The 12 best things to do in and around Lexington this Labor Day weekend

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best Labor Day holiday weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday if you are bored and need things to do from live music concerts and festivals featuring games, rides and food, comedy shows, local concert series, dog shows, block parties, arts and crafts fairs and car shows.

Bluegrass Classic Dog Show at the Kentucky Horse Park

The Bluegrass Classic Dog Show is taking place at the Kentucky Horse Park through Sept. 5. Daily admission is $10. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. BgClassic.org.

Manchester Music Festival in Manchester

Black Stone Cherry, The Wilder Blue, Mike & The Moonpies, The Band Of Heathens, Hannah Dasher and others will perform during Manchester Music Festival in the streets of downtown Manchester through Sept. 3. The event is free to attend. 102 Richmond Rd, Manchester. ManchesterMusicFest.com.

DeaFestival celebration of deaf and hard of hearing in Danville

DeaFestival Kentucky, the state’s only daylong celebration of deaf and hard of hearing art, language and culture, will take place at the Norton Center for the Arts in Danville on Sept. 3 beginning at 9:45 a.m. The event, billed as the Greatest Deaf Show on Earth, is free to attend. 600 W Walnut St, Danville. KCDHH.Ky.gov/DeaFestival.

Greyline Station Block Party

Greyline Station is hosting a block party featuring over 50 local vendors, food, drinks and more on Sept. 2 from 5-9 p.m. The event is free to attend. 101 W Loudon Ave. facebook.com/events/1728681140830429.

First Friday Berea concert series: Toubab Krewe

Experience the Western African music and American rock sounds of instrumental group Toubab Krewe during a free concert presented by Levit AMP Berea at the Berea Skate Park on Sept. 2 at 6:30 p.m. Opening the show will be cora love. 400 N Broadway, Berea. FirstFridayBerea.com.

‘Northside Nights’ concert series at Castlewood Park

The City of Lexington’s “Northside Nights” concert series will conclude its 2022 season with a performance from Rhythm & Soul at Castlewood Park on Sept. 2 at 7 p.m. The event is free to attend. 201 Castlewood Dr. LexingtonKy.gov/Northside-Nights.

Comedian Reno Collier at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Reno Collier will perform at Comedy Off Broadway four times from Sept. 2-4. Show times are at 8 p.m. on Sept. 2, 6:30 and 9 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 7 p.m. on Sept. 4. Tickets are $9-15. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Bluegrass concert: The Steeldrivers at Manchester Music Hall

Grammy Award winning bluegrass group The Steeldrivers return to Manchester Music Hall to perform on Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Keller Williams concert at The Burl

Genre-bending musician Keller Williams will perform with his Grateful Gospel outfit during an outdoor show at The Burl on Sept. 2 at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival in Winchester

The 43rd annual Daniel Boone Pioneer Festival will take place on the streets of downtown Winchester on Sept. 3 and 4. Activities include handmade arts and crafts along with food vendors, kid activities, and live music. Gates are open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. on Sept. 3 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Sept. 4. Main St, Winchester. DanielBoonePioneerFestival.com.

The Local Honeys concert at The Burl

The Local Honeys will perform at The Burl on Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. during a benefit show supporting the Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center. Other artists playing are Sarah Kate Morgan and The Wells-Carter Family Trio. Tickets are $25. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

‘Cruisin’ The Judy’ Car Show in Mount Sterling

The 20th annual “Cruisin’ The Judy” car show will take place at the Judy Drive In in Mount Sterling on Sept. 4 from 5-10 p.m. Custom awards and club picks will be given out in addition to the event offering live music, concessions and more. Admission is $15 per car with the first 50 registrants getting commemorative dash plaques. 4078 Maysville Rd, Mount Sterling. Facebook.com.

Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .