April 18 - 19 - Georgetown Kite and Culture Festival, Georgetown - Highlights of the event include: International and American Food, International Music and Dance Exhibitions, Non-Stop Entertainment, Cultural Exhibits, Storytelling, General Store, Cultural and Kite Vendors, FREE Kite Making, a fun fly, Kentucky Expo, featuring music, crafts, art and much. Festival will take place Rain or Shine. (502) 863-1575 Cardome Centre (3908)
April 18 - 19 - 33 Rd Hillbilly Days, Pikeville - Hillbilly days improves each year as Shriners, the Pike County Chamber of Commerce, Pike County Government, City of Pikeville and local volunteers transform downtown Pikeville into one of the most unique festivals in the world! 606-432-5504 (3909)
May 15 - 17 - Battle of Sacramento history Civil War Reenactment, Sacramento - (270) 781-6858 (3310)
May 23 - Cornbread Festival, MONTICELLOM - Sponsored by the Monticello Woman's Club, the Cornbread Festival event held at Historic Mill Springs Park, offers something for everyone to enjoy!
(606) 348-3064 (5465)
May 23 - Family Spring Adventure, CORBIN - Cumberland Falls is a nature-lovers' paradise. Get the family out this spring with these adventurous activities: Canoeing, archery, bird walks.
(800) 325-0063 CUMBERLAND FALLS STATE RESORT PARK (5466)
May 23 - 11th Anniversary Celebration, Midway - Join the gang at Equus Runb Vineyards in celebrating 11 years of great wine, wonderful friends, and magnificient surroundings! Sample our newest wines.
(859) 846-9463 Equus Run Vineyards (5462)
May 23 - 24 - 18th Century Trade Fair & Rifle Frolic, RICHMOND - Visit a social, political and business gathering of merchants, traders, artisans, Native Americans, militia members, beggars, long hunters, scouts.
(859) 527-3131 FORT BOONESBOROUGH STATE PARK (5463)
May 23 - 24 - Abraham Lincoln 200th Celebration, VERSAILLES - Opening of "President Lincoln and the Railroads" Exhibit. Abraham and Mary Tod Lincoln will be visiting! (859) 873-2476 Bluegrass Railroad Museum (5464)
June 4 - 7 - SKYMAC Bluegrass Jet Jam, Skymac - Field Open All Week for Early Arrivals Pilot Registration: $50 (On-Site) $35.00(Before May 8th) Concessions on Site, RV Friendly Parking, Electric for Pilots and RV's On-Site and 800'X 50' Runway with Grass Runoffs.
(270) 320-8293 Carson Stahl Memorial Aerodrome (5468)
June 4 - 7 - 400 Mile Sale Across Kentucky, Bowling Green - This event was established to bring visitors off the interstates and back into the small town downtowns and communities. Antique and collectible shops are set up with longer hours and most feature special sales and bargains. 100's of yard sales are also set up all along the way. Special events are planned during the sale along with food vendors, music and much more. This is the 5th year of this "Shop-Til-U-Drop" experience. Don't miss it! (270) 781-6858 along Historic Highway 68 (3607)
June 5 - 6 - Bardstown Bluegrass Festival, Bardstown - Friday 6:00 - 10:00 pm, Saturday Noon - 10:00 pm at White Acres Campground. Performers include Bluegrass 101, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Tommy Brown & the County Line Grass and more. Rain or Shine show will go on, held under large pavilion.
(800) 638-4877 White Acres Campground (5469)
June 5 - 6 - Yellowbanks Dulcimer Festival, Owensboro - This annual FREE music event, now in its 18th year, takes place at English Park on the Banks of the Ohio. The two-day festival promotes and celebrates the mountain dulcimer as the designated Kentucky State Instrument. FREE concerts and workshops on various folk instruments are offered by professional performers. Performers for 2009 are: Les Gustafson-Zook, Ken Kolodner, Kara Barnard, Jim Miller, Fred Meyer, Stephen Humphries and Dave Haas. Workshops in Mountain Dulcimer, Hammered Dulcimer, Banjo, Mandolin, Guitar, Fiddle, Bowed Psalter, Penny Whistle, and more. Clogging Workshop and Demonstration on Friday and Saturday afternoons. Come enjoy a family music weekend with instruction for all levels from beginner to advanced, children to adults. Handmade crafts, music vendors and food add to the festival atmosphere.
