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The 2026 Christmas season begins November 20.
Light Up
the FairBURLINGTON, KENTUCKY

PLAN YOUR VISIT

A little planning. A brighter evening.

Your route to a Christmas night at the fairgrounds.

Snowflake lights above the driving route at Light Up the Fair.
From the 2025 show

SAVE A NIGHT FOR CHRISTMAS

November 20–December 27, 2026

Opening night: Friday, November 20 at 5 PM Eastern.

For current operating and weather announcements, check the show’s Facebook Page before heading out.

  1. 01

    Choose your admission.

    $15 for 1–2 people or $30 for 3–8 people per vehicle. Contact the team about groups of nine or more.

    Get 2026 tickets
  2. 02

    Find your QR ticket.

    Your order confirmation is followed by a second email with your QR ticket. Have the code on your phone or bring a printed copy for the entrance team to scan.

  3. 03

    Head to Burlington.

    Boone County Fairgrounds
    5819 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, KY 41005

    Open directions
  4. 04

    Tune in. Take it all in.

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

Bringing a larger vehicle?

The maximum vehicle height is 11 feet. Tour buses and school buses are not permitted. Find vehicle details and more in the visitor FAQs.

Read visitor FAQs

LIGHTS. MUSIC. YOUR FAVORITE PEOPLE.

A little drive.
A lot of Christmas.

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