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2026 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
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PLEASE NOTE THIS SCHEDULE IS STILL IN THE WORKS! CHECK BACK CLOSER TO EVENT DATE FOR MORE INFO!!
WEDNESDAY, JULY 1, 2026
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5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS
THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026 - Classic Rock Night
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4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN
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4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS
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5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS
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6:00 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS
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7:30 P.M. - LET'S HANG ON (FRANKIE VALLI TRIBUTE)
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9:00 P.M. - THE NEW YORK BEE GEES TRIBUTE SHOW
FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 - Contemporary Christian Night
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4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN
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4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS
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5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS
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6:00 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS
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6:30 P.M. - THE WORSHIP COLLECTIVE
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8:00 P.M. - MICAH TYLER
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9:30 P.M. - MATTHEW WEST
SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 - Country & Southern Rock Night
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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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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
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4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN - The first 3,000 in the gate get a flag to celebrate America 250
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4:00 P.M. - FOOD VENDORS, GAMES, SPECIALTY BOOTHS
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5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS
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5:30 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS
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6:00 P.M. - SPENCER HATCHER
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7:00 P.M. - NUTHIN' FANCY (TRIBUTE TO LYNYRD SKYNYRD)
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8:00 P.M. - PATRIOTIC PROGRAM
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9:00 P.M. - THE GATLIN BROTHERS
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10:15 P.M. - FIREWORKS SHOW (Largest in the Tri-State Area on July 4th)
WHAT CAN WE BRING TO THE RIVERFRONT?
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Chairs
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Blankets
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Service Animals
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Stroller
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All packages are subject to be searched!
WHAT IS NOT ALLOWED AT THE RIVERFRONT?
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Coolers
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Alcohol
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Dogs
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Tents / Shade Canopies
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All packages are subject to be searched!
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