270-864-1631 English Park (5470)
June 6 - 13 - Russll County Jaycees Fair, Russell Springs - One of the oldest and of the biggest county fairs in south central kentucky. Events for everyone in the family.
270-866-5267 Russell County Fairgrounds (3914)
June 11 - 14 - The Festival of the Bluegrass, Georgetown - (859) 846-4995 (3907)
June 12 - 14 - Great American Brass Band Festival, Danville - Festivities are held in mid-June, beginning on a Thursday with an old-fashioned Chautauqua tea gathering. (800) 755-0076 (3309)
June 19 - 20 - Lyndon Area Fair, Louisville - Carnival rides, arts & crafts, children's activities, silent auction, food vendors, free concerts. Great family-friendly event! No cost to attend. (502) 339-9115 Robsion Park (LaGrange Road) (3905)
June 19 - 20 - Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival, Renfro Valley - Enjoy three great days of entertainment featuring some of the best Bluegrass pickers in the United States. Join the fun with open stage or backyard pickin'. Festival camping is available.
(800) 765-7464 (5471)
June 22- 27 - Union County Fair, Sturgis - Bluegrass, Blues & Barbecue, Carnival, exhibits, horse events, pageants, 4-H events and more!
(270) 333-4107 Union County Convention & Expo Center (5472)
June 25 - 27 - River Of Music Party, Owensboro - This bluegrass museum mega-event is the largest music festival in Daviess County. ROMP features art, music, food, dance, crafts, instrument workshops, The Bluegrass Masters Film Festival and performances some of the hottest bluegrass bands from around the world. Three-day advance ticket is $50, senior and student discounts available. 12 and under in FREE.
1-888-692-2656 Yellow Creek Park (5473)
July 3 - 5 - Bluegrass Extravaganza, Elkhorn - Big July 4th celebration beginning July 3rd with plenty of bluegrass & country music, square dancing and clogging. Good clean fun for the whole family. (800) 982-5122 (5474)
July 4 - Annual Fourth of July Parade and Celebration, Georgetown - Enjoy an exciting day of great musical entertainment, an outstanding parade, and fabulous fireworks. Parade down town at 10:00 a.m., all other activities at Brooking Park, (formerly Scott County Park) US 25 North. Park
opens after parade. Patriotic music begins at 6 p.m. At approximately 9 p.m., we will end this exciting day of celebrating our great nation, with a fabulous display of fireworks, sponsored by Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky, Inc.
(502) 867-3816 Downtown Georgetown (5475)
July 4 - Fireworks over Butler Lake, Carrollton - Spend the weekend at General Butler State Resort Park and take in an explosive fireworks celebration over Butler Lake at 9:30 p.m. The park will have musical entertainment starting around 7:00 pm located in the Park's Front Entrance. We suggest viewing our fireworks show from the Butler Lake Beachfront Area. Remember bring along a blanket or chair for your comfort. As always this event is free and open to the general public.
(502) 732-4384 GENERAL BUTLER STATE RESORT PARK (5476)
July 4 - Independence Bank 4th of July Celebration, Henderson - Food, music concessions, all down at Henderson's beautiful riverfront. 5:30-9:30 pm. Fireworks at 9 pm.
(270) 827-0016 Henderson Riverfront Amphitheater (5477)
July 4 - 5 - Independence Day Special Train Ride, Versailles - Independence Day Special -Let's Celebrate!
