Studio/Gallery Walk - January/December (2nd Saturday)
Home & Garden Show - February
Paducah Boat Expo - March
National Quilt Show - April
Paducah's Lighted Dogwood Trail Celebration - April
Live Harness Racing/Bluegrass Downs - April - June
Downtown After Dinner - May - September
Lowertown Arts & Music Festival - May
McCracken County Fair - June
Riverfront Rod Run - June
Paducah Summer Festival - July
Emancipation Celebration - August
Antique Gas & Steam Show - September
BBQ on the River & Old Market Days - September
BENTON
Annual Kentucky Opry Talent Show - January - May
Tater Day - April
Big Singing Day - May
Pisgah Bay Drag Boat Races - May - July
Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival - June
PKC Breeders Showcase - July
Watermelon Bust - first Saturday in August
Classic Car Show - August
Forgotten Past Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show - August
AURORA
Hot August Blues Festival - August
Aurora Country Festival - October
LBL
Day with the Eagles - January
Day with the Eagles, Boat Cruises - February, March
Hands-on-History - Homeplace - March
Moonlight Mysteries Tours - April
Carp-O-Ree Bow Fishing Tournament - May
Hummingbirds are back! - May
Christmas in 1850 - the Homeplace - November
CADIZ
Cadiz Community Arts Center Dinner & Dance - April
Cadiz Rotary Radio Auction - April
Bi-Annual Juried Art Show - April
Lake Barkley Wildlife Weekend - April
Easter Egg Hunt - April
Campers Appreciation Weekend - April
Downtown Farmers Market - April
Lake Barkley Special Mothers Day Buffet - May
Relay for Life 24 Hour Walk and Activities - May
Downtown Farmers Market - May
Little River Big Arts Festival - June
400 Mile Sale - June
Lake Barkley National Trails Day - June
Downtown Farmers Marker - June
Fireworks at Barkley Beach - July
Downtown Farmers Market - July
Downtown Sizzlin Summer Sidewalk Sale - August
Downtown Farmers Market - August
Annual Hummingbird Festival - August
"Luau" Weekend at Prizer-Point Marina/Resort - August
Downtown Farmers Market - September
Pirates Weekend at Prizer-Point Marina/Resort - September
Trigg County Country Ham Festival - October
Halloween Weekends at Prizer-Point Marina/Resort - October
Halloween Safe-Night - Downtown Main Street
Fall Fine Art & Craft Show - October
Lake Barkley Special Thanksgiving Buffet - November
Veterans Day Parade & Honor Ceremony - November
Barkley Bash New Years Eve Dinner & Dance - December
Festival of Lights and Parade - December
Festival of Trees - December
5-K Reindeer Run and Walk - December
HOPKINSVILLE
Annual Edgar Cayce Hometown Seminar - March
Little River Days Festival - May
Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebration - June
Trail of Tears Pow Wow - September
Night Rider Tour - September
Apple Fest - October
ELKTON
Todd County Spring Fest - 3rd Saturday in May
April - September - Elkton Bike Night, every Thursday night, Public Square
Independence Day - July 3, 2010
Harvest Fest - First Saturday in October
RUSSELLVILLE
Adairville Strawberry Festival - May
Logan County Bluegrass Jam, Auburn - May
Purple Martin Festival, Lewisburg - May
Antique Engine & Tractor Show, Auburn - June
Hwy 68/80, 400 Mile Antiques, Collectibles & Stuff - South Union, Auburn, Russellville - June
Emancipation Day Celebration - August
Autumn Days, Auburn - September
Logan County Tobacco and Heritage Festival - October
Primitive Camp Meeting & Rendezvous at Red River Meeting House - Schochoh - October
Holiday Special Events - Parades, home tours, arts & craft shows, church tours - Countywide - November/December
Schochoh Christmas Festival - Schochoh - December
AUBURN
Bluegrass Jam - May
Antique Engine & Tractor Show - June
Hwy 68/80, 400 Mile Antiques, Collectibles & Stuff - South Union, Auburn, Russellville - June
Autumn Days - September
SOUTH UNION
Music in the Barn - September
Christmas at Shakertown - December
BOWLING GREEN
Lone Star World Championship Rodeo - February
Houchens/KHSAA's Girl's Sweet 16 Basketball Championship - March
Southern Kentucky Book Fest - April
