Somerset, KY Events and Festivals - 3 Must-Attend Events

Somerset, Kentucky is home to a variety of annual events, including:

Master Musicians Festival

The Master Musicians Festival is an outdoor two-day music festival held annually in July in Somerset, Kentucky. Established in 1994, the event is organized by an all-volunteer board of directors on the campus of Somerset Community College. The festival features a wide variety of musical genres, including bluegrass, country, folk, blues, jazz, and rock. In addition to live music, the festival also offers workshops, art exhibits, and food vendors.

For more info click here: www.mastermusiciansfestival.org

Moonlight Festival

The Moonlight Festival is a new-ish event that will be held in Somerset. The festival will feature food vendors, spirits, live art creation from local and regional artists, and an eclectic mix of performances by outstanding musicians! Admission is free, but as with all city festivals, patrons who want to purchase alcoholic beverages must purchase a $5 spirit wristband at the gate.

Somernites Cruise

Somernites Cruise is a classic car cruise that takes place every Friday night from June to August. It is one of the largest car cruises in the country, with over 10,000 cars participating each year. The cruise starts at 5pm and ends at 9pm. It is a free event and is open to the public. Cars of all makes and models are welcome to participate.

See the official car show site: https://www.somernitescruise.com/sitepad/

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