Crave Food Festival plus 20 other 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 including live music concerts, benefit 5K runs, kid-friendly and free events, comedy shows, concert series, small town festivals and foodie events like the popular Crave Food + Music Festival at Masterson Station Park which will feature many local food vendors and live music.

Comedian Jared Freid at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Jared Freid will bring his stand-up show to Comedy Off Broadway on Aug. 25 at 7 and 9:30 p.m. and Aug. 26 at 6:30 and 9 p.m. $18-20. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Northside Nights Concert Series at Castlewood Park

The City of Lexington’s Northside Nights Concert Series at Castlewood Park will conclude its 2023 season with a show from The Tim Talbert Project on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Free. 522 Patterson St. LexingtonKy.gov.

Lakeside Live Concert Series at Lexington Green

The Lakeside Live Concert Series at Lexington Green continues with a performance from Music On Demand on Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. Free. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Facebook.com/LexGreenLakeside.

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Eight Daze Sober concert at Austin City Saloon

Country rock group Eight Daze Sober will perform at Austin City Saloon on Aug. 25 at 10 p.m. 2350 Woodhill Dr. facebook.com/events/1933454447032370.

5K benefit: Superhero Run at WinStar Farm

CASA of Lexington’s annual Superhero Run 5K and childrens’ 1K will take place at WinStar Farm in Versailles on Aug. 26 at 8:30 a.m. $25-35. 3001 Pisgah Pike, Versailles. LexSuperHeroRun.com.

Apple Picking and Teacher Appreciation Weekend at Eckert’s Orchard

Stock up on apples for all of your fall cooking and baking needs at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles during its pick-your-own-apple event on Aug. 26 and 27 from 9 a.m.-5 p.m for $2.49-3.99 per pound of apples picked. In celebration of back to school, teachers will also receive 20% off and a $5 Eckert’s gift card after presenting a valid school ID. 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles. Eckerts.com.

Super Saturday at KET

Enjoy performances from PBS KIDS host and musician Mr. Steve, the McTeggart Irish Dancers and more during KET’s Super Saturday event on Aug. 26 from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Free. 600 Cooper Dr. KET.org.

Benefit walk to defeat ALS at the Kentucky Horse Park

A walk to defeat amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurodegenerative disease affecting nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, will take place at the Kentucky Horse Park on Aug. 26 at 10 a.m. 4089 Iron Works Pkwy. als.org/kentucky/events/walk-defeat-als-lexington.

Bourbon Jam Music Festival in Richmond

Keith Anderson, Julie Roberts, Lance Rogers, Hannah Wheeler and others will take the stage during the second annual Bourbon Jam Music Festival in front of the Richmond Mall on Aug. 26 at 11:30 a.m. $25-100. 830 Eastern Byp, Richmond. BourbonJam.com.

Crave Food + Music Festival at Masterson Station Park

Foodies and music lovers will unite when Crave Music + Food festival returns to Masterson Station Park’s Bluegrass Fairgrounds for it’s 10th annual gathering on Aug. 26 from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Aug. 27 from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Over 40 food vendors will be on site all weekend along with music from Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Bee Taylor, Devine Carama and others. $10-15. 3051 Leestown Rd. CraveLexington.com.

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T-shirt printmaking workshop at Rock House Brewing

Speedball demo artist, printmaker and artist Stephen Wiggins will lead a t-shirt printmaking workshop at Rock House Brewing on Aug. 26 from 2-5 p.m. Attendees are asked to bring their own shirts with them to design. $40. 119 Luigart Ct. Eventbrite.com.

Expansion Festival, Susto concerts at The Burl

Expansion Psychedelic Experience & Music Festival will return to The Burl Outdoors on Aug. 26 at 2:30 p.m. with sets from King Buffalo, Liz Cooper, Sweet Country Meat Boys and others ($40 in advance). The following day South Carolina based rockers Susto will take to the venue’s indoor stage for a concert with support from Harmed Brothers at 8 p.m. ($18 in advance). 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

From the Front Porch Concert Series at the Isaac Murphy Art Garden

The From the Front Porch Concert Series will hold its third and final show with Keith McCutchens featuring Clarice Taylor Bell at the Isaac Murphy Art Garden on Aug. 26 at 6 p.m. Free. 577 E Third St. LexingtonKy.gov.

American Heroes Bourbon & BBQ Bash at Griffin Gate Marriott

Camp Hero, a non-profit helping to heal wounded veterans and first responders, will host the American Heroes Bourbon & BBQ Bash at Griffin Gate Marriott Golf Resort & Spa on Aug. 26 from 7-11 p.m. Activities include live music, an “all you can eat” barbecue buffet, live auction and more. $100-900. 1800 Newtown Pike. CampHeroKy.org/Events.

Berea’s Concerts In The Park series last show of season

Levitt Amp Berea’s Concerts In The Park series will host its final performance of the year with Louisville’s Hot Brown Smackdown and Lexington’s Buck The Taxidermist on Aug. 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Berea Skate Park. Free. 400 N Broadway, Berea. FirstFridayBerea.com.

Turn Up Jam concert at Rupp Arena

Hip-hop artists Jeezy, Boosie, Nardo Wick, Big Boogie and others will perform during Turn Up Jam at Rupp Arena on Aug. 25 at 8 p.m. From $33.50. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

Comedian Karlous Miller at the Lexington Opera House

Comedian, actor, and rapper Karlous Miller will bring his “At the End of the Day…” comedy tour to the Lexington Opera House on Aug. 26 at 7 p.m. From $39.50. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

Soulja Boy concert at Manchester Music Hall

Chart-topping rapper Soulja Boy will perform at Manchester Music Hall with support from S.O.D. Money Gang and C-Rowdy on Aug. 26 at 8 p.m. From $17.50. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Tahlsound Concert Series at Oleika Temple Great Lawn

The Tahlsound Concert Series will feature performances from Senora May, Englishman and Ancient Warfare on Aug. 27 at 6 p.m. on the Oleika Temple’s Great Lawn. Free-$150. 302 Southland Dr. Tahlsound.com.

Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons concert at Rupp Arena

Hear songs like “December 1963 (Oh, What A Night)”, “Sherry” and others when Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons play at Rupp Arena on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. From $48.50. 430 W Vine St. RuppArena.com.

Queen tribute concert at the Lexington Opera House

Gary Mullen & The Works will pay homage to Queen with a tribute concert at the Lexington Opera House on Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. From $38.50. 401 W Short St. LexingtonOperaHouse.com.

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