Somerset-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce

Derby Lunch at The Chalet Restaurant
2025-05-02 11:00 - 15:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | The Chalet, 100 Chapel Dr, Somerset, KY, 42501
Friday, May 2nd
Derby Lunch at The Chalet
The Chalet Restaurant
100 Chapel Drive – Somerset, KY 42503

11:00am – 3:00pm

Savor the Spirit of KY: Oaks Day Celebration - Horses and Bourbon
2025-05-02 17:30 - 19:30 | KY
The Center for Rural Development
2292 2292 S. Highway 27 – Somerset, KY 42501 5:30pm – 7:30pm
Experience the rich flavors of handcrafted bourbons while soaking in the excitement of the races this Oaks Day (May 2nd) at The Center for Rural Development.

Whether you’re a bourbon connoisseur or just looking to try something new, this is an event you don’t want to miss! Grab your friends and toast to a day of elegance, excitement, and exquisite spirits!

Get your tickets now! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/a7cz6k7

Alton Blakley 60th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
2025-05-03 11:00 - 14:00 | Alton Blakley, 2130 South Highway 27, Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Join us as we celebrate 60 Years of Excellence at Alton Blakley Ford with our Anniversary Kickoff Lunch—and trust us, you don’t want to miss this one!
We’re bringing in some Derby themed local flavor and fun with Knob Farms BBQ serving up their delicious smoked meats and more, and Sassy Saddle Mobile Bar Co. popping up with some great Derby themed drinks for the whole family!
Good food. Giveaways. And of course—plenty of amazing vehicles to check out while you’re here.
Bring the whole family and help us kick off our anniversary the right way!

Saturday, May 3rd
Alton Blakely 60th Anniversary Kickoff Celebration
Alton Blakley Ford
2130 South Highway 27 – Somerset, KY 42501
11:00am – 2:00pm

Mother’s Day Event @ Bailey Kate Boutique
2025-05-03 11:00 - 16:00 | Bailey Kate Boutique, 2007 US-27, Somerset, KY, 42501
We are so excited for our Mother’s Day Event
We have soooo many fun things planned!!• DISCOUNTS• CHARM BAR BOGO FREE• VENDORS• FREE BUILD-A-BOUQUET
2007 S HWY 27 STE. BSaturday, May 3rd11:00-4:00

Saturday, May 3rd
Mother’s Day Event @ Bailey Kate Boutique
Bailey Kate Boutique
2007 South Highway 27, Suite B – Somerset, KY 42501
11:00am – 4:00pm

Kentucky Derby Tea Party @ Expressions Tea & Gifts
2025-05-03 12:00 - 14:00 | Expression Tea & Gifts, 2835 S Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 42501
Friday, April 25 is the last day to make reservations!
Kentucky Derby Tea PartyMay 3, 2025 Noon
Spoon Bread with ButterBenedictine Spread with Assorted Fresh VegetablesKentucky Hot Brown with White Cheddar Mornay SauceDerby Day Chocolate Pecan PieKentucky Bourbon Butter CakeKentucky Blend TeaMint Julep (non-alcoholic)

Saturday, May 3rd
Kentucky Derby Tea Party
Expressions Tea & Gifts
2835 South Highway 27, Suite 372 – Somerset, Ky 42501
12:00pm – 2:00pm

The Bar Upstairs Derby Party
2025-05-03 12:00 - 20:00 | The Bar Upstairs, 200 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Get ready for the most thrilling day in Somerset! Grab your finest hats and join us at THE BAR UPSTAIRS for DERBY DAY on Saturday, May 3rd! We’re kicking things off early at noon as part of the “Run for the Roses 2025” pub crawl, where downtown bars will be buzzing with excitement.

Join us for a specially crafted drink menu that will elevate your Derby Day experience. And after the races, keep the party going with live DJs spinning all your favorite tunes!

Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—mark your calendars and come celebrate Derby Day with us!

