Six can’t-miss events this September

September 1 from 6–9 PM | September 2 from 10 AM – 4 PM | September 3 from 10 AM – 3 PM

Art Sparks Production is hosting the 3rd Annual Shelbyville Fall Art and Craft Show at the Shelby County Fairgrounds! Local crafters, artisans, and vendors will have their wares on display. Food trucks, music, and hand-made products are available during the three-day festival at the Shelby County Fairgrounds. 

September 2–4 and 9–10 | 10 AM – 6 PM

Fun for the whole family! The annual Gallrein Farms Sunflower and Corn Festival includes pick-your-own-sunflowers, the best corn found in Kentucky, food trucks, and games for kids and kids at heart. Enjoy the outdoors at one of Kentucky’s most loved farms and bring home delicious farm-to-market produce. 

September 9, 2023 | 6 PM 

This free concert series, hosted by the Bagdad Farmers Market, wraps up on September 9 with a doubleheader — Megan Stout and Josh Bogard and the Dirty South! Arrive early and bring a lawn chair to enjoy this open-air concert series. Kids games, food trucks, and more wait for you in the picturesque Bagdad community. Make a day of it and spend some time at B&N Food Market for fantastic brisket, hamburgers, fish, and more homemade delicacies.

September 9 | 8 AM – 1 PM

Join Simpsonville for their annual Fall Festival for a full day of excitement! Starting at 8 AM for a breakfast featuring Purnell’s Country Sausage, stick around for the parade that kicks off at 10 AM. A farmer’s market and an artisan market are joined with a bounce house and live music. 

September 14 | Doors open at 5 PM, Parking opens at 2 PM

The country mega-star is bringing his annual Farm Tour to Shelbyville! Held this year at Mulberry Orchard on September 14, fans from all over the country are flocking to the family farm in northeastern Shelby County. Order tickets online from official vendors only — don’t get scammed!

September 23 | 1 PM – 8 PM

Live music, fresh-smoked barbeque, artisan booths, games, and more fun await at the Friendly Farmer’s Fridge at 5715 Zaring Mill Road. Don't miss out on homemade ice cream from Kentucky favorite Chaney Dairy Barn and more at this fun-for-the-whole-family festival!