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Celebrating Oktoberfest in Lexington
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Prost for a beer photo.| Photo courtesy of Blue Stallion Brewing Company
This might be bourbon country, but this time of year brings another, more frothy, bevvy into the spotlight: Oktoberfest. Thankfully, our hunger for exploring other cultures allows us to have countless Oktoberfest celebrations over the next several weeks.

Here’s a few of our favorites to check out this year. Prost!

Oktoberfest in the Garden | Wednesday, Sept. 25-Friday, Sept. 27
Beer? Check. Pretzels? Check. That’s just the beginning of what you can expect from Kentucky Native Cafe’s celebration.

Why you should go:
  • Big-as-your-face pretzels and beer cheese
  • Oktoberfest beer on tap
  • Live music from artists like Lylak and The Wienerschitzels
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Rock your lederhosen with the Blue Stallion crew. | Photo courtesy of Blue Stallion Brewing

Oktoberfest Celebration + Market | Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28
What better place to celebrate a German holiday than at a German brewery? Blue Stallion Brewing’s weekend-long event will include a vendor market, exclusive beer releases, and more activities that celebrate German culture.

Why you should go:
  • German cuisine from on-site restaurant Yearling Kitchen
  • $10 beer flight specials
  • Vendor market featuring creatives + makers
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The English translation of Prost is Cheers. | Photo courtesy of West Sixth Brewing

West Sixth Oktoberfest | Saturday, Oct. 5
Enjoy a full day of German fare in support of local nonprofit FoodChain. VIP tickets include a reserved decorative table, steins, beer tickets, and snacks.

Why you should go:
  • Soft pretzels from Papa Pretzel + food from Smithtown Seafood
  • Live Bavarian music
  • $12 fill and keep steins — $5 for each refill
  • Stein-hoisting competition
Oktoberfest at Chez Lyndon | Sunday, Oct. 27
The new restaurant from Lyndon House Bed & Breakfast will host an evening Oktoberfest celebration in partnership with Lexington Brewing Company. Vanilla Cream Ale battered fish + chips, anyone?

Why you should go:
  • Small plates that meld German fare with local beer — think: Bourbon Barrel Beer braised Kielbasa wrapped in pretzel dough and served with beer cheese.
  • Beer pairings for each food course
Asked

Where’s your favorite spot to grab an Oktoberfest brew?
A. Blue Stallion Brewing Company
B. Country Boy Brewing
C. Ethereal Brewing
D. Mirror Twin Brewing
E. West Sixth Brewing
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Events
Tuesday, Sept. 24
  • Wellness Jam Fest | Tuesday, Sept. 24 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Lexington VA Medical Center | Free | Veterans + their loved ones are invited to bring their own instruments to play — or just come, kick back, and listen to some sweet tunes.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
  • “Thriller” Dance Lesson | Wednesday, Sept. 25-Saturday, Oct. 12 | Times vary | Artworks at the Carver School | $8+ | Learn the iconic dance sequence from the “Thriller” music video just for fun or to participate in the downtown Halloween parade this October — registration is required.
  • Aja Monet | Wednesday, Sept. 25 | 7:30 p.m. | Singletary Center for the Arts | $18.53+ | Hear the contemporary writing of this NAACP award-nominated blues poet with live jazz accompaniment.
Thursday, Sept. 26
  • Sip & Tour | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 5-6 p.m. | 21c Museum Hotel | $20 | Peruse the artwork of Lina Puerta, particularly the “Peach Crop Workers” piece, as you sip on a specialty gin-based cocktail “Pick Me Peach.”
  • Kenny G Book Discussion & Signing | Thursday, Sept. 26 | 7 p.m. | Joseph-Beth Booksellers | Free | Meet the iconic saxophone player as he discusses and signs copies of his new book “Life in the Key of G.”
Friday, Sept. 27
  • Festival Latino de Lexington | Friday, Sept. 27-Saturday, Sept. 28 | Times vary | Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza | Free | Head downtown to experience live music (think: DJs, Mariachi bands, and Bachata), dance + visual arts performances, as well as regional food and drinks.
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Plan Ahead

Host a celebration to remember at Lexington Marriott City Center
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The venue features 10,000+ sqft of space for your special event. | Photos courtesy of Lexington Marriott City Center; GIF by LEXtoday
A season of celebrations is right around the corner.

Whether you’re hosting a wedding, company party, or holiday gala, Lexington Marriott City Center can help coordinate your dream event. Take the stress out of planning and let them handle all the details from decor to catering.

The best part? They’re offering special rates for LEXtoday readers. Connect with Event Sales Manager Tara Suetholz (859-479-1290 ext. 223) to start planning.
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News Notes
Number
  • $411.7 million. That’s how much was spent at the Keeneland September Yearling Sale — marking the highest grossing auction in Keeneland history. The record-breaking year includes the sale of Curlin-Cavorting colt for $5 million, aka the highest price for a colt at the September sale since 2006.
Sports
  • Big Blue Madness is back. On Friday, Oct. 11, the Wildcats will once again take over Rupp Arena for a celebration of our basketball teams, including the introduction of our new head coaches Mark Pope and Kenny Brooks. Tickets are free + will be available Friday, Sept. 27, 5 p.m.
Read
  • Speaking of UK basketball legends, Tubby Smith will release a new memoir via University Press of Kentucky. The book will cover Smith’s life and career, including serving as the first Black head coach at UK and his 1998 NCAA Championship win. A title and release date are TBD. (UK NOW)
Listen
  • Lexington just keeps on making history. CNN’s “5 Good Things” podcast featured Bryan Station High School in an episode over the weekend. The school was featured for its Mariachi Escudo band program, the first of its kind in Kentucky history. (CNN)
State
  • Kentucky has selected its first-ever female Supreme Court chief justice. Debra Hembree Lambert, the current deputy chief justice, was elected to succeed Laurance VanMeter, who has served in the role since 2022. Lambert hails from Bell County and received her law degree from UK. (Lexington Herald-Leader)
Plan Ahead
  • Kentucky’s Queer Bourbon Week returns to cities across the state in early October. In Lexington, you can join the Bourbon & Belonging crew at various events including tastings + releases, a special edition of the Bites of the Bluegrass tour, Maker’s Mark bottle customizations, drag shows, and more.
Finance
  • Rates just dropped. Now could be the perfect time for you to tap into your home equity — calculate your payment.*
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Civic

🛜 Get connected for free

The city announces expanded broadband connection to rural parts of Lexington
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The new initiative will provide internet access for households and businesses in rural areas of Fayette County. | Photo by Jeff Rogers
Lexington is about to get a lot more connected. The city has announced that it will expand broadband access to rural parts of Fayette County with the help of a new partnership with Spectrum.

According to Reviews.org, Kentucky is the No. 8 least connected state in the US, with ~89% of residents having access to the internet as of 2022. While this data shows improvements from previous years, findings from the National Telecommunications and Information Administration also shows there are disparities between household income and internet access.

“Backed by a series of state grants, our partners at Spectrum have projects underway that will make high-speed internet available to hundreds of households and local businesses in rural Fayette County,” said Mayor Linda Gorton during a press conference.

The first area to be outfitted with “symmetrical and multi-gigabit speed internet” will be Jimtown, a hamlet in the northeastern part of the county.
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