Upcoming Events

The Mountain Mushroom Festival is focused on mushroom hunting with mushroom lovers able to scour the countryside in search of morsels that can reach the size of over a foot in length--what a mouthful! There are a plethora of actives with a mushroom focus, such as the 5K fun(gus) run. There will also be non-mushroom events include both car and gem shows.

Although the Mountain Memories Festival focuses on handmade crafts, foods, and candies, it actually offers visitors looking for fun and relaxation a little bit of everything. From natural oil aromatherapy tinctures to on-the-spot chair massages, visitors will experience the stress of daily life melting away under the pleasant, late-spring Kentucky sun.

Held at the National Bridge Campground, the Festival of the Red celebrates the scenic Red River Gorge, a winding canyon system withing the historical Daniel Boone National Forest. Festival-goers with an ear and taste for music will be able to tap their toes to an average of 30 or so bands that will keep the beat for three days of fun, music, and food.

Be sure to come up to the Happy Top Community Park on Happy Top Road in Beattyville on Wednesday, July 4th to celebrate Independence Day! Fireworks start after dark! Activities include: Music Splash park Isaac's Party Time inflatable rides (4pm-8pm) Fireworks at dusk See here for more information.

For people who love corn and the outdoors, the Stanton Corn Festival is not simply three days of corn-gobbling fun. Of course, it does focus on the history and the delicious varieties of corn prepared on the cob and popped in the kettle, but it also offers a variety of music from local and regional folk and country bands. For people who love to remain active, the festival also offers a 5K marathon that accommodates both walkers and runners. As…