Kentucky Tourism - August 7, 2025

Get Out of the Heat and Under the Kentucky Moon 🌄✨🌛

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OUTDOORS | BOURBON | HORSES | FOOD | MUSIC

Don’t Sleep on the Magic in Kentucky’s Night Sky

Want to be outside but out of the heat? Kentucky has a lot to do after the sun goes down. Go stargazing at a Dark Sky Park like Mammoth Cave, witness the rare moonbow at Cumberland Falls or explore nature during night walks at Bernheim Forest and Arboretum.

Plan Your Nocturnal Adventures

The Cincinnati Red Stockings (Red) and Georgetown Gentlemen (Green) partake in an 1862-style baseball game.

Relive History in Richmond This August

Experience the Battle of Richmond Reenactment on August 23–24 at Battlefield Park in Richmond, Kentucky. See live battle reenactments, explore campsites and enjoy living history. A vintage baseball game takes place on Saturday at 10:30 a.m.

Plan Your Outing

Balloons Over the Bluegrass Festival

Don’t miss Balloons Over the Bluegrass on August 24 from 4–9:30 p.m. at Danville-Boyle Co. Airport. Enjoy tethered balloon rides, food trucks, vendors, live music and fun for all. Watch the sky come alive with color over Junction City. Hosted by Junction City Matters.

Up, Up and Be There

Free Festival, Live Butterflies, Big Fun

Oak Grove Kentucky's Butterfly Festival returns on Saturday, September 6, 2025. From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy zip lines, photo booths, stage shows and more. At 4 p.m., see the breathtaking release of 2,600 butterflies as they begin their migration to Mexico.

Plan Your Visit

Feast at the Kentucky Food Truck Championship

The Kentucky Food Truck Championship brings the best mobile eats to Renfro Valley. Enjoy delicious food, live music, family fun and friendly competition as top food trucks battle for the championship title. Don’t miss this tasty event.

Chew On the Details

Step Back into Wine History

Dating to 1797, Baker-Bird Winery is the oldest winery in the U.S. This wine cellar is a must-see hidden gem in Augusta, Kentucky. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Baker-Bird Winery is known for its internationally acclaimed wine and historic wine tours. Plan your visit on a Saturday or Sunday from 1–5 p.m. and enjoy the hospitality.

Plan Your Visit

50th Corn Island Storytelling Fest is Back

Get ready for an unforgettable festival in Oldham County. Join legendary bourbon maker Bill Samuels Jr. as he spins captivating tales of moonshiners and Kentucky grit. Enjoy family-friendly stories in the afternoon and spine-chilling ghost tales in the evening with 10 storytellers.

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