# Ask Lex · @foxystvtime · big events happening  
**Published:** 2026-04-24T18:59:57.000Z  
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Hey, quick question from FoxysTVTime on YouTube. They're asking about any big events happening this weekend in Lexington?

Oh, this is a fantastic weekend if you're into world-class competition! The Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is running from April twenty-third through twenty-sixth at the Kentucky Horse Park. This is one of the most prestigious equestrian competitions in the world — we're talking about the highest level of eventing where horses and riders compete in dressage, cross-country, and show jumping.

That sounds incredible. What makes this such a big deal?

Well, there's four hundred thousand dollars in prize money on the line, and riders are competing at the highest level in the sport. Plus, the whole weekend features exclusive shopping, unique attractions, and premium sponsor activities that you can only find at this event. The cross-country phase is especially exciting for spectators — they have interactive course maps and venue guides to help people find the best viewing spots.

Perfect timing with this beautiful weather we're having too — seventy-seven degrees and mostly clear right now.

Absolutely! And if you're more into music, ZZ Top with Dwight Yoakam is performing Sunday evening at seven p.m. at the CommonSpirit Health Stage at Gatton Park. That's going to be quite a show — classic rock meets country twang.

Sounds like there's something for everyone this weekend. The Horse Park event alone could fill the whole weekend.

Definitely. With weather this nice and events like these, it's a great time to get out and experience what makes Lexington special.

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