JULY 1
Summer Nights in Suburbia will be held Fridays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, from 7 until 9 p.m. at the Moondance Amphitheater. Unwind after a long week with an open-air concert with friends. Summer Nights at Moondance Amphitheater is a free concert series on select Fridays throughout the summer featuring music of all varieties, including funk, soul, indie, rock, and more. During the month of July enjoy Boogie G & the Titanics (July 1), Rebel Without A Cause (July 8), Johnson Brothers (July 15), Kentucky Salsa Allstars (July 22), and Patrick McNeese Band (July 29). In addition to the live music, concert-goers can enjoy food from local food trucks. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating. Info, 859.425-2349.
On Friday, July 1, The Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social will be held at noon at the Cheapside Pavilion downtown.
JULY 3
Liberty Road Faith Fellowship’s Chancel Choir, The Faith Troubadours, will present patriotic music on July 3, the eve of Independence Day. Call the church office at (859) 277-0420 or visit the church’s website at www.libertyroadfaithfellowship.org for more information. Liberty Road Faith Fellowship is located at 2734 Liberty Road. “Old favorite hymns, coupled with familiar anthems, will surely make this a special presentation.”
JULY 4
Lexington’s Fourth of July fun will kick off on Friday, July 1 with the Great American Pie Contest and Ice Cream Social and will feature many family friendly events over the four day festival.
On Sunday, July 3, there will be a patriotic music concert at the Morrison Lawn on the campus of Transylvania University starting at 8 p.m.
On Monday, July 4, events will kick off at 7 a.m. with the running of the Bluegrass 10K. The street festival will open at 9 a.m. The Independence Day Parade will begin at 2 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Lexington. The street fair will continue until 6 p.m. The Fourth of July fireworks will be held at Commonwealth Stadium and will kick off around 10 p.m.
JULY 4 – JULY 9
The 2016 Junior League Horse Show begins on July 4 with Family Night. The Show continues daily through Saturday July 9th at the Red Mile. Created in 1937, to help fund the Junior League’s community works project, the horse show has grown to be the world’s largest outdoor American Saddlebred show and the first leg of the Saddlebred “Triple Crown.” Today, the show attracts approximately 1,000 world recognized competitors from the U.S. and Canada, has raised over four million dollars for charitable and civic organizations in Central Kentucky and generates over 5 million dollars revenue for local merchants each summer.
The Southland Jamboree will be held Monday, July 4, 11, 18, and 25 from 7 until 9 p.m. The jamboree is a free, weekly bluegrass concert series at the Moondance Amphitheater. Patrons can purchase concessions from local food trucks or pack their own picnic. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating, as well as your own instrument to join in the jam after the show. For more information, call 425-2349.
July 7
The Sixth Annual Whippoorwill Festival offers over 75 earth-friendly workshops for families at the Lago Linda Hideaway, Red River Gorge area. Learn skills to live happier, healthier and more sustainable lives. Family-friendly, alcohol discouraged. Community meals included in ticket prices. Evening live music, pie auction, swimming, tent camping with cabins available in the beautiful Red River Gorge.
JULY 8
Celebrating 21 years, Free Friday Flicks offers a great evening of entertainment for all ages, including pre-movie children’s games and a petting zoo, followed by a recently released movie in the park once it gets dark. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets for seating on Friday, July 8, starting at 7 p.m. in Jacobson Park. The movie will begin at dusk. Food vendors will also be on site. For safety, pets are not permitted. For more Information, call 288-2900
The annual Bluegrass State Games kicks off Friday, July 8 and will extend until Aug. 13. The Bluegrass State Games is a non-profit program sponsored privately to promote amateur athletics across the Commonwealth. It is the signature event of the Bluegrass Sports Commission, designed to provide Kentuckians of all ages and skill levels a wholesome avenue for positive development through sports and physical activity, to promote and develop amateur athletics and to provide the amateur athlete an opportunity to showcase their talent and receive statewide recognition. Bluegrass State Games is a member of the National Congress of State Games which is a member of the United States Olympic Committee. For more information visit bgsg.org or call 859-286-5152
JULY 10
The Super Summer Slammer 7, hosted by the Bluegrass Disc Golf Association, will be held Sunday, July 10 at Jacobson Park. This is a PDGA C tier event. Round one of 18 will be held at Jacobson Park followed by 1 Round of 18 at Veterans Park. The check in will be held from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. at Jacobson Park with a players meeting at 8:45 a.m. the first round starts at 9 a.m.
