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Unique and Unforgettable Festivals in the Bluegrass State
Kentucky's 700+ annual festivals highlight heritage with over 1.5 million visitors attending 70 events during the Kentucky Derby Festival alone, featuring parades, concerts, and contests.
- Every year, the Bluegrass State hosts more than 700 festivals and fairs celebrating diverse aspects of Kentucky culture, food, and arts. These events ensure every interest finds a way to celebrate.
- Louisville celebrates the Kentucky Derby Festival throughout April, attracting more than 1.5 million visitors to around 70 events. The festival's opening ceremony features "Thunder Over Louisville," one of North America's largest fireworks shows.
- Other notable gatherings include the World Chicken Festival in London celebrating Kentucky Fried Chicken founder Harland Sanders, and ROMP in Owensboro highlighting bluegrass music with workshops for musicians. The Great BalloonFest is another signature event.
- Families often visit Oak Grove for the Butterfly Festival, which features a grand release of more than 3,600 butterflies. The event includes the Filly Review Parade and Grand Parade of Horses.
- Festivals range from the Corn Festival in Stanton to music-heavy events featuring more than a dozen musicians. The Bluegrass State ensures every interest finds a way to celebrate its unique heritage.
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Unique and Unforgettable Festivals in the Bluegrass State
(StatePoint) Every year the Bluegrass State is home to more than 700 festivals and fairs, all of which celebrate some aspect of Kentucky culture, food, arts and so much more.
·Billings, United States
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