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Weekend roundup highlights Smoke on the Square BBQ Festival, Small Town America event and roller derby at Central Bank Center
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Kentucky/The Apex Times/Aug 7, 4:14 PM EDT

Weekend roundup highlights Smoke on the Square BBQ Festival, Small Town America event and roller derby at Central Bank Center

WKYT lists community events around central Kentucky for the weekend of Aug. 7, including a BBQ and music festival, a “Small Town America” celebration, and roller derby at the Central Bank Center.

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Several community events are scheduled in central Kentucky this weekend, according to WKYT’s “Weekend Roundup,” featuring a BBQ and music festival, a “Small Town America” themed event, and roller derby at the Central Bank Center.

Among the planned attractions is “Smoke on the Square,” described by WKYT as a BBQ festival that also includes music. The event is promoted as a “beloved” community gathering, with the roundup positioning it as a centerpiece weekend activity for residents in the region.

WKYT also highlighted a “Small Town America Festival,” presenting it as a family-oriented celebration tied to local culture and community life. The roundup description frames the festival as part of a broader slate of weekend options for people looking for daytime and evening entertainment.

In addition to the festivals, WKYT’s roundup points readers to a roller derby event at the Central Bank Center. The venue is presented as the site for the weekend competition, with the roundup listing it alongside the food-and-music programming.

The lineup also includes what WKYT describes as a 100th birthday celebration for a long-running musical. WKYT’s roundup does not describe the production in detail, but it lists the milestone performance as part of the weekend cultural offerings.

For families and attendees planning to go, WKYT’s roundup is organized as a guide to what is happening rather than a public safety notice, and it does not in the item provided specify ticketing terms, event start times, or any closures. Readers are therefore directed to event organizers’ listings for schedules and any day-of updates.

Why It Matters

  • Community events like BBQ festivals, themed celebrations, and roller derby can drive local spending on food, parking, and retail during weekends, affecting small businesses in the surrounding area.
  • Large-venue events at locations such as the Central Bank Center typically involve increased crowd movement and transportation demand, making accurate schedule information important for public planning.
  • Milestone cultural events, including a 100th birthday celebration for a musical, can draw visitors from beyond the immediate area and expand weekend economic activity.
  • Because WKYT’s roundup is a listings format, attendees may need to confirm ticket availability, start times, and any weather-related changes directly with event organizers before traveling.

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Key Facts

  • WKYT’s weekend roundup highlights multiple events around central Kentucky, published Aug. 7, 2026.
  • The list includes “Smoke on the Square,” described as a BBQ festival with music.
  • The roundup includes a “Small Town America” festival.
  • Central Bank Center is listed as the venue for a roller derby event.
  • WKYT’s roundup also mentions a 100th birthday celebration for a musical as part of the weekend programming.