Kentucky Yoga Festival
- Dates
- May 14 to 16, 2027
- Status
- Confirmed
- Venue
- Barren River Magic
- Price
- $175 to $300
- Camping
- Available
- Last checked
- Sep 3, 2026
Kentucky Yoga Festival returns to Barren River Magic, Edmonton, KY, May 14 to 16, 2027. Froligo tracks current ticket prices, camping, attendee feedback and travel details.
The experience
What's special
A three day yoga, meditation, music and arts festival on riverside land at Barren River Magic in south central Kentucky, where every full ticket includes on-site camping, one free bodywork session and unlimited classes. Days run across seven chakra-named practice areas, from sunrise flows and goat yoga to Ashtanga, Kundalini, therapeutic classes and trauma-aware workshops, while the free Healing Oasis tent offers roughly ten minute sessions of massage, reiki, sound healing and other bodywork from licensed practitioners. Evenings bring kirtan, drum circles, ecstatic dance, a masquerade party, a bonfire and late night stargazing, and the Third Eye Market gathers regional artisans and food trucks. The organizer frames it as a homegrown, grassroots and environmentally conscious gathering with leave-no-trace camping, a family friendly daytime program and a recovery meeting each evening
What people love
Attendees on r/YogaTeachers call it a small but growing festival that is well done, in a beautiful spot with kayaking, food trucks and around 20 vendors, and one two-time attendee says they cannot say enough good things about it. The festival's Facebook page shows a 100 percent recommend rating across 19 reviews. Organizer-curated testimonials single out the free bodywork tent and the breadth of classes
The practice
all ages, interests and physical ability levels. The organizer says there are activities for attendees of all ages, interests and physical ability levels, from beginners to seasoned practitioners, and encourages participants to listen to their bodies and move at their own pace. Intensity spans gentle, restorative and therapeutic classes through Ashtanga Primary Series, arm balance and inversion workshops, POUND workouts and conditioning sessions
Flowing sequences that link breath to movement. Expect to move and sweat.
Flowing sequences that link breath to movement. Expect to move and sweat.
Long, passive floor holds that reach deep tissue. Slow, quiet and meditative.
Long, passive floor holds that reach deep tissue. Slow, quiet and meditative.
Fully supported poses with props, built for rest and recovery rather than effort.
Breathwork, chanting and repeated movements aimed at energy and focus more than a workout.
A set sequence practiced with breath, gaze and posture working together. Disciplined and physical.
Slower, foundational postures held breath by breath. The classic starting point.
Guided lying-down meditation on the edge of sleep. No movement at all.
Vinyasa at half speed, with more time in each pose.
Beyond the mat
- meditation
- guided meditation
- breathwork
- sound healing
- kirtan
- mantra and chant
- drum circles
- ecstatic dance
- qigong
- reiki
- Emotional Freedom Technique and Ho'oponopono
- shadow work
- journaling
- somatic dance
- animal flow
- POUND fitness
- stargazing
- bird walk
- bodywork (Healing Oasis)
- energy healing
Styles named as the festival itself describes them.
Accessibility & comfort
What the organiser or venue publishes about getting around, and what they do not.
Schedule
Programme from the May 2026 edition
Friday, May 15, 202646
Saturday, May 16, 202651
Sunday, May 17, 202611
What it costs
Stay packages
3 nights, sleeps 2, admission not included.
Festival passes (Day pass and 2-day pass) are sold through the official checkout, where the current prices are shown.
What to bring
A full weekend of practice is easier with your own kit. What earns its place in the bag:
Your own matRentals sell out and shared mats are thin. Bring a grippy, cushioned mat you trust for a full weekend of practice.
Shop options
Water and electrolytes
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Teachers & presenters
Roster from the May 2026 edition; the 2027 lineup is not yet announced (facilitator applications are open until December 1, 2026)
Plus the rest of the 83+ teachers, practitioners and speakers across the weekend.
Vendor list from the May 2026 edition
Third Eye Market
A consciously curated marketplace of artisans and food vendors offering herbal teas, crystals, body care, yoga attire and handcrafted goods. The 2026 market listed 12 merch vendors and 6 food vendors; 2027 vendor applications are open until December 1, 2026
- Brittany Samsil
- Goddess Mandala
- GoddessWare
- Green Mountain Treasure
- Heartfelt Henna
- Marisol Design
- Moon Child Creations
- Readings by Regan
- SurfSup Watersports
- Sutras CLB
- Traveling Apothecary
- Vizual Eyez Studio
Getting there
Nearest airport No close major airport: Louisville (SDF) and Nashville (BNA) are both about 115 miles, roughly a 2 hour drive.
How do I get to Kentucky Yoga Festival?
By car
Barren River Magic is at 1696 Edwin Williams Road, Edmonton, KY, in rural south central Kentucky; essentially everyone drives. Louisville (SDF) and Nashville (BNA) airports are each about 115 miles, roughly 2 hours. Gates run 8 AM to 10 PM Central and late arrivals wait for morning, so time the last leg. Critically: most people get no cell service at the venue and there is no wifi, so download offline maps and your ticket QR code before leaving the interstate
Most people drive to Kentucky Yoga Festival. The nearest major airport is No close major airport: Louisville (SDF) and Nashville (BNA) are both about 115 miles, roughly a 2 hour drive, 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
No scheduled intercity bus or public transit route to the venue was found. Drive, fly in, or use a shuttle instead.
Taxi & rideshare
Taxis 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
Compare car hire at No close major airport: Louisville (SDF) and Nashville (BNA) are both about 115 miles, roughly a 2 hour drive
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Where
Venue
Barren River Magic
Camping & Accommodation
Is there camping at Kentucky Yoga Festival?
Yes, on site camping is available.
Facilities
Camping site types 2
On-site camping is included with every full festival ticket; a 2-day pass includes one night
RV pass $180, five sites only, sold separately without admission
Pricing
Price history and tiers
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