Please note that BOTH the application and the rules need to be sent in when applying to use the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza.

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Opening Day Fan Fest

April 4 & April 7 - 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Celebration of the opening day of the Lexington Legends 2008 season in Cheapside Park. There will be $1 cent hot dogs and Pepsi. For more information contact Emily Crumrine at 859-422-7855, by email at ecrumrine@lexingtonlegends.com or visit the website at www.lexingtonlegends.com

Sponsored by: Lexington Legends

Light of Hope Candlelight Vigil

April 7, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Help raise awareness of child abuse and neglect through a candlelight vigil to be held at the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza. For more information contact Debra King at 859-246-4313 or visit the website at www.lexingtoncasa.com

Sponsored by: CASA

Farmer's Market Opens

April 12

Visit Lexington's Farmers' Market for fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, honey, flowers and much more. Located on Vine Street between Mill Street and Limestone Street, the market is open on Saturdays beginning at 7:00 a.m. and Sundays beginning at 11:00 a.m. For more information visit the website at www.lexingtonfarmersmarket.com

Sponsored by: Lexington Farmers' Market

Best of the Bluegrass

Belle Breezing Bed Race - April 10, 6:00 p.m.

Come out to Short Street between Mill Street and Upper Street, watch as participants either ride on or push decorated beds in heats to determine an overall race winner. For more information contact Reneé Jackson at 859-425-2591 or visit the website at www.bestofthebluegrass.org

Sponsored by: The Downtown Lexington Corporation

Best of the Bluegrass - Steeplechase Race

April 12, 9:00 a.m.

A 5K race through downtown Lexington passing many churches. Musical entertainment will be provided along the route. For more information contact Reneé Jackson at 859-425-2591 or visit the website at www.bestofthebluegrass.org

Sponsored by: The Downtown Lexington Corporation

Mayfest

May 10 & 11

Come out to Transylvania University's Campus & Gratz Park on Saturday from 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. or Sunday from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and enjoy a spring time art fair in celebration of literary, visual and performing arts. There will be vendors, entertainment and food. For more information contact Shanna Perinno at 859-425-2593 or visit the website at www.downtownlex.com

Sponsored by: The Downtown Lexington Corporation

Great Strides

May 10, 8:00 a.m.

Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for a 1 mile walk around the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in an effort raise awareness of cystic fibrosis, a life shortening genetic disease. For more information contact Liz Nickly at 502-326-1371 or visit the website at www.cff.org

Sponsored by: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Artist Market

June 7 - August 30, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Saturdays from June through August. An outdoor art market adjacent to the Farmer's Market designed to provide a unique shopping opportunity to the public. Artist booths will be $30 per day. For more information contact Shanna Perino at 859-425-2593, by email at shanna@downtownlex.com or visit the website at www.downtownlex.com.

Fourth of July

Friday, July 4, 2008

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Bluegrass State Games

July 18, 19, 20, 26, 27

Bluegrass State Games are designed to provide Kentuckians of all ages and skill levels a wholesome avenue for positive development through sports and physical activity, to promote and develop amateur athletics and to provide the amateur athlete an opportunity to showcase their talent and receive statewide recognition. For more information visit the website at www.bgsg.org

Sponsored by: Ashland, Lexington Fayette Urban County Government, State of Kentucky, University of Kentucky

Midsummer Night's Run

August 16, 4:00 p.m.

Come join us for a 5K run through downtown Lexington for a health promoting community event. For more information contact Cary Lester at 859-260-5045 or visit the website at www.centralbap.com

Sponsored by: Central Baptist Hospital

Woodland Art Fair

August 16 & 17

Woodland Park will be transformed into a venue filled with 200 artists and crafts persons selling unique, handcrafted items including ceramics, wood, jewelry, painting, metal, fiber, mixed media and photography. For more information call the Division of Parks & Recreation at 859-288-2925 or the Lexington Art League at 859-254-7024 or visit the website

Picnic with the Pops

August 22 & 23, 8:30 p.m.

Plan to pack a picnic supper and spend a delightful evening under the stars as the Lexington Philharmonic plays your favorite beloved standards, rousing patriotic melodies and much more. No food will be available on site. 8 p.m. For tickets, call 859-233-3535.

Roots & Heritage Festival

September 5, 6, 7

Recognized as one of the top ten festivals in the state, Elm Tree Lane will be alive with excitement in a community celebration of African American culture. The street will be teeming with retail, art and food vendors. Visit the stage areas for world class entertainment. For more information contact Jeannette Williams at 859-299-6035 or visit the website at www.rootsandheritagefestival.com

Sponsored by: Roots and Heritage Festival Commission

Light the Night

September 13, 5:00 p.m.

A 1 mile walk around the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza to support survivors of blood cancers, raise awareness and find a cure. For more information contact Megan Reilly at 859-226-0764 or visit the website at www.lightthenight.org/ky

Sponsored by: The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

Komen Race for the Cure

September 27, 7:00 a.m.

Join the Lexington Affiliate of the Susan G. Komen foundation for a 5K run/walk to raise funds for research, prevention and treatment of breast cancer. For more information contact Al Grasch at 859-229-5847 or visit the website at www.komenlexington.org

Sponsored by: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Lexington Affiliate

Fire Prevention Parade

October 6

• Fire Prevention Festival 5PM, Cheapside Park
• Fire Prevention Parade 7PM, Main Street

For information call Captain Shaun Brown – 231-5618

For Additional Events and Happenings visit:

Downtown Lexington Corporation at www.downtownlex.com

Lexington Convention and Visitor's Bureau at www.visitlex.com