In conjunction with the celebration of the celebrated Lexington horse’s 100th birthday celebration, this festival will honor the connections of Man O’War, as well as Elias “Shug” White, one of the few men still living who worked at the Kentucky Association Race Course downtown. Will Harbut and Cunningham Graves, two groomsmen of the legendary Thoroughbred, will also be honored at the event, which will feature music, kids’ activities, refreshments and a sculpture demonstration by Lavon Williams. The mission of the organizing non-profit, Phoenix Rising Of Lexington, is to recognize, preserve, promote and provide access to the cultural history of Lexington’s early horse racing industry.
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