Ichthus Festival
- Dates
- Expected September 2027
- Status
- Expected
- Venue
- Servant Heart Farm
- Price
- $10
- Camping
- None on site
- Last checked
- Oct 16, 2026
The last Ichthus Festival was September 19, 2026, in Wilmore, KY. Its 2027 dates haven't been announced yet. Froligo tracks ticket prices, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
Ichthus is a Christian music festival in Wilmore, Kentucky. Originally launched in 1970 and run 44 times through 2015, it was one of the country's oldest and most storied Christian-music gatherings, often remembered as a 'Christian Woodstock' with camping and a broad range of styles. It has since been revived as a smaller, worship-focused event at Servant Heart Farm (the confirmed 2026 edition is a one-day event on September 19), spotlighting independent Christian and indie artists with food trucks and primitive camping available for youth groups.
Last time around (2025)
The revived festival was held as a two-day event on September 12-13, 2025, continuing its worship-first, food-truck-and-lawn-chairs format with a slate of independent Christian artists. Publicly available attendee commentary on the revived editions is limited.
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Listen
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Lineup
Getting there
Nearest airport LEX.
How do I get to Ichthus Festival?
By car
Most people drive to Ichthus Festival. The nearest major airport is LEX, and from there it is a straightforward drive to the venue. Check current road and traffic conditions before you set off, and see parking below.
By train
No direct passenger rail to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
By bus & public transit
Greyhound reaches Lexington's W New Circle Rd station but does not run to Wilmore itself, a taxi/rideshare transfer is still needed for the last ~16 miles. Included as a budget option for travelers combining a regional bus trip with the festival, not a direct venue connection.
Book / infoTaxi & rideshare
Uber and Lyft pick up at a designated location between the terminal and rental car facility. No festival-run pickup zone exists (small one-day event, not a fenced destination fest), this is the only practical door-to-door option since Wilmore/Jessamine County has no city transit coverage.
Book / infoTaxis and rideshare such as Uber and Lyft can be limited near the venue, especially late at night or in rural areas. Agree a pickup point and time in advance and keep a backup plan.
🚙 Car hire
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Where
Map shows the center of Wilmore. The venue's exact point is not confirmed yet.
Venue
Servant Heart Farm
Camping & Accommodation
Where can I stay near Ichthus Festival?
Budget stays 3
164 Imperial Way, Nicholasville, KY 40356
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesLexington, KY (~12 miles from Wilmore)
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesLexington, KY (south side, toward Nicholasville Rd corridor)
Typically $70-130 a night off-peak guide, higher on festival dates
Check ratesMore hotels nearby 1
Wilmore, KY (adjacent to Asbury University, ~15 min south of Lexington)
Link coming soonAirbnb & private camping
Wilmore/Jessamine County has limited but real Airbnb inventory (small-town/rural listings plus nearby Nicholasville and Lexington-south). Not escalated further.
Search AirbnbNo Hipcamp-listed private-land camping was confirmed directly in Wilmore itself; central Kentucky bluegrass-region Hipcamp inventory exists more broadly around Lexington/Jessamine and Woodford counties. Low relevance for this specific one-day fest (attendees who aren't in a youth group aren't offered on-site camping.
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Accessibility & comfort
What the organizer or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
There is no dedicated accessibility page, but the About and FAQ page answers several access questions. Ichthus 2026 is a one day, single site event at Servant Heart Farm, 9533 Harrodsburg Road, Wilmore, KY, a farm of more than 100 acres, with all music on the Main Stage, so there is no shuttle between sites.
Read the full notes
On parking, the main lot is free and the organizer says that if you have a handicap tag you should notify a parking volunteer on arrival to be shown the closest available handicap space. No bay count or distance to the gate is published, and there is no separate accessible drop off point described.
A paid Premium Parking Pass with easy in and out access is sold as a ticket add on. On terrain, the site is a grass field: the FAQ says you may set your own chair or blanket on the grass in the designated area, and pop up tents and shade canopies are only allowed at the very back of the main stage field.
No seating is provided at the event, and the area immediately in front of the main stage is standing room only, so bring your own chair. Camp and beach chairs, blankets, strollers and wagons are permitted. Toilets are portable units brought in for the day and the organizer does not say whether any are accessible.
Only service animals are allowed on site. Camping in 2026 is limited primitive camping for youth groups only, with no accessible pitch information. The site warns that cell service and internet are unreliable, which matters if you rely on a phone for tickets or communication.
Nothing is published on accessible viewing, a companion or carer ticket, ASL or a quiet space. Access questions go to the general address [email protected]; there is no access specific contact.
Confirm your specific needs with the organizer's access team before you travel.
Checked 2026-09-03 · source
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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Quick answers
When is Ichthus Festival 2027?
Not announced yet. The last festival was September 19, 2026. The next one is expected in September.
How much are Ichthus Festival tickets?
$10 per person were the 2026 edition's prices. 2027 tickets are not on sale yet; prices will be confirmed when they go on sale.
Where is Ichthus Festival held?
Servant Heart Farm, Wilmore, KY.