Railbird Festival
Aug. 28-29
Keeneland, 4201 Versailles Road
AC Entertainment, the producers of a bevy high-caliber music festivals that include Forecastle, Bonnaroo, Highwater Festival and Big Ears Festival, are behind this relatively new Lexington festival, which is billed as a celebration of live music, bourbon and equine culture on the historic and idyllic grounds of the Keeneland racetrack. The second installment, following the inaugural 2019 festival, will feature heavy hitting headliners such as Dave Matthews Band, My Morning Jacket and Leon Bridges, with a refreshing blend of support acts that include Jason Isbell, Japanese Breakfast and The Revivalists. A local stage, presented by the Lexington venue The Burl, will host up-and-coming regional acts such as Magnolia Boulevard, Bendigo Fletcher and more. Visit the event website for the full lineup, schedule and ticket details.