Downtown Days

September 11, 12 and 13, 2026, in downtown Nicholasville

Celebrate the food, music, history, creativity and community that make Nicholasville and Jessamine County special at Downtown Days, a three day celebration in the heart of downtown Nicholasville.

Downtown Days will bring Main Street to life with activities and entertainment for all ages. From live music and local food to Kentucky traditions, family activities, friendly competitions and unique shopping experiences, there will be something to discover throughout the weekend.

What to Expect

Visitors can look forward to a full weekend of activities, including:

• Live music featuring local talent, porch musicians and special guests
• Beer and wine garden
• Food trucks and farmers market
• BBQ Competition Row and Ask the Pitmaster sessions
• Main Street Market and artisan demonstrations
• Kentucky folk art, public art installations and living history experiences
• Community parade
• Classic cars on Main
• Family movie night
• Kids Business Fair, Kids Safety City and Kids Harvest Play Zone
• Chalk art, face painting, scarecrow making and character meet and greets
• Blue ribbon competitions and trivia
• Community line dance
• Lawn games and cornhole tournament
• Heritage and history activities
• A Night at the Nicholas, a Kentucky Proud historic dinner
• KCAL Old Time Radio Show
• And more throughout the weekend

Whether you come for the food, stay for the music, bring the kids for an afternoon of activities or spend the weekend exploring everything downtown has to offer, Downtown Days is an opportunity to come together and celebrate our community.

Mark your calendar for Friday, September 11, Saturday, September 12, and Sunday, September 13, and join us in downtown Nicholasville for Downtown Days.

Additional details, schedules, and event information will be announced as Downtown Days approaches.