Junior Achievement Mini Corvette Challenge - May
Corvette C5/C6 Birthday Bash - April/May
BB&T All American Soap Box Derby - May
Buick GS Nationals - May
Concerts in the Park - June/July
Hot Rod Magazine, Power Tour - June
NHRA National Hot Rod Reunion - June
National Corvette Homecoming - July
Duncan Hines Festival - August
Corvette Museum Anniversary - September
U.S. Bank Balloons, Tunes & BBQ - September
AMRA Harley Davidson Drag Finals - September
International Festival - September
Good Guys Nostalgia Nationals - October
National Mustang Racers Association World Finals - October
Medical Center 10K Classic - October
Victorian Holiday Tours at Riverview - December
Festival of Trains at L&N Depot - December
SMITHS GROVE
Community Days, October
GLASGOW
March - Cave Area Celebration
March - American Championship Coon Hunt
April - Barren Co. Cattlemen's Festival (last Saturday)
April - Cave Area Familiarization Tour
June - Glagow Highland Games
June - 400 Mile Sale Along Hwy 68/80
June - Relay for Life
June - Dairy Day Celebration
July - Concert on the Square
July - Beach Party on the Barren
July - 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza (always on 4th of July)
July - Barren Co. Fair
September - Global Fest of the Barrens (first Saturday)
September - Trashmasters Lake Shore Cleanup
September - B&PW Arts, Crafts, & Gifts Fair (last Saturday)
October - Trail of Scarecrows (all through October)
October - Roller Coaster Yard Sale (Along Hwy 63, first weekend)
October - Cruise in to Fall Car Show (second Saturday)
October - Taste of Barren County
November - Veterans Day Parade
EDMONTON
Metcalfe County Fair & Governor's Cup Horse Show - July
Sulphur Well Homecoming & Annual Duck Race - Third Sunday in August
Branstetter Park Homecoming & Bluegrass Festival - Fourth weekend in August (Bluegrass Festival is always FREE)
Metcalfe County Country Pumpkin Festival/5K Run/Outhouse Dash/Fireman's Challenge/Car Show - First Saturday in October
Metcalfe County Christmas Parade - Second Saturday in December
CAMPBELLSVILLE
*May 12-14, 2011 – S & C Sales will host their 17th Annual Derby Time Yard Sale at 2422 New Columbia Road off HWY 55. For info on booth rentals call 270-465-4042
*May 14, 2011 - 5k Dam Run/Walk sponsored by Friends of Green River Lake will begin at 9am at the visitors center. For more information, call 270-465-3786
*June 1-3, 2011 – The Bass Federation’s Regional Tournament. Over 100 fishermen from 7 states! For more info call 270-465-3786
*June 4, 2011 – Kids Outdoor Day. This fun filled day will consist of all types of outdoor activities for all children, including fishing, archery, BB gun shooting, nature hikes, trap shooting, boating, game calling and much more. Lunch will be provided for all in attendance. Door prizes will be awarded. All is FREE for your enjoyment!
*June 2 – 5, 2011 – HWY 68 400 Mile Sale For information, call 270-465-3786 or 800-738-4719
*June 3– 11, 2011 - Taylor County Fair, www.taylorcountyfair.org/
*July 3, 2011 – K Country Showdown. www.campbellsvillefourthofjuly.com/2011/
*July 4, 2011 - Fourth of July Celebration, Downtown Campbellsville Parade, 5K Run, Arts & Crafts, Quilt Show, Barbecue Competition, Live Entertainment, Basketball Tournament, Hot Air “Balloon Glow” www.campbellsvillefourthofjuly.com/2011/
*Sept. 10, 2011 - Tebbs Bend Flea Market and Yard Sale Tebbs Bend Road off HWY S. 55
*Sept. 10, 2011 – Fall Heritage Festival-Hall Road off HWY S. 55 live music, arts and crafts, pony rides, large quilt exhibit, hay rides, farm animals, face painting, hay maze, barrel train rides, food booths, antique farm equipment, water ram pump
*Nov. 19 , 2011 - Green River Arts and Crafts Show Taylor County High School, 300 Ingram Ave., Call (270) 465-4431
Jan. 8-9: Kentucky Bluegrass Music Kickoff, Centre Square & Roby Dome.
Jan. 16-18: 3rd Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday Celebration, Centre Square & United Presbyterian Church.
MARCH ‘10
March 6-7: Heart of Kentucky Antique & Craft Fair, Centre Square Convention Center.
