2010 FESTIVALS & EVENTS

WEEKLY
Four Legends Jamboree
Drakesboro City Hall, Drakesboro, 270-476-8690
Thumb picking “at its best” held every second Saturday of every month.

Picking in the Park
Paradise Park, Powderly, KY, 270-338-5961
A thumb-picking event held every Friday evening from June through September at 7 pm.

	Rosine Barn Jamboree - Fridays Blue Moon of KY Hwy. (US 62E), 270-274-5552 Enjoy Bluegrass, music at this historic barn in Bill Monroe’s hometown. It all begins at 7 pm until the music stops. Bring lawn chairs in warm weather to sit under the stars.

JANUARY
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery L & N Railroad Exhibit - January 1-31
Greenville
This is a panel exhibit on loan from the Kentucky Historical Society.

FEBRUARY
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery Black History Month Exhibit - February 1-28
Greenville
This exhibit will feature a collection of prints, paintings and panels depicting notable African Americans in our nation’s history.

Elevation 2010 - February 12-13
Owensboro
A contemporary Christian music festival and conference.

Muhlenberg Community Theatre presents the comedy “Signs of the Times” - February 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, & 28
Greenville, 270-338-1765
www.mctiky.com
For more information and specific show times please call 270-338-1765 or visit the website www.mctiky.com.

Anna Mac Clarke, Military Pioneer - February 21
Greenville
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery will be hosting the Kentucky Humanities Council Chataqua performer Haley Bowling McCoy. McCoy will portray military pioneer Anna Mac Clarke (1919-1944). Time: 2:00 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Gospel Festival 2010 - February 26-27
Owensboro

MARCH
Owensboro Home & Garden Show, March 5-7
1 Bullfrog Avenue, Owensboro, 270-688-0353
Owensboro Homebuilder's Association brings their annual show to the Owensboro Daviess Co. Regional Airport at the MidAmerica Jet's hangar.

"A Stitch in Time" Exhibit - March 1-31
Greenville
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery will have the Muhlenberg County Quilters Guild exhibit “A Stitch in Time.” This exhibit will feature a collection of antique quilts. In addition, there will also be a Women’s History Month mini-exhibit during the month of March.

Village Arts Festival - March 27
Hanson, 270-322-0301
Artists from all over the state showcase their work. Demonstrations through out the day, book signings, children’s exhibits, live music and food vendors. Held the 4thweekend of March.

APRIL
Muhlenberg County High School Art Show - April 1-30
Greenville
Hosted by Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery.

Mose Rager Day - April 10
Drakesboro Elem. School, Drakesboro
270-476-8690
This annual event held the second Saturday in April features food, fun, and of course, thumb picking, Mose Rager style. 5 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.

1st Annual Dulcimers on the Green Festival - April 16-17
Central City
Five of the six out of state guest artists will teach and perform while at the festival. The mountain dulcimer, hammered dulcimer and the thumb picking style of guitar playing will be taught during this event.

Henderson Breakfast Lions Club Tri-Fest - April 16-18
Downtown Henderson, 270-831-1527
www.hendersontrifest.org
In April, enjoy food types, carnival, entertainment, fireworks, 5K run, bike ride.

Diamond Lake Gospel Jubilee - April 17
Owensboro

Bluegrass Returns to its Roots, April 23-24
Diamond Lake Resort, Owensboro
The 9th Annual Bluegrass Returns To Its Roots moves to Diamond Lake Resort for 2010. Friday night features Open Mic Night to feature any bluegrass artist or group that wishes to showcase their talent. Saturday features bluegrass showcases and workshops during the day. At night, popular bluegrass bands and dancers will perform, ending with J.D. Crowe & New South and more. For camping information, contact Diamond Lake Resort, 7301 Hobbs Road, 270-229-4900. For ticketing information call 270-926-1100/800-489-1131.

"Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" - April 23, 24, 25 & 30
Greenville, 270-338-1765
www.mctiky.com
Muhlenberg Community Theatre presents the youth and children’s production “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.” For more information and specific show times please call 270-338-1765 or visit the website www.mctiky.com.

National AKC Beagle Championships
Ohio County Park, Hartford, 270-298-4466
Dogs and dog-lovers from all across the nation gather to compete in or observe the National American Kennel Association beagle finals at Ohio County Park’s wide open spaces.

