This 1,032-acre park is a working horse farm where visitors can see over 40 different breeds of horses. Included within the park are two exceptional museums, twin theatres, and a Visitor Information Center. A memorial to the great racehorse, Man O'War, stands at the park entrance. Horse-drawn trolley rides and self-guided walking tours of the facilities are offered, as well as demonstrations that highlight the region's equine heritage. The International Museum of the Horse includes a collection of 19th-century horse-drawn carriages and racing vehicles, as well as changing exhibitions of equine art; the park's education department offers public programs and activities. Other activities include horseback and pony rides, over 60 scheduled horse shows, and steeplechase and racing events. A public campground is available within the park. Park open daily mid-March through the end of October; closed Mondays and Tuesdays November to mid-March and major holidays.
Location:
4089 Iron Works Parkway, Lexington Kentucky 40511
Telephone
859-233-4303 Toll Free: 800-568-8813 Fax 54-0253
Other Sports and Sporting Events nearby:
(Lexington) American Saddle Horse Museum
(Lexington) Kentucky Horse Center
(Lexington) Kentucky Horse Park
(Lexington) Raven Run Nature Sanctuary
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04/19 Coming to The Lexington area
Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair Cincinnati OH May4 The Clay Alliance Spring Pottery Fair is a combination of nearly 50 local clay artisans who exhibits and sells their unique ceramic creations.
Smokin' on the Water - BBQ Festival By The Lake Liberty IN May4-5 Arts, Crafts, and Antiques of all kinds are permitted and desired. Lawn Equipment, Golf Carts, Personal Mobility Devices, Home Healthcare Products, ATVs, RVs, Vehicles, Boats, Outdoor Cooking Equipment, and Sporting Goods are also permitted and desired.
Stucky Music Festival Park City KY May17-18 It is a hard economic time and Stucky Musical Festival would like to remain a low cost event that gives both musicians and local companies a place to promote themselves, as well as sell their merchandise. Proceeds will go to growing this festival so that it can continue on and to a local charity that helps children have opportunity to participate in music and art.
CincItalia the Cincinnati Italian Festival Cincinnati OH May17-19 Come early and be dazzled by CincItalia's Italian Auto Show and enriched by our traditional Italian Statue Procession.
Kentucky Sheep and Wool Festival Lexington KY May18-19 A family friendly Festival for young and old alike, the Kentucky Sheep and Fiber Festival has not only a wonderful selection of Fiber and Sheep related vendors, but also Educational Demonstrations, Irish Dancers, Live Music, a Tractor Show, Live Animals and much more.
Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival Pineville KY May23 The Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival is one of Kentucky's oldest festivals, finding its start in 1931.
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