UPCOMING EVENTS
The Kentucky Horse Park hosts a diverse selection of events. On any given weekend, visitors will find some of the most fun things to do in Lexington, including horse shows, rodeos, festivals, museum exhibits, shopping and more. If you're searching for fun family things to do in Lexington, check out our event calendar below for activities that will keep everyone entertained.
Please note that while we make every effort to present accurate information on our calendar, all listings are subject to change without notice. Contact the event organizer via the information provided in the calendar listing to verify events, times, prices, dates, and venues.
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Established in 2015, Split Rock Jumping Tour is an Unparalleled Hunter/Jumper event held across 6 cities and 11 shows.
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Jump Start Horse Trials was started in 1990 by Keeneland Pony Club and has grown to 375+ competitors. A multitude of divisions are offered. Riders come from throughout the United States and Canada to…
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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…
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Established in 2015, Split Rock Jumping Tour is an Unparalleled Hunter/Jumper event, held across 6 cities and 11 shows.
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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 at…
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Explore the Kentucky Horse Park at the Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Trail Rideon Saturday, October 7th, 2023! Proceeds will support the KHP Tree Fund Initiative, to protect and expand the natural…
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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…
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The first annual SHOWdown Lex is coming to Rolex Stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY on October 13, 2023!
Join us to watch Darius Rucker, Ashley McBryde, Ashley Cooke, and Halfway To…
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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…
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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 them in fostering individual and…
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Celebrate the spooky season at the Kentucky Horse Park! Join the International Museum of the Horse as they return with The Crawl—a unique event showcasing the many horse cemeteries around the park and…
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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 - the oldest…
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Celebrate the spooky season at the Kentucky Horse Park! Join the International Museum of the Horse as they return with The Crawl—a unique event showcasing the many horse cemeteries around the park and…
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The CP 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 and around the world…
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The Octoberfest Horse Trials, Combined Test and Dressage show will have Starter through Novice Mini Trial divisions and Starter through Preliminary Combined Test divisions. This fall event is very…
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KHSAA Cross Country State Championships will return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington starting in 2023-24. For more information on the Kentucky High School Athletic Association Cross Country…
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For 25 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.…
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