Kentucky Craft Shows

Kentucky Bluegrass Music Kick‑Off  
01/08 to 01/10 2010
Centre Square Convention Center - Lebanon, KY
Promoter: Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission
Show Dir: Brad Lanham     Ph: (270) 402‑3835
Online: smattingly@lebanonmarionchamber.com   Website: visitlebanonky.com
Activities: battle of the bluegrass bands and workshops
Attendance: 2,000         
 

Kentucky Crafted: The Market 2010  
03/04 to 03/07 2010
Kentucky Exposition Center - Louisville, KY
Promoter: Kentucky Arts Council
Show Dir: Chris Chathers     Ph: (502) 564‑3757
Online: kyarts@ky.gov   Website: kycraft.ky.gov
Activities: craft demonstrations, kids' hands‑on educational activities
Attendance: 7,000       Food Booths: 3   
Exhibitors: 300     Juried     Exhib. Fee: $440+
 

Heart of Kentucky Antique & Craft Fair  
03/06 to 03/07 2010
Centre Square Convention Center - Lebanon, KY
Promoter: Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission
Show Dir: Suzi O’Daniel     Ph: (270) 692‑6397
Online: smattingly@lebanonmarionchamber.com   Website: visitlebanonky.com
Attendance: 1,000         
Exhibitors: 35          Exhib. Fee: $65
Deadline: Crafts: 02/13/2010 
 

Old Brownsboro Arts & Crafts Fair
03/26/2011
Ballard High School-6000 Brownsboro Rd  Louisville KY
Promoter: Ballard Choral Program
Show Dir.: Linda Fulton
Ph: 502-829-6313
Deadline: 2/20/2011-Contact Linda for any possible booth openings

Blue Grass Trust Antiques and Garden Show  
03/12 to 03/14 2010
Keeneland - Lexington, KY
Promoter: Blue Grass Trust for Historic Preservation
Show Dir: Event Contact     Ph: (859) 253‑0362
Online: jgood@bluegrasstrust.org   Website: bgtantiquesandgardenshow.org
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: contact
 

Southern Watercolor Society Exhibition  
03/26 to 04/30 2010
Madisonville Community College - Madisonville, KY
Promoter: Southern Watercolor Society
Show Dir: Elise M. Beattie     Ph: Email only
Online: artist@embart.com   Website: southernwatercolorsociety.org
Attendance: 1,000         
Exhibitors: Juried   Prize Money: $15,000 cash/prize   Exhib. Fee: 30% of sales
Deadline: Crafts: 12/01/2009   
 

Japanese Cultural Day  
03/28 to 03/28 2010
Centre Square - Lebanon, KY
Promoter: Lebanon Tourist & Convention Commission
Show Dir: Mary Lou Brock     Ph: (877) 692‑6002
Online: smattingly@lebanonmarionchamber.com   Website: visitlebanonky.com
Attendance: 2,000       Food Booths: local   
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: contact
 

Heart of Kentucky Farm, Home & Garden Show  
04/03 to 04/04 2010
New Farmers Tobacco Warehouse - Lebanon, KY
Promoter: Lebanon/marion County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Event Contact     Ph: (270) 692‑9594
Online: smattingly@lebanonmarionchamber.com   Website: lebanonmarionchamber.com
Attendance: 3,000       Food Booths: 2    Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 75‑100          Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

American Quilter's Society Quilt Show & Contest  
04/21 to 04/24 2010
Paducah Expo Center - Paducah, KY
Promoter: American Quilter's Society
Show Dir: Bonnie Browning     Ph: (270) 898‑7903
Online: shows@aqsquilt.com   Website: americanquilter.com
Activities: fashion show, quilt auction, workshops, lectures, special events
Attendance: 30,000         
Exhibitors: 400     Juried   Prize Money: $120,000   Exhib. Fee: $950
Deadline: Crafts: 10/01/2009    
 

