Your guide to everything happening in Central Kentucky.
County fairs. Festivals. Holiday parades. Farmers markets. Bourbon events. Library programs. And every homeowner deadline that saves you money. 100+ events, one free calendar.
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What's on the Calendar
More than maintenance. This is your community calendar.
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Photos: Peter Fitzgerald (CC BY-SA 2.5), Ken Thomas (Public Domain), Christopher L. Riley (CC BY-SA 4.0), Danville Downtown (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons. Festival & market photos via Unsplash.
The Money Dates
Four dates that cost Kentucky homeowners real money when missed.
November 1
2% Property Tax Discount Deadline
Pay your county sheriff's office by November 1 and you get 2% off your total tax bill. After December 31, penalties start. This calendar reminds you twice.
May (on/about)
PVA Assessment Notice Arrives
Your Property Valuation Administrator mails the assessed value your tax bill will be based on. Open it. Compare it to what your neighbors are selling for.
June 30
Assessment Appeal Deadline
If the assessed value looks too high, file with your County Board of Assessment Appeals. It's free, you represent yourself, and many homeowners never bother. Their loss.
January 1
Tax Delinquency Date
Kentucky property taxes become delinquent on January 1. Penalties and interest start immediately. If your mortgage company handles escrow, verify they paid on time.
Month by Month
The Central Kentucky homeowner's year at a glance.
Prune Trees · Homestead Exemption Check
Dormant season is the safest window for pruning hardwoods. Also the time to verify your Homestead Exemption is applied if you're 65+ or disabled.
Sump Pump · Dryer Vent · Water Heater
Test the sump pump before spring rains, clean the dryer vent, and flush the water heater. Kentucky's hard water builds sediment fast.
HVAC Tune-Up · Roof Photo · Storm Prep
Book the AC service before everyone else does. Photograph your roof for a clean insurance baseline before storm season.
Termite Inspection · Radon Test · Builder Warranty
Swarm season for subterranean termites. Kentucky has elevated radon risk — a $15 test kit could save you a health problem. New construction? Year-one warranty walkthrough is due.
PVA Assessment Review · Drainage Check
Open your assessment notice and compare it to real sales. Walk your property and check that downspouts, grading, and gutters are pushing water away from the foundation.
Assessment Appeal Deadline · Attic · Dehumidifier
Last chance to file your assessment appeal. Inspect the attic for insulation gaps. Turn on the dehumidifier — Kentucky humidity runs 70-80% all summer.
Foundation Walkthrough
Heat and dry spells stress Kentucky's clay soil. Walk the perimeter and check for new cracks, soil gaps, sticking doors, or leaning fence posts.
Seal Driveway & Deck · Well Water Test
Best time to seal before fall moisture. If you're on a private well, test annually for bacteria and nitrates — agricultural runoff affects Central Kentucky well water.
Furnace Tune-Up · Chimney Sweep · Septic Check
Book HVAC and chimney service before October demand spikes. If you're on septic, have it inspected and pumped every 3-5 years.
Winterize Faucets · Pay Property Taxes Early
Disconnect hoses, cap spigots, insulate exposed pipes. Tax bills arrive — pay by November 1 for the 2% discount.
2% Tax Discount Deadline · Smoke Detectors
Last day for the property tax discount. Replace batteries in every smoke and CO detector. Replace units older than 10 years.
Clean Gutters · Ice Dam Prevention
Clear gutters after the last leaves fall. If you've had ice dams, the cause is attic insulation — not something heat cables fix.
Recurring Reminders
- Change HVAC filter (monthly)
- Test smoke & CO detectors (annually in November)
- Radon test (every 2 years)
- Septic pump (every 3-5 years, rural)
- Well water test (annually, rural)
- Replace smoke detectors (every 10 years)
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