Junior League of Lexington, Inc.

Our Mission

Community Involvement

A Tradition of Equine Excellence...A Commitment to Community  The Junior League of Lexington's philanthropic efforts are funded, in part, through its greatest and most notable event, the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show. For more than 75 years, the Horse Show has generated nearly $4 million dollars, to benefit the local community. The Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show was selected as the 2011 Honor Show of the Year by the UPHA and has become one of the most prestigious events in the Saddlebred industry as 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

Horse Show

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.

The Lexington Junior League Horse Show is now on twitter!  Check us out and follow us at @lexjrleaguehs.

General admission tickets may be purchased at the door for $5 Monday-Thursday, and $10 Friday & Saturday.
Children under six are admitted free.
Morning sessions are free to the public.
Proceeds benefit local and regional charitable organizations sponsored by the Junior League of Lexington. 
Click here for additional information

Stick Horse Race
Children 8 and under are encouraged to grab their favorite stick horse and come to the Kid's Stick Horse Event at the Horse Show on Wednesday, July 11 at 6:30pm.  The cost is only $5 per child and every child will receive a blue ribbon for participating!!
Click here to register your child now!


Download the 2012 Prize List
Click here to veiw the live free webcast of the show provided by Richfield Video



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.

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 us or call 859.252.8014.