2012 Mayfest Arts Fair

 Presented by PNC Bank

A festival celebrating the literary, visual & performing arts.  

MARK YOUR CALENDARS!

Join us for the 2012 Mayfest Arts Fair
Saturday May 12, 10am - 6pm
Sunday May 13, 11am - 5pm
Gratz Park, Lexington, Kentucky  

 


Welcome to Mayfest!

Whether you are a returning guest or vendor, or are discovering Mayfest for the first time, this event has something for everyone!  Mayfest is a juried art fair with a focus on a casual, family-friendly atmosphere.  Included are up to 100 Artist Vendors, Young Artists, and Activity Artists, performances by musicians, dancers, strolling performers, traditional Maypole Dance, food concession vendors, and children's activities including an Astro Jump, pirate ship ride, pony rides, petting zoo and children's crafts.

Date, Time & Location

2012 marks the 18th Anniversary of the Mayfest Arts Fair, which is held during Mother's Day weekend. The 2012 event will be held Saturday, May 12, 10am - 6pm and Sunday May 13, 11am - 5pm.

The festival is held in historic Gratz Park, located in Downtown Lexington, Kentucky.   The park sits between The Carnegie Center for Literacy and Learning (formerly the old Lexington Public Library building) on 2nd Street, and Transylvania University on 3rd Street, in a residential neighborhood located between Mill St. and Market St.

For information about event parking and for detailed directions to the festival, visit our Mayfest Directions & Parking page.

Cost to Attend

The festival is open to the public and free of admission charge for guests, providing a day of free fun and entertainment for the entire community.  There is a fee for all vendors (artist and food) to participate.

Vendor Applications 

Applications are now being accepted. Click here for vendor information.

Mayfest Awards

Come see why the 2008 Mayfest was selected as one of Southeast Tourism Society’s Top 20 Events for the Month of May 2008 and named 2008 Top Ten Spring Event by the KY Tourism Council!

Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities are available at several different levels and provide an excellent opportunity for exposure to a wide demographic of potential customers for your business.  For details about sponsorship eligibility and benefits, please contact Kathryn Minton at 859-425-2595 or kathryn@downtownlex.com

Be a Friend of Mayfest!  

The DLC would like to invite everyone to become a Friend of Mayfest by making a tax-deductible donation to the DLC Foundation.  As a Friend of Mayfest your name will be included on promotional material which includes the Mayfest Arts Fair program and on the DLC’s website. With your generous donation 2012 Mayfest Arts Fair can continue to be a fun-filled and entertaining event for the entire community to enjoy.

 Download a Friend of Mayfest donation form

Presenting Sponsor

 Gold Sponsors

Downtown Lexington Corporation’s mission is to promote Downtown as
a unique and vibrant place in Lexington for business, residential life and entertainment.