JULY 11
Liberty Road Faith Fellowship presents Lexington’s World Cuisine, Thai. Call the church office at (859) 277-0420 or visit the church’s website at www.libertyroadfaithfellowship.org for more information.
JULY 12
There will be big band and jazz concerts Tuesday, July 12, 19, and 26 from 7 until 9 p.m. One of Lexington’s longest running and most beloved concert series, Big Band & Jazz, will host Osland Dailey Jazztet (July 12), Colonels Choice (July 19), and Lexington Concert Band (July 26) at Ecton Park. Picnics are encouraged and patrons should bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. For more information, call 288-2927.
Presenter Jim Hoffmann will discuss the special artists and illustrated newspapers of the Civil War as part of the “History to Chew On” program Tuesday, July 12 at 6 p.m. in McConnell Springs. Refreshments are provided, but guests are encouraged to bring a bag dinner. Info, 225-4073.
JULY 14
The 13th annual Keeneland Concours d’Elegance will be held July 14 -17. This year, organizers said they are thrilled to celebrate Chrysler as the featured marque. Tickets for the Keeneland Concours day of show and Hangar Bash will be available for purchase at the gate and online. Tickets for the Bourbon Tour and Sunday Tour d’Elegance must be purchased in advance. Day of show gate admissions are $20 per person. Advance web site will-call reservations are $15 per person. Prepaid or at-the-gate admission ticket includes general spectator parking and handicapped accessible parking, available west of the show field.
The Bluegrass Fair has been called Lexington’s best summer entertainment value. Enjoy the exciting carnival rides, music, shows, pageants, exhibits, your favorite fair foods, and much more. It’s fun for the entire family and supports a great cause. The fair will be open July 14 through 24 at Masterson Station Park off Leestown Road. Gates will open at 5 p.m. weekdays and at 3 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. A Lexington tradition since 1961. For more information, go to www.thebluegrassfair.org.
JULY 15
Explore the visual arts in downtown Lexington at the LexArts HOP. Friday, July 15 from 5 – 8 p.m. at the Downtown Arts Center and City Gallery During this self-guided tour, patrons can explore, enjoy, and buy original works of art in over 50 venues, including the Downtown Arts Center. Official Hop hours are 5 to 8 p.m., but many venues stay open later. For more Information, call 425-2349.
JULY 16
There will be a ride for The Wounded Warriors Project on July 16 in Lexington. The ride, sponsored by Nicholasville OES Chapter 223, starts at the Man O’War Harley Davidson, 2073 Bryant Road in Lexington. Registration is at 9 a.m. and the motorcycles go out at 11 a.m. The ride ends with door prizes, a 50/50 drawing, and more. For more information call (806) 549-7974.
JULY 19
Liberty Road Faith Fellowship presents “Do YOU want to write a book?” with author Carolyn Purcell as part of July’s “Faith Frenzy” series. Call the church office at (859) 277-0420 or visit the church’s website at www.libertyroadfaithfellowship.org for more information.
JULY 21
Go stargazing and view the night sky at Raven Run Saturday, July 2 | 9:30 p.m. at Raven Run Nature Sanctuary. The Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club sets up several Dobson and Refractor telescopes for visitors to view binary stars, nebula and planets. Visitors are welcome to bring their own telescopes. This event usually lasts 1 to 2 hours. Bring a flashlight or headlamp. This program is weather dependent. Please call Raven Run at 272-6105 on the evening of the program in order to ensure the event is happening as scheduled.
JULY 22, 23, 24
The Home Builders Association of Lexington presents the 2016 scattered site Grand Tour of Homes, July 22, 23, 24, and July 29, 30 and 31. Hours: Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. This is your opportunity to view 39 beautiful new homes built by local leading professional builders. For details, go to www.hbalexington.com. No charge to attend.