(859) 873-2468 Bluegrass Railroad Musuem (5478)
July 4 - July Fourth Celebration, Greenup - Celebrate the Fourth of July at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park. Enjoy the day by swimming, boating, fishing, or hiking. The evening festivities will kick off at the Greenbo Lake Amphitheatre with a 7:30 pm concert featuring The Kentucky Blue Collar Band. The bands adds a little bid of Blues, with a little bid of Rock, and then adds a Southern Country Boy attitude to round out the orginal and unique sound of The Kentucky Blue Collar Band. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets with you for an evening you won't forget. Admission is $5 per person, children 12 years to six years of age $2, and children 5 years and under free. Fireworks will be shot at 10:00 pm from the Community Pool Parking Lot.
(800) 325-0083 (5479)
July 5 - Freedom Day Festival, Radcliff - This festival features a Car Show, carnival rides, games, music, and fun, to name a few events. The night will be capped off with a concert under the stars followed by the largest patriotic display of fireworks in Hardin County. In previous years there have been as many as 7000 people in attendance. The day will begin with a Parade at 3pm which will start at Radcliff City Hall and will end at 757 S. Woodland Drive in Radcliff Kentucky. There, the other activities will be hosted including the firework display. (270) 352-5483 (5480)
July 8 - 12 - Hardin County Fair, Elizabeth Town - Hardin County Fair and Horse Show One admission price to the free ride midway. Food, shows and more! (270) 369-6098 (5481)
July 10 - 12 - Arts & Crafts Festival, Elkhorn - Each day from 9am-6pm at Potter's Knoll. Bring your arts & crafts and enjoy!!
(800) 982-5122 Breaks Interstate Park (5484)
July 10 - 12 - 8th Annual Forecastle Festival, Louisville - The Forecastle Festival combines the hardest working Midwest bands, legions of emerging artists, and multitudes of progressive environmental organizations into one festival that's all about Music, Art & Activism. Named "One of the top 101 things to do in America" by Spin Magazine, and recently hailed by The Discovery Channel as the "The cream of the crop" of Midwest festivals, the Forecastle Festival is not to be missed. This year's music line-up includes Widespread Panic, The Black Crowes, The Black Keys and the Avett Brothers. Tickets are on sale now. (502) 472-7555 Belvedere Festival Plaza (5485)
July 10 - 18 - Daviess County Lions Club Fair, Owensboro - Annual county fair featuring tractor pulls, beauty pageants, animals, rides & more. The 2006 Fair starts off on Friday, July 10 with the Miss Daviess County Pageant at the Daviess Co. High School. On Saturday, July 11, the Miss Teen Daviess Co. Pageant will take place at Daviess Co. High School. Beginning Monday, July 13, the Fair activities move to the Fairgrounds. (800) 489-1131 (5482)
July 13 - 18 - Nelson County Fair, Bardstown - Fun for the entire family. Exhibits include crafts, horticulture, vegetables and fruit, arts and animals. Midway rides, tractor pulls and pageants. (800) 638-4877 Nelson County Fairgrounds (5486)
July 17 - 19 - KY State Old Time Fiddler's Contest, Falls of Rough - Bring your lawn chairs and listen to the great music provided by some of the best musicians in the state of Kentucky and around the country! Fiddles, harmonicas, banjos, guitars, bluegrass bands, jig dancing, dulcimers and much more! Admission will be $6 on Friday and $10 on Saturday (children 10 and under free). Concessions will be available. Prices subject to change. (270) 259-3578 (5487)
July 17 - 25 - 36th Annual Dust Bowl, Owensboro - This 9-day outdoor basketball tournament is one of Owensboro's oldest. Held at Kendall-Perkins Park, the tournament is open all ages.
(270) 687-8700 Kendall-Perkins Park (5488)
July 18 - Kentucky Shaker Music Day, Harrodsburg - Hear the music of the Shakers.
(800) 734-5611 Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (5491)
August 7 - 8 - Bluegrass In The Park Music and Folklife Festival, Henderson - Enjoy the best in Bluegrass Music in the park along the Ohio River. Food, concessions, folk life demonstrations and children's activities.
(800) 648-3128 Audubon Mill Park (5492)
August 7 - 8 - Dundee Community Day, Dundee - A great family day for everyone to enjoy --Includes a karaoke contest, BBQ Cook-off, tractor show, auction, baby contest, games for children, riding mower races and food vendors.
