2008 Events
Renfro Valley Talent Contest • April 19 & 26
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament • April 24
Hosted by the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame at Gibson Bay Golf Course
877-356-3263
Old Fashioned Tradin' Days • April 25 & 26
Downtown Mt. Vernon 606-256-3437
Red Hill Horse Camp • May 9 & 12
Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more.
Livingston 606-758-4706
Saltpetre Cave Open House • May 17 & 18
Visit this historic cave once used for live Renfro Valley shows.
Cave tours, soup beans and music. I-75, Exit 59. Go a short distance on US
25 S and turn onto 1004. Stay on 1004 until you come to a stop. Turn right
and continue on 1004. You will travel a total of 9 miles from the beginning
of 1004 to the cave entrance. Saturday 10:00-4:00 Sunday 12:00-4:00
Mt. Vernon 800-252-6685
For more cave information visit www.caves.org/conservancy/gsp
Brodhead Homecoming • May 23-24
Brodhead 606-758-8621or 606-758-8635
Classic Country Cruise In Car Show • May 31
Pre-registration not required. All cars welcome so come early.
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Discovery Festival • June 7
Living history presenters, working artisans and interactive fun. Free Admission
Renfro Valley 800-252-6685
Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival • June 20 & 21
Top-name bluegrass bands including Doyle Lawson & Quick Silver, GrassTowne, Wildfire, Ronnie Reno, Marty Raybon, Dale Ann Bradley and more unite for three days of pickin'.
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Renfro Valley Clogging Celebration • June 28
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
All Night Gospel Sing • August 2
From 7:00 pm until midnight rejoice with gospel's finest groups such as Karen
Peck & New River, Kenny Bishop, The Dixie Melody Boys and Mike & Kelly
Bowling.
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Little World's Fair • August Early August
Enjoy the fun of this old-fashioned carnival now in its 112th year.
Brodhead Fairgrounds US 150 606-758-8635
Livingston Homecoming • August 29 - 31
A weekend of fun and memories. Craft booths, auction, fireworks and music.
I-75, Exit 49 Downtown Livingston 606-256-8601 or 606-453-2061
Red Hill Horse Camp • August 30 - September1
Horseback
trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more.
Livingston 606-758-4706
Fiddlers' Festival • September 5 - 6
Toe-tappin' fiddlers from all over the country unite to perform their favorite tunes on stage.
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Poker Run • September 20
Scenic 100 mile Motorcycle Ride starting at the Kentucky Music Hall of
Fame. Door prizes, first, second and third place prizes.
Renfro Valley 606-308-3911 or 877-356-3263
Appalachian Harvest Festival • October 3-4
Celebration of the fall harvest including molasses made by a mule-drawn
press, antique tractor display, music, and crafts.
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Bittersweet Festival • October 5 & 6
5K Run & Health Walk, crafts, food and fun.
Downtown Mt. Vernon 606-256-3437
Red Hill Horse Camp • October 10-12
Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more.
Livingston 606-758-4706
Gospel Music Celebration • October 16-18
Three concerts featuring The Primitive, The Booth Brothers and
The Chuckwagon
Gang.
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Gospel Celebration Showcase • October 18
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Halloween on Main • October 31
Downtown Mt. Vernon 606-256-3437
Cruise In The Valley Car Show • November 1
Make plans to participate or just join in the fun of this premiere car show event presented by the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum.
Renfro Valley 877-356-3263
Christmas In the Valley • November 7- December 20
Enjoy the beautiful display of lights, Santa Land and an original stage
production of
your favorite holiday songs and comedy.
Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 877-356-3263
Red Hill Horse Camp • November 28-30
Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more.
Livingston 606-758-4706
Mt. Vernon Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting • To be announced
Santa makes his first appearance in Rockcastle County at the annual Christmas Parade and Tree Lighting in Mt. Vernon. The Event is open to anyone who wishes to participate. Many local organizations and individuals design Christmas floats for the parade. If you wish to participate please call 606-256-3437.
Brodhead Christmas Parade • To be announced
Come see Santa at the Brodhead Christmas Parade in downtown
Brodhead. The parade is open to anyone who wishes
to participate. Many local organizations and individuals design Christmas
floats for the parades. Contact one of the numbers below to register.
606-510-3482 or 606-355-2971
JINGLE BELL 6K rUN-WALK • To be announced
Come join in the fun as you run or walk through historic Renfro Valley.
All proceeds benefit the Miracle Fund assisting long-term care patients.
Contact Arielle Reese at 606-256-7880 or at the hospital 606-256-2195
For other Kentucky Festival listings go to
www.kyfestivals.com