MAY
Art Exhibit featuring Stoya England - All Month
Greenville
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery featured artist Stoya England.

"Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing" - May 1 & 2
Greenville, 270-338-1765
www.mctiky.com
Muhlenberg Community Theatre presents the youth and children’s production “Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing.” For more information and specific show times please call 270-338-1765 or visit the website www.mctiky.com.

International Bar-B-Q Festival - May 7-8
Owensboro
www.visitowensboro.com 270-926-1100
Best described as “two days of barbecue heaven”, the air is filled with the aroma of hickory-smoked chicken, pork, beef and mutton. Live bands, carnival rides, vendor types, pageants, a car show, backyard barbecue competitions, and so much more.

Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery Annual Mother’s Day Victorian Tea - May 8
Greenville
2:00 p.m. Tickets are $15 each.

Homegrown Bluegrass & Creative Arts Festival - May 14-15
Audubon State Park
3100 US 41 N, Henderson, 270-826-2247
Regional bluegrass bands perform in the beautiful setting of the park. Arts festival includes pottery, woodworking, soapmaking, visual arts, children’s activities.

Ohio Valley Cruisers Annual Downtown Car Show - May 16
Downtown Henderson
270-826-5831 or 270-869-4699
Classic car show and competition. Parade and Cruise-in. Second weekend in May.

Ruby Moon Vineyard & Winery Arts Festival - May 29
9566 US Hwy 41A, Henderson, 270-830-7660
www.rubymoonwinery.com
The public is invited to stroll the wineyard grounds with a glass of wine and wtch local artisans display, create and demonstrate their arts and crafts on location in the vineyard. See potters, painters, basket weavers, woodworkers and others, plus have the opportunity to purchase their wares. Admission and parking are free.

Antique Motorbike & Scooter Rally
Dawson Springs
www.dawsonspringsky.com
Join us for a step back in time as the Whizzers and Cushman antique motorbikes arrive at Riverside Park in May. Exhibitors and entrants are on hand to drag, cruise and show their two steel mounts from the past.

Battle of Sacramento Re-enactment
Hwys 81 & 85, Sacramento
270-736-5274 or 270-273-3213
www.battleofsac.com
The largest cavalry re-enactment in Kentucky is held the third weekend in May and takes place on the original battle site, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Civil War Discovery Trail.

Hanson Mule Days
www.historichanson.com
Tractor pulls, parade, shopping, vendors, music and more! Annual festival the first weekend in May.

Strawberry Festival
Downtown Beaver Dam, 270-274-4096
There’s a lot to see, do and eat during this Memorial Day weekend of old-fashioned fun and new activities. Includes live music, dancing, pageants, a 5K run, car and motorcycle shows, a parade, Veterans Ceremony, lots of strawberries, and much more!

MAY - SEPTEMBER
Friday After 5 Owensboro - RiverPark Center
Every Friday night from May 28 - September 28, 2010, the BB&T Plaza offers free live concerts with varied music genre

JUNE-SEPTEMBER
Picking in the Park
Paradise Park, Powderly
270-338-0997
“Home grown” thumb picking event with a “down home” atmosphere held Friday evening June-Sept.

Sebree Summerfest - Summer
Sebree, www.webstercountyky.com
Join in the fun of rides, games and food. Sponsored by the Sebree Chamber of Commerce. Check the website for the exact date.

Summer Concert Series & 4th of July Fireworks
Downtown Riverfront, Henderson, 270-827-0016
www.downtownhenderson.org
Friday evenings, June-July 7-9pm. Various types of musical entertainment. Includes 4th of July fireworks.

Union County Catholic Church Picnics
“Where Mutton is King” June-August-September
June 5 at St. Ann
Morganfield 270-389-2287
June 26 at St. Peter Church
Waverly 270-389-4224
September 11 at St. Agnes Church
Uniontown 270-822-4416

Friday Night Live - Downtown Madisonville
2nd Friday of each month June - August
Live entertainment plus car show, motorcycle show, 5K run, vendors, chalk zone and much more.

JUNE
Art Exhibit festuring Keltie Ferris - All Month
Greenville
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery featured artist Keltie Ferris. Also, there will be a mini-exhibit by photographer Amy Hourigan.