Rolex Kentucky Three‑Day Event  
04/22 to 04/25 2010
Kentucky Horse Park - Lexington, KY
Promoter: Equestrian Events, Inc.
Show Dir: Jane Atkinson     Ph: (859) 233‑2362
Online: rktickets@windstream.net   Website: rk3de.org
Attendance: 80,000       Food Booths: 25    Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 160     Juried     Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Jacksonian Days Street Fair  
04/24 to 04/24 2010
Public Square - Scottsville, KY
Promoter: Scottsville Woman's Club
Show Dir: Holly Francis     Ph: (270) 622‑3564
Online: arlabennett@juno.com   Website: 
Activities: children's area, train
Attendance: 1,000       Food Booths: 37    Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 110          Exhib. Fee: $25
Deadline: Crafts: 04/12/2010    Food: 04/15/2010   
 

Corvette C5/C6 Bash  
04/29 to 05/01 2010
National Corvette Museum - Bowling Green, KY 
Promoter: National Corvette Museum
Show Dir: Katie Frassinelli     Ph: (800) 538‑3883
Online: katie@corvettemuseum.org   Website: corvettemuseum.org
Attendance: 1,000       Food Booths: 5    Food Fee: 20%
Exhibitors: 10          Exhib. Fee: $125
 

International Bar‑B‑Q Festival  
05/07 to 05/08 2010
Second Street - Owensboro, KY
Promoter:  
Show Dir: Rick Walls     Ph: (270) 688‑8125
Online: info@visitowensboro.com   Website: bbqfest.com
Activities: car show
Attendance: 70,000           Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: uried     Exhib. Fee: $90+
Deadline: Crafts: 04/15/2010    
 

Mayfest Arts Fair  
05/08 to 05/09 2010
Gratz Park - Lexington, KY
Promoter: Downtown Lexington Corporation
Show Dir: Laura Farnsworth     Ph: (859) 425‑2593
Online: info@downtownlex.com   Website: downtownlex.com
Activities: kids' activities, craft demonstrations
Attendance: 15,000           Food Fee: $125 sgle item, $275 full svc
Exhibitors: 100     Juried      Exhib. Fee: $125 artists
Deadline: Crafts: 02/01/2010    Music: 02/01/2010    Food: 02/01/2010   
 

Art in the Arbor Festival  
05/08 to 05/09 2010
Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church - Louisville, KY
Promoter: Thomas Jefferson Unitarian Church
Show Dir: Ellen Wade     Ph: (502) 425‑6943
Online: office@tjuc.org   Website: tjuc.org
Activities: caricatures, children's art area, artist raffle
Attendance: 4,000       Food Booths: 3    Food Fee: 20%
Exhibitors: 115     Juried   Prize Money: $600   Exhib. Fee: $115
Deadline: Crafts: 01/31/2010    Music: 03/01/2010    Food: 02/15/2010   
 

Mainstrasse Village Maifest  
05/14 to 05/16 2010
MainStrasse Village - Covington, KY 
Promoter: Mainstrasse Village Association
Show Dir: Kim Blank     Ph: (859) 491‑0458
Online: dkremer@mainstrasse.org   Website: mainstrasse.org
Activities: amusement rides
Attendance: 145,000       Food Booths: 30    Food Fee: $650‑$1,100 based on size
Exhibitors: 75‑100          Exhib. Fee: $190+
 

2010 Kentucky Guild Spring Fair  
05/15 to 05/16 2010
Knicely Center, WKU Campus - Bowling Green, KY
Promoter: Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen
Show Dir: Jeannette Rowlett     Ph: (859) 986‑3192
Online: info@kyguild.org   Website: kyguild.org
Attendance: 3,000         
Exhibitors: 75     Juried     Exhib. Fee: $260
 

Antiques, Collectibles and Stuff  
06/03 to 06/06 2010
different locations - Paducah, KY
Promoter: WMTH Corporation
Show Dir: Judy Ross     Ph: (270) 781‑6858
Online: judy.ross@wku.edu   Website: 400mile.com
Attendance: 4,000         
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Great American Brass Band Festival  
06/10 to 06/13 2010
Centre College - Danville, KY
Promoter:  
Show Dir: Niki Kinkade     Ph: (859) 319‑8426
Online: info@gabbf.org   Website: gabbf.org
Activities: chautauqua tea, history conference, balloon rally, parade, art gallery hop
Attendance: 35,000       Food Booths: local   
Deadline: Music: 01/01/2010
 

Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival  
06/16 to 06/19 2010
Audubon Mill Park - Henderson, KY
Promoter: Henderson Music Preservation Society, Inc.
Show Dir: Christi G. Dixon     Ph: (270) 546‑7757
Online: cdixon@handyblues.org   Website: handyblues.org
Activities: street strut parade, taste of henderson bbq event
Attendance: 35,000       Food Booths: 20    Food Fee: Contact
Deadline: Music: 12/31/2009    Food: 04/01/2010   
 

Kentucky Blueberry Festival  
06/18 to 06/19 2010
Edmonton Public Square - Edmonton, KY
Promoter: Edmonton‑Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Larry Martin     Ph: (270) 432‑5836
Online: metchamb@scrtc.com   Website: metcalfechamber.com
Attendance: 2,000       Food Booths: 15    Food Fee: $50
Exhibitors: 50          Exhib. Fee: $50
Deadline: Crafts: 05/22/2010    Music: 06/26/2010 
 

ROMP (River of Music Party)  
06/24 to 06/26 2010
Yellow Creek Park, International Bluegr - Owensboro, KY
Promoter: International Bluegrass Music Museum
Show Dir: Gabrielle Gray     Ph: (270) 926‑7891
Online: gabrielle@bluegrassmuseum.org   Website: bluegrassmuseum.org
Activities: pioneers of bluegrass gathering, workshops, films, exhibits, tours, dancing
Attendance: 9,000       Food Booths: 8    Food Fee: $250
Exhibitors: 12          Exhib. Fee: $100
 

Francisco's Farm Arts Festival at Midway College  
06/26 to 06/27 2010
Midway College - Midway, KY
Promoter: Francisco's Farm Arts
Show Dir: Marcie Christensen     Ph: (859) 846‑4049
Online: info@franciscosfarm.org   Website: franciscosfarm.org
Activities: public art project, children's art , artist demonstrations
Attendance: 9,000       Food Booths: 4    Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: 150     Juried   Prize Money: $1,500   Exhib. Fee: $125‑$250
Deadline: Crafts: 01/31/2010    Food: 03/31/2010   
 

Crescent Hill Art and Music Festival
 07/03/2011
 301 S. Petersoon Ave, Louisville, KY
 Show Dir.: Darrell Anne Driskill
 Ph: 502-893-3694
 Online: www.CrescentHillArtAndMusicFestival.com
 Attendance: 10,000
 Exhibitors: July 3rd and 4th 10 am to 6 pm, 100 juried artists, booth cost $135 +$10 application fee, 35 musicians on 2 stages, fireworks
 Deadline: 05/25/2011
 

The Ninth Forecastle Festival  
07/09 to 07/11 2010
The Riverfront Belvedere - Louisville, KY 
Promoter: The Forecastle Festival, LLC
Show Dir: JK McKnight     Ph: (502) 472‑7555
Online: info@forecastlefest.com   Website: forecastlefestival.com
Activities: outdoor extreme sports park, technology exhibitions, panels, speakers, films, and more
Attendance: 23,000       Food Booths: local   
Exhibitors: 60     Juried   Prize Money: $tba   Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 06/15/2010 
 

National Corvette Homecoming  
07/16 to 07/18 2010
Sloan Convention Center - Bowling Green, KY
Promoter: National Corvette Homecoming
Show Dir: Joe Pruitt     Ph: (270) 791‑2117
Online: joepruitt@corvettehomecoming.com   Website: corvettehomecoming.com
Activities: seminars, parade, cruise‑in, etc.
Attendance: 3,000         
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: $75‑$250

