
The Dick’s Sporting Goods Bluegrass State Games is a non-profit program sponsored privately to promote amateur athletics across the Commonwealth. It is the signature event of the Bluegrass Sports Commission, designed to provide Kentuckians of all ages and skill levels a wholesome avenue for positive development through sports and physical activity, to promote and develop amateur athletics and to provide the amateur athlete an opportunity to showcase their talent and receive statewide recognition.
15000
Annual Participants
30
Sports Offered
6
Million Dollar Economic Impact
Central Kentucky hosts some of the world’s top sporting events and boasts a full calendar of annual events, as well.

UK Basketball
8 time NCAA Champions

Kentucky Horse Park
National Horse Center

Keeneland Racing
April and October