July
Independence Day Celebration
On July 2nd, Springfield hosts its annual Independence Day Celebration. The celebration occurs downtown along North Cross Main Street and includes a parade, contests and games including best dressed pet and bike, watermelon eating and seed spittin'. Various food vendors are also set up. The evening finishes with spectacular fireworks over downtown.
For more information, contact:
Nell Haydon
Springfield Main Street/Renaissance
124 W. Main St.
Springfield, KY 40069
859-336-5412, ext. 2
August
African American Heritage Festival
The first week of August is now set aside to host Springfield's African American Heritage Festival. The week long event is filled with an array of activities. In past years, the festival has honored prominent African Americans with ties to the city including Louis Sansbury, Ed Polin, Joe Walker, Springfield African American Veterans, educators and athletes. Several events are held within the community throughout the week, all cumulating Friday night with live entertainment and food vendors downtown.
For more information, contact:
Nell Haydon
 Springfield Main Street/Renaissance
124 W. Main St.
Springfield, KY 40069
859-336-5412, ext. 2
October
Kentukcy Crossroads Harvest Festival and Jim Beam BBQ Cook-off
www.kyharvestfestival.com
Downtown Springfield comes alive the first weekend in October for the Kentucky Crossroads Harvest Festival and State Championship BBQ Cook-Off. This event features the Jim Beam State BBQ Competition, 5K Run/Walk, parade, live music, kid contests, classic and antique car show, free concert, vendors and much more!
For more information, contact:
Springfield-Washington Co. Chamber of Commerce
124 W. Main St.
Springfield, KY 40069
859-336-3810, ext. 1
 December
Heart of Kentucky Holiday Festival
There is no better time to spend a weekend in the Heart of Kentucky than during the holidays, especially the first Saturday in December. Enjoy parades, visits with Santa, arts and crafts sales, concerts, tours, tree lightings and more. Events take place in downtown Springfield and neighboring Marion County.
For more information, contact:
Nell Haydon
Springfield Main Street/Renaissance
124 W. Main St.
Springfield, KY 40069
859-336-5412, ext. 2
May
Willisburg Memorial Homecoming
The Willisburg Memorial Homecoming is held annually the Saturday before Memorial Day in Willisburg, KY. This celebration includes music, a parade, baby pageant, food and a community yard sale.
For more information, contact:
Mayor Bruce Welch
859-375-9215
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