2010 Events
April
Red Bud Health Walk
April 1
Come join in the fun and get in shape with prizes and a box lunch to the first 500 walkers. All ages welcome with regular and handicapped/stroller routes available.
Location: Renfro Valley
Contact: 800-252-6685
Old Fashioned Trading Days
April 16 & 17
Live entertainment, crafts, food and fun for the whole family.
Location: Downtown Mt. Vernon
Contact: 606-256-3437
Red Bud Quilt Tour
April 17
Enjoy the scenic beauty as you ride through beautiful Rockcastle County looking at the quilt squares adorning the countryside. Prizes to early birds.
Contact: 606-256-9652
Celebrity Golf Tournament
April 27
The Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum hosts this annual event at the Gibson Bay Golf Course in Richmond, KY.
Contact: 877-356-3263
Website:
www.kymusichalloffame.com
May
Country Talent Contest
May 1
Up and coming talents are highlighted at this annual event.
Location: Renfro Valley
Contact: 800-765-7464
Website:
www.renfrovalley.com
Spring Gospel Showcase
May 8
Amateur singers showcase their talents.
Location: Renfro Valley
Contact: 800-765-7464
Website:
www.renfrovalley.com
Gospel Talent Contest
May 8
Hear the best of gospel music performed by amateur singers.
Location: Renfro Valley
Contact: 800-765-7464
Website:
www.renfrovalley.com
Red Hill Horse Camp
May 14 – 16
Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more.
Location: Livingston
Contact: 606-308-5900
Website:
redhillhorsecamp.com
Saltpetre Cave Open House
May 15 and 16
Take a tour of this historic cave that once hosted live Renfro Valley shows.
Contact: 800-252-6685
Classic Country Cruise In
May 28
Make plans to participate or just join in the fun of this premiere car show event presented by the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.
Contact: 800-765-7464
Website:
www.renfrovalley.com
,
www.kentuckycarshows.com
June
Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival
June 18 & 19
The best of bluegrass bands come together to perform your favorite songs in this two day event.
Location: Renfro Valley Entertainment
Center
Contact: 800-765-7464
July
Blast in the Valley
July 4
Free outdoor concert of the Renfro Valley Barn Dance and Jamboree shows with a spectacular fireworks grand finale. Entertainment and games.
Contact:Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 800-765-7464
August
All Night Gospel Sing
August 7
From 7:00 pm until midnight rejoice with gospel’s finest groups.
Contact: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center, 800-765-7464
Little World’s Fair
August 2-7
Enjoy the fun of this old-fashioned carnival now in its 129th year.
Location: Brodhead Fairgrounds US 150
Contact: Larry Taylor 859-661-7159 or John Dyehouse 606-308-3479
September
Livingston Homecoming
September 3 & 4
A weekend of fun and memories. Craft booths, auction, fireworks and music.
Location: I-75, Exit 49 Downtown Livingston
Contact: 606-256-8601 or 606-453-2061
Red Hill Horse Camp
September 4 – 6
Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more.
Location: Livingston
Contact: 606-308-5900
Website: redhillhorsecamp.com
Bittersweet Festival
September 24 & 24
Live music, craft booths, food and fun.
Location: Downtown Mt. Vernon
Contact: 606-256-3437
Poker Run Motorcycle Ride
September 25
Scenic 100 mile Motorcycle Ride starting at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Door prizes, first, second and third place prizes.
Location: Renfro Valley
Contact: 606-308-3911 or 877-356-3263
October
Appalachian Harvest Festival
October 1 – 3
Celebration of the fall harvest including molasses made by a mule-drawn press, antique tractor display, music, and crafts.
Location: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Contact: 800-765-7464
Gospel Celebration Week
October 14 – 16
Rejoice with gospel’s finest groups in separate concerts.
Location: Renfro Valley Entertainment
Center
Contact: 800-765-7464
Red Hill Horse Camp
October 15-17
Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more.
Location: Livingston
Contact: 606-308-5900
Gospel Celebration Showcase
October 16
Location: Renfro Valley
Contact: 800-765-7464
Website:
www.renfrovalley.com
Fiddlers’ Festival
October 22 & 23
Toe-tappin’ fiddlers from all over the country unite to perform their favorite tunes on stage. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center.
Location: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Contact: 800-765-7464
Website:
redhillhorsecamp.com
Halloween on Main
October 31
Location: Downtown Mt. Vernon
Time: 6:00 to 8:00
Contact: 606-256-3437
November
Cruise in the Valley Car Show
November 6
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.
Location: Renfro Valley
Contact: 877-356-3263
Website: kentuckycarshows.com
Christmas In the Valley
November 12 – December 18
Enjoy the beautiful display of lights, Santa Land and
an original stage production of
your favorite holiday songs and comedy. Friday and Saturdays only.
Location: Renfro Valley Entertainment Center
Contact: 800-765-7464
Red Hill Horse Camp
November 26 – 28
Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more.
Location: Livingston
Contact: 606-308-5900
Website: redhillhorsecamp.com
December
Mt. Vernon Annual Tree Lighting
TBA
Come join in the fun sponsored by the Kiwanis Club. The tree lighting will be at 6:00 pm at Triangle Park on Main Street. Come early and enjoy refreshments and holiday music.
Contact: Mt. Vernon City Hall 606-256-3437
Jingle Bell 6K Run-Walk
December 4
Lace up your sneakers and grab your Santa hats for the 7th annual Jingle Bell 6K Run/Walk. Join us for good exercise and great fun in historic Renfro Valley. All proceeds from the event benefit the Miracle Fund which provides assistance to improve the quality of life of long-term care residents. The 6K walk will begin at 8:30 a.m. and the 6K run will begin at 9:00 a.m. with registration at 7:45 a.m.
Location: Renfro Valley
Contact: Arielle Reese 606-256-7880 or a.reese@rhrcc.org
Christmas Parades
Mt. Vernon: TBA
Brodhead: TBA
Livingston: TBA
All events and times are subject to change
