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

• 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

 

THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026 - Classic Rock Night

• 4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN

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

• 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

• 6:00 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

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

• 9:00 P.M. - THE NEW YORK BEE GEES TRIBUTE SHOW

 

FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026 - Contemporary Christian Night

• 4:00 P.M. - GATES OPEN

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

• 5:00 P.M. - CARNIVAL OPENS

• 6:00 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

• 6:30 P.M. - THE WORSHIP COLLECTIVE

• 8:00 P.M. - MICAH TYLER

• 9:30 P.M. - MATTHEW WEST

 

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026 - Country & Southern Rock Night

• 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

• 5:30 P.M. - VIP ENTRANCE OPENS

• 6:00 P.M. - SPENCER HATCHER

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

• 8:00 P.M. - PATRIOTIC PROGRAM

• 9:00 P.M. - THE GATLIN BROTHERS

• 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 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!