The American Rodeo East Regional Finals

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The American Rodeo East Regional Finals As the ultimate high-stakes showdown in western sports nears, talented rodeo athletes will descend upon Lexingtonโ€™s Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park January 23rd – 25th for The American Contender Tournament East Region Finals. East Coast fans will have the opportunity to cheer on dedicated โ€œContendersโ€ in addition […]

Monster Truck Wars

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

America’s WILDEST Monster Truck Show, the most affordable family fun event returns to the Kentucky Horse Park!   Parking $10  

EquineEd: featuring Bob Coleman PhD PAS

Visitor’s Center

Join us for an exciting EquineEd event on February 1st featuring Bob Coleman PhD PAS! The discussion will look at different management practices horse owners can consider for maintaining pastures. Horse owners can consider what might work for their facility and their horses as one size does not fit all. Dr. Coleman has served as […]

Dog Tracking

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Lexington Kennel Club works to promote and protect the interests of AKC Registered Dogs and encourages sportsmanlike competition at all events.

Bulls, Bands, & Barrels

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

That’s right folks, BBB is coming to YOUR CITY for ONE NIGHT ONLY! We have taken the rodeo world and turned it upside down with our HIGH ENERGY WESTERN SPORTS concept! We will have some of the rankest bulls and bull riders in the country as well as some of the fastest equine to ever […]

KHSAA State Wrestling Tournament

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The 2024 KHSAA State Wrestling Championships presented by UK HealthCare will be held February 27 – March 1 at Alltech Arena. Tickets to the state championships will be available for purchase in advance of the event at https://gofan.co/app/school/KHSAA.

Kentucky Crafted Market

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Arts Council announces the return of The Kentucky Crafted Market! The Market features the best visual and craft artists in the commonwealth, along with two days of live music, local food products, publishers and art activities for the kids.   Saturday, March 8: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 9: 11 a.m. […]

Fayette County Farm Bureau Auction

Annual Fayette County Farm Bureau Farm Machinery Auction For the past 40 years Fayette County Farm Bureau Education Foundation has been able to give away over one million dollars in scholarships to high school seniors in Fayette County through the Farm Machinery Consignment Auction. Check out the Farm Bureau auction in person and online! Parking […]

The Phoenix Horse Show

Covered Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Don’t miss the excitement of some of the world’s best flat shod Tennessee Walking and Speed Racking Horses, right here in Lexington! The Phoenix Horse Show will be March 17-22. There will be food, vendors, entertaining contests, and crowd interaction as we crown champions in a multitude of exciting divisions. The Phoenix is host show […]

Vintage Market Days

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Welcome to Vintage Market Days of Lexington! Vintage Market Days of Lexington is a 3-day, upscale, multi-vendor event that takes place in the spring and fall each year. A variety of vendors including vintage, antique, upcycled, repurposed, and handmade items plus clothing, art, jewelry, and more! This is a family-friendly event offering food and live […]

Paul Frazer Memorial Show

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Paul Frazer Memorial Combined Test and Dressage Competition is dedicated to a former CKRH Board Member who worked to remove physical barriers facing children with special needs. Paul designed the first handicap-accessible bus in Fayette County Public Schools, and his design later served as a model for all handicap-accessible buses in Kentucky.

Road to the Horse

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Road to the Horse 2025: The World Championship of Colt Starting   Watch the worldโ€™s best colt starters in action at Road to the Horse 2025 on March 27-30 at the Kentucky Horse Park. Vicki Wilson (NZ), Tik Maynard (CAN) and Phil Haugen (USA) will be joined by the Wild Card Champion as they compete […]

Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Spring Premier Horse Show features classes for American Saddlebreds, Hackneys, Morgans, Roadsters and Saddle Seat Equitation in the beautiful setting of the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse […]

Horse Capital Marathon

KHP Campground 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Come run with the horses in Lexington! Join us Saturday, April 12th for the 10th annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon. Run on one of the most beautiful marathon/half […]

Spring Bay Horse Trials

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Spring Bay Horse Trails are held yearly at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky (Area VIII), offering Starter through Preliminary levels.

USMGA

Rolex Stadium 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

For 27 years the United States Mounted Games Association has provided opportunities for riders of all ages to enjoy games on horseback and to compete internationally as well as in […]

The Kentucky Three-Day Event

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is an eventing competition held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky on the last weekend of April. Horse and rider duos compete at […]

The Kentucky International CSI5*

Rolex Stadium 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

In 2018, EEI introduced the Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix at the Kentucky Three-Day Event. In 2024, EEI took a major step forward by securing FEI approval to elevate the […]

Kentucky Spring

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Spring Horse Show is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the worldโ€™s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!

