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January
- 1/25/2008 - 1/26/2008 Great Escape Weekend, Greenup, KY
GREENUP - Kentucky Appalachians
Greenbo Lake State Resort
965 Lodge Road
There is only one cure for cabin fever. Escape to Greenbo Lake for a weekend of family fun. There will be arts and crafts, bingo, hiking, and other games to keep the family busy all weekend long. So get out
there and cure those winter blues. Two night's lodging for $120 (based on double occupancy). Children under 16 years old are free. $15 programming fee for those not on the package.
Contact Information
parks.ky.govgreenbolake@ky.gov
(800) 325-0083
February
- 2/8/2008 - 2/9/2008 Black History Weekend GREENUP - Kentucky Appalachians
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Road
Help celebrate
Black History Month by being part of Greenbo Lake State Resort Park Black History Weekend. There will be guest speakers, music, dance, and much more. Package price of $120.00 plus tax includes two night's
lodging for two and all programs. Meals not included.
Contact Information
parks.ky.gov
greenbolake@ky.gov
(800) 325-0083
2/22/2008 - 2/24/2008 East KY Home and Garden Show, Pikeville, KY
PIKEVILLE - Kentucky Appalachians
East KY Expo Center
126 Main Street
See everything for the home and garden. 2/22 Fri. 4-9p,
2/23 Sat. 10a-9p, and 2/24 Sun. 12-5p.
Contact Information
www.eastkyexpo.com
Jessica@eastkyexpo.com
(606) 444-5506
March
- 3/15/2008 - 3/16/2008 Silver Anniversary Railroad Show, Greenup, KY
GREENUP - Kentucky Appalachians
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Road
Tri-State 25th Annual Model Train Railroad Show, a weekend for the train enthusiast. There will be operating model trains in all gauges, railroad memorabilia, displays, sales, videos, and model
scale steam engine rides. Something for the entire family to see and enjoy and admission to show is free! Event time: Saturday, 10am to 7pm and Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Contact Information
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/go/
(800) 325-0083
3/29/2008 10:00 A.M.- 3/29/2008 2:00 P.M. Operation Clean Sweep, Prestonsburg, KY
PRESTONSBURG - Kentucky Appalachians
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
75 Theatre Court
Come join us for a fun-filled
day, while working to keep our park clean. In the morning, we will work to pick up as much litter as possible and then come together in the afternoon for a cookout for all the volunteers.
Contact Information
parks.ky.gov
jennywiley@ky.gov
(800) 325-0142
April
- 4/19/2008 5:00 P.M.- 4/19/2008 9:00 P.M. Hillbilly Night, Prestonsburg, KY
PRESTONSBURG - Kentucky Appalachians
Jenny Wiley State Resort Park
75 Theatre Court
It's Hillbilly Days again in eastern Kentucky. Enjoy a festive hillbilly supper with roasted pig carved on the line, fried chicken, barbecued ribs, and all
the trimmings, including assorted vegetables and desserts. It is good eating to make you say "Yee Haw". The event is held the same weekend as the annual Hillbilly Festival in nearby Pike County, Kentucky.
Contact Information
parks.ky.gov
jennywiley@ky.gov
(800) 325-0142
May
- 5/9/2008 10:00 A.M.- 5/10/2008 10:00 P.M. Apple Blossom Festival, Elkhorn City, KY
ELKHORN CITY - Kentucky Appalachians
Downtown Elkhorn City
The Apple Blossom Festival celebrates the glory of springtime in the mountains. Vendor booths and a parade fill the streets as locals and visitors enjoy the craft booths, country music,
local art and delicious foods. 606-754-8510
Contact Information
www.tourpikecounty.com
tourpikeco@se-tel.com
(606) 432-5063
June
- 6/13/2008 9:00 A.M.- 6/15/2008 10:00 P.M. National Hatfield-McCoy Reunion,
Pikeville, KY
PIKEVILLE - Kentucky Appalachians
All the
Hatfields and McCoys join together for a wonderful celebration. Lots of music, food, games and good fellowship.
Contact Information
www.tourpikecounty.comlgoff@tourpikecounty.com
(800) 844-7453
July
- 7/4/2008 Noon- 7/6/2008 9:00 P.M. Bluegrass Extravaganza, Elkhorn City, KY
ELKHORN CITY - Kentucky Appalachians
Breaks Interstate Park
Celebrate the 4th at the park with the best in bluegrass and country music, square dancing & clogging. Fun for the whole family.
