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SUMMARY:Derby Day Celebration Annual Gala
DESCRIPTION:Save the Date and reserve your seats now as the Madisonville College Foundation\, in partnership with Madisonville Community College\, proudly presents the 4th Annual Derby Day Celebration!  Event will include a social hour with live music\, silent auction\, dinner\, Derby watch party\, live auction\, and more!!! \nThe Derby Day Celebration will bring together the Madisonville College Foundation\, Madisonville Community College\, and community supporters for a day of enjoyment while supporting the foundation’s mission of eliminating financial barriers students may face in attending college. All proceeds will directly benefit program enrichment at Madisonville Community College. \n$150 per person or $1\,000 for a Table of 8
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/derby-day-celebration-annual-gala
LOCATION:Beshear Center at Madisonville Community College\, 2000 College Drive\, Madisonville
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Austin Tarkington":MAILTO:Austin.tarkington@kctcs.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260507T173000
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SUMMARY:Bluegrass Land Conservancy Conservation Awards Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Honoring Conservation Trailblazers\nBluegrass Land Conservancy’s Conservation Awards recognize people outside the organization for their important work in land conservation. Join us at Yew Dell Botanical Gardens on Thursday\, May 7\, 2026 at 5:30 p.m. to honor this year’s awardees! \nRobert N. Clay – Land Conservationist of the Year Award \nBilly Van Pelt – Mary Louise Allen Memorial Award
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/bluegrass-land-conservancy-conservation-awards-dinner
LOCATION:Yew Dell Botanical Gardens\, 6220 Old LaGrange Road\, Crestwood
CATEGORIES:Farm,Fundraisers,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Hilary David":MAILTO:development@bluegrassconservancy.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260515T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260430T033010
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SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale at Bernheim
DESCRIPTION:Refresh your garden with a thoughtfully curated selection of perennials and native plants\, chosen to support vibrant landscapes and thriving habitats. Whether you are adding color to a favorite bed or creating space for pollinators to flourish\, you will find plants that feel at home in our region.
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/spring-plant-sale-at-bernheim
LOCATION:Bernheim Forest and Arboretum\, 2075 Clermont Rd\, Hwy 245\, Clermont
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers,Gardening,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Visitor Center":MAILTO:nature@bernheim.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260515T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260515T233000
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SUMMARY:2026 Night at the Frazier
DESCRIPTION:Night at the Frazier returns May 15\, 2026\, as a star-spangled gala celebrating Red\, White & Bluegrass in honor of America’s 250th anniversary! This signature annual event invites our community to gather for an unforgettable evening at the Frazier Kentucky History Museum to celebrate our state’s culture and heritage while supporting the museum’s mission to inspire\, engage\, and educate by connecting the past with the present to shape the future. \nThe evening brings together supporters\, partners\, and friends of the museum for a dynamic experience that reflects the spirit of Kentucky through thoughtfully curated food and cocktails\, live entertainment\, immersive gallery experiences\, and opportunities to engage with the museum’s work in education\, preservation\, and cultural connection. \nAttire is semi-formal. The theme is “Red\, White\, & Bluegrass”—so think stars and stripes\, bold reds and blues\, crisp whites\, and a little sparkle for good measure! \nVIP: 5:30 p.m.–Midnight \n· Extended cocktail hour\n· Plated dinner and open bar\n· Live & silent auction\n· Presentation of the Owsley Brown Frazier Award\n· Mission moment in support of the museum\n· Includes Party access \nParty: 8 p.m.–Midnight \n· Museum gallery access\n· Bourbon tastings from distillers such as Dark Arts\, Horse Soldier\, and Larrikin; cocktails\, and open bar\n· Grazing style small plates\n· Music and dancing with a live performance by V-Groove\n· Silent auction and Bourbon pull\n· Kentucky karaoke and themed activations \nSecure your tickets at fraziermuseum.org/night-at-the-frazier!
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/2026-night-at-the-frazier
LOCATION:Frazier Kentucky History Museum\, 829 W. Main St.\, Louisville
CATEGORIES:Arts,City and Town Happenings,Education,Exhibits,Festivals,Food,Fundraisers,History,Museums,Music and Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simon Meiners":MAILTO:smeiners@fraziermuseum.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260516T090000
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SUMMARY:Kentucky AFSP Construction Hike for Hope
DESCRIPTION:The Construction Hike for Hope is an event meant to engage the construction industry on the importance of mental health and suicide prevention. The construction and extraction industries have the highest rate of suicide in the United States.
