Local Jazz Events
JAZZ EVENTS HAPPENING IN THE BLUEGRASS AREA
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2025 Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival
October 10-12 | Old Fort Harrod State Park Harrodsburg, KY
The Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival announces the move of the “2025 Jazz Fest and Artisan Expo” from the 3rd weekend in September, to the second weekend in October.
Our 2025 dates are October 10-12, with a Friday night “Mardi Gras” kickoff on Main, and two full days of live jazz, artisans, food, fun, and more on Saturday and Sunday at historic Old Fort Harrod. With the new October dates, the Jazz Festival and the Kentucky Artisan Expo will also join the “Scarecrows at the Fort” and some new partners.
We are very grateful to Fort Harrod, the Harrodsburg Mercer County Tourist Commission, our sponsors, planning committee, and marketing partners for their input, flexibility, and continued support of this educational and cultural event.
Please save the NEW OCTOBER 10-12 dates for the 2025 Kentucky Heritage Jazz Festival and watch here for updates on festival events and musical groups! For more information, to volunteer, or to participate, please contact the Festival at 859-734-2365 / 859-265-0583 or by email at info@mercerchamber.com
CHECK BACK OFTEN FOR NEW EVENTS IN OUR AREA
- Bill Underwood, Saxophone
- Shaun Owens, Trumpet/Flugelhorn
- Jacob O’Donnell, Saxophone
- Brandon Bowlds, Guitar
- Nick Coleman, Bass
- Danielle Barkman, Drums
- Jason Cox, Percussion
The Jazz Arts Foundation, Inc. is a non-profit, educational organization whose mission is “to enhance the awareness of Jazz as a performing art.” Since its establishment in 1989, the Foundation has published newsletters, coordinated jazz calendars, awarded educational scholarships and sponsored many jazz events and performances.
