May 2026 in Central Kentucky
Memorial Day
2026 Patriot’s Festival | Lexington Green Stage | 5/24, 1P-10P
Memorial Day Bash | Harley Davidson | 10/23, 11A
Sales:
Bricks & Minifigs
Clothes Mentor, Once Upon a Child, Plato’s Closet
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37th Annual Barnstable Brown Kentucky Derby Eve Gala | Barnstable Brown Mansion (Louisville) | 5/1
Oaks Day Celebration | Bluegrass Distillers (Midway) | 5/1, 9A
KY Derby Hat Making Workshop | Dunbar Community Center | 5/1, 5P
Poor Man’s Harlan County Derby Eve Party benefiting Erin’s Friends | UK’s K Club | 5/1, 6P
Derby Bingo Fundraiser | Cardinal Community Center (Winchester) | 5/1, 6P
Rockin’ Derby Eve Benefit Party | Madison Co. Fairgrounds (Richmond) | 5/1, 6P-11P
Blue Jeans, Boots, & Bulls Derby Party | Bluegrass Stockyards | 5/1, 6:30P
Derby Dance Social | The Bluegrass Ballroom | 5/1, 7:30P
Derby Weekend | Amsden Station (Versailles) | 5/1-5/2
Derby Day Breakfast & Celebration | Mortimer Bibb’s (Frankfort) | 5/2, 9A-4P
Capitol Derby Celebration | Downtown Frankfort | 5/2, 9:30A-1:30P
Derby Spring Vendor Market | Hamburg Pavilion | 5/2, 10A
Kentucky Historical Society Downtown Derby Celebration | Old State Capitol (Frankfort) | 5/2, 10A-1P
Richmond Area Arts Council Bourbon & Bowties Derby Brunch | Lynwood Estate (Richmond) | 5/2, 11A-2P
4th Annual Sober Derby Party | Recovery Cafe | 5/2, 12P-3P
Derby Day Celebration | Jessamine Co. Public Library (Nicholasville) | 5/2, 12P-3P
Derby Day Feast | Smithtown Seafood (West Sixth Brewing) | 5/2, 5P
Horses of the Bluegrass - Derby Edition | The Australian Equine Performance Center (Midway) | 5/2, 5P-7:30P
Derby Day Watch Parties/Celebrations | 5/2
Run for the Frose Party | Wisebird Cider
Derby Day Celebration | Red Mile | 10:30A
Derby Day Watch Party | Burl Brew | 11A
Derby Day Celebration | Goodfellas | 11A-1A
Derby Day Party | Wild Turkey Trace Golf Course/Sand Trap Bar (Lawrenceburg) | 12P
My Old Kentucky Ho Derby Party | Crossings | 1P
Derby Party | Rose & Jims | 3P
Derby Party | J. Render’s | 4P
Derby Party | Logan Vineyards (Harrodsburg) | 4P-7P
Derby Day Blowout | Rose’s B&G (Frankfort) | 8P-12A -
Participating Stores include:
A Plus Comics
Comics Plus (Richmond)
Heroes Realm
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‘I Love You. I Know’ Date Night Painting | Pinot’s Palette | 5/2, 7P
May the 4th Weekend Celebration | Bricks & Minifigs | 5/2-5/4
Lexington May The Fourth Celebration | McConnell Springs Park | 5/4, 5:30P
Menu Specials from:
Dry Stack Coffee (Danville)
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Mother’s Day Out Vendor Fair | Living Waters Fellowship (Georgetown) | 5/2, 10A-2P
"A Mom Celebration" Cream Tea Party | Golden Leaves (Richmond) | 5/2, 12P-3P
Bless Her Heart Mother’s Day Market | Legion Park (Paris) | 5/2, 12P-4P
Mugs with Mom | Common Good/Matchstick Goods | 5/2, 1P-3P
Block Party: Mother’s Day | Local LEX | 5/3, 10A-3P
Mother’s Day Cinnamon Roll Class | Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/3, 1P
A Moment for Mom | Harper Hall | 5/3, 1:30P-4P
Mother’s Day Floral Wreath Class | Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/3, 3:30P
Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement Workshop with Poppy’s Flower Bar | Gatton Park | 5/6, 6P-8P
Mom’s Day OFF Wreath Making Workshop | Dunbar Community Center | 5/8, 5P
Mother’s Day Terrarium Workshop | Aunt Begonia’s Flowers | 5/8, 6:30P-8P
Bouquets & Broodmares | WinStar Farms (Versailles) | 5/9, 9A-11A
Mother’s Day Floral Arrangement Class | Living Arts & Science Center | 5/9, 10A-12P
Mother's Day Farm & Garden Market & Tea | Shaker Village (Harrodsburg) | 5/9, 10A-4P
Mother’s Day at the Bookstore | Tiny Bird Books (Versailles) | 5/9, 10A-4P
Mother’s Day Tea Time | Shaker Village (Harrodsburg) | 5/9, 11A & 1P
Mother’s Day Weekend Train | Bluegrass Railroad Museum (Versailles) | 5/9, 11A & 2P
Mother’s Celebration | The Willow | 5/9, 11A-1P
Mother’s Day Floral Workshop | Aunt Begonia’s Flowers | 5/9, 11A-2P
Mother’s Day Pop Tart Class | Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/9, 12P
Mother’s Day Soiree Market | The Service Station | 5/9, 12P-6P
Mother’s Day Paint & Plant | Silas Ridge Studio (Cynthiana) | 5/9, 1P
Mother’s Day Floral Wreath Class | Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/9, 2:30P
Mother’s Day Pasta Class | Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/9, 4:30P
Mother’s Day Market | Wildside Winery (Versailles) | 5/9-5/10
Mother’s Day Brunch Board Class | Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/10, 12P
Mother’s Day Flower Bar | Wise Bird Cider | 5/10, 12P-4P
Wildflowers & Wine for Mom | Ghost Fox Winery (Nicholasville) | 5/10, 1P-5P
Mother’s Day at the Vineyard Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/10, 1P-6P
Legends Game: Family Fun Day (Includes Mother’s Day Brunch) | Legends Field | 5/10, 2P
Mother’s Day Cookie Class | Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/10, 2P
Mother’s Day Cake Class | Harkness Edwards Vineyards (Winchester) | 5/10, 4P
Locations with Special Menus/Meals on 5/10:
Char on Ashland: Brunch & Dinner
Griffin Gate Marriott: 11A-5P | Brunch Buffet
The Manchester Reserve: 11:30A-2:30P | Brunch Buffet or Meal Pick Up
Panda Cuisine: 11A-2P | Brunch Buffet
Sedona Taphouse: 10:30A-9P
West Sixth Farm/Cantina Food Truck (Frankfort): 11A-5P
The Woodford Club (Versailles): 10:30A-2P | Lunch Buffet
Sales:
Clothes Mentor: 20% off | 5/8-5/10
