Shelby County Ready Fest

10/12/2026

Looking for a way to give back? OVEC Head Start is looking for volunteers, and just one hour a week can make a difference!
From spending time in the classroom to helping with special projects, events or behind-the-scenes needs, there are several ways to get involved.

08/20/2026

Thank you for your continued support!

08/06/2026

Who’s ready to run?

🌟 Kiwanis Kickoff to the New School Year: GLOW RUN 2026 🌟

FRIDAY, August 7th at 6:30pm

Join us for a glow-in-the-dark fun run to kick off the new school year!

✨ DJ dance party
🍧 Kona Ice
🏃 Free registration for all students

Grab your glow gear and bring the whole family out for a night of music, movement, and community fun. Presented by Kiwanis International and Shelbyville-Shelby County Parks & Recreation.

📍 Clear Creek Park
🗓️ August 7th, 6:30pm
FREE for students

See y’all there! 😎

07/26/2026

1,785. That’s the answer.

That’s the answer to all the curious hearts and minds who’ve reached out wondering how many students came to Ready Fest. From the first opening of the door to the last closing of a backpack, 1,785 students attended. Our biggest Ready Fest yet.

But it’s not the final answer. The remaining supplies will be delivered to schools for their Back to School bash events and our impact will grow. If you couldn’t make it out, check with your FRYSC at your bash night.

Thank you to all of our volunteers, donors, and community partners for helping make Ready Fest possible. We couldn’t do it without you. Thank you for being a part of our community.

07/25/2026

Come on down to The Back-to-School Event! We have tons of backpacks, supplies, and everything you need to be ready for school! NO LINES!!! Walk in empty handed, walk out Ready for school!!! We are here until 2:00 pm!!

07/25/2026

TODAY IS THE DAY!
Saturday 25 July 2026 from 10:00am to 2:00pm
The Shelbyville Conference Center, 219 7th Street
Park at Southside Elementary and take the free Shelbyville Trolley in!

Capri-Suns! Balloon Animals! Trolley Rides! Free Books! School Supplies! Hygiene Items! Shoes! Socks! Underwear! Backpacks! Stickers! Dental Screenings! Physicals! Vaccinations! Haircut Gift Cards! Laundry Detergent!

I’ve got to stop writing this and get to the Ready Fest Back-to-School Event. See you there!

07/24/2026

OK Shelby County! No joke - The Back-to-School Event is TOMORROW!!!! Get to bed early tonight, make time for a healthy breakfast in the morning, and do your stretches and warm-up your muscles before you arrive!

*******Saturday, July 25th from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Shelbyville Conference Center, 219 7th Street in Shelbyville, Kentucky*******

Ready Fest provides back-to-school supplies to EVERY SCHOOL CHILD in Shelby County, regardless of income level.
And, because getting ready for Back-to-School doesn’t end with pencils and paper, Ready Fest provides backpacks, school supplies, shoes, socks, un**es, hygiene products, dental screenings, physicals, vaccinations, and haircuts to any student in Shelby County, at absolutely no cost.

You can park at Southside Elementary and take a free trolley ride into the Shelbyville Conference & Welcome Center.

Or, you can drive, bike, walk, skip, skateboard, or pedal your penny farthing in to join us. We've got an extra Capri-Sun for anyone who arrives on a penny farthing, unicycle, or zebra. And, don't just paint stripes on your horse and try to pass it off as a zebra. We dealt with that last year and we're getting pretty good at telling the difference.