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Festival of the Bluegrass to Return Next year with New Name

Jun. 23, 2022

SamJam organizers to offer Spirit of the Bluegrass in June 2023 When Kentucky natives Sam Karr and Rick Greene heard that the Cornett family’s run with the Festival of the Bluegrass in Lexington…

Lexington Boutique Week returns June 20-25 celebrating second annual event

Jun. 01, 2022

Lexington shoppers, rejoice – Lexington Boutique Week returns June 20-25, 2022! This second-year event is designed to promote local boutiques, with participating stores offering exclusive “deals and…

Keeneland Concludes Spring Racing Season with Record Wagering

Apr. 29, 2022

LEXINGTON, KY (April 30, 2022) – Keeneland successfully closed its 2022 Spring Meet on Friday with all-sources handle topping $219 million to establish an all-time wagering record for the historic…

LEXARTS, HORSE MANIA BENEFIT FROM FUNDS RAISED BY MAKERS MARK® BOURBON KEENELAND BOTTLE

Apr. 04, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ky. – April 4, 2022 – Colorful life-sized horse statues will return to the community this summer and fall for the third installment of Horse Mania, an initiative put on by LexArts, greater…

Consider Your Succulent Part of the Fam? Lexington, KY Has the Hotel of Your Dreams

Apr. 01, 2022

VisitLEX takes ecotourism to next level with World’s First ‘Plant-Friendly’ Hotel LEXINGTON, Kentucky (March 29, 2022) – It’s official. Thanks to a years-long pandemic and the rising costs of…

Keeneland Celebrates Springtime with April 8 Opening of Spring Meet

Mar. 31, 2022

Prestigious races, new tools for fans and horseplayers, Spanish coverage on tap LEXINGTON, KY (March 31, 2022) – Keeneland’s 15-day Spring Meet, which features the 98 th running of the $1 million…

NEW EXHIBIT OPENING AT SHAKER VILLAGE

Mar. 09, 2022

Local Economies, Global Impacts set to debut this month. HARRODSBURG, KY, (March 8, 2022) – Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill will open a new exhibit, Local Economies, Global Impacts, to the public on…

Six Years After Opening, Lockbox at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington Reinvents Itself

Mar. 03, 2022

Six Years After Opening, Lockbox at 21c Museum Hotel Lexington Reinvents Itself to Offer Guests and Locals a New Neighborhood Spot for Dining and Drinking Lockbox Restaurant + Lounge offers locals and…

CENTRAL BANK CENTER VENUES TO GO CASHLESS FOR PARKING and FOOD & BEVERAGE IN MARCH!

Feb. 22, 2022

Prepaid Parking Now Available on Ticketmaster.com LEXINGTON, KY (February 22, 2022) – Central Bank Center is going cashless! On March 2 nd , 2022, at the conclusion of the University of Kentucky Men’s…

BLUE GRASS AIRPORT RECEIVES PROJECT OF THE YEAR RECOGNITION

Feb. 21, 2022

Airport Business Magazine Announces Runway 4-22 Rehabilitation Project as a Winner Lexington, KY – Blue Grass Airport (LEX) has been selected as one of six recipients of the 2022 Airport Business…

The Alltech ONE Conference (ONE) returns May 22–24 to Lexington, Kentucky

Feb. 15, 2022

ONE also offers virtual options Keynote speakers include Mick Ebeling and Paul Polman, renowned for unleashing the power of innovation and leadership for societal benefit [LEXINGTON, Ky.] – In fewer…

Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame, Inc., Announces Inaugural Induction Class & Ceremony

Feb. 14, 2022

Old Dunbar v. Old Douglass. Jack v. James. Station v. Clay. Tyson v. The World! The Lexington African-American Sports Hall of Fame, Inc. (LAASHOF), is pleased to announce its inaugural Induction Class…