Park · North Lexington

Kentucky Horse Park

A working horse park north of Lexington with daily shows, museums and seasonal events such as Hallowhinny. Standard park admission covers most event days.

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Visitor info & directions

A black Arabian horse with a red ribbon tied in its tail walks head-down across a paddock at the Kentucky Horse Park, white plank fences and spring-green fields behind it, April 2010.
Kentucky Horse Park, . Historical photo.Photo: Jean · CC BY 2.0 · Credits & changes

Plan a visit

4089 Iron Works Pike
Lexington, KY 40511

Check the park’s event page for hours, the day’s show schedule and admission. Parking is listed as free for Hallowhinny; other days may differ.

Opening hours, admission, accessibility, and booking requirements can vary. Confirm the details that matter to your visit directly with the venue.

Good to know

Only what Kentucky Horse Park states on official pages. Not stated means we did not find it there, so ask before you go. Accessibility guide

Dogs
Dogs in some areas.“The Kentucky Horse Park welcomes well-behaved pets on most of our grounds.”On a leash or in a kennel. Pets are not allowed in the museum exhibit areas, the Iron Works Café (the covered patio is fine) or the Alltech Arena; service animals may go everywhere.From kyhorsepark.com, checked October 27, 2026
Strollers
Not stated.
Wheelchair access
Wheelchair access in some areas.“Wheelchairs are available at no cost, on a first-come, first-served basis at the Visitor Center.”The park says all paths are paved but there are inclines and declines from barn to barn, and the horse-drawn trolley has a wheelchair ramp.From kyhorsepark.com, checked October 27, 2026
Sensory supports
Not stated.

Ways to spend time here

More nearby

Other places in North Lexington.

Upcoming at Kentucky Horse Park

October 31, 2026

October 31, 2026

November 6, 2026

Festivals & markets

Vintage Market Days of Lexington

10 am – 4 pm
Kentucky Horse Park · North Lexington

Tickets sold online and at the gate; children under 12 free

November 12, 2026

November 21, 2026

Sports

Southern Lights Stroll 5K

5:30 pm – 8 pm
Kentucky Horse Park · North Lexington

5K stroll $30; 5K run $35; kids 12 and under free

December 5, 2026

Festivals & markets

Holly Day Market

10 am – 6 pm
Kentucky Horse Park · North Lexington

$15; children 10 and under free

January 23, 2027

Equestrian

The Lexington Rodeo

7 pm – 9:30 pm
Kentucky Horse Park · North Lexington

Tickets from $20

April 22, 2027

Listed here with a date we are still confirming: Southern Lights Holiday Festival. Each page explains what is unconfirmed.