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

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PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE MAY CHANGE DUE TO FORECAST OF EXCESSIVE HEAT CONDITIONS!

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026

• 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

 

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026 - Classic Rock Night
**Please note that due to extreme heat, some times have changed!**

• 4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN

• 4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS

• 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

• NOW 7:00 P.M. (Was 6:00 P.M.) - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

• NOW 8:00 P.M. (Was 7:30 P.M.) - LET'S HANG ON (FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE)

• NOW 9:30 P.M. (Was 9:00 P.M.) - THE NEW YORK BEE GEES TRIBUTE SHOW

 

FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 - Contemporary Christian Night
**Please note that due to extreme heat, some times have changed!**

• 4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN

• 4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS

• 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

• NOW AT 6:30 P.M. (Was 6:00 P.M.) - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

• NOW AT 7:30 P.M. (Was 6:30 P.M.) - THE WORSHIP COLLECTIVE

• NOW AT 8:30 P.M. (Was 8:00 P.M.) - MICAH TYLER

• NOW AT 10:00 P.M. (Was 9:30 P.M.) - MATTHEW WEST

 

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 - Country & Southern Rock Night
**Please note that due to extreme heat, some times have changed!**

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

• 1:00 P.M. - WINTER WONDERLAND OF LIGHTS PRESENTS AMERICA 250 PARADE in Downtown Ashland! Parade Route is Carter Avenue between 14th and 22nd Streets. REGISTRATION REQUIRED - Visit winterwonderlandoflights.org for details

• 4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN - The first 3,000 in the gate get a flag to celebrate America 250

• 4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS

• 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

• NOW AT 6:00 P.M. (Was 5:30 P.M.) - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

• NOW AT 7:00 P.M. (Was 6:00 P.M.) - SPENCER HATCHER

• NOW AT 7:45 P.M. (Was 7:00 P.M.) - NUTHIN' FANCY (TRIBUTE TO LYNYRD SKYNYRD)

• NOW AT 8:45 P.M. (Was 8:00 P.M.) - PATRIOTIC PROGRAM

• NOW AT 9:15 P.M. (Was 9:00 P.M.) - THE GATLIN BROTHERS

• NOW AT 10:30 P.M. (Was 10:15 P.M.) - FIREWORKS SHOW (Largest in the Tri-State Area on July 4th)
   

WHAT CAN WE BRING TO THE RIVERFRONT?

• Chairs

• Blankets

• Service Animals

• Stroller

• All bags, backpacks and packages are subject to be searched!
   

WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE RIVERFRONT?

• Coolers

• Alcohol

• Dogs & Other Animals

• Tents & Shade Canopies

• Bicycles, Scooters, Skateboards, & Rollerblades

• All bags, backpacks and packages are subject to be searched!