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

A drive-through Christmas light show · Burlington, Kentucky

Christmas lights
at the fairgrounds.

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

November 20–December 27, 2026

Photograph from the 2025 show

Choose your tickets

Admission is per vehicle. Keep your QR ticket handy when you arrive.

Single visit

Choose by the number of people in your vehicle.

$151–2 people
$303–8 people
Get single-visit tickets

Bringing nine or more? Ask about a group visit.

See the show from your car

Drive past animated displays and through light tunnels while your radio plays the show soundtrack.

Green Christmas light tunnel from the 2025 show

Plan your visit

When
November 20–December 27, 2026
Opening night: Friday, November 20 at 5 PM Eastern
Where
Boone County Fairgrounds
5819 Idlewild Rd, Burlington, KY 41005
Show radio
97.9 FM
Get directions Visitor FAQs

Before you go

What do I show at the entrance?

Have your QR ticket ready on your phone or bring a printed copy.

Where can I check weather updates?

Check our Facebook page for operating updates before you leave.

How do I hear the music?

Tune your radio to 97.9 FM as you enter.

Support Light Up The Fair

See sponsorship packages for digital ticket advertising and website listings.

Sponsorship details

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