March 28: Marion County Japanese Cultural Day, Centre Square Convention Center.
APRIL ‘09
April 4-5: Heart of Kentucky Farm, Home & Garden Show, Philip Morris Receiving Station.
April 11: Maker’s Mark Ambassador Homecoming, Maker’s Mark Distillery.
April 18-19: John Cox Martial Arts Masters Workshop, Centre Square Convention Center.
April 18: U.S. 68 Garage Tour, Hardin Garage, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
April 19: Kentucky Writers Day Celebration Premier, Historic Penn’s Store, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
April 24-26: Kentucky Writers Day Celebration, Historic Penn’s Store.
MAY ‘09
May 17: 1st Annual Crusade For Children 8-Ball Tournament, Cadillac Cue, 4 p.m.
May 24: Lebanon Memorial Day Celebration, Lebanon National Cemetery, 2 p.m.
JUNE ‘09
June 4-7: 400 Miles of Antiques, Collectibles & Stuff, Historic U.S. 68.
June 5-7: Heart of Kentucky 16U Invitational, Graham Memorial Park.
June 6: Be Creative Street Fair, downtown pavilion, 9 a.m.-midnight.
June 13: Lebanon Disc Golf Open, Graham Memorial Park.
June 29-July 4: Marion County Fair, Marion County Fairgrounds.
JULY ‘09
July 3: Lightening Over Lebanon, Marion County Fairgrounds.
July 5-12: Jets Over Kentucky Week, Lebanon-Springfield Airport.
July 17-19: Heart of Kentucky Minor League All-Star Invitational, Graham Memorial Park. >
> ♥ July 18-19: President’s Cup golf tournament (Saturday at Lebanon Country Club, Sunday at Lincoln Homestead State Park Golf Course in Springfield)
AUGUST ‘09
Aug. 1: Heart of Kentucky Cornhole Classic, 1-6 p.m., Graham Memorial Park, Lebanon.
Aug. 8: Big Jim’s Battles – BBQ Battle & Battle of the Bands, downtown Lebanon, noon-?.
Aug. 22-23: Farmers National Bank/Heart of Kentucky Tennis Open, Graham Memorial Park, Lebanon.
Aug. 29: Heart of Kentucky Christian Music Festival, Johnston Field at Centre Square, 3-10 p.m.
Aug. 29: Heart of Kentucky Pigskin Classic, John J. Boswell Stadium, 1-11:30 p.m.
SEPTEMBER ‘09
Sept. 5-7: Lebanon Labor Day Block Party, downtown Lebanon.
Sept. 5-7: Lebanon Labor Day Invitational golf tournament, Lebanon Country Club.
Sept. 5: Fishing For Kids/Mid-Ky. Bass Anglers Day, Fagan Branch Reservoir.
Sept. 12: Great Outhouse Blowout, Historic Penn’s Store, Gravel Switch.
Sept. 19-20: CKAT Tiger Shark Invitational swim meet, Lebanon Aquatic Center.
Sept. 25-27: Marion County Country Ham Days, downtown Lebanon.
OCTOBER ‘09
Oct. 9-10: Forkland Heritage Festival & Revue, Forkland Community Center, Gravel Switch.
Oct. 8-31: Horror on the Hill Haunted Forest, 7:30 p.m., U.S. 68 Mile Marker 1.
Oct. 23: Marion County Arts & Humanities Council Art Auction.
Oct. 24: Barktoberfest (dog contests, food and more), Graham Memorial Park.
Oct. 24: 4th Annual DIS-Conformity Tour (disc golf tournament), Graham Memorial Park.
Oct. 31: Halloween in the Park, Graham Memorial Park.
NOVEMBER ‘09
Nov. 7: Heart of Kentucky Flag Football Showdown, Graham Memorial Park.
Nov. 8: Lebanon Veterans Day Celebration, 2 p.m., Lebanon National Cemetery.
Nov. 17-Dec. 31: Ruley Family Holiday Light Show, St. Francis.
Nov. 27: Dickens Christmas, downtown Lebanon.
Nov. 28-29: Season of Bounty Celebration of the Holidays, Historic Penn’s Store.
DECEMBER ‘09
Dec. 12: Wreaths Across America, Lebanon National Cemetery.
