The 15 best things to do in and around Lexington this Fourth of July holiday weekend

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best events for the Fourth of July holiday weekend around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday and 4th of July on Tuesday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts, music festivals, festivals, kid-friendly events like Free Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park, comedy shows, county fairs and Fourth of July events in downtown Lexington including fireworks.

Bourbon County Fair and Horse Show

The Bourbon County Fair and Horse Show continues through June 1 at Bourbon Co. Park, 30 Legion Rd, Paris. There will be lots of events including petting zoo, truck and tractor pull, midway rides, food, parent/child look-a-like and baby contest, music, livestock, greased pig contest and more. Gates open at 4 p.m., admission (cash only) is $10 (under age 65) $5 (65 & older). bourboncountyfairky.com

Clark County Fair & Horse Show

The 75th annual Clark County Fair & Horse Show will run through July 1 at the Clark Co. Fairgrounds, 4980 Ironworks Rd, Winchester. There will be lots of events including 4-H and FFA exhibits, mud runs, sheep shows, power wheels derby/demolition derby, midway rides, food, petting zoo, magic show and more. Gates open at 5 p.m. Friday, admission and rides $12. Gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday, admission $12, ride armband $15. clarkcountykyfair.org

Cheesecake Apocalypse Speakeasy party at Rock House Brewing

Backroads Bakery and Rock House Brewery will team up to host a Cheesecake Apocalypse Speakeasy at the brewery on June 30 at 7 p.m. with a charcuterie table, speakeasy jazz 45’s from DJ Lee Roy, a costume contest, Faetography, a raffle, special beer flight and cheesecake pairings, and more. $20-35. 119 Luigart Ct. Eventbrite.com.

Shaker Village Music On The Lawn concert series

Lexington based songwriters Buck The Taxidermist (Kyle Ayres) and Warren Byrom will take the stage at Shaker Village’s “Music On The Lawn” concert series on June 30 and July 1 at 6:30 p.m., respectively. Free. 3501 Lexington Rd, Harrodsburg. ShakerVillageKy.org.

Free Friday Flicks at Jacobson Park

Learn of one 12 year old’s dream to become the world’s greatest supervillain during a showing of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” when Friday Flicks returns to Jacobson Park on June 30 at 7 p.m. Free. 4001 Athens Boonesboro Rd. LexingtonKy.gov.

Branden Martin concert at The Pit House in Slade

Branden Martin, who we previously named as one of five Kentucky born musicians set to break out in 2023, will perform at The Pit House in Slade with Zachary Diedrich on June 30 at 7 p.m. $10. 918 Natural Bridge Rd, Slade. Eventbrite.com.

Straight No Chaser concert at the Lexington Opera House

RIAA-certified Gold a cappella group Straight No Chaser will celebrate the release of its new album “Yacht On The Rocks” by bringing “The Yacht Rock Tour” to the Lexington Opera House on June 30 at 8 p.m. $39.50 and up. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Comedian Mike Armstrong at Comedy Off Broadway

Police officer turned comedian Mike Armstrong will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on June 30 at 8 p.m. and July 1 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $13-15. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Red, White & Blues at Moondance Amphitheater

Kick off the July Fourth holiday with Blues music from Willie Eames and Tee Dee Young will fill the air during Red, White & Blues at Moondance Amphitheater on July 1 from 5:30-9 p.m. Free. 1152 Monarch St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Driftwood Gypsy, Stillhouse Junkies concerts at The Burl

Lexington’s Driftwood Gypsy and Louisville’s The Jesse Lees will bridge the gap between funk and soul music during a concert at The Burl on July 1 at 8 p.m. ($15). Then on July 2 at 8 p.m. the space will play host to a collection of country and folk sounds courtesy of Stillhouse Junkies, Rachel Baiman and Ben Danaher ($12). 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Ice Cream Social at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park

Enjoy ice cream, live music and children’s activities during an ice cream social at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park on July 2 from 2-4 p.m. Free. 251 W Main St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Burlesque show: BurLEX Beginner Student Showcase at Al’s Bar

BurLEX will partner with Träshique and Kay’Tastrophe to host an end-of-term student burlesque showcase at Al’s Bar on July 2 at 6 and 9 p.m. $15. 601 N Limestone. facebook.com/events/3448670052066421.

Lexington Philharmonic Patriotic Concert at Transylvania University

Celebrate America with the Lexington Philharmonic during a patriotic concert on the campus of Transylvania University on July 3. Preshow at 5:30 p.m. with the main show from the Philharmonic at 7:30 p.m. Be sure to bring blankets or lawn chairs for the free, family-friendly event. 300 N Broadway. LexingtonKy.gov.

Bluegrass 10,000 & Fun Run

The 47th annual Bluegrass 10,000 & Fun Run will take place in downtown Lexington on July 4 at 7:30 a.m. $25-35. 200 Main St. RunSignUp.com.

Lexington Fourth Of July Festival, Parade and Fireworks

Experience live music, children’s activities, shop for arts and crafts and more during a Fourth of July market and festival at Henry A. Tandy Centennial Park and the Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza on July 4 at 10 a.m. Free. 251 W Main St. and 120-150 N Limestone.

At noon, the Lexington Fourth of July parade will march down Main Street from Midland to Mill Street followed by a fireworks show in the evening at approximately 10 p.m. Free. 0 Oliver Lewis Way. LexingtonKy.gov.