Kentucky Spring Classic

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Spring Horse Show is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the worldโ€™s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!

Taste of the Bluegrass

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Join us at the Kentucky Horse Park for an extraordinary evening of culinary delights at Taste of the Bluegrass. This event is a celebration of the mouth-watering flavors and tastes […]

CFF Great Strides 5K

Join CFF Saturday, May 17th at the Kentucky Horse Park for the Lexington Great Strides 2025 event! Check-in: 9:00 AM Walk: 10:00 AM All funds raised benefit the Cystic Fibrosis […]

March of Dimes- March for Babies

Alltech Arena Parking Lot 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Event: March for Babies When: May 18th, 2024 Registration: 1:30pm Join the movement! This year, March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement has a bold new vision. More than […]

The Premier

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Two AQHA World Show Qualifying Events for WP/HUS/All-Around and 3 AQHA World Show Qualifying Events for Over Fences. Featuring Premier Sires Limited Series, Breeder Futurity and Stakes classes as well […]

KDA Spring Warm-Up Show

Rolex Stadium 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

KDA’s horse shows provide dressage riders and their horses with the opportunity to compete at both nationally recognized and local level shows.

Kentucky State Police Classics, Customs, and Cruisers Car Show

Visitor’s Center Parking Lot 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Mark your calendars for the KSP Car Show on May 31st here at the Kentucky Horse Park. This promises to be an event where car enthusiasts and supporters come together […]

Split Rock Hunter Jumper 1 CSI 2*

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Established in 2015, the Split Rock Jumping Tour offers an unparalleled show jumping experience that caters to the riders and their horses. Classes range from all levels in the hunter, […]

KDA WDAA Lite Show

Dressage Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

KDA’s horse shows provide dressage riders and their horses with the opportunity to compete at both nationally recognized and local level shows.

Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Spring Trail Ride

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Explore the Kentucky Horse Park at theย Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Trail Ride on Saturday, June 7th, 2025! Proceeds will support the KHP Tree Fund Initiative, to protect and expand the […]

Split Rock Hunter Jumper 2 CSI 3*

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Established in 2015, the Split Rock Jumping Tour offers an unparalleled show jumping experience that caters to the riders and their horses. Classes range from all levels in the hunter, […]

Spirit in the Bluegrass Music Festival

KHP Campground 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Presented by Whitaker Bank, the 2025 Spirit in the Bluegrass Music Fest is scheduled for Thursday, June 12th through Saturday June 14th, 2025, here at the beautiful Kentucky Horse Park […]

Walk to End Epilepsy

Alltech Arena Parking Lot 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Walk to END EPILEPSY is the largest awareness building and fundraising event of the Epilepsy Foundation of Kentuckiana and we invite you to lace up your shoes and join in […]

Midsouth Pony Club HT & Rally

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The United States Pony Clubs, Inc., develops character, leadership, confidence and a sense of community in youth, and adults, through a program that teaches the care of horses and ponies, […]

MSEDA Dressage at the Park

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Midsouth Eventing & Dressage Association is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. MSEDAโ€™s mission is to promote and preserve the sports of Eventing and Dressage in the Mid-South area, by providing leadership […]

Inaugural Enjoy Your Horse Open CCE

CCE is an objectively scored cross country based jumping competition in which points are scored for successfully jumping obstacles and penalties are incurred for errors. The most unique feature of […]

Robert Murphy Stable Show

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Robert Murphy Stable Horse Show is a 4 day, Regional USEF Hunter-Jumper Horse Show. The show offers USEF rated divisions as well as classes for beginner riders and young horses. Jump into fun with us in July!

Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show

Rolex Stadium 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

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”.ย  Today, the show attracts approximately 1,000 world recognized competitors from the U.S. and Canada, has raised over four million dollars […]

BreyerFest

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

BreyerFest is a celebration of horses featuring Breyer models and the real horses that inspired them! It is unlike any festival or horse show you’ve ever seen. Held annually at the Kentucky Horse Park, and online at BreyerHorses.com , fans from across the world experience the excitement of equine entertainment and get to know their […]

BreyerFest 5K

Alltech Arena Parking Lot 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Take some time and go for a run (or walk!) at theย BreyerFestยฉ Never Say Neigh-ver! 5K Run/Walk on Sunday morning July 13, 2025! ย After the race, participants are invited to spend their afternoon seeing all the beautiful sights of the Kentucky Horse Park as part of BreyerFestยฉ 2025! Race Volunteer- 6:30am – 10:00am Kid’s 1/4 […]

KDA Summer Classic I & Summer Classic II

Rolex Stadium 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

KDA’s horse shows provide dressage riders and their horses with the opportunity to compete at both nationally recognized and local level shows.

Kentucky Summer Horse Show

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Summer Horse Shows is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the worldโ€™s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!

Hats Off Day – Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

A salute to Kentucky’s horse industry, Hats Off Day 2025 will be held on July 26th at the Kentucky Horse Park. Come out for this free family-friendly event to celebrate the horse industry. Don’t miss the Rood & Riddle Kentucky Grand Prix show jumping competition as the featured evening entertainment of Hats Off Day in […]

Kentucky Summer Classic

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Summer Horse Shows is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the worldโ€™s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!

USEF Pony Finals

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

In 1959, the British National Pony Society and the British Show Pony Society challenged American pony riders to an international Pony Hunter Competition. First held at the prestigious National Horse Show in New York City, the best U.S. ponies and riders met head-to-head with the best British ponies and riders in the small and large […]

Bluegrass Festival Horse Show

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

A series of Hunter/Jumper competitionsย located in Alltech Arena, Rolex Stadium, Walnut Ring, HJ Complex, Covered Arena.

Walk to Defeat ALS

Alltech Arena Parking Lot 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Walk to Defeat ALS is the #1 way to support and fundraise for people living with ALS. Fundraising through the Walk drives bold and urgent innovation as we march together toward treatment and a cure for ALS.   The Walk will happen rain or shine. Participants must check in at the registration table, beginning […]

KHJA Show – August

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

KHJA was originally founded in 1965 as a non-profit by a group of devoted individuals. They hosted their very first “A” rated show in 1981 at The Kentucky Horse Park, where it has grown over the years drawing people from all over to compete!

Bluegrass Classic Dog Show

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

An Event For Every Dog 2025 Bluegrass Classic Cluster: 5 days full of great things dog! They are planning conformation, specialties and supported entries, obedience, rally, cats and fast cats, […]

KHP Foundation Battle in the Saddle

Covered Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

BATTLE IN THE SADDLE TEAM PINNING EVENT Teams compete against each other with their celebrity rider to determine who has the skills and bravery necessary to pen a group of […]

RMHA International Grand Championship

Covered Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The 38th Annual Rocky Mountain Horse Association International Grand Championships will take place Wednesday, September 3rd through Saturday, September 6th, 2025, at the Kentucky Horse Park Covered Arena in Lexington, […]

Mustang Champions Classic

Rolex Stadium 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Mustang Classic will showcase the skill and adaptability of the American mustangs and the talented exhibitors that work with them in the English discipline. The event will provide the […]

International Gay Polo Tournament

Man O’ War Polo Field

The Gay Polo League (GPL) is the only LGBTQ+ polo organization in the world. GPL is dedicated to producing high-end polo events and experiences around the globe. They have a […]

Vintage Market Days Fall

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Welcome to Vintage Market Days of Lexington! Vintage Market Days is an upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home dรฉcor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, […]

LEMG Hunter Pace & 5K

This fun-for-all event is an opportunity to ride or run over the hallowed ground of the Kentucky Horse Park, all to benefit a great cause – the Kentucky Horse Council! […]

National Mounted Police Colloquium

The KHP Mounted Police and the Lexington Mounted Police units host the annual National Mounted Police Colloquium and Civilian Sensory Clinic at the Kentucky Horse Park. National and international instructors […]

KHJA Fall Show

Hunter Jumper Complex 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Hunter Jumper Association was founded as a non-profit 501(c) 3 in 1965 by a few dedicated horsemen and women, including Ned and Nina Bonnie, Julian Heron, Charles Lovell, […]

KDA Fall Classic I & II

Rolex Stadium 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The purpose of the KDA is to promote and strengthen the art and sport of Dressage in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. KDA will provide leadership to its members to assist […]

Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Fall Trail Ride

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Explore the Kentucky Horse Park at theย Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Trail Ride on Saturday, September 13th, 2025! Proceeds will support the KHP Tree Fund Initiative, to protect and expand the […]

