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2025 SCHEDULE

Summer Motion is Ashland Kentucky's largest family-friendly festival featuring FREE entertainment!

LOCATION:
The Ashland Riverfront, located at 50 15th Street in Ashland, Kentucky

 

>> SATURDAY, JUNE 28, 2025

  • 8:00 A.M. - SUMMER MOTION 5K & 10K (Park Place at 17th Street and Central Avenue; Registration begins at 7:00 A.M.)

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>> TUESDAY, JULY 1, 2025 - Carnival Only

  • 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL BEGINS

 

>> WEDNESDAY, JULY 2, 2025 - Bluegrass Night

  • 4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN

  • 4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, CHILDREN'S INFLATABLES, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS

  • 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

  • 6:00 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

  • 7:30 P.M. - WILSON BANJO CO.

  • 9:00 P.M. - THE INFAMOUS STRINGDUSTERS

 

>> THURSDAY, JULY 3, 2025 - Contemporary Christian Night

  • 4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN

  • 4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, CHILDREN'S INFLATABLES, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS

  • 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

  • 6:00 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

  • 7:30 P.M. - WORSHIP COLLECTIVE

  • 9:00 P.M. - WE ARE MESSENGERS

 

>> FRIDAY, JULY 4, 2025 - Country Music Night

  • 4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN

  • 4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, CHILDREN'S INFLATABLES, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS

  • 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

  • 6:00 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

  • 7:00 P.M. - BARRY FRAZEE

  • 8:00 P.M. - PATRIOTIC TRIBUTE PROGRAM

  • 9:00 P.M. - THE FRONTMEN (Richie McDonald formerly of Lonestar, Larry Stewart of Restless Heart & Tim Rushlow formerly of Little Texas)

  • 10:15 P.M. - FIREWORKS SHOW (Largest in the Tri-State Area)
     

WHAT CAN WE BRING TO THE RIVERFRONT?

  • Chairs

  • Blankets

  • Service Animals

  • Stroller

  • All packages are subject to be searched!
     

WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE RIVERFRONT?

  • Coolers

  • Alcohol

  • Dogs

  • Tents / Shade Canopies

  • All packages are subject to be searched!

Summer Motion is made possible thanks to our generous sponsors and donors!

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Bri-Den Roofing

Canteen Services

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Chick-fil-A

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Curt Robinson State Farm

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General Sales

Golden Corral

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IHOP

Jennifer Galloway Appraisals

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