival
The oldest Renaissance fair in the state, held since 2005

Kentucky Derby Festival Marathon
The largest and most exciting festival in the state

Kentucky Wool Festival
One of the unique fall festivals of Northern Kentucky

Christmas Lights
A bourbon distillery, 1880s settlement, and quaint city parks—enjoy the unique light displays throughout Kentucky

Cumberland Falls
One of the few sites in the Western Hemisphere where one can witness a moonbow

Halloween in Louisville: Parades, Festivals & Events
The largest celebration in the region includes a parade and a multi-day festival

Jack O'Lantern Festival in Louisville
The region's most impressive Halloween celebration, featuring 5,000 hand-carved pumpkins

Owensboro Air Show
This three-day air show features multiple aerial demonstrations, which will blow your mind

Hummingbirds in Kentucky
You might discover a hummer zipping around your backyards at any time of the year, but the warm season is the most promising

Bacon Bourbon and Brew Festival
This family-friendly event features plenty of mouth-watering food, a bourbon bar with limited edition bourbon, different brews, and live music

Louisville 4th of July Events & Fireworks
Join thousands of people in this amazing Independence Day celebration

Jessamine County Fair
Beaty peagants, agricultural displays, and traditional fair thrills

Shelby County Fair
Have a wonderful time with your family in Shelbyville, Kentucky

Red River Gorge Fall Colors
The leaf-peeping heaven in Southern Appalachia, Kentucky