Kentucky Crafted Market
The Kentucky Crafted Market
The Kentucky Arts Council announces the return of The Kentucky Crafted Market! The Market features the best visual and craft artists in the commonwealth, along with two days of live music, local publishers and food, and art activities for the kids.
Location & Hours
The Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena is located off of I-75 in Lexington, Kentucky.
Location
Kentucky Horse Park Alltech Arena
4089 Iron Works Pkwy
Lexington, KY 40511
Kentucky Horse Park Parking
$10
Trade Hours
Friday, March 7
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wholesale buyers with ID only.
Public Hours
Saturday, March 8
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, March 9
11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Free Admission
Hands-on Area
Fun activities that guide children of all ages through a variety of creative experiences inspired P.D. Eastman’s beloved classic, “Go Dog. Go!”
The Market Stage
Enjoy live music performances by exciting and talented musicians from the Kentucky Arts Council’s Performing Artists Directory at the top of the hour beginning at 10 a.m. Eastern. Take home your favorite music by purchasing merchandise from the performers at the merchandise table next to the stage after each set.
Saturday, March 8
11:00 a.m.
Brian Glover
country/rock
12:00 p.m.
The Homer Ledford Award Presentation
1:00 p.m.
Kentucky Wild Horse
old time
2:00 p.m.
Swift Silver
Americana
3:00 p.m.
CornMaiz String Band
old time
4:00 p.m.
Hog Operation
bluegrass
Sunday, March 9
11:00 a.m.
Fred Nez Keams
Native flute
12:00 p.m.
The Laurelys
folk
1:00 p.m.
Tony Wavy
hip hop
2:00 p.m.
Nicholas Forrest Hill
neo-classical/new age
3:00 p.m.
Appalatin
traditional and original world
Volunteer With Us
Looking to Buy Wholesale?
We invite wholesale buyers to join us on Friday, March 7 from 10:00 a.m to 5:00 p.m. to exclusively shop in a laid-back atmosphere with more than 120 of the best visual and crafts artists in the commonwealth. Buyers can place orders with vendors on all three days.
Buyer Requirements
- Buyers are owners or employees of a business who have the power to initiate purchasing contracts with an artist.
- Proper business credentials are required before you can enter the show and include:
- A copy of a resale certificate or a business/vendor license; AND
- A business card.
- All buyers, whether they have preregistered or are registering that day, must check in at the show entrance to receive a badge.
- Buyer badges are not to be used for making personal acquisitions.
- There is no cash and carry on the wholesale buyer day.