Tourists arriving for several big events in Lexington

LEXINGTON, Ky. (ABC36 NEWS NOW) – It’s a busy weekend in Lexington, with thousands of people expected in town for several major events.

The annual Railbird Music Festival is set for Saturday and Sunday at the Red Mile, featuring headliners like Kentucky’s own Chris Stapleton. Additionally, the NCAA Baseball Regionals and the KHSAA Track and Field Meet will also take place this weekend.

City officials report more than 600 hotel rooms are booked for these events. Martina Barksdale with VisitLEX commented on the demand, stating, “There is a huge demand for the destination. We saw that years ago, which is why hotels were being built. We’re not running into lodging issues this year. There are still Airbnbs and hotels available this weekend.”

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