Alive After 5 - June 4
Renaissance Corner, Downtown Morganifield
270-389-1199 or 270-389-9600
Music and food 5-9 p.m.

Soapbox Derby - June 5
Owensboro

Muhlenberg Skyfest - June 12
Greenville
Sponsored by the Greenville Tourism Commission, Skyfest has become a huge success! Under the spectator’s watchful eye, colorful balloons can be seen drifting in the sky. Tethered balloon rides are offered along with other activities and the evening is finalized with dancing to live music. Go to www.tourgreenville.com for a schedule of events.

W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival - June 12-19
1-800-648-3128, www.handyblues.org
Celebrate the birth of the blues and pay tribute to W. C. Handy during this free week long celebration ending the Saturday before Father’s Day. Barbecue, blues, zydeco, street strut and many other activities.

Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery Mad Hatter Tea Party for Children - June 19
Greenville
12:00 pm. Tickets are $10 each.

The Dazzling Daylily, June 19-26
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, Owensboro
www.visitowensboro.com
This festival of dancing, dining & music is a national display garden of hybridized daylilies in the Western KY Botanical Garden that includes tours, food and fun for the entire family.
Fall Family Fun, Trunnell Farms, Every weekend in October, Every weekend in October, head to Trunnell's Farm Market for Fall Family Fun. Activities include hay rides and pumpkin & face painting. Free daily events in October include a straw maze, straw pyramid, corn pit, pumpkin maze, corn hole, pumpkin toss, Amazing Find, Tomato Stake and Rope Maze. Visit the market for Absolutely Fresh Produce and Kentucky Proud products all year round.

River of Music Festival (ROMP) - June 23-26
Owensboro
www.bluegrassmuseum.org
The International Bluegrass Music Museum presents ROMP, a mega-celebration of all things bluegrass. "ROMP" includes 3 days and 3 nights of great bands in concert, the "Bluegrass Masters Film Festival", the "Bluegrass Legends Concert", exhibits at the Museum, and Bluegrass Hall of Honor unveiling.

Owensboro Area Quilter’s Guild Quilt Show, June 25-26
Owensboro Museum of Science of History, 122 E. Second Street, Owensboro
270-826-6095
The Owensboro Area Quilters Guild presents their 2010 Quilt Show, held in the Owensboro Museum of Science & History. Quilt demos, new and antique quilts on display, and quilting tools from the past and present will be included in the show.

Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” - June 26
Greenville
Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” free outdoor concert series kick-off event, featuring “The Apples” a Beatles’ tribute experience. 8-10 pm.

Bluegrass Draft Horse and Mule Championship
Muhlenberg County Ag and Convention Center
Powderly, 270-754-3187
The largest single day horse and mule pull in the United States. Held in June of every year.

Classic Antique Car & Tractor Show
Lions Club Community Center, Sacramento
270-736-2240
The first Saturday in June shows off more than 150 of the “hottest” cars around with cash prizes, trophies and good food.

Dixon Freedom Days
Dixon City Park, Dixon, 270-635-1649
Independence is celebrated with concerts, a parade and children’s rides on the 3rd weekend in June.

Lewisport Heritage Festival
Lewisport, 270-295-3535
Bands, beauty contest, rides. Family fun for everyone of all ages. Don’t forget to bring your lawn chairs.

McLean Co. Fair
Powderly, 270-338-0313

Providence Coal Festival
Providence 270-667-5463
First full week in June at Westerfield Park. Carnival rides, games, auction, professional wrestling.

Union County Fair
Sturgis Fairgrounds, 333-4107
www.ucfairexpo.com

JULY
Art Exhibit featuring Kelly Harper - All Month
Greenville
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery featured artist Kelly Harper.

Family Freedom Fireworks Festival - July 3
Owensboro - Panther Creek Park
www.daviesscountyparks.com
To celebrate the 4th, enjoy fun for all ages, food, music, inflatables and fireworks.

Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” - July 3
Greenville
Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” free concert featuring a band TBA. 8-10 p.m.

Fireworks - July 3
Union County Fairgrounds
270-333-9316 or 270-333-4107

	Celebration of the American Spirit - July 4 Owensboro - Downtown on the River www.owensboroparks.org Celebrate the Fourth with vendors & fireworks.

