We’ve tractor down the 19 best things to do in and around Lexington this weekend

Here is a Lexington list and guide of the best weekend events around Central Kentucky on Friday, Saturday and Sunday if you are bored and need things to do including live music concerts, theatre shows, kid-friendly and free events, comedy shows, country fairs, dance performances, picking sunflowers at Eckert’s Orchard, concert series, back-to-school celebrations, drag shows, wedding expos, music festivals, car shows, tractor pulls and ice cream making lessons.

Antique Machinery Show at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds

View a variety of antique farm machinery, enjoy live music, cruise-in and more during the Central Kentucky Antique Machinery Association’s annual show and tractor pull at the Bourbon County Fairgrounds happening July 27-July 29. Admission is free to the Antique Machinery Show, put on on by the oldest antique machinery club in Kentucky. The tractor pull is 7-10 p.m. July 29, $10, kids 8 and under are free. 30 Legion Dr., Paris. Facebook.com/CentralKentuckyAntiqueMachineryAssociation.

Madison County Fair & Horse Show

The Madison County Fair & Horse Show will kick off this weekend with car shows, live music, magic shows, beauty pageants and more beginning at 6 p.m. daily. $15 per day. 3237 Old Irvine Rd, Richmond. TheMadisonCountyFair.com.

Contemporary dance show: Movement Continuum at the Black Box Theatre

Contemporary dance company Movement Continuum will perform its original work “Garden” in the Black Box Theatre at the Pam Miller Downtown Arts Center on July 29 at 7 p.m. and July 30 at 2 p.m. $12-20. 141 E Main St. facebook.com/events/578676924419263.

Lakeside Live Concert Series at Lexington Green

The Lakeside Live Concert Series at Lexington Green continues with music from Radio 80 on July 28 from 7-10 p.m. Free. 161 Lexington Green Cir. Eventbrite.com.

Comedian Jeff Allen at Comedy Off Broadway

Comedian Jeff Allen will perform at Comedy Off Broadway on July 28 at 7 p.m. and July 29 at 5 and 7:30 p.m. $30-40. 161 Lexington Green Cir #C4. ComedyOffBroadway.com.

Northside Nights Concert Series at Castlewood Park

The City of Lexington’s Northside Nights Concert Series will return to Castlewood Park on July 28 at 7 p.m. with a performance from 1SoundBand. Free. 201 Castlewood Dr. LexingtonKy.gov.

Jake Stringer concert at Bluegrass Barrel House

Southern Missouri based songwriter Jake Stringer will make his Central Kentucky debut with a concert at Bluegrass Barrel House in Richmond on July 28 at 8 p.m. 701 E Irvine St, Richmond. facebook.com/events/947317973204921.

Pick sunflowers at Eckert’s Orchard in Versailles

Eckert’s Orchard, 1396 Pinckard Pike, Versailles, opens its Sunflower Trail June 28 where you can cut-your-own sunflowers to take home. The field of sunflowers reach up to five-feet high. The trail is open Tuesday – Thursday from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Friday – Sunday from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Tickets are $9. eckerts.com/location/versailles-orchard

Cars And Country Music Festival at Kentucky Dragway in Clay City

Comedian Andrew Conn, live music from Jayce Turley, Sydney Adams and others, stunt bikes and a fireworks show are all a part of the Cars And Country Music Festival coming to the Kentucky Dragway in Clay City on July 28 and 29 at 4 p.m. $50 per day. 718 11th St, Clay City. kentuckydragway.com.

Studio Players: 10-Minute Play Festival at the Carriage House Theatre

Over 300 submissions were whittled down to seven scripts including Fred Tacon’s “Moonbow Bride” and Lindsey Brown’s “Parent/Teacher Interviews” that will be performed during the Studio Player’s 10-Minute Play Festival at the Carriage House Theatre on July 28 and 29 at 8 p.m. and July 30 at 2:30 p.m. $17. 154 W Bell Ct. StudioPlayers.org/PlayFestival.

Benifit: Zach Attack Ride for Progeria at Man O’War Harley-Davidson

The 13th annual Zach Attack Ride for Progeria will take place at Man O’War Harley-Davidson of Lexington on July 29 at 9:30 a.m. before heading off for a scenic ride through Paris and Winchester at 11:30 a.m. Upon return there will be a silent auction, raffles, food, live music and more. Progeria patients — and there are only a few in the world — have tiny bodies and bald heads with prominent veins. They lack body fat, their tiny fingers seeming almost too frail to take up pen and paper. Zach’s legs are spindly, his knees prominent, his voice tiny, but precise. 2073 Bryant Rd. facebook.com/events/1625777251177436.

Cynthiana Bike Fest

The 6th annual Cynthiana Bike Fest will take place on the streets of downtown Cynthiana on July 29 beginning at 10 a.m. and will include vendors, bike shows, live music, a kids’ zone and more. 141 E Pike St, Cynthiana. facebook.com/events/574411131240365.

Back to School Bash at Gratz Park

Get ready for the 2023-24 school year with a back to school bash with the Carnegie Center at Gratz Park on July 29 from 1-3 p.m. Children will be given a free backpack with school supplies and a new book (while supplies last) in addition to being treated to carnival games and crafts. Free. 251 W Second St. facebook.com/events/177518365312128.

Red Hot Chili Pipers Concert at Manchester Music Hall

The Red Hot Chili Pipers will bring bagpipe-fueled rock ‘n roll to Manchester Music Hall during a performance on July 29 at 8 p.m. $25-55. 899 Manchester St. ManchesterMusicHall.com.

Beach party drag show at Rock House Brewing

Scarlett Moon and her Queens will perform a beach party-themed drag show at Rock House Brewing on July 30 at 11:45 a.m. $17. 119 Luigart Ct. Eventbrite.com.

Lexington Wedding Expos at the Central Bank Center

Lexington Wedding Expos will gather a wide variety of wedding vendors to help folks plan their dream ceremonies at the Central Bank Center on July 30 at 11 a.m. 430 W Vine St. LexingtonWeddingExpos.com.

Ice cream making and wine class at Harkness Edwards Vineyards

Make your own custom ice cream and create a mason jar treat while also enjoying local wine during a workshop at Harkness Edwards Vineyards in Winchester on July 30 from 2-3:30 p.m. $46. 5199 Combs Ferry Rd, Winchester. harknessedwardsvineyards.com.

The Jenkins Twins concert at Al’s Bar

Lexington based indie rockers Lylak will team up with Irvine’s The Jenkins Twins and Townsel Turner for a Sunday night bash at Al’s Bar on July 30 at 7 p.m. $10. 601 N Limestone. facebook.com/events/1390133951893460.

Kristofer Lee Bentley concert at The Burl

Sundy Best co-founder Kristofer Lee Bentley will perform with his backing band The Protectors at The Burl with support from the Shelby Lore Band on July 30 at 8 p.m. $12. 375 Thompson Rd. TheBurlKy.com.

Matt Wickstrom is a freelancer covering food, music and more. You can follow him on Instagram at @WickstromWrites .