Arts & Crafts at Iroqupois
 07/29  - 17/31 2011
 Iroquois Park, New Cut Rd., Louisville, KY
 Promoter: Kentucky Music Weekend
 Show Dir.: Anne MacFie
 Ph: 606 663 2800
 Online: http://www.kentuckymusicweekend.com/Vendors/Welcome.htm.
 Attendance: new event; expect 4,000
 Exhibitors: handcrafted only; 40 12'x12' booths; $75 per space for 3 days; juried
 Deadline: 07/16/2011
 

Women's World  
08/05 to 08/08 2010
Kentucky Fair & Expo - Louisville, KY
Promoter: National Street Rod Association
Show Dir: Bob Whittington     Ph: (405) 826‑4969
Online: womensworld@pldi.net   Website: nsrawomensworld.com
Attendance: 80,000         
Exhibitors: 350          Exhib. Fee: $200
Deadline: Crafts: 06/30/2010   
 

Nibroc Festival  
08/12 to 08/14 2010
Downtown - Corbin, KY
Promoter: Southern Ky Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Bruce Carpenter     Ph: (606) 528‑6390
Online: becarpenter@corbinky.org   Website: corbinky.org
Activities: parade, car show, games, carnival
Attendance: 60,000       Food Booths: 35    Food Fee: Varies per foot
Exhibitors: 80          Exhib. Fee: Varies‑contact
Deadline: Food: 08/02/2010   
 

Sulphur Well Homecoming & Duck Race  
08/14 to 08/15 2010
Sulphur Well Park - Sulphur Well, KY
Promoter: Edmonton‑Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Gaye Shaw     Ph: (270) 432‑3222
Online: metchamb@scrtc.com   Website: metcalfechamber.com
Attendance: 1,500       Food Booths: local   
Exhibitors: 25          Exhib. Fee: $20
Deadline: Crafts: 08/15/2010   
 

Branstetter Park Bluegrass Festival & Homecoming  
08/21 to 08/22 2010
Branstetter Park - Summer Shade, KY
Promoter: Edmonton‑Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Dorothy Paull     Ph: (270) 428‑2853
Online: metchamb@scrtc.com   Website: metcalfechamber.com
Attendance: 500         
Exhibitors: 25          Exhib. Fee: $0
Deadline: Music: 08/22/2010   
 

Whispering Beard Folk Festival  
08/27 to 08/29 2010
Thorn Hill Farm - Morning View, KY
Online: joe@builderfile.com   Website: whisperingbeard.com
Exhibitors: 15          Exhib. Fee: Contact
Deadline: Crafts: 08/15/2010   
 

Shepherds Fest  
08/28 to 08/28 2010
4900 Cedar Grove Road - Shepherdsville, KY
Show Dir: Sherry Hurt     Ph: (502) 543‑4101
Online: info@shepherdsfest.com   Website: shepherdsfest.com
Activities: custom car & motorcycle show & kids area
Attendance: 3,500       Food Booths: 10    Food Fee: closed
Exhibitors: 100          Exhib. Fee: $20
Deadline: Crafts: 08/20/2010    Music: 08/13/2010  
 

Mainstrasse Village Oktoberfest  
09/10 to 09/12 2010
MainStrasse Village - Covington, KY
Promoter: Mainstrasse Village Association
Show Dir: Kim Blank     Ph: (859) 491‑0458
Online: dkremer@mainstrasse.org   Website: mainstrasse.org
Activities: amusement midway, children's area
Attendance: 150,000       Food Booths: 30    Food Fee: $650‑$1,100
Exhibitors: 75‑100          Exhib. Fee: $190
 

Blazin Bluegrass in the Big South Fork  
09/16 to 09/18 2010
Sand Hill Camp( Hwy 700) - Whitley City, KY
Promoter: Blazin Bluegrass Music Festival
Show Dir: Doris Slavey     Ph: (606) 382‑5005
Online: dslavey1@windstream.net   Website: blazinbluegrass.com
Activities: instrument workshops, fireworks, veterans ceremony, corn hole tourney, atv ride
Attendance: 1,500       Food Booths: 5    Food Fee: $50 for entire festival
Exhibitors: 50          Exhib. Fee: $15 for entire event
Deadline: Crafts: 09/15/2010    Music: 06/15/2010    Food: 09/01/2010   
 