(270) 276-3945 (5493)
August 8 - Coffee Grind presents Music by Mr C, Bowling Green - Easy listening with his acoustic guitar and line-up of great song favorites. 270-846-0727 (5780)
August 14 - 15 - Colonel Bill Williams Greenup Heritage Music Festival, Greenup - Weekend dedicated to Greenup's late great Blues Musican Bill Williams. Weekend of Blues, Bluegrass and Hertiage music. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Greenbo Lake Amphitheatre.
(606) 473-7324 GREENBO LAKE STATE RESORT PARK (5494)
August 15 - Multi-Cultural Festival, Owensboro - A unique blending of cultures come together to educate the public through dancing, music, ethnic fashions, food arts and more. A celebration of our diversity. 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
(270) 684-1467 1st Presbyterian Church (5532)
August 20 - 30 - The Kentucky State Fair, Louisville - Experience a sensory overload of rides, exhibits,
food, crafts, animals, contests, music and games during the fair. (502) 367-5190 Kentucky Exposition Center (3312)
September 18 - 20 - 13th Annual Spoonbread Festival, Berea - Signature event of the Berea Chamber of Commerce. Join us for a weekend of family fun!
859-986-9760 Memorial Park on Jefferson Street (3392)
September 19 - Summer Saturday Tunes in the Vines, Midway - Soak up the sun and the brilliant view of the countryside while listening to live music from local bands, and cool off with a glass of award winning Equus Run Vineyards Wine. Pack a picnic to complete your relaxing summer afternoon.
3:00 PM - 5:00 PM (859) 846-9463 Equus Run Vineyards (5533)
September 19 - 20 - Apple Days Festival, Versailles - Come join us for family fun! Corn Maze Hayrides Farm Animal Center Unforgettable Playground Pony Rides Train Rides Face Painting Children's Play Inflatables Live Music Apple Blossom Café You-Pick Apples & Pumpkins Fantastic Fall Gift Store. (859) 873-3097 Boyd Orchards (5534)
September 19 - 20 - Midway Fall Festival, Midway - Nestled in the heart of Kentucky's bluegrass region, the Midway Fall Festival has been named one of Kentucky's top twenty festivals.
(3910)
September 20 -22 - Kentucky Folklife Festival, Frankfort - Based on the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, this three-day event in downtown Frankfort features artists who represent diverse traditions and community art forms all over Kentucky. It includes music, dance, food, storytelling, occupations, recreation, ethnic groups, and more. 502-564-1792 (3913)
September 21 - 26 - The Letcher County Mountain Heritage Festival, Whitesburg - Come celebrate our 27th year!!!
The Letcher County Mountain Heritage Festival was first celebrated in 1982 and was coordinated by the county judge,
fiscal court, and county treasurer. In the beginning, the
festival hosted a county pig roast accompanied by bluegrass music
for entertainment.
606-633-8034 (3911)
September 24 - 26 - Ohio County Fair, Hartford - Music, entertainment, pageants, rides, contests, games, and food. Everything you want. Ohio County Park (5535)
September 24 - 26 - Vine Grove Bluegrass Festival, Vine Grove - 10th Annual Bluegrass Festival with the greatest bluegrass bands from several states.
5:00 PM - 10:30 PM
(270) 877-5636 Optimist Park (5536)
September 25 -27 - Anderson County Burgoo Festival, Lawrenceburg - A three day festival in downtown Lawrenceburg in the heart of central Kentucky. All events and entertainment are free, featuring live music and family entertainment. Oh, yes! lots of burgoo! 502-680-0453 (3912)
September 25- 27 - 2009 PumpkinFest, Owensboro - 800-301-2689 Sportscenter Complex (3609)
September 26 - 28 - The Bluegrass Balloon Festival, Louisville - The Louisville skyline will host a birthday party of gigantic proportions for the 10th anniversary of the Bluegrass Balloon Festival.
