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Everyone knows the Bluegrass is famous for horse racing, but there are plenty of ways to satisfy your sports cravings while you're here. Home to the University of Kentucky, collegiate football and basketball attract nationwide attention. April through September, you can experience America's favorite pastime with Lexington Legends baseball at Legends Field. Lexington also has women's rugby, roller derby, disc golf, several state-of-the-art pickleball facilities, the Bluegrass State Games and countless other indoor & outdoor activities. Amateur or professional, Lexington offers something for every kind of sports fan year-round.
Sporting Events in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington is home to some pretty smart folks. Get in touch to see how one of our local experts in Sports can help make your event a big hit.
Tim King – President, USATF Association
Brooks Lundy – General Manager, Lexington Tennis Club
From unique to unexpected, choose a venue that makes your meeting truly one-of-a-kind.
A variety of flexible meeting spaces are available at this state-of-the-art convention center…
This 1,200 acre state park is dedicated to all breeds of horse. A variety of facilities can be…
This Park has wide open spaces, shelters, picnic tables, a soccer complex, a playground and a…
With its tranquil setting and lovely stone fences and buildings, this national historic landmark is…
Lexington is a special place. Give your attendees a uniquely Lexington experience they’ll rave about for years to come.
Founded in 1865, the University of Kentucky is the largest public university in the state, educating…
Transylvania University, located in the heart of downtown Lexington, is a top-ranked private liberal…
Paddle down the Kentucky Elkhorn Creek in a canoe, kayak or raft! Whitewater trips and float trips…
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Discover the time-honored traditions behind crafting America’s Native Spirit and learn about the…
There is much to be discovered in the rolling hills of Kentucky’s Horse Country, which has been…
Lexington is famous for its rolling hills and beautiful horse farms. But when you look a little…
Discover Lexington’s vibrant shopping scene, from charming boutiques and locally owned home goods…
We have something to offer groups and meetings of all types from religious to medical, equine, and more.
It’s no secret: we love our horses. Surrounded by rolling bluegrass hills, 450 horse farms, Thoroughbred racing’s greatest champions and one-of-a-kind equine…
Bring your association event to Lexington! We’re an easy-to-get-to destination with plenty of places to stay, eat, meet and explore without breaking the bank. See…
Daniel Boone famously said that “Heaven must be a Kentucky kind of place.” We’re inclined to agree with him, of course. But even before Kentucky was…
Lexington isn’t just horses and bourbon--we’re also a central location for education, innovation, research and science. Brilliant minds from across the…
It’s no secret that we like sports here in Lexington--after all, this is the home turf of the University of Kentucky Wildcats and the heart of Big Blue Nation. But…
Here in Lexington, we’re a city that understands the value of the land. Drive 10 minutes from downtown in any direction and you’ll find yourself surrounded by…
Why hold your trade association meeting here in the Bluegrass? We’re well-acquainted with what it takes to pull off a successful event, from connecting you with…
Some of the best physicians, researchers and clinicians in the world come to Lexington to learn, practice, and make a difference. Thousands of medical professionals call…
We’re proud to have so many cultures, ethnicities and traditions represented and celebrated here in Lexington. From thriving cultural centers and events to official…
Here in Lexington, we’re all about the intersection between education and social events--proof can be found during any home game during the University of Kentucky…
Ask anyone here--Lexington is a great place to work. With a convenient location that’s easily-accessible from most of the country, beautiful surroundings, and so…
Anchored by the University of Kentucky, the state’s flagship university (go Cats!), Lexington is a hot spot for education in the Commonwealth. From major…
Lexington is the perfect place for your next military reunion or meeting. Why? So many reasons: our easy-to-get-to location, the low cost of hotels, transportation and…
Lexington has always been a cultural hotspot--there’s a reason we earned our nickname as the “Athens of the West” at the turn of the 19th century…
Lexington is the perfect place for your next club or hobby event. Why? So many reasons: our easy-to-get-to location, the low cost of hotels, transportation and event…
Sports, Equine, & Religious