Dec. 26-29: KFC/Taco Bell Holiday Classic basketball tournament, Roby Dome.r
HARRODSBURG
ANTIQUE SHOPPING:
Hwy 68 Antiques, Collectibles & Stuff - June
World's Longest Outdoor 127 Sale - August
HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT: Classic Wheels Cruise-In - June
James Harrod Trust Cemetery Tour - September
Holiday Shopping Weekend - November
MERCER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS: Spring Jubilee Walking Horse Show - April
Derby Classic Walking Horse Show - May
Fort Harrod Beef Festival - June
Mercer County Fair & Horse Show - July
OLD FORT HARROD STATE PARK: Fort Harrod Settlement & Raid - June
Picnic in the Park - June-July
Haunted Frontier - October
HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS: Christmas Tea Room - December
Holiday Homes Tour - December
Christmas Teas at Aspen Hall Manor - December
Winter Teas at Shaker Village - December
Twilight Christmas Parade - December
SHAKER VILLAGE OF PLEASANT HILL: Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides - April - October
Sheep Shearing at the Farm - April - May
Mercer County Appreciation Day - May
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass - May
Pleasant Hill Antique Show and Sale - June
Kentucky Shaker Music Day - July
Pleasant Hill Craft Fair - August
Harvest Fest - September
Blessing of the Hounds - November
The Simple Gifts of Christmas - December
WILMORE/NICHOLASVILLE
Camp Nelson's White House Afternoon Tea - Once a month throughout the year.
Taste of Jessamine - April
Camp Nelson Civil War Weekend - September
Kentucky Wine and Vine Fest - mid May
Central Kentucky Civil War Heritage Trail at Camp Nelson - July
High Bridge Homecoming Festival - mid August
Jessamine Jamboree - October
Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival - October
PARIS
Paris Art Walk, April 11 & July 11, 5 - 8 pm. Art aficionados will be able to enjoy the Paris Art Walk - including at least 15 stores and restaurants in a lovely seven block Main Street Stroll. Art lovers will be able to enjoy the work of local and regional contemporary artists. Each participating store/restaurant will be offering refreshments. Some may be simple or more elaborate. Some will be offering wine, others will have sodas or punch. Cheese and crackers, finger foods & other appetizers will be available. Maps will be available - look for the lime colored balloons in front of the participating buildings.
North Middletown Charity Horse Show - Second Saturday in May. May 12, 2007, 4 pm. Rain or Shine. Sponsored by the North Middletown Community Club. Showgrounds are one mile south of North Middletown on Route 57. Show Manager is Cecil Foley, Jr. (859) 707-8040.
Bourbon County Fair and Horse Show - late June, early July
Central Kentucky Antique Machinery Show - last full weekend in July
Paris Pumpkin Festival - September 22, 2007. Features live music, demonstrations, craft booths, food, top 50 car show, kids' activities, pizza eating contest and a live auction. Sponsored by: Accutran Industries' sheltered workshop for disabled individuals. (859) 987-4011 ask for Bonnie Jolly.
Back Forty Walk & Back Country Festival - October
Christmas Tour of Homes (Houston Oaks) - December 9, 2007. Sponsored by Accutran.
CARLISLE
Annual Blackberry Festival - July
Central Kentucky Fox Hunt
Annual Haunted House in Old Jail - October
FLEMINGSBURG
Covered Bridge Festival - August
BLUE LICK SRP
Battle Reenactment Celebration - August
Halloween Campout Celebration - October
MAYS LICK
Fall Celebration - Corn Maze - October
Asparagus Festival - May
WASHINGTON
Chocolate Festival - Annual Event held during the month of April. Free admission. Dark sweet chocolate flows through the 1700s village shops during this award-winning festival. Homemade chocolates, fudge contest, outside vendors, games, country music stars, bands, vocalists, clogging. Pony cart, pig train & pirate ship rides make this a fun-filled weekend. Displays in Harriet Beecher Stowe Slavery to Freedom Museum, 26 shops and 7 museums. Setups: 606-759-7423, other info 606-759-7423.
Simon Kenton Festival - Third weekend in September
Frontier Christmas Festival - Annual Event held the first weekend in December. This award-winning festival welcomes in the holiday season in the scenic village of Washington a historic district of Maysville. 7 museums and 26 shops which include a variety of antiques and gift shops, holly decked mantles, pine-scented rooms and candle-lit windows, entertainment, craft demonstrations and outside vendors await you. 606-759-7411.