July Fourth Spectacular - July 4
Vastwood Park, Hawesville, 270-927-8137
Evening fireworks abound over the 19-acre lake in the park with gospel singing, children’s games, swimming, fishing, camping and picnicking.

Freedom Fest Celebration - July 4
Muhlenberg County Ag & Convention Center, Powderly, (270) 754-9603, (270) 338-2520
4:00 p.m-10p.m. There’s something for all ages: displays, kids activities, food, great music, and don’t forget the huge fireworks show!

Sparks in the Park - July 4
Ohio County Park, 270-298-3551
Celebrate the 4th with this exceptional fireworks show! You can picnic or play while waiting for dusk.

Fireworks - July 4
Uniontown City Park
270-822-4277

Henderson County Fair - July 6-10
Henderson, KY

Alive After 5 - July 9
Renaissance Corner, Downtown Morganifield
270-389-1199 or 270-389-9600
Music and food 5-9 p.m.

"Miners Memory" - July 9, 10, 11, 16, 17, & 18
Greenville, 270-338-1765
www.mctiky.com
Muhlenberg Community Theatre presents the musical “Miners Memory.” For more information and specific show times please call 270-338-1765 or visit the website www.mctiky.com.

Downtown Greenville’s Twi-light Drive-in on the Square - July 10
Greenville
4-8 pm. Followed at 8 pm with the “Saturdays on the Square” free outdoor concert series featuring the band TBA.

Little Sturgis Motorcycle Rally and Races for Charity - July 10-18
Union County Fairgrounds
270-333-9316, www.littlesturgisrally.net
Sturgis motorcycle enthusiasts from Canada and the US enjoy various events, live bands and dirt drag races. Funds are donated to charities and civic organizations. Always held the third week of July.

Daviess County Lions Club Fair - July 12-17
Owensboro, www.daviesscounty-fair.com

Dust Bowl, July 16-24
Owensboro
This 9-day outdoor basketball tournament is one of Owensboro's oldest. Held at Kendall-Perkins Park, on W. Fifth Street, the tournament is open all ages.

Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” - July 17
Greenville
Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” free concert featuring a band TBA. 8-10 p.m.

Diamond Lake Grand Prix, July 18
Owensboro
This professional go-cart racing weekend at Diamond Lake Resort is becoming an Owensboro tradition. Over 100 drivers race at speeds reaching 95 mph on the tracks.

Dawson Springs Annual Bar-B-Q Festival - July 23
270-797-2781
This community celebrates its heritage every fourth weekend in July with famous barbecue, contests and music.

Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” - July 24
Greenville
Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” free concert featuring Skip Bond & the Fugitives, Bowling Green's premier rock show band. 8-10 p.m.

Hopkins County Fair - July 27 - 31
Madisonville

Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” - July 31
Greenville
Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” free concert featuring Karen Peck and New River, an Award winner southern gospel groupthat features country and progressive musical sounds.

McLean County Fair
Myer Creek Park, Calhoun
www.trailsrus.com/mcleancounty

AUGUST
Art Exhibit featuring Harlan Hubbard - August 1-31
Greenville
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery will exhibit the artwork of renowned Kentucky artist Harlan Hubbard, from the collection of Bill Caddell. Also, a mini-exhibit featuring local artist Lucinda Scharf (aka “Rooti Patooti”) called “Backyard Birds” will be displayed.

Alive After 5 - August 13
Renaissance Corner, Downtown Morganifield
270-389-1199 or 270-389-9600
Music and food 5-9 p.m.

	Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival - August 13-14, 2010 Audubon Mill Park Downtown Henderson, 1-800-648-3128 www.bluegrassintheparkfestival.com The second weekend in August enjoy free bluegrass music overlooking the Ohio River. Folklife demonstrations, children’s activities, tennis tournament, bike tour and a street pole vault meet and an all you can eat pancake breakfast.

Big O Music Fest - August 13-14, 2010
Owensboro

Annual Street Legends - August 20-21
Owensboro - Diamond Lake Resort
http://diamondlakeresort.net
Classic cars of every kind will be displayed. Live entertainment both Friday and Saturday night.

Multi-Cultural Festival - August 21
Owensboro
www.firstpresbyterianowensboro.com
The third Saturday of August, join in a city-wide multicultural festival to "celebrate diversity and reach beyond ourselves."

Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” - August 21
Greenville
Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” free concert featuring a band TBA. 8-10 p.m.

Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” - August 28
Greenville
Downtown Greenville “Saturdays on the Square” free concert featuring a band TBA. 8-10 p.m.

Kentucky Deer Classic - August 21
Powderly, 270-338-5422
8am-4pm. Held at the Muhlenberg County Ag & Convention Center, hunters can hone their skills and rub elbows with hunting celebrities on the fourth Saturday in August.

Thunder on the Green
Livermore
The Kentucky Drag Boat Association’s annual race is held in mid August on the Green River. Qualifying heats are on Saturday with the main races on Sunday. These drag boats reach speeds of over 100 mph. This is a points event on the KDBA circuit. Contact Roger Austin, President 270-273-5006.

SEPTEMBER
Exhibit featuring Brigitte Reik Koltinsky - All Month
Greenville
Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery featured artist Brigitte Reik Koltinsky.

Gospel Fest - September 1
Central City
6 p.m.-10:30 p.m. Wednesday of Labor Day Weekend-a gospel event that features the likes of Jason Crabb, Crabb family members and friends plus other well known talent such as Gold City.

Showcase of Talent - September 2
Central City
7:00 pm. Thursday of Labor Day Weekend-talent contestants can win monies and a chance to perform on stage the night of the Everly Brothers/Central City Rock ‘n Roll Concert.

Central City Cruise In - September 3
Central City
5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Friday afternoon begins the Cruise In event “Where The Cars Are The Stars.” The event brings car enthusiasts of every kind to Central City’s downtown area. Lots of vendors, fun, prizes, and giveaways.

Central City Car Show - September 4
Central City
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Saturday morning of Labor Day weekend begins early with the Car Show registration in the downtown area. Judged by decades, this event continues to grow each year. First 100 to register receive goody bags. Awards presentation in the afternoon.

Central City Poker Run and Motorcycle Show - September 4
Central City
11a.m. - 1 p.m. The Poker Runs originates in and returns to the downtown area. The Run begins and 11 and concludes at 1, but all is not over. The Motorcycle Show begins at 1:00 and ends at 3:00. T-shirt giveaways, and trophies are a part of the bikers dream.

Everly Brothers/Central City Rock ‘n Roll Concert - September 4
Central City
6 p.m. - 11 p.m. The concert event opens with a pre-show that features 50’s music. As the night progresses, the rock ‘n roll sounds progress from the 50’s to the present era of music filling the downtown area with family fun, excitement, and top-quality entertainment.

Alive After 5 - September 10
Renaissance Corner, Downtown Morganifield
270-389-1199 or 270-389-9600
Music and food 5-9 p.m.

Christ the King Family Picnic - September 18
Madisonville
www.vci.net/~ctk/
270-821-5494
4-9pm. Slow cooked BBQ pork, chicken & mutton, games, raffles, inflatables, and music.

Downtown Greenville’s 2nd Annual “Squash & Gobble” Arts Bazaar and Fall Festival - September 24
Greenville
9am-5pm. Downtown Greenville’s 2nd Annual “Squash & Gobble” Arts Bazaar and Fall Festival. The festival will feature 30+ booths of Kentucky artisans, live music, pumpkin painting for the kids, free hayrides & much more. Go to www.tourgreenville.com for more information.

Grillin & Chillin BBQ Cookoff - September 24-25
Owensboro - Diamond Lake Resort
www.diamondlakeresort.net
This Kentucky State Championship BBQ Cookoff, sanctioned by the Kansas City Barbecue Society, offers over $10,000 in prize money.

Owensboro Pumpkinfest - September 24-26
Moreland Park, Owensboro
www.owensboropumpkinfest.org
The Glenmary Sisters offer a family festival with rides, games, food, contests, pumpkins and live music: something for everyone at Moreland Park.

International Thumb Picking Weekend— September 24-26
Merle Travis Center, Powderly, KY, (270) 977-0409
The last of September, this three-day event features a unique style of picking that began in Muhlenberg County.
Daily breakdown of events:
Hall of Fame Induction and Jam Session—Friday night; 6:00 pm
“Home of the Legends” International Thumb Picking Contest—Saturday morning
Thumb Picking Concert—Saturday night; gates open at 6 pm
Jam Session in Paradise Park, Powderly, KY—Sunday afternoon

Clay Days
Clay 270-875-7205
Held the 3rd weekend in September. Pit BBQ, tractor pull, rides, entertainment.