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/kentucky-afsp-construction-hike-for-hope
LOCATION:General Butler State Park\, 1608 Hwy 227\, Carrollton
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Holly Dawson":MAILTO:hollydawsonmkay@yahoo.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260606T080000
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SUMMARY:Run for Paws 5K
DESCRIPTION:Attention: all animal lovers! Runners\, walkers\, and 4-legged friends of all ages are invited to Madisonville City Park for our first annual Hopkins County Humane Society RUN FOR THE PAWS 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run. \nAs a non-profit organization\, The Hopkins County Humane Society relies on the generosity of our community and their donations throughout the year to continue our mission of helping animals in need. \nMark your calendars for June 6th and join us for a fun-filled day of running\, walking\, and wagging tails! All proceeds from the event will go directly to supporting the Hopkins County Humane Society and the animals in our care. \nThe event will take place at the Madisonville City Park. The Kids Fun Run will start at 8:00am and the 5k Run/Walk will start at 8:15am. This is a fun occasion for the whole family – strollers and four-legged family members are welcome\, we ask that you start behind the runners\, and please\, clean up after your dog! \nPLEASE NOTE\, IN ORDER TO BE GUARANTEED A RACE T-SHIRT YOU MUST REGISTER BEFORE MAY 15TH. \nPACKET PICK-UP WILL BE ON FRIDAY\, JUNE 5TH\, FROM 4PM-6PM\, AND ON RACE MORNING FROM 7AM-8AM AT THE PLAYGROUND AREA AT THE CITY PARK. YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER AT THESE TIMES (cash only please!) \nParking is available in all designated parking areas. \nParticipants are encouraged to bring donations of dry soft\, dog\, puppy and cat food\, blankets and cleaning supplies (bleach\, dish soap\, cleaning cloths\, disinfecting wipes\, etc.) \nPrizes will be awarded to First Male and First Female in the following categories:\nOverall 5k\nOverall 5k Under 18\nOverall 5k Over 40\nFirst Dog 5k\nFirst Stroller 5k\nMedals to first boy and girl in the Kids Fun Run
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/run-for-paws-5k
LOCATION:Madisonville City Park\, 800 McCoy Avenue\, Madisonville\, KY\, 42431\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Beth Newman":MAILTO:bnewman@visitmadisonvilleky.com
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SUMMARY:8th Annual Car Cruise In Fundraiser for Love The Hungry
DESCRIPTION:8th Annual Car Cruise In Fundraiser for Love The Hungry 11 – 3
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/8th-annual-car-cruise-in-fundraiser-for-love-the-hungry
LOCATION:8th Annual Fundraiser Car Cruise in\, 4900 Waddy Road\, Waddy\, Ky
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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ORGANIZER;CN="Donna Albert":MAILTO:dmp1469@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260704T140000
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SUMMARY:Hart County Veteran's Committee 4th of July Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the local band Top Shelf and various other local performers as they help raise funds for the Hart County Veteran’s Committee while celebrating our country’s 250th birthday!  Live entertainment\, food trucks\, and fun all starts at 2pm.  Free admission!
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/hart-county-veterans-committee-4th-of-july-celebration
LOCATION:Hart County Veterans Park\, 3324 S. Dixie Hwy\, Horse Cave
CATEGORIES:Festivals,Food,Fundraisers,Holidays,Kids and Family,Music and Concerts,Outdoors
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ORGANIZER;CN="Angel Johnson":MAILTO:catg2803@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260801T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20260801T200000
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SUMMARY:2026 Frazier Summer Beer Fest
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate America250 at the sixth annual Frazier Summer Beer Fest! Featuring over 250 specialty beers\, food\, live music\, and Kentucky pride spilling over with each tasting. \nABOUT FRAZIER SUMMER BEER FEST \n2026 Frazier Summer Beer Fest\nSaturday\, August 1\, 2026\nVIP Admission\, 4–8 p.m.\nGeneral Admission\, 5–8 p.m. \nFrazier Kentucky History Museum\n829 West Main Street\nLouisville\, KY 40202 \nTICKETS \n· Early Bird\, March 16–April 6 at 11:59 p.m.: $80 (VIP)\, $40 (GA)\n· General Sale\, Starts April 7: $90 (VIP)\, $50 (GA)\n· Designated Driver Ticket: $10 \nDETAILS \nThis year’s beer fest will again take place in front of the museum\, on Main Street between Eighth and Ninth Streets; and on the side of the museum\, on Ninth Street between Main and Washington Streets. VIP ticketholders will get access to the museum\, including: indoor bathrooms and air conditioning\, vendors pouring exclusive VIP beers\, three floors of museum exhibitions to explore\, and the Frazier’s Gateway Garden\, which extends from Main to Washington Streets on the east side of the building. \nTraffic will be rerouted so the festival can occupy the whole block. \nON TAP \nThis year\, in honor of America250\, we will have about 250 specialty beers—many of which will be available exclusively to festivalgoers who purchased VIP Admission. On tap will be a wide variety of craft and specialty beers: over 80 local\, regional\, and out-of-state breweries will be represented. In addition to the selection of standard craft and specialty beers\, festivalgoers will have access to a selection of NA beers\, gluten-free/gluten-reduced beers\, low-calorie IPAs\, hard ciders\, and spiked seltzers. \nMUSIC \nOld Lou’s Ragtime Band will play jazz\, Dixieland\, and swing numbers. The four-piece rock band the Bourbonauts will perform as well! \nVIP TICKETS \nA VIP Ticket gets you: \n· Early access\n· Indoor access to museum exhibitions\n· Indoor bathrooms and air conditioning!\n· Access to the Frazier’s Gateway Garden and exclusive additional beers \nMORE INFO \nLearn more at fraziermuseum.org/beer-fest.
URL:https://www.kentuckyliving.com/event/2026-frazier-summer-beer-fest
LOCATION:Frazier Kentucky History Museum\, 829 W. Main St.\, Louisville
CATEGORIES:Exhibits,Festivals,Food,Fundraisers,History,Museums,Music and Concerts
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ORGANIZER;CN="Simon Meiners":MAILTO:smeiners@fraziermuseum.org
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