Not a car could be found traveling down Main Street on August 26th; instead, the streets were filled with the people of Versailles celebrating the 17th annual Twilight Festival. But, for those of you who don’t know, what is the Twilight Festival? Well, the festival is an event, usually held on the second or third weekend of August, that showcases the small businesses of Versailles and other areas of Central Kentucky.

Over the years, the festival has had a variety of food vendors and food trucks who have set up shop along side of the road. This year, people grabbed snacks at vendors like Bluegrass Kettle Masters and Sweet Lilu’s, then ate dinner at places such as Wagon Bones BBQ. “My favorite stand was Churreria La Coneja,” said Avery Schanbacher (9), “I think that they have really great food.”

With their delicious food, many people spent the afternoon strolling down the street, looking at what the other booths had to offer. Many non-culinary businesses and activities use the festival to show the community what’s new with their companies.  Businesses and activities like Woodford Theatre, Boy Scouts, Scentsy Candles, and more all had booths at the festival. Even the fire department participates. Every year, they set up an area geared towards the younger children in Versailles. This year, the Kid’s Area” included an arts and crafts and dunking booth.

The Twilight Festival is not only a time for the businesses of Central Kentucky to show off, it is also a time that the entire community comes together. Many people come to the festival just to have a fun night out on the town while enjoying Versailles’ best. “My favorite part about the Twilight Festival was hanging out with all of my friends,” said Sophie Wingo (10), “I liked getting to walk around with them and look at all of the shops.”

But all good things have to end. Eventually, the vendors packed up, and cars ran down Main Street once more, ending the festival until next August rolls around.