Contact Information
www.parks.ky.gov/stateparks/bi/index.htminfo@breakspark.com
(276) 865-4413
7/19/2008 - 7/19/2008 Festival of Nations, Greenup, KY
GREENUP - Kentucky Appalachians
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Road
Festival of Nations presented by the International
Folklanders. Join us for an evening of dances from around the world with authentic music and costumes. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets to the Greenbo Lake Amphitheatre. This is a great evening of family fun.
Admission is $3.00 per person.
Contact Information
http://parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/go/
GreenboLake@ky.gov
(800) 325-0083
7/21/2008 - 7/27/2008 Pioneer Life Week, Olive Hill, KY
OLIVE HILL - Kentucky Appalachians
Carter Caves State Resort
344 Caveland Drive
A week dedicated to the Revolutionary War, The War of 1812
and the settlement of lands around the Ohio river, Reenactors, musical entertainment and many historical programs brings this rich heritage back to life. The pioneer camp is open from 10am-6pm Monday - Saturday
and 10:30am - 3:30pm on Sunday. Other programs include lantern tours Saltpetre Cave, tomahawk throwing, black powder rifle demonstrations, spinning and weaving demonstrations, primitive fire making, and pioneer
clothing interpretation. On Saturday is County Fair day which includes displays of flintknapping, arrowheads, old time machinery, woodcarving, appalachian toys and games. We will also have a pie auction, pioneer
vittles tasting and a seed spittin contest.
Contact Information
parks.ky.gov/resortparks/cc/index.htm
coy.ainsley@ky.gov
(800) 325-0059
August
- 8/14/2008 - 8/16/2008 Colonel Bill Williams Greenup Heritage Music Festival
GREENUP - Kentucky Appalachians
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park
965 Lodge Road
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.
Contact Information
www.parks.ky.govcaryq.lyle@ky.gov
(606) 473-7324
September
- 9/19/2008 9:00 A.M.- 9/21/2008 8:00 P.M. Civil War Re-enactment, Elkhorn City, KY
ELKHORN CITY - Kentucky Appalachians
Breaks Interstate Park
Come and relive the Civil War with the 37th VA Infantry Company A and Ladies of the Martha Washington. Join us for stories and demonstrations of daily life during this period of time in
American history.
Contact Information
www.breakspark.combipmounet.com
800) 982-5122
October
- 10/25/2008 10:00 A.M.- 10/25/2008 3:00 P.M. Homemaking in the Mountains, Elkhorn City, KY
ELKHORN CITY - Kentucky Appalachians
Breaks Interstate Park
Join us at the Breaks Interstate Park for a Pike County Homemaker Tradition. The sights of the beautiful trees, the taste of apple cider, and samples of homemade treats will delight
you. See displays of unique mountain crafts, quilting and other demonstrations, educational booths, and receive free recipes. The best part is you will have a chance to try out your craft skills on mini kits
offered for a small fee. Have an unforgettable weekend and come see what Pike County has to offer. This event is sponsored by the KY Extension Homemakers in Pike County and the University of Kentucky Cooperative
Extension Service. For more info please call 606 432 2534 or 1 800 233 1390.
Contact Information
www.breakspark.combip@mounet.com
(606) 432 2534
November 11/29/2008 5:30 A.M.- 11/29/2008 Noon Elk Viewing Tours, prestonsburg, KY
PRESTONSBURG - Kentucky Appalachians
Jenny Wiley State Resort
75 Theatre Court
Elk were introduced to Kentucky beginning in 1997 as a
restoration project from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources. Prior to the release, elk had been gone from Kentucky for nearly 150 years. Come witness this magnificent animal. This tour is designed
for any age group as the tours occur on vans on reclaimed surface mined areas. Tour price is $20 per adult and $10 for children under the age of 12.
Contact Information
parks.ky.govjennywiley@ky.gov
(800) 325-0142 December
12/13/2008 5:30 A.M.- 12/13/2008 Noon Elk Viewing Tours , prestonsburg, KY
PRESTONSBURG - Kentucky Appalachians
Jenny Wiley State Resort
75 Theatre Court
Elk were introduced to Kentucky beginning in 1997 as a restoration project from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife
Resources. Prior to the release, elk had been gone from Kentucky for nearly 150 years. Come witness this magnificent animal. This tour is designed for any age group as the tours occur on vans on reclaimed surface mined
areas. Tour price is $20 per adult and $10 for children under the age of 12.
Contact Information
parks.ky.govjennywiley@ky.gov
(800) 325-0142
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