Lexington Picnic with the Pops

08/11/2025

OK, you all looked FAB👏U👏LOUS this weekend!

(Link to Part 2 of the gallery in the comments!)

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08/10/2025

What an incredible evening! Huge thanks to the Lexington Philharmonic, Keeneland, our guest artists, Lexington, KY Parks & Recreation, the Picnic with the Pops commission, our emcee Bill Meck, all of our event sponsors, and everyone who came out to enjoy the event!
You all brought your A-game! Please tag our page in your photos!

08/04/2025

Happy Picnic with the Pops: BACK TO THE '80s! week! 🥳

Checklist for the week:

☑️Brush up on your favorite '80s dance moves and lingo

☑️Finalize your costumes & table decor (link in the comments to details on our costume, table decorating and cocktail contests!)

☑️ Finalize picnic plans (link in the comments to preferred catering options! Be sure to check the ordering deadlines!)

☑️ Familiarize yourself with what items are allowed and what items are prohibited -- Remember that NO TABLES MAY BE BROUGHT INTO THE EVENT! (link in comments to our FAQs and tips, with more details!)

☑️ Locate your physical tickets and make sure everyone in your group has theirs -- everyone must have a ticket in hand to enter! The event is SOLD OUT and no tickets will be available at the door.

07/10/2025

Heads up to those who might be waiting to get your tickets: they are selling like hot cakes! Very limited quantity of GA tickets left.

07/08/2025

General Admission / Lawn Seating tickets go on sale tomorrow (Wed., July 9) at 10 a.m.! Visit our tickets page for more details and a link to purchase!

(Please note that while GA patrons may bring camping chairs, no tables are allowed to be brought into the event in ANY section.)

Tickets FINAL ALLOTMENT OF 2025 TABLES ON SALE at 10 a.m. on JUNE 25The initial allotment of tables sold out in two days! Due to high demand, we will be releasing a very limited allotment of additional tables in the “preferred” section, on Wednesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. We expect these to sell ou...

07/02/2025

Tables for 2025 Picnic with the Pops: BACK TO THE '80s! are officially sold out! Now it's time to start planning our picnics!

Check out our Food & Catering page for great options from recommended caterers -- most of these will deliver your meals right to your table at the event, unless you'd prefer to pick up in advance!

Food & CateringWhether made at home or catered by professionals, great food has always been a central part of the Picnic with the Pops experience. Patrons are welcome to arrange dinner through one of our local caterers, order from one of our on-site food trucks, or simply bring their own picnic din...

06/26/2025

As of this morning, less than a dozen tables remain for Picnic with the Pops: BACK TO THE '80s! If you're wanting a table for this year's event, now's your chance!

General admission / lawn seating will go on sale July 9.

Tickets FINAL ALLOTMENT OF 2025 TABLES ON SALE at 10 a.m. on JUNE 25The initial allotment of tables sold out in two days! Due to high demand, we will be releasing a very limited allotment of additional tables in the “preferred” section, on Wednesday, June 25 at 10 a.m. We expect these to sell ou...

06/20/2025

This year's initial allotment of tables sold out in 2 days! Due to high demand, we will be releasing a very limited quantity of additional tables on Wednesday June 25, 10 a.m..

General admission / lawn seating will go on sale July 9.

More details and a link to purchase at the tickets page on the Picnic with the Pops website!

Tickets NOTE: 2025 TABLE RENEWAL FORMS ARE DUE JUNE 6!Note: Table renewal forms to 2024 table holders were mailed in May. Those renewal forms are due June 6. Any tables that are not renewed by June 6 will be made available to the general public, on sale June 18. Tables do tend to sell out each year,...

06/17/2025

Last year's table renewals have been processed and all remaining tables go on sale TOMORROW - Wed., June 18, at 10 a.m.! More details & a link to purchase can be found at our ticket page!

Tables do tend to sell out each year, so be sure to secure yours ASAP.

General admission / lawn seating on sale Wed. July 9.

Tickets NOTE: 2025 TABLE RENEWAL FORMS ARE DUE JUNE 6!Note: Table renewal forms to 2024 table holders were mailed in May. Those renewal forms are due June 6. Any tables that are not renewed by June 6 will be made available to the general public, on sale June 18. Tables do tend to sell out each year,...

06/02/2025

Friendly reminder that table renewals for last year's table holders are due June 6 (that's this Friday!)!

If you had a table last year, you should have received a physical invoice in the mail earlier this month, as well as an email from our ticket partners at The Lexington Center with more details on how to renew.

We will close table renewals on June 6 and all remaining tables will go on sale to the general public June 18!

More info (including contact info) for ticket questions at this link.

Tickets NOTE: 2025 TABLE RENEWAL FORMS ARE DUE JUNE 6!Note: Table renewal forms to 2024 table holders were mailed in May. Those renewal forms are due June 6. Any tables that are not renewed by June 6 will be made available to the general public, on sale June 18. Tables do tend to sell out each year,...

05/06/2025

We are so excited to travel BACK TO THE '80's on August 9!

Get ready for an unforgettable performance this year featuring a dynamic band, powerhouse vocalists, and the full force of the Lexington Philharmonic, all led by Music Director, Mélisse Brunet!

BACK TO THE ’80’s is a power-packed eveningof the decade’s #1 hit songs, including “The Power of Love,” “Time After Time,”“Material Girl,” “I’ve Had the Time of My Life,” “Addicted to Love” and manyothers. Expect to hear songs from the most iconic stars of the ’80’s, such as Madonna, Debbie Gibson, Huey Lewis & The News, Phil Collins, Joe Cocker, and many more.

Table renewal forms will be mailed to last year's table holders this week; renewals will be due June 6.

Remaining tables will go on sale to the general public on June 18, with general public / lawn seating sales opening later this summer.

Visit our website for more information - www.lexpops.com.