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Festivals in Kentucky

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The following Country Music Festivals are currently being held in Kentucky
  1. Railbird Fest in Lexington​
  2. Rudy Fest in Morehead (See Bluegrass page for Details)
  3. R.O.M.P. Festival in Owensboro (See Bluegrass page for Details)
  4. Rock the Country: Ashland in Ashland
  5. Poppy Mountain Music Festival in Morehead (See Bluegrass page for Details)

Cancelled Festivals:
  • Big 'O Music Fest last held in 2017 in Owensboro, Kentucky
  • Hoedown in the Holler last held in 2019 in Flemingsburg, Kentucky
  • Hometown Rising last held in 2019 in Louisville, Kentucky
  • Touchdowns & Tunes last held in 2021 in Paducah, Kentucky
NOTE: For the most current information, please visit the official websites for each Festival by clicking on Festival Name or Logo. Information on this page was accurate at time of publication but things can change very quickly in the world of Festivals.

Most festivals now use flex/tier pricing therefore, we will no longer list prices but only provide the links to make purchases.​​

Railbird Fest

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The Infield at Red Mile
4201 Versailles Road
Lexington, Kentucky
​40510

​May 31 - June 1, 2025 (Lexington, Kentucky)
Dates for 2026 TBA


​Traditionally, a Railbird is a horse racing enthusiast known for sticking close to the action, hanging on the rail as each contender comes barreling down the track. For one special weekend in August, the term takes on an added meaning during the 2nd Annual Railbird Festival. 2 days. 3 stages. World class artists. All on the historic grounds of Keeneland.

Railbird celebrates the spirit of Kentucky with highly-curated bourbon experiences in The Rickhouse and up-close culinary demonstrations with Sip & Savor.

The excitement isn’t restricted to the stage. Get in on the action and wager on off-track betting with coast-to-coast simulcast from Del Mar to Saratoga on the festival grounds. Take in the races from an air-conditioned bar and lounge inside Lucky Day Plaza.
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ARTISTS (Lineup and Schedule subject to change)
TBA

TICKETS (Subject to change. Does not include Taxes and Fees)
​TBA​

Rock the Country: Ashland

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Boyd County Fairgrounds 
1760 Addington Rd
Ashland, KY 41102

July 11 - July 12, 2025 (Ashland, Kentucky)
​10
 Small Towns, 10 Massive Shows. Coming to a Small Town Near You. Country superstars and your new favorites, all on one stage. It’s the hottest country music event of the year—you won’t want to miss it!

Artist will vary by location. Not all artists are scheduled for every city.

​ARTISTS: (Lineup and Schedule subject to change)
Friday, July 11: 
Kid Rock, Tracy Lawrence, Shenandoah, Kentucky Headhunters, Sammy Kershaw, Hudson Westbrook, Ying Yang Twins

Saturday, July 12: Nickelback, Hank Williams Jr. Upchurch, Mark Chesnutt, Deana Carter, Them Dirty Roses, Afroman
Daily sets by Dee Jay Silver
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TICKETS: (Prices subject to change: Does not include taxes and fees)
2-Day General Admission: $149.99
2-Day General Admission Plus: $304.99
2-Day VIP: $499.99 

1-Day General Admission: $89.99
1-Day Genearl Admission Plus: $159.99-$174.99
1-Day VIP: $224.99

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Rock the Country (10)        
  Start Date End Date City State
Rock the Country: Livingston 04/04/25 04/05/25 Livingston Louisiana
Rock the Country: Knoxville 04/25/25 04/26/25 Greenback Tennessee
Rock the Country: Poplar Bluff 05/02/25 05/03/25 Poplar Bluff Missouri
​​Rock the Country: Ocala 05/09/25 05/10/25 Ocala Florida
Rock the Country: York 05/30/25 05/31/25 York Pennsylvania
Rock the Country: Hastings 6/13/2025 6/15/2025 Hastings Michigan
Rock the South 06/19/25 06/21/25 Cullman Alabama
Rock The Country: Little Rock 6/20/2025 6/21/2025 Little Rock Arkansas
Rock the Country: Ashland 07/11/25 07/12/25 Ashland Kentucky
Rock the Country: Sioux Falls 07/18/25 07/19/25 Sioux Falls South Dakota
         

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