August 10, 2025: The Special Events Committee is already planning for the 2026 UK Appreciation Day. To give you an idea of what UK Appreciation Day offers, see below for more information. We are planning to host this event at Kroger Field but must wait until later this fall for the spring scheduling availability.
Information for the May 2025 UK Appreciation Day below:
For folks who work on the Lexington campus or who want to visit in person, our annual in-person event will be held on Thursday, May 22, 2025, from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, at Kroger Field in the concourse between Gates 4 and 9 as well as the President's Pavilion. This year's event promises to be filled with fun and excitement in a street-fair atmosphere, featuring food, inflatables, a live band, caricature artists, games, and activities for everyone to enjoy!