Saturday, May 3rd
The Bar Upstairs Derby Party
202 East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
12:00pm – 8:00pm

5 Bar Derby Day Bingo
2025-05-03 12:00 - 20:00 | KY
Join the Bars Downtown as we ALL Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby! Throw on your finest horse racing hats and Pick up a Run For the Roses Bingo card at BIRDIES & BARRELS, THE BAR UPSTAIRS, FINDERS KEEPERS, THE TIPSY TOAD OR AT TAP ON MAIN from noon until the cards run out. Each bar is having various events throughout the day – and we’ll do our best to keep ya’ll updated… From Hat Competitions, to which bar makes the best Mint COCKTAIL or MOCKTAIL… There will be a little something for everyone.—–First 100 folks to complete the BINGO will receive a t-shirt at the bar they finish in…
No purchase is necessary to Participate in the BINGO…

Saturday, May 3rd
Run for the Roses – Derby Day Bingo 2025
Birdies and Barrels
201 East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
12:00pm – 8:00pm

Run For The Children
2025-05-03 16:00 - 20:00 | The Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 42503, United States

Mother’s Day Tea Party @ Expressions Tea & Gifts
2025-05-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Expression Tea & Gifts, 2835 S Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 42501
Treat your mother to a delicious meal at the tea room! Our Mothers Day Tea Party is almost here!Mother’s Day Tea PartyMay 8, 2025 5:30 pmMini Assorted QuicheTropical Chicken Breast Salad with Honey Lime DressingWarmed CroissantWhite Chocolate Blueberry CheesecakeChocolate Dipped StrawberriesLavendar LemonadePeach-Apricot TeaReservations required. Call 606-677-2012 or email ExpressionsTeaParty@newvista.org

Thursday, May 8th
Mother’s Day Tea Party
Expressions Tea & Gifts
2835 South Highway 27, Suite 372 – Somerset, Ky 42501
5:30pm – 7:00pm

Retirement & Estate Planning Goodwill Industries of KY
2025-05-08 18:00 - 19:30 | Goodwill Oppurtunity Center, 2305 S. Hwy. 27, Somerset, KY, 42503, United States
Thursday, May 8th
Retirement & Estate Planning
Goodwill Industries of KY
2305 South Highway 27 – Somerset, KY 42501
6:00pm – 7:30pm

Chris Franjola at The Virginia Theater
2025-05-09 18:30 - 21:30 | The Virginia Theater, 214 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Chris Franjola is bringing his comedic genius to our stage on Friday, MAY 9 at 7:30PM.

You’ve seen him on Comedy Central’s Lights Out with David Spade and FOX’s Punchline. He was also a writer and regular on E!’s Chelsea Lately for 8 years, and now, he’s the voice behind the hit podcast Cover to Cover with Chris Franjola.

Tickets are on sale now through the link below and don’t forget to tag a friend to come with you!
thevirginiaky.com/events/chris-franjola/

Friday, May 9th
Chris Franjola at The Virginia Theater
214 East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
6:30pm – 9:30pm

Market/Craft Day at The White Lily Event Barn
2025-05-10 08:00 - 14:00 | The White Lily Event Barn, 4851 Piney Grove Road, Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
****THIS SATURDAY **** Mark it down!! Come join us… sell your plants, jellies, soaps, wood work or come SHOP. Also accepting yard sale booth rentals (by request) this weekend!!!
Saturday, May 10th
Market/Craft Day at The White Lily Event Barn
The White Lily Event Barn
4851 Piney Grove Road – Somerset, KY 42501
8:00am – 2:00pm

Somerset Foodstock 2025 – A Food Truck Festival
2025-05-10 11:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Somerset
Have a look at the Foodstock 2025 festival map so you can begin planning your day’s itinerary!

Handicap-accessible parking and safe rides will be available during the festival in the South Central/East Mt. Vernon St. parking lot (across from First United Methodist Church). Safe rides are sponsored by The Law Office of Jeremy A. Bartley, PSC, and provided by Premier Transportation of Lake Cumberland – if you live locally and need a safe ride home, call Todd (606) 872-0376.

We encourage everyone to drink responsibly and safely enjoy the festival. For full festival details, visit seesomerset.com/food-stock. Tag your friends in the comments and invite them to join you at the festival this Saturday in downtown Somerset from 11am-8pm!

