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A weekend worth raising a glass to
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Travel and Outdoors
Your guide to U-pick farms in Central Kentucky
It’s a berry good time to get locally grown strawberries. Plus, before you know it you can get blueberries + raspberries.
May 13, 2024
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Molly Thompson
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Summer events happening around Lexington
Make the most of the warm weather with this list of the best local summer events and activities.
April 26, 2024
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Events
Lineup released for Railbird 2024
Railbird will be headlined by Chris Stapleton and Noah Kahan and feature dozen of regional + national musicians.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Winter events happening in and around Lexington
Check out winter and holiday-themed events happening in and around Lexington in this seasonal guide.
December 5, 2023
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Molly Thompson
Kentucky Book Festival Mini Article Aug 2023
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Dive into the world of the written word at the Kentucky Book Festival
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Fall events happening in and around Lexington
Check out fall and Halloween-themed events happening in and around Lexington in this seasonal guide.
September 28, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Bourbon & Beyond: 3 tips for pairing your bourbon to the music
Bourbon expert Chris Blandford is sharing his recs for pairing your bourbon to the music at the Bourbon & Beyond festival.
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Kentucky Book Festival Mini Article Aug 2023
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📚 Have the best bookish time at the Kentucky Book Festival
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Celebrate summer with a trip to the Berea Craft Festival
Not only is Berea the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky, but it also hosts a world-class annual arts festival.
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Culture
It’s all fun and games at the Burl County Fair
Who’s ready for an old-fashioned hoedown?
May 9, 2023
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Molly Thompson
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Plan a stay you’ll never forget at one of these unique places in Lexington
From tiny homes to 21c, Lexington is full of special places to stay that offer guests a break from traditional motels and hotels.
January 14, 2026
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Four older adults sitting in chairs making music by playing instruments like the flute or recorder at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute.
Culture
10+ activities for retired locals in Lexington
If you recently retired and are looking for things to do, this guide will help you make the most of retirement in Lexington.
January 14, 2026
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Michael Beausoleil
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Lexington’s most-booked restaurants
We’ve rounded up Lexington’s most-booked restaurants, according to OpenTable’s Diners’ Choice report, along with tips for securing your table.
January 13, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Sports
Top running groups in Lexington
Cold temperatures have you hibernating? Check out Lexington’s favorite running groups to get outside and get moving.
January 12, 2026
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Molly Thompson
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Find your zen with our Lexington yoga guide
Check out these 13 yoga studios around the Horse Capital of the World, which offer everything from hot power classes to beginner sessions.
January 9, 2026
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Molly Thompson
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City
The Lexington-Fayette resident recycle guide
It’s not easy being green. Here’s what to keep in mind as you recycle across the county.
January 9, 2026
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Food
A guide to mocktails in Lexington
Looking for a booze-free drink? No problem. Here are five spots in Lexington to grab non-alcoholic sips and mocktails.
January 8, 2026
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Molly Thompson
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Lexingtonian 101: our guide to becoming a Lexington resident
Becoming a new Lexingtonian is easy with our LEX 101 guide.
January 7, 2026
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City
Lexington’s biggest national wins of 2025
Let’s take a look at Lexington’s prestigious accolades.
January 6, 2026
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Alexis Baker
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Answered: What readers shared during our Giving Campaign
We compiled all of the feedback from our Giving Campaign to learn what readers love most and want to see more of in our newsletters. Here’s a peek at what they said.
January 5, 2026
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Alexis Baker