Fordsville Days
Downtown Fordsville, 270-314-5454
A real town fair featuring music, pageants, car and motorcycle shows, types and carnival rides.

Scarecrow Festival, September 18
Owensboro
www.wbkg.org
Western Kentucky Botanical Garden starts the fall season with a special festival for the young and old alike.

Hancock County Sorghum Festival
Hancock Co. Fairgrounds
Hawesville, 270-927-8137
Visitors flock from all over the nation to view the sorghum making process and sample this famous sorghum. Food, arts and crafts, rug and basket weavers too.

Island Wooden Bridge Festival
A homecoming in Island, Kentucky. The city enjoys a rich railroad history as well as the “coal capital“ of McLean County. Local musicians and crafts are the flavor of the town on Saturday. The event is held annually on the second weekend in September. The main attraction is the original 1872 wooden bridge that spanned the former railroad. Nearby is the Island Station, a county dance hall open two evenings a week.

Onton Hay Days
Onton 270-884-3411
Over 160 cruisers annually. Parade, auction, gospel singing, crafts. Held the 3rd Fri and Sat in September.

Union County Corn Festival
Morganfield, 270-389-9600
Held the third weekend in September, a grand parade, show horses and jumping frogs provide great fun for this gala with food, games, arts and crafts. Sponsored by the Morganfield Lions Club.

SEPTEMBER-OCTOBER
Habitat Festival
Downtown Hartford, 270-298-3335
Catch the scent of fresh Bar-B-Q chicken in the crisp fall air while enjoying entertainment, music, games, the parade and much more.

Poole Harvest Days
Poole, 270-639-9065
Held the first weekend after Labor Day. Annual festival sponsored by the Poole Lion’s Club.

Jerusalem Ridge Festival
Rosine, 270-274-9181
Enjoy 40 of the top names in American Bluegrass Music performing on beautifully wooded Jerusalem Ridge, the boyhood home of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music. Sweet music, great people – an experience you’ll always remember.

OCTOBER
Fall Family Fun - Every weekend during October
Owensboro

Boo Fest - Every Friday & Saturday in October
Owensboro

Hwy 60 Yard Sale - October 1-3
www.highway60yardsale.com
Experience 200 Miles of Shopping, Snacking, and Sightseeing through western Kentucky along US Highway 60 in Livingston, Crittenden, Union, Henderson, Daviess, Hancock, Breckinridge, & Meade Counties.

National Barrel Horse & State Championship - October 1-3
Muhlenberg County Ag & Convention Center, Powderly, (270) 604-3346
6 p.m. - 11:45 p.m. This event, in its 5th championship, features “top of the line” barrel horses.

Voices of Elmwood Cemetery - October 1, 2 ,8 ,9 ,14 ,15, 16
Elmwood Cemetery, Owensboro
www.visitowensboro.com
The Daviess County Public Library, the Owensboro Museum of Science and History, and Theatre Workshop of Owensboro, as they invite you on the second annual "Voices of Elmwood" tour. Take a hayride through the historic sections of Elmwood Cemetery and learn about some of the history of Owensboro, and the people who shaped it. Local actors will be portraying figures from Daviess County's past, relating tales that are both thrilling and poignant, hair-raising and funny, enlightening and entertaining. The tour will last approximately an hour. All profits will go toward the establishment of a fund to aid in the restoration of those monuments damaged in the Tornado of 2001. Cemetery located at Old Hartford Road and Breckenridge Street.

GRADD Arts & Crafts Festival - October 2-3
Audubon State Park
3100 US 41 N, Henderson, 270-926-4433
bethgoetz@gradd.com
Annual GRADD arts and crafts with hundreds of exhibitors showing off their handiwork the first weekend of October.

23rd Annual Farm Festival - October 2-3
Owensboro

BooFest, October 15,16,22,23,29,30
Diamond Lake Resort, Owensboro
www.diamondlakeresort.net
Calling all Ghouls, Goblins, Witches and Warlocks! You'll have a "spooktacular" good time at Diamond Lake on Fridays and Saturdays this October. Haunted campsites decorated for Halloween; kids' activities such as pumpkin-painting contests every Saturday morning; non-scary, kid-friendly hayrides during the day on Saturdays; and each Friday and Saturday night beginning at 7 p.m., take a tour through the haunted woods by the old swimming lake.

