October brings a flurry of festivals and events to Kentucky.
The annual Louisville Jack O’Lantern Spectacular (Oct. 2-Nov. 2) returns to Iroquois Park, illuminating the night with thousands of creatively carved pumpkins.
In Lexington, the Central Bank Center hosts a variety of events, including the family-friendly Jurassic Quest with Brick Fest Live (Oct. 3-5).
For bourbon enthusiasts, Frankfort’s Bourbon on the Banks Festival (Oct. 4) will offer tastings from over 70 distilleries, a street festival and live music too.
Meanwhile, the America’s River Roots Festival (Oct. 8-12) in Newport will celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary with music and events on the riverfront.
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