Saturday, May 10th
Somerset Foodstock 2025 – A Food Truck Festival
Downtown Somerset
11:00am – 9:00pm

Flashback Theater Co. Presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
2025-05-10 14:30 - 16:30 | Flashback Theater, 209 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Our HOUSE OF BLUE LEAVES team has worked tirelessly to create a hilarious, absurd, thought-provoking piece of theatre for you, our beloved audience. Our show runs across two weekends starting this week – stop in for a laugh. We promise you won’t forget it!

Get tickets now at https://fbtc.ticketleap.com/blue-leaves/

Saturday, May 10th
Flashback Theater Co. Presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Flashback Theater Co.
209A East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
2:30pm – 4:30pm

Flashback Theater Co. Presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
2025-05-11 14:30 - 16:30 | KY
Sunday, May 11th
Flashback Theater Co. Presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Flashback Theater Co.
209A East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
2:30pm – 4:30pm

Bouquet Bar - A Mother’s Day Weekend Event
2025-05-11 15:00 - 17:00 | The Maker’s Mill, 402 E. Mt. Vernon Street, Somerset, KY, 42501
Join us Sunday, May 11th from 3-5PM for a build-your-own bouquet experience.
Whether you’re creating something special for Mom, a chosen family member, a friend, or just for yourself – this event is for everyone.
We’ll have a variety of fresh flower stems, greenery, wrapping paper, and ribbons so you can craft a custom bouquet with love and creativity.
No pressure, just petals, with us. Come sip, build, and bloom. Cocktails and drinks will be available for purchase.
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED!!
Sunday, May 11th
Bouquet Bar – A Mother’s Day Weekend Event
Finder’s Keepers at The Makers Mill
402 East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
3:00pm – 5:00pm

Salute to Valor Fundraising Benefit
2025-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | The Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 42503, United States
Thursday, May 15th
Salute to Valor Fundraising Benefit
The Center for Rural Development
2292 US-27 #300 – Somerset, KY 42501
5:00pm – 8:00pm

The Never Ending Story - The Virginia Theater
2025-05-15 18:00 - 20:30 | The Virginia Theater, 214 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Relive the magic, mystery, and childhood wonder of the 1984 fantasy epic drama, The NeverEnding Story at The Virginia on Thursday, May 15 at 7PM.

Secure your seat at thevirginiaky.com/the-neverending-story
Presented in part by our sponsor Faith Healthcare

Thursday, May 15th
The NeverEnding Story – The Virginia Theater
214 East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
6:00pm – 8:30pm

Highlands Square Food Truck Friday!
2025-05-16 12:30 - 15:00 | highlands place, 225 Norfleet Drive, Somerset, KY, United States
Please join us for Food Truck Friday at Highlands Square Assisted Living!
When: Friday, May 16, 2025 12:00pm (Noon) – 3:00pm
Where: 225 Norfleet Drive, Somerset, KY 42501
Food Trucks:, Roy’s Jamerican Grill, Bob’s Grab & Go, Tom’s Coffee.
**Event is open to the public**

Flashback Theater Co. Presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
2025-05-16 19:30 - 2025-05-18 21:30 | Flashback Theater, 209 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Friday, May 16th, Saturday, May 17th & Sunday May 18th
Flashback Theater Co. Presents “The House of Blue Leaves”
Flashback Theater Co.
209A East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
7:30pm – 9:30pm

Living Bread Soup Kitchen’s 16th Annual Silent Auction
2025-05-24 10:00 - 15:00 | KY
Saturday, May 24th
Living Bread Soup Kitchen’s 16th Annual Silent Auction & Vendor Show
The Center for Rural Development
2292 2292 S. Highway 27 – Somerset, KY 42501
10:00am – 3:00pm

606 Strong Tornado Relief Benefit
2025-05-27 18:00 - 21:30 | The Virginia Theater, 214 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Master Musicians Festival and The Virginia presents: 606 Strong – Tornado Relief Benefit concert on Tuesday, May 27 from 7-9:30PM at The Virginia in downtown Somerset.

On Friday night, a powerful EF-4 tornado tore through Pulaski County, leaving a path of destruction that continued into Laurel County. The damage has been devastating, and both communities are now facing the long road to recovery. Together, we’ll rally with our neighbors to help rebuild and bring hope where it’s needed most.

