Things to do in Bardstown

Bardstown is the historic Nelson County seat southeast of Louisville, home to My Old Kentucky Home State Park and a picturesque, walkable downtown. Browse family events and things to do with kids in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Fri, Aug 14

2026 FREE Summer Concert Series-Gary Vidito and the Not Done Yet Band

Free summer concert series in Bardstown with live local music.

7:00 PM East Halstead Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, United States of America, Bardstown

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 15

KOI Drag Racing at The Nelson county KY Fairgrounds on Saturday August the 15th

KOI Drag Racing at Nelson County Fairgrounds—thrilling racing action for all ages.

7:00 PM New Haven Road, Bardstown, KY 40004, United States of America, Bardstown

5–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 21

2026 FREE Summer Concert Series-AltarNatives

Free summer concert with AltarNatives in Bardstown.

7:00 PM East Halstead Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, United States of America, Bardstown

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Fri, Aug 28

2026 FREE Summer Concert Series-Wildfire

FREE summer concert series in Bardstown with live music.

7:00 PM East Halstead Avenue, Bardstown, KY 40004, United States of America, Bardstown

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 29

KOI Drag Racing at The Nelson County KY Fairgrounds on Saturday August the 29th

High-octane drag racing at Nelson County Fair, Bardstown, Kentucky.

7:00 PM New Haven Road, Bardstown, KY 40004, United States of America, Bardstown

0–18 yrsOutdoor

Sat, Aug 29

Miss Buttermilk Festival Preliminary Pageant

Pageant preliminaries at the Buttermilk Festival in Bardstown.

9:00 AM New Haven Road, Bardstown, KY 40004, United States of America, Bardstown

0–18 yrsOutdoor