Reid’s Orchard Apple Festival - October 16-17
Owensboro
www.reidorchard.com, 270-685-2444
Celebrate the fall season and everything apple! Sample all kinds of tasty treats, the many arts & crafts vendors, enjoy the petting zoo, an old fashion hay ride or the many carnival rides.

Madisonville Kidapalooza - October 23
Games and activities for kids of all ages downtown Madisonville.  Activities include storytellers and musicians, along with chalk art, pumpkin painting and other activities.    All is free to the public.

Boo Fest - October 29
Downtown Morganfield
270-389-1199
3 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Annual Cruise-in and Street Dance - October
Hanson, 270-322-0301, www.historichanson.com
Held the first Saturday in October. Join in the fun at the Sock – Hop and car show.

NOVEMBER
Veterans Parade - November 6
Owensboro - Downtown
Bands, floats, Scout troops, organizations all come together to honor our Veterans and show appreciation.

Veterans Day Service - November 11
Union County Courthouse
Service begins at 11 a.m.

Talents of Gold Christmas Arts & Craft Show, November 12-14
Owensboro
One of the biggest arts and crafts show in the tri-state area.

Owensboro Christmas Parade - November 20
www.ChristmasParade.net
This special parade is the largest Christmas parade in Kentucky and the tri-state area.

Merle Travis Birthday Celebration - November 27
Drakesboro Elementary School, Drakesboro
270-476-8690
Celebrate the birthday of Merle Travis, one of the great thumb pickers of all time. His style of guitar playing has become a cultural treasure in Muhlenberg County. Always held in November.

Holiday Open House
Hanson and Madisonville
Second weekend in November
Roving musicians and choirs entertain as you shop.

Merry Main Street Christmas and Holiday Open House
Downtown Morganfield, 270-389-1199
Held the Sunday before Thanksgiving and sponsored by Downtown Morganfield Inc.

NOVEMBER-DECEMBER
Holiday Forest - Owensboro - November 11 - December 31
www.omfa.us 270-685-3181
The Owensboro Museum of Fine Art brings this annual celebration of the holiday season, featuring trees and holiday decorations designed by regional artists, civic groups and schools.

Beaver Dam Christmas Homecoming
Downtown Beaver Dam, 270-274-3212
Savor the joys of the season with strolling carolers and a cozy horse drawn carriage ride. Antique stores and other businesses will welcome you and say “Season’s Greetings” in a delightful way.

NOVEMBER – JANUARY
Christmas at Panther Creek - November 26, 2010-January 2, 2011
Owensboro
www.daviesscountyparks.com 270-685-6142
Daviess County Parks brings an outdoor holiday display with more than 250,000 lights.

Holiday in the Park - November 26, 2010-January 2, 2011
Owensboro
www.owensboroparks.org
Giant elves, trees, toys and figures, and Santa in his sleigh, illuminated by thousands of lights line the halfmile paved walking path.

Winter Wonderland - November 26, 2010-January 1, 2011
Owensboro - RiverPark Center
www.riverparkcenter.org
This unique festival includes an outdoor skating rink, cinema air screen playing favorite holiday movies, children's rides, and visits from Santa.

DECEMBER
Greenville Christmas Parade - December 4
Greenville
Greenville Christmas Parade in downtown. 5pm.

Sturgis Christmas Parade and Special Events - December 4
Downtown Sturgis
270-333-9316

“The Nutcracker" - December 4
Owensboro

Holiday Stroll - December 11
Owensboro

"Holiday Pops" - December 12
Owensboro

Clay Christmas Parade - December
Held the Friday before the 1st Sat in December.

Historic & Unique Holiday Home Tour
Morganfield, 270-389-1199
Tour interesting homes at holiday time sponsored by Downtown Morganfield Inc. First Sunday in December.

Return to Bethlehem - December
Madisonville, 270-821-3611
First Baptist Church, www.firstbaptistchurch.cc
Held for 4 days every December. Walk through a recreation of Bethlehem the night Jesus was born. Relive the trip made to Bethlehem as you walk through the streets interacting with characters of the time including soldiers, shopkeepers, beggars and live animals.