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The 2026 Christmas season begins November 20.
Light Up
the FairBURLINGTON, KENTUCKY
2026 Tickets
Christmas lights above the driving route at Light Up the Fair.

CHRISTMAS AT THE FAIRGROUNDS

A little drive.
A lot of Christmas.

Gather your favorite people for a drive through the lights, music, and wonder of Christmas at Boone County Fairgrounds.

November 20–December 27, 2026
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Opening night: Friday, November 20 at 5 PM Eastern

Photograph from the 2025 show
Enjoy it from your own carA drive-through Christmas light show
Boone County FairgroundsBurlington, Kentucky
Turn your radio to 97.9 FMYour holiday soundtrack starts here

A NORTHERN KENTUCKY CHRISTMAS

The kind of night
you make a tradition.

The Christmas music is on. Your favorite people are in the car. Around the next bend, there’s another display everyone wants to see.

Take a little time for the season at Light Up the Fair. Colorful tunnels, animated lights, and familiar favorites come together for a holiday drive through Boone County Fairgrounds.

Plan your evening
A glowing green light tunnel along the real show route.

01 / THE LIGHTS

A little wonder
around every turn.

From colorful arches to Christmas characters, follow the glow through the fairgrounds.

Actual nutcracker light displays line the road at Light Up the Fair.

02 / YOUR PEOPLE

Everyone’s favorite
kind of car ride.

Bring the family, make plans with friends, or take a night to enjoy Christmas together.

Illuminated Christmas stars beside the driving route.

03 / THE MUSIC

Turn up a little
holiday spirit.

Tune in to 97.9 FM and let the holiday music accompany the drive.

MAKE IT A CHRISTMAS NIGHT

Good company.
Brighter memories.

Choose your admission, have your ticket ready, and let the lights take it from there.

$151–2 people
per vehicle
$303–8 people
per vehicle
Choose your 2026 tickets

Bringing nine or more? Ask about a group visit.

BEFORE YOU HEAD OUR WAY

A little planning.
A brighter evening.

November 20–December 27, 2026
Opening night: Friday, November 20 at 5 PM Eastern

Boone County Fairgrounds
5819 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, KY 41005
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Until opening night

—Days—Hours—Minutes
  1. 01

    Pick your admission.

    Use the 2026 ticket page for current admission choices. Keep the confirmation and ticket email handy.

  2. 02

    Follow the lights to Burlington.

    Have your QR ticket on your phone or printed out for the team to scan at the entrance.

  3. 03

    Tune in. Take it all in.

    Set the radio to 97.9 FM, follow the route and the team’s directions, and enjoy the show from your vehicle.

  4. ✦

    Check before you travel.

    Visit our Facebook Page for current operating updates and weather announcements.

A FEW GOOD QUESTIONS

Before
you go.

Have a question about your visit?
We’re happy to help.

All visitor questions
How much are tickets?

Admission is $15 for 1–2 people or $30 for 3–8 people per vehicle. For larger groups, email the team before planning your visit.

Is this a drive-through show?

Yes. Enjoy the lights and music from your own vehicle as you follow the show route through the fairgrounds.

How do we hear the music?

Use your vehicle’s radio and tune to 97.9 FM. The entrance team and signs will remind you of the frequency.

How do I use my ticket?

Show the QR code from your ticket email on your phone, or bring a printed copy for the entrance team to scan.

What about weather changes?

Check the show’s Facebook Page for current operating announcements before heading out.

FROM BEHIND THE LIGHTS

The latest
from the fair.

Show news

LIGHTS. MUSIC. YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE.

Make room for a little
Christmas magic.

We’ll see you at the fairgrounds.

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Christmas starts here.$15 for 1–2 · $30 for 3–8
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