The United States Navy will bring Lexington Navy Week to the heart of the Bluegrass Region April 7-12, 2026, offering residents a unique opportunity to meet Sailors, experience naval traditions, and gain a deeper understanding of the Navy’s role in national defense and global security. As the nation celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, […]
The American Rodeo East Regional Finals As the ultimate high-stakes showdown in western sports nears, talented rodeo athletes will descend upon Lexington’s Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park April 9th – 11th, 2026 for The American Contender Tournament East Region Finals. East Coast fans will have the opportunity to cheer on dedicated “Contenders” in […]
Come run with the horses in Lexington! Join us Saturday, April 11th for the 11th annual Horse Capital Marathon & Half Marathon. Run on one of the most beautiful marathon/half marathon courses in the United States, passing over 50 Central Kentucky horse farms.
The Spring Bay Horse Trails are held yearly at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky (Area VIII), offering Starter through Preliminary levels.
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 United States. The United States Mounted Games Association was formed to inspire, encourage interest, and increase participation in Mounted Games in the United States. […]
Saturday, April 11, 2026 | 12:30 PM Kentucky Horse Park Visitor Center FREE & Open to the Public You know the jump, perched at the head of the lake, waiting for some of the greatest horses and riders in the world to soar over it. But have you ever wondered how those incredible fences actually come to […]
The Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S is an elite international eventing competition that takes place concurrently with the prestigious Defender Kentucky Three‑Day Event in Lexington, Kentucky each April. This four-star short format (denoted by “S”) includes the full triathlon of eventing disciplines—dressage, cross‑country, and show jumping—over a compact schedule designed to showcase athleticism, precision, and endurance Introduced in […]
The Kentucky International CSI5* is a premier show jumping competition held each April as part of the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event. Originally introduced in 2018 as the Kentucky CSI3* Invitational Grand Prix, it was elevated to CSI5* status in 2025—the highest level in international show jumping. Now running alongside the longstanding CCI5*-L and CCI4*-S, it creates an unparalleled weekend of […]
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 highest level in the sport under the CCI5*-L designation. Prize money of $400,000 is distributed among the top placings. Although the event’s name […]
The Kentucky Horse Park will host a statue dedication ceremony honoring Funny Cide, the 2003 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes winner, on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at the park’s iconic Hall of Champions barn, where Funny Cide spent his retirement and delighted fans for 15 years. Funny […]
One Big Sanctioned Dog Show Kentucky Edition is an all breed GCR sanctioned dog show including four conformation shows. All breeds are welcome and encouraged to attend and participate. There are also classes offered for junior handlers!
The Kentucky Spring Horse Show is a series of two 5-day competitions. The event draws some of the world’s top hunter/jumper talent from all over!