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Help the show go on! We’re looking for seasonal staff and crew to help during our 2026 season. Opportunities include: concessions, parking, program seller, usher, stage crew, lighting crew, box office, and gift shop. Must be 16 years of age to apply. Click here to apply!

From June through August, enjoy a fun-filled lineup of live music under the stars, featuring classic rock and country favorites to high-energy party hits and beloved tribute performances. All concerts begin at 8 p.m. in our beautiful outdoor amphitheater—perfect for a night out with family and friends!   Season passes and individual tickets will be…

As the leaves turn and the crisp autumn air moves in, the Bardstown Scarecrow Trail is bringing the season to life! Hosted by the Stephen Foster Drama Association, this seasonal event runs from September 26 to November 15 at The Stephen Foster Story Amphitheater Driveway. The trail transforms the amphitheater’s parking area into a showcase…

Fans of the classic country band Alabama will be able to hear some “Mountain Music” as Boys in the Band: The Music of Alabama performs Friday, Sept. 5 at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown. The show will close out the 2025 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert Series, an annual series hosted…

Fans of rock music from the 1970s will have the chance to hear a jam-packed set of classic cover tunes as the Classic Rock Experience takes the stage Friday, Aug. 15 at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown. The show is part of the 2025 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert Series, an…

Classic Louisville-based band The Monarchs are set to return to the stage at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown on Monday, Aug. 4. The show is part of the 2025 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert Series, an annual series hosted by The Stephen Foster Drama Association (SFDA). The Monarchs have been performing…

The music of two legendary classic rock bands will be performed at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown Monday, July 21 as Journey from the Heart takes the stage. The show is part of the 2025 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert Series, an annual series hosted by The Stephen Foster Drama Association…

On June 13, the Stephen Foster Drama Association will continue its tradition of hosting a distinctive and inclusive performance of “The Stephen Foster Story” specifically tailored for children and adults with exceptional needs. Thanks to the generous support of LG&E and KU, this special showing is offered free of charge and creates an opportunity for…

The sound of classic Motown and soul music will soar at My Old Kentucky Home State Park in Bardstown as Nathan Chester and the Old Soul Motown Revival perform Monday, June 23. The show kicks off the 2025 Budweiser Live at the Park Concert Series, an annual series hosted by The Stephen Foster Drama Association…

Bardstown, Ky., Feb. 11, 2025 — The Stephen Foster Drama Association (SFDA) hosted its annual fundraiser last weekend, the Beautiful Dreamer Ball, an elegant evening of community, celebration, and support. Held in downtown Bardstown at Kreso’s Restaurant, the event drew a crowd that was eager to champion SFDA’s mission of delivering affordable, high-quality arts and…