Save the date: ‘United We Shop’ vendor fair
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 24, 2025) – University of Kentucky students enrolled in the College of Communication and Information’s Department of Integrated Strategic Communication (ISC) event planning class, in partnership with United Talent and United Events, will host the third annual vendor fair, “United We Shop: Kentucky Vendors in Support of Small Business.”
The event will be 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 12, at United Talent, 101 Kaden Lane in Georgetown, Kentucky. This vendor fair allows small businesses to connect with the community through in-person engagement and frequent promotion.
In addition to a variety of local vendors, the event will feature unique items for sale, a food truck and family-friendly activities. Fully Loaded, a food truck offering a wide selection of burgers, fries and wings, will be at the fair. Vendor booths will be set up around the indoor concourse, allowing guests to shop and enjoy the event.
“Last year's vendor fair, organized by university students, was a huge hit in our community,” said Brian Harris, owner of United Events. “We’re looking forward to an even bigger and better event this year, with an expanded roster of Kentucky-area vendors.”
There are 30 confirmed vendors so far, and it is expected to grow. These local businesses will be present to showcase their Kentucky-made products and services.
Vendors include but are not limited to:
● Sheena Fawn Desserts - Georgetown
● Craft Queens - Winchester
● Yayabs Dog Boutique - Lexington
● Linx & Bloom with Phillene - Georgetown
● Sharkbait Designs - Richmond
● Creation Oasis - Georgetown
● Artistic Designs by Dana - Lexington
“The purpose of this partnership and growing annual event is to invest in our future leaders by providing them with hands-on experience while also creating a valuable platform for area businesses,” Harris said. “We aim to raise awareness about these Kentucky vendors, boost their success and drive economic growth for both the businesses and our community.”
“United We Shop” is free and open to the public.
For vendor applications or more information, please contact unitedweshopky@gmail.com.
Follow @unitedeventsky on social media for updates and announcements.
About United Events
United Events is an expansion of United Talent, which was founded by Brian Harris in 1988. This spacious event venue offers a versatile and welcoming space as well as a range of features that make it the premiere destination for hosting unforgettable events.
As the state’s flagship, land-grant institution, the University of Kentucky exists to advance the Commonwealth. We do that by preparing the next generation of leaders — placing students at the heart of everything we do — and transforming the lives of Kentuckians through education, research and creative work, service and health care. We pride ourselves on being a catalyst for breakthroughs and a force for healing, a place where ingenuity unfolds. It's all made possible by our people — visionaries, disruptors and pioneers — who make up 200 academic programs, a $476.5 million research and development enterprise and a world-class medical center, all on one campus.