# Festivals in Independence, KY 2026 | Culture & Street Fairs

- **Subtitle**: Your guide to festivals in Independence, Kentucky 2026 — cultural celebrations, street fairs and food festivals. Find dates, locations and what to expect.
- **Category**: Festivals
- **Type**: category

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## Festivals Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Heart of Country Music Festival
  - **Description**: The Heart of Country Music Festival is returning in 2026 and is expanding into a two-day festival of incredible music live at the Kenton County Fairgrounds in Independence, Kentucky!

Friday: Clint Black, Jo Dee Messina, Little Texas, John Morgen
Saturday
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:00 pm – Fri Sep 11 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/heart-of-country-music-festival/200030302199552
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair Grounds 2836 Harris Pike Independence, KY 41051
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - Justin Moore, Shenandoah, Cole Goodwin, Derek Alan at Kenton County Fairgrounds
  - **Date**: Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm (-05:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/2026-heart-of-country-music-festival-justin-moore-shenandoah-cole-goodwin-derek-alan-at-kenton-count/2400030202922844
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fairgrounds
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  - **Categories**: country-music-festivals, music-festivals, festivals, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: Deana Carter Kicks off St. Cecilia’s Festival
  - **Description**: St. Cecilia is ECSTATIC to announce Country Music Star Deana Carter!  5x multi-platinum star that yielded three consecutive number-one hits on Billboard country charts; “Strawberry Wine,” “We Danced Anyway,” and “How Do I Get There”.  Her music blends cou
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  - **Date**: Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:00 pm – Sat Sep 05 2026 at 11:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/deana-carter-kicks-off-st-cecilia’s-festival/200029916094227
  - **Venue**: 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY
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  - **Categories**: festivals, country-music-festivals
- **Event Name**: Clint Black - Independence
  - **Description**: Clint Black will perform at Kenton County Fair in Independence on September 11, 2026. The country artist brings his classic sound, smooth vocals, and seasoned live presence to the stage. Fans can expect a night of country storytelling, familiar songs, and
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  - **Date**: Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/clint-black-independence/200030357724829
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair - Independence, KY
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  - **Categories**: art, storytelling
- **Event Name**: Vinyl Countdown Opens for Fan Halen and Strutter at the St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival
  - **Description**: We are back for our 3rd St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival! This year, we open for the “worlds most authentic tribute to Van Halen,” Fan Halen and “America’s #1 Kiss Tribute Band,” Strutter! We can’t wait to share the stage with these amazing bands! Bring you
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  - **Date**: Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm – Sun Sep 06 2026 at 07:30 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/vinyl-countdown-opens-for-fan-halen-and-strutter-at-the-st-cecilia-labor-day-festival/200030215587145
  - **Venue**: St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051, USA
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  - **Categories**: festivals, labor-day, music, entertainment
- **Event Name**: River Valley Viking Festival 2026
  - **Description**: Join us for a Viking Village, Axe throwing, Games, Combat demonstrations, Food trucks, Vendors, Musical Acts, and more...
  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 04:00 pm – Sun Aug 23 2026 at 06:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/river-valley-viking-festival-2026/100001983239678265
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair Association
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  - **Price**: USD 30 to 115
  - **Categories**: festivals, live-music, food-drinks
- **Event Name**: River Valley Viking Fest
  - **Description**: I am so excited to be performing at the River Valley Viking Festival, Friday and Saturday ONLY! Check back for more details soon!
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  - **Date**: Fri Aug 21 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat Aug 22 2026 at 05:00 pm (-04:00)
  - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/independence/river-valley-viking-fest/200030130988355
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fairgrounds
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## Trending Events in Independence

- **Event Name**: Plant Bingo
  - **Description**: 🌿✨ PLANT BINGO NIGHT at Elysium! ✨🌿Join us July 23rd at 6:30 PM for a fun night of Plant Bingo at Elysium Botanicals Wines & Vineyard 🍷🪴🎟️ Tickets: $28💚 Includes $10 cr
  - **Venue**: Elysium Botanicals Wines and Vineyard
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- **Event Name**: Heart of Country Music Festival
  - **Description**: The Heart of Country Music Festival is returning in 2026 and is expanding into a two-day festival of incredible music live at the Kenton County Fairgrounds in Independence, Kentucky!