(502)491-1076 (3906)
October 3 - 4 - On the Farm, Perryville - Demonstration of farming practices in Central Kentucky during the mid-19th century. (859) 332-8631 Perryville Battlefield (3608)
October 3 - 4 - 147th Commemoration of the Battle of Perryville, Perryville - Annual reenactment of the Battle of Perryville. 859-332-8631 State Historic Site (3610)
October 9 - 11 - CIVIL WAR DAYS AT COLUMBUS, Columbus - The weekend will include battle reenactments, living history and encampments. Friday is "education day". Schools, scouts, groups and clubs are encouraged to schedule field trips. Battles will be held at 2:00 p.m. both Sat. and Sun. There will be a Ghost Walk on Friday evening and a Civil War Ball on Saturday night. Sunday morning services and a Memorial Service at Columbus Cemetery. Sutlers and food vendors will be on site to serve the needs of the reenactors and visiting guests. Special entertainment daily.
9:00AM - 5:30 PM (270-677-2327 Columbus Belmont State Historic Site (5537)
October 9 - CHARLES JOHNSON AND THE REVIVERS GOSPEL SINGING, Lebanon Junction - (502)356-5870 (5822)
October 22 - 25 - The World's Largest Halloween Party at the The Louisville Zoo, Louisville - Not-too-scary, Halloween fun for the entire family with larger-than-life costumed characters and fanciful storybook scenes throughout the Zoo. Plus trick-or-treating for the 11 and under set. Special ticket is required.
(502) 459-2181 The Louisville Zoo (5538)
October 23 - 24 - Spook Out Weekend, Burnside - Come join us if you dare. This is a weekend of spooks and fun. Campers please decorate your sites. We will have lots of games and activities for all ages.
(606) 561-4104 General Burnside State Park (5539)
October 24 - Kenlake's Little Spooky Spooks Festival, Hardin - Dress up in your costume, if you wish, and come join us at Kenlake State Resort Park for a frightening good time as we celebrate Halloween early! Make a unique craft, see some spooky animals, listen to our storyteller wave spooky tales. Lots of candy and refreshments $3.00 per person. 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(270) 474-2211 Kenlake State Resort Park (5540)
October 24 - 31 - Halloween Festival at Kentucky Down Under, Horse Cave - Halloween Festival - In addition to Park exhibits, festival-goers will be able to choose between regular tours and spooky Halloween tours as well as compete for prizes in special contests. The Park will be decorated and the Kentucky Down Under employees will be in costumes. (270) 786-2634 (5541)
November 7 - 8 - A Kentucky Woodsman Weekend, Richmond - A weekend seminar for reenactors, historians, educators and others interested in learning about life on the Frontier. Detailed presentations based on documentation, covering many aspects of the lives of longhunters, farmers, traders, scouts and others. Full details and schedule will be available early summer. Fee is $50 per person, you must pre-register, attendance is limited to 50.
(859) 527-3131 FORT BOONESBOROUGH STATE PARK (5542)
December 31 - Kenlake's "Motown New Year's Eve" Celebration, Aurora - A Motown New Year's Eve!! Step Back in time with us and dance the night away and GREEVE to the sounds of Motown! Dance starts approximately at 9:00 p.m. and carries through the NEW YEAR up to 1:00 a.m. Refreshments provided and fun is guaranteed !! $150 package price based on double occupancy for room and dance. Ticket prices for the dance ONLY is: $46 per couple or $23 per single... Deadline for registration is December 28. 9:00 PM - 1:00 AM (270) 474-2211 KENLAKE STATE RESORT PARK (5544)
December 31 - Barren River's New Year's Eve Celebration, Lucas - It's out with the old and in with the new as we ring in the New Year at Barren River Lake State Resort Park. The place will be rocking to some oldies (and goodies). Make your reservations for a night of fun on one of our overnight packages. 8:30 PM - 12:30 AM
(270) 646-2151 Barren River Lake State Resort Park (5545)
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The festival offers something for every member of the family. Long noted for the taste-tempting foods and great entertainment, the festival has grown to include activities geared to the young and old.