# StreetFest Returns Saturday as Lexington Celebrates Bike Walk Month  
**Published:** 2026-05-12T18:57:40.000Z  
**Source:** [LFUCG General News](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/streetfest-returns-lexington-may-16)  
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — [Lexington will transform Shropshire Avenue into a car-free celebration Saturday](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/streetfest-returns-lexington-may-16) as StreetFest returns for its fifth consecutive year, highlighting the city's commitment to creating streets that serve all users.

The event, running from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Shropshire Avenue between Midland and Third Street, will feature live music from Honeychild and M'Power Rhythm staff drummers, food trucks, games and family-friendly activities including a slow bike race. [The event is organized by the Lexington Area Metropolitan Planning Organization and the City of Lexington](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/environmental-quality-public-works/environmental-services/live-green-lexington/bike-walk-month) as part of Bike Walk Month, which runs throughout May.

Organizers invite residents to bike, skate, walk and gather freely while reimagining streets as shared public spaces. [The event promotes "complete streets" designed to prioritize all types of transportation, not just driving](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/environmental-quality-public-works/environmental-services/live-green-lexington/bike-walk-month). Leashed dogs are welcome.

[Bike Walk Month celebrates not only biking, but also walking for transportation, exercise and fun, reminding Lexingtonians that streets are shared spaces for all](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/environmental-quality-public-works/environmental-services/live-green-lexington/bike-walk-month). Throughout the month, the city will host a variety of free in-person, virtual and self-paced events.

StreetFest is free and open to the public. For more information about StreetFest and other [Bike Walk Month events, visit lexingtonky.gov/bikewalkmonth](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/bikewalkmonth). Residents can follow LexBikeWalk on social media and the Lexington Area MPO on Facebook for additional information on biking, walking and public transit initiatives.

## Sources

- [LFUCG General News](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/news/streetfest-returns-lexington-may-16)
- [City of Lexington Bike Walk Month information](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/government/departments-programs/environmental-quality-public-works/environmental-services/live-green-lexington/bike-walk-month)
- [City of Lexington Bike Walk Month event listings](https://www.lexingtonky.gov/bikewalkmonth)

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