Friday: Clint Black, Jo Dee Messina, Little Texas, John Morgen
Saturday
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair Grounds 2836 Harris Pike Independence, KY 41051
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- **Event Name**: 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - Justin Moore, Shenandoah, Cole Goodwin, Derek Alan at Kenton County Fairgrounds
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fairgrounds
- **Event Name**: Rapid City Rush at Kansas City Mavericks
  - **Description**: 📍 Venue: Cable Dahmer Arena
🏠 Address: 19100 East Valley View Parkway, Independence, MO 64055
🌆 City: Independence
📍 Location: 39.0401, -94.3566✨ Embark on an extraordinary journey at Rapid City Rush at Kansas City Mavericks, where every
  - **Venue**: Cable Dahmer Arena
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- **Event Name**: Deana Carter Kicks off St. Cecilia’s Festival
  - **Description**: St. Cecilia is ECSTATIC to announce Country Music Star Deana Carter!  5x multi-platinum star that yielded three consecutive number-one hits on Billboard country charts; “Strawberry Wine,” “We Danced Anyway,” and “How Do I Get There”.  Her music blends cou
  - **Venue**: 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY
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- **Event Name**: Justin Moore in Independence
  - **Description**: 🎶 The Ultimate Justin Moore Experience LIVE at Kenton County Fair Association—This Saturday, September 12, 2026! 🎶
It's that time of the year where everyone wants to have a musical breath! Your favorite, Justin Moore
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair Association
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- **Event Name**: Clint Black - Independence
  - **Description**: Clint Black will perform at Kenton County Fair in Independence on September 11, 2026. The country artist brings his classic sound, smooth vocals, and seasoned live presence to the stage. Fans can expect a night of country storytelling, familiar songs, and
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair - Independence, KY
- **Event Name**: Clint Black in Independence
  - **Description**: 🎶 Don't Miss Clint Black Live in Independence on Friday, September 11, 2026! 🎶
Are you ready to experience Clint Black like never before? With chart-topping hits like Killin' Time, I Don't Need Your Rockin' Chair - Version w
  - **Venue**: Kenton County Fair Association
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- **Event Name**: Independence Uncorked Wine Festival  2026
  - **Description**: The Annual Independence Uncorked Wine Festival will be  Saturday, September, 12th, 2026 from 1:00pm-6:00pmAbout this EventIndependence Uncorked 2026 Presented by Edward JonesThe 13th Annual Independence Uncorked Wi
  - **Venue**: Bingham-Waggoner Estate
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## FAQs

- **Q**: What are the top Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Heart of Country Music Festival (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kenton County Fair Grounds 2836 Harris Pike Independence, KY 41051), 2026 Heart of Country Music Festival - Justin Moore, Shenandoah, Cole Goodwin, Derek Alan at Kenton County Fairgrounds (Sat Sep 12 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kenton County Fairgrounds), Deana Carter Kicks off St. Cecilia’s Festival (Sat Sep 05 2026 at 05:00 pm at 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY), Clint Black - Independence (Fri Sep 11 2026 at 04:00 pm at Kenton County Fair - Independence, KY), Vinyl Countdown Opens for Fan Halen and Strutter at the St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival (Sun Sep 06 2026 at 06:00 pm at St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY 41051, USA).
- **Q**: How can I find Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can discover upcoming Festivals events in Independence on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests.
- **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets.
- **Q**: What are the popular venues for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Festivals events in Independence include Kenton County Fair Grounds 2836 Harris Pike Independence, KY 41051, Kenton County Fairgrounds, 5313 Madison Pike, Independence, KY.
- **Q**: What is the price range for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Prices for Festivals events in Independence range from USD 30 to USD 115. Many events also offer free entry.
- **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Festivals events in Independence include B-105 Cincinnati, Vivid Events, St. Cecilia Labor Day Festival.
- **Q**: Are there any online Festivals events available?
  - **A:** Yes, many Festivals events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere.
- **Q**: How can I get notified about new Festivals events in Independence?
  - **A:** Follow the Festivals category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Festivals events are listed in Independence.

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