KY National H/J Show

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Hunter/Jumper show held annually in Lexington, Kentucky at the Kentucky Horse Park. NHS/Maclay Regional Championship  

Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Taught by Justin and Tori McLeod ofย 4Hooves Large Animal Services, LLC, this course is designed to educateย emergency responders, veterinary professionals, animal control officers, horse industry professionalsย and other interested parties on […]

Split Rock Fall 1 CSI 3*

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Established in 2015, the Split Rock Jumping Tour offers an unparalleled show jumping experience that caters to the riders and their horses. Classes range from all levels in the hunter, […]

KMSHA International Grand Championship

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Kentucky Mountain Saddle Horse Association and the Spotted Mountain Horse Association pledge to protect and preserve the heritage of their breeds by leading their membership in a positive and […]

Bourbon Country Burn

KHP Campground 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The Burn is a three-day, fully-supported bicycle tour of the bourbon distilleries and Thoroughbred horse farms of Kentucky. Explore quiet country roads and quaint communities en route to world-famous bourbon […]

Water Lantern Festival

Kentucky Horse Park 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Lantern Festival is a floating lantern event that is all about connections. As the sun begins to set on the evening sky, the Water Lantern Festival begins to shine with […]

UPHA Chapter 9 KY Fall Classic Horse Show

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Kentucky Fall Classic Horse Show is sponsored by United Professional Horseman’s Association Chapter 9 as the annual fundraiser for our chapter. Kentucky Fall Classic is held in the Alltech Arena […]

Arabian Legacy Horse Show

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Come enjoy two days of horse show fun at picturesque Kentucky Horse Park, located in Lexington, Kentucky! The Arabian Legacy Show is an AHA approved VALUE show with the Arabian […]

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Held annually in more than 600 communities nationwide, the Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s is the world’s largest fundraiser for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. This inspiring event calls […]

Thoroughbred Makeover

The Retired Racehorse Project, a 501(c)3 charitable organization, created the Thoroughbred Makeover to showcase the trainability and talent of off-track Thoroughbreds. The competition is intended to inspire good trainers to […]

International Liberty Horse Association Championship

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

ILHA is the original and only recognized association for the Liberty discipline. ILHA was founded by world-renowned Liberty Trainer, Dan James and his wife Elizabeth to promote the Liberty discipline […]

Hagyard Midsouth & Team Challenge

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

A destination event for Eventers from all over the country. This international competition runs a CCI3* & a CCI2*-L as well as national levels. Also featured is a team competition […]

National Horse Show

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

The National Horse Show is a hunter/jumper event. The event will feature a full array of hunter divisions, Junior & Amateur Owner Jumpers, the top Open Jumpers from the USA […]

Kentucky Oktoberfest Horse Trials

The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation is thrilled to share that Oktoberfest will be held Saturday, October 25, 2025, at the Kentucky Horse Park, continuing the tradition of hosting an end-of-season […]

KHSAA State Cross Country Meet

The 2025 KHSAA State Cross Country Championships presented by UK HealthCare will take place on November 1. Over 2000 runners will come to compete for the Class 1A, 2A and […]

UKC Total Dog Invitational

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

UKCยฎ is pleased to offer the annual Total Dog Invitational, an event centered around the philosophy of โ€œDogs That Do Moreโ„ข.โ€ The UKC Total Dog Invitational event is the preeminent […]

Dog Tracking – November

The Lexington Kennel Club works to promote and protect the interests of AKC Registered Dogs and encourages sportsmanlike competition at all events.

Southern Lights Stroll 5K

Lace up, head out and help us turn on the lights! The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation invites you to help us set the Holiday Season in motion as you join […]

Southern Lights Holiday Festival

Parkwide 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Celebrating its 31st year at the Kentucky Horse Park, Southern Lights presented by Friends of Coal is a magical holiday tradition for thousands of families throughout the Bluegrass and beyond.ย  […]

Holly Day Market

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Join us for the 2025 Holly Day Market! The Holly Day Market brings vendors from across the country together in Lexington for a weekend to give shoppers the opportunity to […]

Celebration of Song 2025

Alltech Arena 4089 Iron Works Pkwy, Lexington, KY, United States

Celebrate the magic of the holiday season with two public performances of Alltechโ€™s Celebration of Song on Dec. 14   The holidays are twice as nice this year as Alltech […]