Empowering women to improve life in the bluegrass.

Junior League of Lexington, Inc.

Our Mission

An organization of women committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women and improving the community through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. Our purpose is exclusively educational and charitable. The Junior League of Lexington, Kentucky, Inc. reaches out to women of all races, religions and national origins who demonstrate an interest in and a commitment to voluntarism.

Community Involvement

A Tradition of Equine Excellence...A Commitment to Community  
Many of the Junior League of Lexington's philanthropic efforts are funded through its greatest and most notable event, the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. Now celebrating its 75th anniversary, the Horse Show has generated nearly $4 million dollars, which has greatly benefitted the local community. The Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show has become one of the most prestigious events in the Saddlebred inudstry and is the first leg of the Saddlebred Triple Crown.

 

Meeting the Needs of the Community
For more than 85 years, the Junior League of Lexington has been a founding contributor of several local agencies including Baby Health Services, Lexington Children's Theater, Opportunity Workshop of Lexington, Living Arts and Science Center, Chrysalis House, and the Hope Center For Women.  Today league members continue to support these agencies and many others with their time, resources and talents.
Preserving the Historic Bodley-Bullock House
In 1984, as a contribution to Lexington's historic preservation efforts, the Junior League of Lexington entered into a long term lease to care for the Bodley-Bullock House.  The league agreed to renovate the home in historic Gratz Park and use it as its headquarters.  We are committed to honoring the testamentary wishes of the home's last owner, Mrs. Minnie Bullock, and the current owner, Transylvania University, by opening the home to the public, displaying collections belonging to the Bullocks, and preserving the house and gardens through renovation and ongoing maintenance.  Read More
Shopping for a Cause
In 2007, the Junior League of Lexington launched its newest fundraiser the Holly Day Market.  The market, held during the second weekend in November, attracts merchants from all over the country to sell their wares to thousands of Central Kentucky shoppers.  Proceeds from the Holly Day Market assist the league with its charitable efforts to assist agencies and promote the quality of life in the Bluegrass.

News and Announcements

Click Here to Submit your Grant Proposal Application
All submissions must be completed by March 15. Contact Molly Katen with questions.

 

Horse Show
Horse Show wins UPHA 2011 National Honor Show
The Lexington Junior League is pleased to announce that its 75th Charity Horse Show has been awarded the 2011 National Honor Show by the  United Professional Horseman's Association (UPHA).  This is the fourth time the Lexington show has been recognized for excellence.   

The historic award, first given in 1970, was presented during the UPHA annual convention held Janaury in Nashville. The National Honor Show Award is presented to the show that meets the standards of the professional horsemen and the show horse industry.

The 2012 Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show will be held Monday, July 9 through Saturday, July 14 2012 at the Red Mile, Lexington, KY. Kent Moeller, of Powhatan, VA, will serve as manager of the 76th edition of this legacy event. Judges are: Paul Boone, Concord, NC, Josh Greer, East Bernstadt, KY, and Bill Waller, Heiskell, TN.

Reserved seating in the Grandstand is available Monday through Thursday for $10, and Friday & Saturday for $15. General admission tickets may be purchased at the door for $5 Monday through Thursday, and $10 Friday & Saturday. Children under six are admitted free. Proceeds benefit local and regional charitable organizations sponsored by the Junior League of Lexington.

2012 Schedule of Dates and Times:
Monday, July 9             6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 10          9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Wednesday, July 11    9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 12         9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 13              9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Saturday, July 14          6:30 p.m.

 




Holly Day Market
A special thank you to all our Holly Day Market sponsors. Full list: www.hollydaymarket.com  

 




Bodley-Bullock House
Weddings, rehearsal dinners, meetings, garden parties, birthdays, and other memorable occasions are amazing at the Bodley-Bullock House. Contact us or call 859.252.8014 for availability and rates.

 

 

 

 





Watercolor by Alicia Hart

 

 

 

The Junior League's office hours are Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm.  If you need access to the office at other times, please contact usor call 859.252.8014.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                            

Bodley-Bullock House

Holly Day Market