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!