The benefit concert aims to uplift and inspire hope with featured Kentucky native and local musicians:

Sundy Best
Hunter Flynn Music
Cody Lee Meece
Jordan Allen
Laurel Lewis
Spooky Fox
Tyler Miniard

Send a DM with 606 to purchase tickets or click the link thevirginiaky.com/606-strong-tornado-relief-benefit. Every ticket helps. Every voice matters. Let’s fill our venue with love and support.

All proceeds will go to United Way of South Central Kentucky and United Way of Laurel County.

Cody Lee Meece & The Poor Excuses Live at The Buchanan Estate
2025-05-30 18:00 - 21:00 | The Buchanan Estate, 1675 Old Stilesville Road North, Eubank, KY, 42567, United States
We’re throwing down at The Hoop Barn at The Buchanan Estate with Cody Lee Meece and the Poor Excuses — and we’ve got special guest Avery Crabtree bringing the heat to kick off the night!
– May 30th– The Hoop Barn | The Buchanan Estate– Grab your tickets NOW — this one’s gonna sell out fast!
Doors open at 6 PM, Music starts at 7 PMGood music, good people, and a real good time. Don’t miss it.

Sample of Somerset 2025
2025-06-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Downtown Somerset
Thursday, June 5th
“A Sample of Somerset 2025” Food Festival
Judicial Center Plaza
Downtown Somerset
5:30pm – 7:30pm

Music Bingo Night at the Virginia
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:30 | The Virginia Theater, 214 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Music Bingo Night at The Virginia
The Virginia Theater
214 East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
Thursday, June 5th
7:00pm – 9:30pm

Music Bingo Night at the Virginia Theater
2025-06-05 19:30 | The Virginia Theater, 214 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
NEW EVENT ALERT! Get ready for a FREE night of fun, music, and prizes with Pickett Dynamic Entertainment! We’re turnin’ up the excitement in downtown Somerset with themed Music Bingo Night on the first Thursday of May, June, and July—and YOU’RE invited!

How it works:
Jam out to your favorite hits while playing two rounds of bingo
Ages 21 +
Concessions and beverages will be available for purchase
Win awesome prizes

Entrance is FREE but tickets are required—grab yours NOW at thevirginiaky.com!
May, 1 | Doors 7PM, Bingo 7:30PM
June, 5 | Doors 7PM, Bingo 7:30PM
July, 3 | Doors 7PM, Bingo 7:30PM

Drop a comment with your dream Music Bingo Night theme.

#thevirginiaky #seemyset #somersetky #bingonight #musicbingo

KSR Live at The Virginia
2025-06-06 09:00 - 2025-06-07 00:00 | The Virginia Theater, 214 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
KSR Live at The Virginia
The Virginia Theater
214 East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
Friday, June 6th
9:00am – 12:00pm

Chamber Ribbon Cutting -- Durbin's Bait & Tackle
2025-06-06 12:00 - 12:30 | Durbin’s Bait & Tackle, 8591 Hwy 27 - unit 2, Burnside, KY, 42519, United States
Please join us for the ribbon cutting of Durbin’s Bait and Tackle.
The cutting of the ribbon will take place at 12:00 (noon).
The location of the ribbon cutting will be at 8591 Hwy 27, Unit 2 – Burnside KY

Fiesta de Espana
2025-06-06 18:00 - 21:00 | The Chalet, 100 Chapel Dr, Somerset, KY, 42501
Fiesta de Espana
The Chalet Gourmet
100 Chapel Drive – Somerset, KY 42501
Friday, June 6th
6:00pm – 9:00pm

Alice Blue Gown Band Live at The Virginia
2025-06-06 19:00 - 22:00 | The Virginia Theater, 214 East Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 42501, United States
Alice Blue Gown Band Live at The Virginia
The Virginia Theater
214 East Mt. Vernon Street – Somerset, KY 42501
Friday, June 6th
7:00pm – 10:00pm
It’s a full day of excitement in #seemyset on Friday, June 6! Begin the day at The Virginia with the Kentucky Sports Radio LIVE show from 9AM-12PM and end the evening with a rockin’ performance by the Alice Blue Gown at 8PM!
