The 14 best things to do in and around Lexington this weekend

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts, food truck locations, comedy shows, a fishing event for kids at Lake Reba, dog walks to benefit the Lexington Humane Society, art shows, a truck show for kids and music festivals such as the Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville.

U.S. 25 Yard Sale

The 11th annual U.S. 25 Yard Sale will take place on June 3 and 4 along the entirety of the 200 mile route from Sadieville in Scott County to south of Corbin, just 25 miles from the Tennessee state line. The event is free to attend. Facebook.com/U.S.25YARDSALE/.

Great American Brass Band Festival in Danville

The 32nd annual Great American Brass Band Festival is taking place in Danville through June 5 with activities and performances throughout Danville and the surrounding area all weekend long. The event is free to attend. GABBF.org.

Food Truck Fridays at Triangle Park

The first Food Truck Friday will take place June 3 from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. at downtown Lexington’s Triangle Park. Every Friday until Sept. 30 there will be tables, chairs and of course a rotation of local food trucks. downtownlex.com

Berea Anime Festival at the Berea Folk Center

The inaugural Berea Anime Festival will take place at the Berea Folk Center on June 3 from 2-8 p.m. Activities include an anime cosplay costume contest, tabletop gaming with Berea’s Bad Wolf Gaming, anime face painting with MCPL Youth Services staff, a showing of Studio Ghibli’s 1988 classic “My Neighbor Totoro” and more. The event is free to attend. 212 W Jefferson St, Berea. facebook.com/events/1348494255627397.

Black Mountain Jamboree Music Festival in Monticello

The second annual Black Mountain Jamboree music festival will take place at Hidden Ridge Camping outside of Monticello on June 3 and 4 with music from Sierra Ferrell, Nicholas Jamerson, Bee Taylor, Grayson Jenkins and The Minks, among others. Tickets are $30-75. 122 Cedar Lane Farm, Monticello. BlackMountainJamboree.com.

Art exhibit: ‘Images Of Dignity’ at the Lyric Theatre

The Lyric Theatre will present “Images Of Dignity: Who We Are As A People”, an exhibit by artist Joseph Pearson, from June 1-July 28. The art exhibit, open on weekdays from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m., will offer a counter-argument to the seemingly negative perceptions of Black men in the United States by featuring portraits of famous figures alongside snapshots of everyday life. The event is free to attend. 300 E Third St. LexingtonLyric.com.

3 Doors Down concert at The Barnyard

3 Doors Down, the Mississippi based rock band known for their hit song “Kryptonite”, will perform at The Barnyard in Sharpsburg on June 3 at 8 p.m. with support from Edmonton, Ky.’s Black Stone Cherry. Tickets are $44-135. 10005 W Highway 36, Sharpsburg. TheBarnyardVenue.com.

Town Mountain concert at The Burl

Asheville based group Town Mountain, who’s recent COVID cancellation opened the door for Tyler Childers to play a surprise show in Louisa on May 20, will perform outside at The Burl on June 3 at 8 p.m. with support from Nashville blues and bluegrass connoisseur Cristina Vane. Tickets are $18. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Lexington Humane Society’s Mutt Strutt at Keeneland

The Lexington Humane Society’s Mutt Strutt will be June 4 from 8 a.m.-noon at Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Rd. The dog-friendly, one-mile walk will be along a shaded route on the Keeneland grounds. There will be a vendor village to visit either before or after your walk with your leashed dog. $30. lexingtonhumanesociety.org

Kid’s Fishing Derby at Richmond’s Lake Reba

A Kid’s Fishing Derby will be hosted by the Richmond Parks and Recreation Department from 8-10 a.m. June 4 at Richmond’s Lake Reba, 299 Lake Reba Dr. Kids ages 16 and under and will have free fishing, games, prizes and teaching sessions on the sport. The free event at the Lake Reba boat dock does not require any pre-registration. richmond.ky.us

Kids can get up close to Lexington’s trucks at Truck-a-Palooza

The city of Lexington’s Truck-a-Palooza is back with more than 20 city trucks, including units from the Department of Environmental Quality, Public Works and the Fire Department. The free, family-friendly event on June 4 from 1-4 p.m. at 1631 Old Frankfort Pike will have drivers on hand to answer questions and perform demonstrations. There will be several road-eo skills challenges: At 1:30 p.m. skid steer, dump truck; and 3:30 p.m. side-loader and then front-loader. lexingtonky.gov

Dark Moon Hollow concert at Abettor Brewing

Jamgrass collective Dark Moon Hollow will perform at Abettor Brewing in Winchester on June 4 at 7 p.m. Food will also be available on site from Bell On Wheels food truck from 5-9 p.m. The event is free to attend. 128 N Highland St, Winchester. facebook.com/events/671997247182256.

49 Winchester concert at The Burl

Castlewood, Va. based country rockers 49 Winchester will celebrate the May release of their album “Fortune Favors The Bold” at The Burl on June 4 at 8 p.m. with support from El Dorodo, which is comprised of members of Tyler Childers’ backing band The Food Stamps. Tickets are $17. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Amythyst Kiah concert in Frankfort

Grammy nominated country/roots musician Amythyst Kiah will perform at the Josephine Sculpture Park in Frankfort on June 5 at 6 p.m. with an opening set from old-time group The Possum Queens. Kiah, also a member of CMT’s Next Women Of Country class of 2022, garnered extensive critical acclaim for the song “Black Myself” from her album “Wary + Strange”, which was released one year ago later this month. Tickets are $40. 3355 Lawrenceburg Rd, Frankfort. Eventbrite.com.