Lights on Main

November 21, 2026–January 3, 2027
Full Museum Exhibit (Indoors)

Step into a magical winter wonderland at the seventh annual Lights on Main, a special exhibition the Frazier is hosting in partnership with the nonprofit I Would Rather be Reading (IWRBR). From November 21st 2026 to January 3rd 2027, the Frazier will be transformed into an enchanted holiday forest with three floors of trees beautifully decorated by local schools, organizations, families, and individuals.

The exhibition also features extensive programming, extended hours, holiday events and activities, and much more listed below. Access to Lights on Main is included in the cost of museum admission or with a museum membership.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS: 2026 LIGHTS ON MAIN

 Saturday, NOVEMBER 21, 2026 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 2027:

  •  Lights on Main Exhibition on Display

 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd 2026: LIGHTS ON MAIN  OPENING NIGHT PARTY

  • Lights on Main Opening Night Party, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

  • $12 Discounted Admission

  • Bearno’s Sells Pizza

  • Cash Bar

  • Hop Atomica, Kentucky Peerless, O. H. Ingram, and Whiskey Row Bourbon Offer Whiskey and Beer Tastings

  • Cool Kentucky Shop Sells Holiday Gifts!

  • Tree Contest Award Winners Announced (Judges’ Favorite, Most Creative, Most “Spirited,” Most Lou Spirit, Best Company Branding, Most Festive, Nailed It, Fan Favorite)

 SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13: LIGHTS ON MAIN  FREE FAMILY DAY

  • Early Museum Hours, 9:30 a.m.–4 p.m.

  • Santa Appearance, 10–11:30 a.m.

  • Grinch Appearance, 12–2 p.m.

  • Hanukkah Activity

  • Kwanzaa Activity

  • Reindeer Plate Craft Activity

  • Christmas Tree Craft

  • Christmas Pickle Craft

  • Lights on Main Christmas Tree Scavenger Hunt

 THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17: LIGHTS ON MAIN  LATE NIGHT THURSDAY

  • Extended Museum Hours, 10 a.m.–8:30 p.m.

  • $12 Discounted Admission, 5:30–8:30 p.m.

  • Bearno’s Sells Pizza

2024-2025 Winners

Bardstown Bourbon Company - Most Spirited Tree

Bardstown Bourbon Company - Most Spirited Tree

Inn at Woodhaven - Most Festive Tree

Inn at Woodhaven - Most Festive Tree

Mahonia - Most Unique Tree

Mahonia - Most Unique Tree

Polo Real Estate - Best Branding Tree

Polo Real Estate - Best Branding Tree

Reczek Chase Law - Judges' Favorite

Reczek Chase Law - Judges' Favorite

The Voice Tribune - Most Lou Spirit Tree

The Voice Tribune - Most Lou Spirit Tree

ABOUT SPONSORSHIPS

Interested in sponsorships and partnerships for Lights on Main?

Contact Becky Morris at (502) 398-3455 or bmorris@fraziermuseum.org

All sponsorships are 100% tax deductible and support Frazier Kentucky History Museum’s Title 1 school field trips and I Would Rather be Reading’s Engage and Elevate after-school programs.

2026 Exhibit Sponsors