Stave Fest coming to downtown Lawrenceburg in September

Fall in Kentucky is a great time for festivals and there is a brand new one coming to downtown Lawrenceburg this September.

The Stave Fest will be held from 10 a.m. until 9 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 7 along South Main Street and Western Avenue, as well as on the City Green. Plans for the inaugural year include artisan craft vendors, an expanded variety of food trucks, live music throughout the day and evening featuring several musicians and bands, as well as inflatables and other activities for kids.

The City of Lawrenceburg is currently accepting applications for vendors in the juried categories of: clay/ceramics, jewelry, printmaking, wood, 2D images, photography, crafts, sculpture, paper, fiber/leather, metal, and glass. An acceptance email will be sent out on Aug. 17. You can receive an application by emailing [email protected].

Sponsors for the festival include the City of Lawrenceburg, Four Roses distillery, the Lawrenceburg/Anderson County Tourism Commission, The Anderson News, West Sixth Brewing, BJ’s Paving Striping & Sealing, Anderson County Health Department, Chrysler of Lawrenceburg and Century Bank. Any business interested in being a sponsor can contact Lawrenceburg City Hall at 502-839-5372.

More information, including the lineup of musical acts, will be announced soon.