Lexington Barbecue Festival

 The festival is held in Uptown Lexington. A ten-block stretch of Main Street is closed to traffic, with banners at either end announcing the festival with a logo featuring four dancing pigs. Over four hundred exhibitors sell everything from handmade crafts to handmade fudge. Also a juried competition includes artists and craftsmen from across the country. This competition, sponsored by Carolane Propane Gas, Inc., is held throughout two blocks of Main Street in front of the Edward C. Smith Civic Center. Seven stages of entertainment showcase local and national artists. The festival is for people of all ages and includes a special section of rides and games for children, the Barbecue Carnival & Family Area.