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A growing selection across 15 Kentucky towns, not a complete statewide calendar. Each listing shows its source and manual check date. Check the organizer again before traveling.

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Oct 17, 2026Somerset, KY

Music & community · Festival

Somerset Moonlight Festival

Spend a Saturday around Fountain Square with live performances, food vendors and artists at work. Somerset Tourism lists the program from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Where: Fountain Square, 50 Public Square, Somerset, KY
Admission: Festival admission is free; food, purchases and the $5 alcohol wristband are extra.
Before you go: Food and drinks are separate. The organizer requires a paid spirit wristband for alcohol purchases.

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Dates and notes checked Oct 15, 2026. Calendar downloads are reminders and do not update automatically.

Oct 24, 2026Somerset, KY

Cars & community · Event

Somernites Cruise: October Show & Shine

Browse the October Show & Shine in historic Somerset. The tourism listing describes the main Saturday event as noon–6 p.m.

Where: Fountain Square, 50 Public Square, Somerset, KY 42501
Admission: Admission is free; food, purchases and any separate activities are extra.
Before you go: This is the October 24 edition. Other cruise-weekend activities have their own locations and schedules.

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Dates and notes checked Oct 15, 2026. Calendar downloads are reminders and do not update automatically.

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