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Friday 4pm - 11pm Saturday 4pm - 11pm

Stanford Drive In

Name: Stanford Drive In
Address: 1645 Ky Highway 78, Stanford, KY, 40484, US
Telephone: +16063651317
Price range: $
Rating: 4.8

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Since 1952, our Drive in has been a local staple and a rare classic, on of the few drive ins still operating.
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We proudly serve as both a restaurant all week long and a drive in theater showing movies in the spring and summer.

07/14/2026

🌺🌊 MOANA RETURNS THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY! 🌊🌺

We’re excited to bring Disney’s live-action Moana back to the big screen this Friday & Saturday—and we’re celebrating with a HALF OFF ADMISSION WEEKEND!

🎟️ Half Off Admission
💲 Adults: $4
💲 Kids (5–11): $2
👶 Ages 4 & under: FREE

🚗 Gates Open: 7:00 PM
🎬 Movie Starts: At dusk

🍔 Come hungry! Our grill will be serving up all your favorites, plus popcorn, shakes, frozen lemonades, and plenty of movie snacks.

It’s the perfect weekend to load up the family, enjoy the cooler evening weather, and make some memories under the stars. We can’t wait to see everyone at the Stanford Drive-In! 🌺✨

07/11/2026

🌺🎬 We’re OPEN and ready for a great night!

The weather turned out perfect, and we’re excited to welcome everyone out for Disney’s live-action Moana tonight!

🍔 Grab dinner from the grill
🥤 Treat yourself to one of our specialty drinks or milkshakes
🍿 Fresh popcorn, funnel fries, burgers, and more!

🎟 Admission:
• Adults: $8
• Kids (5–11): $4
• Ages 4 & under: FREE

🚗 Gates are OPEN @ 7!
🎥 Moana starts at dusk

07/10/2026

🌊🌺 MOANA is on the big screen TONIGHT! 🌺🌊

The weather has held off for us and it’s turning into a BEAUTIFUL night for a movie under the stars! ✨🚗 Grab the family, your blankets, and come spend your evening at the drive-in!

🎬 Moana Live Action
📍 Stanford Drive-In
⏰ Gates open at 7:00 PM
🎥 Movie starts at dusk

🎟 Admission:
Adults — $8
Kids — $4
Ages 4 & under — FREE

🍔 Our grill will be open with all your drive-in favorites — smash burgers, grilled cheeses, loaded fries, quesadillas, milkshakes, frozen lemonades & more!

🌴 Make sure to try our Moana specials while you’re here! 🌺🥥

We can’t wait for a fun summer night with everyone. See you soon! 🍿🌅

07/09/2026

🌺🌊 The weather is looking PERFECT tonight for Moana! 🌊🌺

With Friday & Saturday looking like they could bring some rain, tonight is the night to grab your family, blankets, and snacks and enjoy a movie under the stars! ✨

🎟️ Gates open at 7PM
🎬 Movie starts at dusk
Adults $8 • Kids $4 • 4 & under FREE

We went all out with our Moana inspired specials this week 🥥🌴

🌺 Moana’s Island Dream
Pineapple coconut milkshake topped with whipped cream, sprinkles & a tropical flower

💚 Heart of Te Fiti
Blue curaçao + mango frozen lemonade topped with strawberry cold foam

🌋 Maui’s Lava Blast
Mango & peach lemonade with strawberry purée

🌊 Wayfinder Wave
Lemonade, Alani, or Sprite with lime, blue razz, green apple, sweet cream & glitter ✨

Come enjoy the sunshine while it lasts — we can’t wait to see everyone tonight! 🚗🍿🌴

07/07/2026

🌺🌊 The ocean is calling… 🌊🌺

Moana Live Action is coming to the Stanford Drive-In THIS Thursday, Friday & Saturday! 🚗✨

Gather the family and join us for a magical night under the stars on the big screen! 🌴💙

🎥 Gates open at 7

🎟 Admission:
Adults — $8
Kids — $4
Ages 4 & under — FREE

🍔🍿 Come hungry! The grill will be open with all your drive-in favorites. Skip the wait and use online ordering — place your order, wait for your text, and pick up at the window!

🎬 Movie begins at dusk

We can’t wait to see everyone for an unforgettable weekend! 🌊✨

06/30/2026

🇺🇸 No Movie This Weekend 🇺🇸

We will not be showing a movie this weekend due to the Fourth of July holiday and the county fair.

We hope everyone has a fun, safe, and blessed Fourth of July weekend with family and friends. We’ll see you all back at the drive-in soon! ❤️🤍💙

06/27/2026

🌧️ Tonight’s Movie is Canceled 🌧️

Due to the heavy rain, flooding, and forecast, we’ve made the decision to cancel tonight’s movie.

Your safety comes first, so please stay off the roads if you can and stay safe. We appreciate your understanding! ♥️

06/26/2026

🎬 WE ARE PLAYING TONIGHT! 🍿

We’ve been keeping a close eye on the forecast, and we think the rain is going to hold off until after the movie, so we’re excited to welcome everyone out for Toy Story 5 tonight! 🌤️✨

🍔 Full grill menu available
🥤 Toy Story-themed drinks and shakes are ready!

🎟️ Admission:
• Adults: $8
• Kids (5–11): $4
• Ages 4 & under: FREE

📍1645 KY Hwy 78, Stanford, KY 40484
🌅 Movie begins at dusk (around 9:30 PM)

As always, we’ll keep an eye on the weather, but we’re looking forward to seeing everyone tonight! 🎥🍿🌙

06/25/2026

🌟 TONIGHT AT THE STANFORD DRIVE-IN! 🌟

If you haven’t had a chance to see Toy Story 5 yet, tonight is the perfect night! 🎥🍿

The weather is looking a little iffy for the rest of the weekend, so if you’ve been waiting to come out, don’t wait any longer! Grab the family, load up the car, and enjoy a beautiful summer evening under the stars while the weather is on our side.

🎬 Feature: Toy Story 5
🌅 Movie starts at dusk (around 9:30 PM)
🎥 Gates open at 6
🎟️ Admission: $8 Adults | $4 Kids (ages 5–11) | 4 & Under FREE

06/23/2026

🤠🧸✨ TOY STORY 5 – WEEKEND #2! ✨🧸🤠

The toys are back for another weekend at Stanford Drive-In! If you missed it last weekend, now is your chance to catch Toy Story 5 on the big screen under the stars.

🌟 Thursday, Friday & Saturday Night
🎬 Toy Story 5
🕤 Movie starts at dusk (around 9:30 PM)
🎟️ Admission: $8 Adults | $4 Kids | 4 & Under Free

⚠️ We anticipate another busy weekend, so arrive early for the best parking spots. We will continue to monitor traffic and may open the gates early if vehicles begin lining up on the road.

🍔 Come hungry! Our grill will be serving all your drive-in favorites along with our Toy Story themed specialty drinks:

💙 Bo Peep Shake
🌈 Andy’s Rainbow Sky
🚀 Buzz Lemonade Float
🤠 Woody’s Wild West Float
👽 Alien Fuel Soda
🍓 Jessie’s Round Up Lemonade

🌐 stanfordkydrivein.com
📍 1645 KY Hwy 78, Stanford, KY

Grab your family, your lawn chairs, and your favorite toys—we can’t wait to spend another magical weekend with you at the drive-in! ❤️✨🎬🍿

Address

1645 Ky Highway 78
Stanford, KY
40484

Opening Hours

Friday	4pm - 11pm
Saturday	4pm - 11pm

Telephone

+16063651317

Website

https://www.stanfordkydrivein.com/

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