SAVE THE DATE!
Lexington Picnic with the Pops will take place Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025 at Keeneland!
Artist announcement, ticket sales and other details coming soon!
Annual Contests
A staple of Picnic with the Pops are our contests. Guests are encouraged to participate in the Table Decorating Contest, Themed Cocktail Contest, and Costume Contest.
The Picnic
Whether made at home, catered by professionals, or from one of our local food trucks on site, great food has always been a central part of the Picnic with the Pops experience!
The Picnic with the Pops Commission
Started in 1980 by a group that included former Lexington Mayor Jim Amato, and Thomas Minter, who served as the chairman of the event until 2012, Picnic with the Pops is now run by a city-appointed commission of volunteers who plan the yearly outdoor live music event.
Relive the Magic of Picnic with the Pops
Start planning your night of world-class live music under the stars in an idyllic Kentucky setting!
