The Pickup Country Festival & Event Circuit
Corn Festival
Stanton, Kentucky
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The Powell County Corn Festival celebrates all things corn! Corn-Eating Contest, Corn Hole Tournament, Cornbread Contest, Corn Festival Beauty Pageant, Kentucky Craft Vendors and excellent musical talent. All held under the old growth shade trees of the Stanton City Park. You're invited to this August Event!
https://www.cornfestivalky.com/ |
Woolyworm Festival
Beattyville, Kentucky
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One of the largest festivals in Kentucky, drawing visitors from all over! The tale is told that the 13 segments of the wooly worm help predict the 13 weeks of winter. Great music, bunches of vendors and some of the best food of any festival in the area! Come visit the Heart of the Kentucky River, Beattyville, Kentucky the weekend after Courtdays!
http://www.heartofthekentuckyriver.com/ woolly-worm-festival.html |
Mushroom Festival
Irvine, Kentucky
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Got Morels? The Morel Mushroom is a part of the area's culture as mushroom hunters take to the hills to bring home a bounty of dry land fish! During this celebration Irvine also recognizes the famous Kentucky Agate. This is the kick-off festival for the area usually held in late April. You will not be disappointed!
http://mountainmushroomfestival.org/ |
Railroad Festival
Ravenna, Kentucky
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This quaint little town festival is held in Ravenna, Kentucky next door to Irvine. In so many ways the Railroad is responsible for the growth and establishment of many towns in Eastern Kentucky. This one day festival draws unique vendors & live music!
http://www.railroadfestival.com |
Mountain Memories Fest
Frenchburg, Kentucky
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Frenchburg, Kentucky is a beautiful little town nestled in the mountains of Eastern Kentucky. Each year they have a town play that often sells out for each performance. The festival and friendly people make this a joy to attend each year!
http://menifeemountainmemories.com/ directions.html |
Welcome Home
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So many veterans from the Vietnam War did not receive the hero's welcome fit for a combat soldier. The Clay City AMVETS Post 67 remembers and celebrates their sacrifice with this tremendous annual event!
https://www.facebook.com/ AMVETSPOST67?fref=ts |
Patriot Day
Clay City, Kentucky
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The Clay City AMVETS post 67 puts on the Independence Day Celebration for Powell County! Live music, inflatables, auction, vendors & FIREWORKS!!
https://www.facebook.com/ AMVETSPOST67?fref=ts |
Powell Co. Fair
Stanton, Kentucky
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A classic small town fair put on by the Powell County Lions Club. 2nd week of September every year!
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Rocktober Fest
Slade, Kentucky
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So many of the locals don't even know that it's happening! ROCKTOBERFEST!! Put on by the Red River Gorge Climbers' Coalition, this is an amazing event you just have to experience. Watch for it in October!
http://rrgcc.org/ |
Artisan Festival
Natural Bridge State Park, Kentucky
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Natural Bridge State Park welcomes a selection of talented local artisans and musicians for this beautiful scenic festival within walking distance of the phenomenal Natural Bridge!
https://www.facebook.com/ NaturalBridgeArtisanFestival |
Swift Silver Mine Festival
Campton, Kentucky
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Come home Labor Day Weekend and celebrate with friends! Based on the mystery of the lost Swift Silver Mine, this down home festival includes a carnival, street vendors & musical talent that's sure to please!
https://www.facebook.com/ WolfeCountySwiftSilverMineFestival |