JULY 22
The Men’s City Championship/Men’s City Net Division will be held Friday, July 22 through 24 at the Gay Brewer Jr. Course at Picadome, Lakeside Golf Course, and Kearney Hill Golf Links. The entry deadline is Friday, July 15. The registration Fee is $80 (Championship)/$70 (Net Division), includes green fees, range balls, Sunday lunch and tee gift. Cart is not included.
This championship is one of Lexington’s favorite golf tournaments and includes golfers of all ages and handicaps. Played on multiple golf courses over the course of three days, this 72-hole tournament is for men who reside in Fayette County or hold a membership at a Fayette County golf club. Divisions offered include handicap and scratch. For more Information, 225-4073.
Woodford Humane Society’s 17th Annual Freedom Fest is July 22-23 at Ashford Stud. On July 22, the Bone Appetit Luncheon, a tasting luncheon with more than a dozen local restaurants and caterers, will be held. On July 23, there will be a catered dinner, drinks, dancing, live and silent auctions, farm tours, and more.
JULY 23
Liberty Road Faith Fellowship presents Faith Family Film Fun on July 23. Call the church office at (859) 277-0420 or visit the church’s website at www.libertyroadfaithfellowship.org for more information. Liberty Road Faith Fellowship is located at 2734 Liberty Road.
JULY 24
Liberty Road Faith Fellowship presents Lexington’s World Cuisine: Chinese. Call the church office at (859) 277-0420 or visit the church’s website at www.libertyroadfaithfellowship.org for more information.
JULY 26
The annual Mutt Putt, an event to benefit the Lexington Humane Society, will be held Monday, July 25 at the Griffin Gate Resort and Spa. There is a $550 entry fee for a team of four which includes lunch, green fees, beverages and two mulligans per person. Lunch will be served at 11 a.m. with a shotgun start at noon. For more information, contact mcarey@lexingtonhumanesociety.org.
JULY 28
Discover Scuba is a program designed to allow people to learn the basic principles and gear associated with the sport of scuba diving. The program will be held Thursday, July 28 from 7 until 11 p.m. at the Shillito Pool. The cost is $25 per person, ages 13 and over. In this course, you’ll receive expert training that will allow you to safely explore scuba diving at a fraction of the cost of a full-certification program. A partnership with New Horizons Scuba Diving allows the parks and recreation department to provide the public with the equipment and expert staff that they have at their disposal to make this truly unique opportunity available to the public.
FRIDAY, JULY 29
Lyle Lovett and his Large Band will be performing July 29 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lexington Opera House as of the Troubadour Concert Series. A singer, composer and actor, Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician fuses elements of country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues in a convention-defying manner that breaks down barriers. For tickets or more information, go to http://www.lexingtoncenter.com/events/detail/lyle-lovett.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of its release, Top Gun will be presented by the the Downtown Lexington Corp. as part of its Fountain Films on Friday program July 29. The movie will begin at approximately 9 p.m. in Triangle Park, between W. Main Street and W. Vine Street.
JULY 29, 30, and 31
The Home Builders Association of Lexington presents the 2016 scattered site Grand Tour of Homes, July 22, 23, 24, and July 29, 30, and 3. Hours are Friday, 5 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.and Sunday, noon to 6 p.m. This is your opportunity to view 39 beautiful new homes built by local leading professional builders. For details, go to www.hbalexington.com. No charge to attend.
JULY 31
“Music That Touches the Heart: A Day at the Camp Meeting” is the theme for the Fifth Sunday Music Celebration at 11:00 a.m. on Sunday July 31 at Liberty Road Faith Fellowship. Call the church office at (859) 277-0420 or visit the church’s website at www.libertyroadfaithfellowship.org for more information.
AUG 2
WATERFEST – Kentucky American Water Company presents WaterFest, 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Tuesday August 2 at 2300 Richmond Road (park at Southland Christian across the street and ride the shuttle buses). Enjoy a family-friendly evening that provides an up-close look at water – from river to tap. demonstrations, exhibits, refreshments, children’s activities, treatment plant tours and more!
