Lexington, KY - Horse Capital of the World

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Calendar of Events

Looking for things to do on your visit to Lexington? We constantly update this calendar with events that visitors will not want to miss, so bookmark this page and check back often! There are several great community calendars for Lexington: the Herald Leader community calendar, Tops in Lex, Downtown Lexington Corporation, and the LexArts Event Calendar.

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Broadway Live Presents: Beauty and the Beast

Friday May 7, 2010 - Sunday May 9, 2010

The Most Beautiful Love Story ever told comes to life!
The lush, romantic Broadway musical for all generations.
Ticket prices range from $60.00 to $85.00. All evening performances at 7:00 p.m. All Matinee performances at 1:00 p.m. 401 West Short Street.

(859)233-4567
www.lexingtoncenter.com
Location: Lexington Opera House

Woodford Theatre Presents: Once Upon a Mattress

Friday May 7, 2010 - Sunday May 9, 2010

If you thought you knew the story of “The Princess and the Pea” you may be in for a walloping surprise! Did you know, for instance that, in fact, it wasn’t the pea at all that caused the princess a sleepless night? Carried on a wave of wonderful songs, by turns hilarious and raucous, romantic and melodic, this rollicking spin on the familiar classic of royal courtship and comeuppance provides for some side-splitting shenanigans. A fairy tale fit for the whole family! Times: Friday & Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m., Tickets: Adults $16, Students $10, Reserved seating. Located in the Falling Springs Arts & Recreation Center Theatre, 275 Beasley Drive, Versailles, KY.

(859)873-0648
www.woodfordtheatre.com
Location: Woodford Theatre

Lexington Legends vs Greensboro Grasshoppers

Friday May 7, 2010 - Monday May 10, 2010

The Lexington Legends are a proud Single A Affiliate of the Houston Astros. Box seats $8. May 7, 8 & 10 game time 7:05 p.m. May 9 game time 2:05 p.m. Game times are subject to change. 207 Legend Lane.

(859)252-4487
www.lexingtonlegends.com
Location: Applebee's Park

The Second Annual Bluegrass Craft Beer Festival

Saturday May 8, 2010

Beer Lovers mark your calendars, over 100 varieties of Craft Beer will be available for sampling, from hoppy American Pale Ales to spicy Belgian Beers, to rich, dark Stouts! Enjoy delectable food from Bayou Bluegrass Catering, and blues music from G Busy and the Blues Review. Time: 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Tickets: $28 in advance and $35 at the door. $10 designated driver. 1200 Red Mile Road.

(859)233-0814
www.lexingtoncraftbeerfestival.com
Location: Red Mile Racetrack

Lexington Farmers Market

Saturday May 8, 2010

Now through November, 2010 every Saturday at Cheapside Park visit the Lexington Farmers Market! You can purchase herbs and spices, honey, beeswax, candles, body care products, organic products, eggs, meats and fresh, seasonal produce! Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Main Street.

(859)608-2655
www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com
Location: Cheapside Park

Go, Dog. Go!

Saturday May 8, 2010 - Sunday May 9, 2010

Run, jump, laugh and play as LCT ends their season with Go, Dog. Go! What could be more fun on roller skates zipping around the stage? Come and fine out what everyone is barking about. Ages 9 and up. Saturday at 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Adults: $16 and Children: $13.

(859)254-4546
www.lctonstage.org/
Location: Lexington Children's Theatre

2010 Mayfest Arts Fair

Saturday May 8, 2010 - Sunday May 9, 2010

Mayfest is a juried art fair with a focus on casual, family-friendly atmosphere. Included are up to 100 Artist Vendors, Young Artists, Demonstrating Artists and Activity Artists, performances by musicians, dancers, strolling performers and children's activities. Time: Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival is FREE and open to the public. Historic Gratz Park sits between Mill Street and Market Street.

(859)425-2590
www.downtownlex.com
Location: Gratz Park

Decorators' Showcase 2010

Saturday Apr 24, 2010 - Sunday May 16, 2010

The Nursing Home Ombudsman Agency of the Bluegrass is proud to announce the 22nd Decorator's Showcase at Glen Lary Farm, a historic, privately-owned home and horse farm in Paris, Kentucky. All proceeds from the Showcase will benefit NHOA. Showcase: Tuesday - Saturday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch is served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Showcase: Sunday 12 noon to 4 p.m. Sunday lunch is served from 12 noon to 2 p.m. 316 Austerlitz Road.

(859)278-6072
www.ombuddy.org
Location: Glen Lary Farm

Sheep Shearing at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Saturday May 1, 2010 - Saturday May 22, 2010

Visit the farm and see the shearing of the sheep. Also, learn how the Shakers created colorful wool shawls and other textiles through spinning and weaving demonstrations. Admission is included in regular tour admission: $15. Village Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 3501 Lexington Road, Harrodsburg, Kentucky.

(859)734-1547
www.shakervillageky.org
Location: Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill/Historic Farm Area

National Tourism Week

Saturday May 8, 2010 - Sunday May 16, 2010

The first full week of May is annually recognized as National Travel and Tourism Week, a tradition first celebrated in 1984. This week, you want to be a friend of BigLex on Facebook and let him show his appreciation for your interest in traveling to the Horse Capital of the World!

(800)845-3959
www.facebook.com/biglexky