I saw this question come in that caught my attention. Someone mentioned they noticed a chess set creator on social media designing pieces themed around Lexington landmarks, and they're wondering what local venues or businesses would be best for someone trying to market unique Lexington-themed products.

Oh, that's such a cool concept. The first Friday of every month from May through December, you can check out more live music, local artisans, food trucks and craft beer at the Night Market on the north side of downtown. That would be perfect for something like a themed chess set. And if you're looking at bigger opportunities, every August for more than 50 years, Woodland Park transforms into a art market with over 180 artists and craftspeople selling unique, handcrafted items. That's our Woodland Art Fair and it draws tens of thousands of people.

I was thinking about the farmers market too. Don't they have an artisan component?

Exactly. The Lexington Farmers' Market launched the Lexington Makers Market, an artist and hand-crafted makers market, in 2018 and the Lexington Makers Market hours are: select Saturday dates in Tandy Centennial Park formerly Cheapside Park from nine AM to one thirty PM and select Sunday dates on Southland Drive ten AM to two PM. Plus there's the Wednesday evening market on Alexandria Drive. And we have art festivals throughout the year where you can browse and purchase from artists throughout the region, starting with Mayfest at Gratz Park in May, featuring up to one hundred artists.

What about the Kentucky Horse Park? I feel like I've seen craft events there.

You're thinking of the Kentucky Arts Council announces the return of The Kentucky Crafted Market which happens at the Alltech Arena and features the best visual and craft artists in the commonwealth, along with two days of live music, local food products, publishers and art activities for the kids. Plus there's Vintage Market Days of Lexington takes place at Alltech Arena inside the Kentucky Horse Park and it's a three-day market features antique vendors, artisan creators, and boutique retailers selling vintage décor, handmade crafts, clothing, jewelry, seasonal plants, and specialty foods.

So there's really no shortage of options for local artisans here.

Not at all. And honestly, with something as unique as Lexington landmark chess pieces, I'd bet people would be really drawn to that at any of these venues. There's definitely an appetite for local-themed art and crafts in this town.

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