2026 Garrard County Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival
This annual event brings together locals and visitors, enjoying activities including; live music, delicious food, carnival rides, circus events, wrestling, talent shows, a parade, and arts and crafts vendors! Thursday May 7th (5PM-9PM) Friday May 8th (noon-10PM) Saturday May 9th (10PM-10PM)
Time & Location
May 07, 2026, 5:00 PM – May 09, 2026, 10:00 PM
Lancaster, Public Square, Lancaster, KY 40444, USA
About the event
About The Festival
The Garrard County Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival is a 3-day celebration originating from the rich agricultural history in the region. This annual event brings together locals and visitors alike to enjoy a variety of activities, including live music, delicious food, carnival rides, circus events, wrestling, talent shows, a parade, and arts and crafts vendors. The festival showcases the community's pride and creates lasting memories.
Festival Hours
Thursday, May 7th: 5 - 9 P.M
Friday, May 8th: Noon - 10 P.M
Saturday, May 9th: 10 A.M - 10 P.M
Tickets
Premium Booth: A (Music Area)
This ticket includes one 8x10 non-food vendor booth within the area of the entertainment stage. Premium Booth Description: The premium booth is the ultimate spot for vendors looking to maximize their visibility and engagement at the festival. These booths enjoy high foot traffic and prime positioning, ensuring maximum exposure to festival attendees. Premium booths are designed to attract more visitors.
$100.00
+$2.50 ticket service fee
Premium Booth: B (Library)
This ticket includes one 8x10 non-food vendor booth within the library quadrant. Premium Booth Description: The premium booth is the ultimate spot for vendors looking to maximize their visibility and engagement at the festival. Situated directly on the square, these booths enjoy high foot traffic and prime positioning, ensuring maximum exposure to festival attendees. Premium booths are designed to attract more visitors.
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
Premium Booth: C (Whitaker)
This ticket includes one 8x10 non-food vendor booth within the Whitaker quadrant. Premium Booth Description: The premium booth is the ultimate spot for vendors looking to maximize their visibility and engagement at the festival. Situated directly on the square, these booths enjoy high foot traffic and prime positioning, ensuring maximum exposure to festival attendees. Premium booths are designed to attract more visitors.
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
Premium Booth: D (First Sou.)
This ticket includes one 8x10 non-food vendor booth within the First Southern quadrant. Premium Booth Description: The premium booth is the ultimate spot for vendors looking to maximize their visibility and engagement at the festival. Situated directly on the square, these booths enjoy high foot traffic and prime positioning, ensuring maximum exposure to festival attendees. Premium booths are designed to attract more visitors.
$50.00
+$1.25 ticket service fee
Standard Booth (Non-Food)
Standard Booth Description: The standard booth offers an 8x10 space for vendors to showcase their products and engage with festival-goers. Located off the quadrants, these booths provide a great opportunity to connect with the community while benefiting from steady foot traffic. Each vendor will need to provide their own table and canopy if desired.
$35.00
+$0.88 ticket service fee
Food & Beverage Vendor
Food Booth Description: The Food Booth is the ultimate spot at the Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival. Situated directly off the square, these booths enjoy high foot traffic and prime positioning, ensuring maximum exposure to festival attendees.
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Sold OutLemonade
Lemonade Booth Description: The Lemonade Booth is the ultimate spot at the Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival. Situated directly off the square, these booths enjoy high foot traffic and prime positioning, ensuring maximum exposure to festival attendees.
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Sold OutShaved Ice
Shaved Ice Booth Description: The Shaved Ice Booth is the ultimate spot at the Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival. Situated directly off the square, these booths enjoy high foot traffic and prime positioning, ensuring maximum exposure to festival attendees.
$150.00
+$3.75 ticket service fee
Total
$0.00