Best of the Bluegrass 2011
Article found in: Nightlife, Things to do
Created on March 11, 2011
Lexington’s annual Best of the Bluegrass festival is back in 2011 with more fun planned than ever!
The Best of the Bluegrass in 2011 is on April 9 – 10, beginning around 6 p.m.
Best of the Bluegrass Events
Stuff on Saturday April 9:
- Farmers Market: Saturday marks the first day of the farmers market in Cheapside Park. The market is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Eat healthy, feel good, buy local!
- Free Concert: The music begins at 6 p.m. at Cheapside Park (next to the old courthouse and the new pavilion). Kenny Owens will be playing for two hours; Kentucky Ale and food available in the park.
- Pub Crawl: Register at Cheapside Park for $10 to join the Maker’s Mark pub crawl following the concert. Participants get a map, T-shirt, and bracelet. Use the map to follow the crowd from venue to venue, or simply go where you want. People with a bracelet get discounted drinks at participating pubs.
Stuff on Sunday April 10:
- Chili Cookoff: The chili cookoff will also be held in Cheapside Park, beginning around lunchtime on Sunday. Judging begins at 3 p.m. Sample from scores of chili ranging from “regular” to fiery hot for only $1 per cup!
- Bike Ride: Bring your bike down to Cheapside Park for the police-escorted ride through Lexington to some green space. The ride will return back to the park in time for chili and the festivities.
- Scavenger Hunt: There will be a downtown scavenger hunt from 1 – 4 p.m.; registration starts at 11 a.m. in Cheapside Park. Registration is $10 and includes a free T-shirt.
Get down to the Best of the Bluegrass 2011 in Cheapside Park on April 9 – 10 for some good, local fun!
Visit the Best of the Bluegrass official website: http://www.bestofthebluegrass.org/
