Middletown is prepping for the 53rd year of its Middletown Family Fun Fest, taking place Friday and Saturday, Sept. 5 – 6, in Downtown Middletown and Wetherby Park.
Festivalgoers can expect live music, local food, fireworks, a drone show, parade, dog show, and more — two full days of fun. The festivities kick off at 5 p.m. on Friday and continue starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
Check out this festival guide to plan your fun.
Your Ultimate Family Fun Fest Guide!
Enjoy:
Live music at the Celebration Hall Stage (Main Stage)
Live music, performing artists, and more at the Wetherby Park Gazebo Stage
Fireworks and Drone Show Finale in Wetherby Park
Performing Pups Dog Show hosted by Tara Bassett
Middletown Parade
Goat Yoga in the Park with p.m. Yoga and Sunny Acres Farm
100+ artisan vendors
10+ food trucks and food stands
Middletown Chamber of Commerce Members’ Court
Live cooking demonstrations
KidZone features Turner’s Circus Smile Parade and Performances, obstacle courses, giant slides, a petting zoo, balloon art, face painting, games and more.
Henry Gentry Caricature Artist FREE Portraits
Main Stage Musical Acts:
Friday 5-6:30 p.m.: Dave Meland Band
Friday 7-9 p.m.: 100% Poly (Main Stage)
Saturday 1:30 p.m.: School of Rock
Saturday 3 p.m.: FreQuency
Saturday 5 p.m.: The Sweet Beats – A Beatles Tribute
Saturday 8 p.m.: The Heart of Rock n Roll – A Huey Lewis Tribute
Friday Activities:
ESPN Watch Zone – Live viewing of the UofL football game.
Bubble Bug Bubble
Saturday Activities:
Roaming magician
Dog Show at 10 a.m. with MC Tara Bassett and Animal Care Society offering FREE Microchips for the first 50 Dogs!
Goat Yoga at 10 a.m.
Turner’s Circus Performers (Pending)
Mick Sullivan Storytelling
Electria – KY’s first and only electric string ensemble.
Full Contact Karaoke Band
River City Concert Band
