If you’re looking to get out of your apartment and out on the town this month, check out our list of Lexington events coming up throughout August! There are tons of events and activities in and around downtown Lexington in August including Thursday Night Live, IPA Fest @ West 6th, The Woodland Art Fair, and music festivals! Keep reading for more information on these events.
Central Bank – Thursday Night Live
Dates:
Thursday, August 5th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 12th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 19th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, August 26th, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Thursday, September 2nd, 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
About the event:
Central Bank Thursday Night Live continues throughout August from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm for beverages, tasty food, and of course, great music by live bands!
Learn more about Thursday Night Live here!
IPA Fest @ West 6th Brewing
Where:
West Sixth Brewing
501 West 6th Street
Lexington, KY 40508
When: Saturday, August 7th at 11:00 am
About the event:
You know that we live, breathe, and drink the West Sixth IPA around here. So why not celebrate with a day dedicated to our favorite can? Join us for IPA Fest on Saturday, August 7, with several of our IPAs on tap including a brand new specialty IPA and lots of fresh classics! Celebrations will take place at all West Sixth locations.
Ticket quantities are limited, preorder yours now! If tickets remain, day-of Standard tickets will be sold for $18. Premium tickets are only available in advance.
Get your tickets and learn more about IPA Fest here!
Downtown Spirit Networking Series
Where: 102 W Vine St. Lexington, KY 40507 (Ethereal Brewing Public House)
When: August 17th from 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm
The Downtown Spirit Networking Series presented by Field & Main Bank offers business professionals an opportunity to connect and engage with like-minded individuals in the Downtown Lexington community. The bi-monthly event showcases local organizations while allowing professional connections to be formed. Food and cash bar will be available at each venue.
Learn more about the Downtown Spirit Networking Series here!
Woodland Art Fair
Where: 601 East High Street Lexington, KY 40502
Date: August 21st, 2021 10:00 am – 6:00 pm – August 22nd 2021 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Every August for more than 40 years, Woodland Park transforms into a venue filled with over 200 artists and craftspeople selling unique, handcrafted items. Items for sale include ceramics, wood, jewelry, painting, metal, fiber, mixed media, and photography.
Learn more about the Woodland Art Fair here!
Railbird Music Festival
Where: The Grounds at Keeneland Lexington, KY
When: August 28th – 29th, 2021
Traditionally, a Railbird is a horse racing enthusiast known for sticking close to the action, hanging on the rail as each contender comes barreling down the track. For one special weekend in August, the term takes on an added meaning during the 2nd Annual Railbird Festival. 2 days. 3 stages. World class artists. All on the historic grounds of Keeneland.
Railbird celebrates the spirit of Kentucky with highly-curated bourbon experiences in The Rickhouse and up-close culinary demonstrations with Sip & Savor.
Find hand-selected barrels from Kentucky’s finest distilleries in The Rickhouse, chosen in collaboration with co-owners Justin Sloan and Justin Thompson of Lexington’s treasured Justins’ House of Bourbon.
During Sip & Savor demonstrations, enjoy unique culinary experiences with world-renowned chefs in a studio kitchen setting. Samples of the chefs’ creations will be passed around to taste, of course!
Learn more about the Railbird Music Festival here!