Greensburg Cow Days Festival  
09/17 to 09/18 2010
City Square - Greensburg, KY
Promoter: City of Greensburg
Show Dir: Director     Ph: (270) 932‑4298
Online: director@greensburgonline.com   Website: greensburgonline.com
Attendance: 15,000           Food Fee: Contact
Exhibitors: Exhib. Fee: Contact
 

Spoonbread Festival  
09/17 to 09/19 2010
various locations - Berea, KY
Promoter: Berea Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: David Rowlette     Ph: (859) 986‑9760
Online: chamber@bereachamber.com   Website: spoonbreadfestival.com
Attendance: 15,000           Food Fee: $150, $300
Exhibitors: 150+          Exhib. Fee: $60‑$340
Deadline: Crafts: 08/15/2010   Food: 08/15/2010   
 

World Chicken Festival  
09/23 to 09/26 2010
Main Street - London, KY
Promoter: Laurel County Tourist Commission
Show Dir: Ken Harvey     Ph: (606) 878‑6900
Online: tourism@lltc.net   Website: chickenfestival.com
Activities: parade,carnival,col look‑a‑like contest,car show, games,5k run,quilt show
Attendance: 180,000       Food Booths: 23    Food Fee: $170
Exhibitors: 200          Exhib. Fee: $170
Deadline: Crafts: 06/15/2010    Food: 05/01/2010   
 

Marion County Country Ham Days  
09/24 to 09/26 2010
Main Street - Lebanon, KY
Promoter: Lebanon/marion County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Stacy Mattingly     Ph: (270) 692‑9594
Online: smattingly@lebanonmarionchamber.com   Website: hamdays.com
Activities: pigasus parade, car/truck, motorcycle show, motorcyle show, 5k race, childrens activities
Attendance: 30,000       Food Booths: local   
Exhibitors: 180          Exhib. Fee: $95, $100
Deadline: Crafts: 08/26/2010    Music: 04/01/2010 
 

Bluegrass Balloon Festival  
09/24 to 09/26 2010
Bowman Field - Louisville, KY
Promoter: Spirit of Kentucky Foundation
Show Dir: Joni Collins     Ph: (502) 491‑1076
Online: jonic@bluegrassballoons.com   Website: bluegrassballoons.com
Activities: balloon rides, kid fun center, balloon glow, concerts, fireworks, volleyball open
Attendance: 75,000          
Exhibitors: Juried    
Deadline: Crafts: 08/31/2010    
 

Kentucky Folklife Festival  
09/tba to 09/tba 2010
Downtown - Frankfort, KY
Promoter: Kentucky Arts Council
Show Dir: Bob Gates (ext. 4481)     Ph: (502) 564‑0472
Online: bob.gates@ky.gov   Website: artscouncil.ky.gov
Activities: artist demonstrations, games, narrative stages, foodway
Attendance: 25,000       Food Booths: Local   
Exhibitors: Juried    
 

Twenty‑Eighth Pumpkin Festival  
10/02 to 10/02 2010
Edmonton Public Square - Edmonton, KY
Promoter: Edmonton‑Metcalfe County Chamber of Commerce
Show Dir: Gaye Shaw     Ph: (270) 432‑3222
Online: metchamb@scrtc.com   Website: metcalfechamber.com
Activities: childrens parade, car show, antique tractor show, contest
Attendance: 4,500       Food Booths: 30    Food Fee: $100 If Commercial
Exhibitors: 100          Exhib. Fee: $20‑$100
Deadline: Crafts: 10/02/2010    Music: 10/02/2010    Food: 10/02/2009

ARTS AND CRAFTS DAY IN PEWEE VALLEY
 10/22/2011
 112 Mt. Mercy Drive Louisville, KY
 Show Dir.: Lisa Carr
 Ph: 502-241-9129
 Online: saintaloysiuswomensclub@gmail.com
 Attendance: 500
 Exhibitors: 100 juried artiists booths starting at $55
 Deadline: 9/15/2011