First day of the LS Fest is underway in Bowling Green

BOWLING GREEN, Ky. – You may have noticed some different cars or cars with numbers and stickers on them riding around town Friday.

Today is the first day of LS Fest at Beech Bend Park in Bowling Green.

People come from all over the country to attend the events.

Today, cars were on the drag strip and racetrack revving up their engines and putting their pedals to the medal.

This is the first major event in Bowling Green since COVID-19 shut everything down back in March.

Spectators and participants have been following CDC guidelines throughout the day according to Bill Tichener, the director of marketing for the event.

The event continues Saturday and Sunday. All tickets must be purchased online.