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March means shopping in Lexington

February 29, 2024 • 
Molly Thompson
A big wooden picnic table with stations featuring items to make your own candles in a room with bright floral wallpaper at Poppy & Pomelo.

Uma Jewels is hosting two Candles & Queens classes on Sunday, March 10. | Photo by @wickandmortarstudio

March in Lexington is about to be a shoppers’ paradise. Pull out those planners, because we’re spilling the tea on markets + bazaars in the coming weeks.

Saturday, March 2-Sunday, March 3

Boutique Bazaar
Oleika Shriners, 326 Southland Ave.
Nine area boutiques, including Worlds Apart, Carl Myers, and Bella Rose, are coming together to off discounts like 50-70% off.

Kentucky Vintage Festival
Greyline Station, 101 W. Loudon Ave.
Browse 50+ of the best sellers of vintage clothing, jewelry, home goods + more.

Saturday, March 9-Sunday, March 10

The Kentucky Crafted Market
The Kentucky Horse Park, 4089 Iron Works Pkwy.
Hosted by the Kentucky Arts Council, browse the state’s best visual and craft artists, as well as publishers, food vendors + live music.

Braless & Lawless
Poppy & Pomelo, 526 E. High St.
Celebrate International Women’s Day with a weekend full of activities including art, candle, and cocktail classes.

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