Calendar of Events

APRIL

1^st

BIKE BUTLER’S MUDFEST MUDFEST XI
General Butler State Resort Park. This is the traditional season opener for bike racing in the Park’s forests. It includes categories for all skill levels and all age groups. For more information: visit www.bikebutler.com or call (502) 484-2998

14^th and 15^th

EASTER WEEKEND CELEBRATION
General Butler State Resort Park. Celebrate this holiday weekend with entertainment, discounted train rides and mini-golf, Easter egg hunt, and visits with the Easter Bunny. Featuring a beautiful Sunrise Service at the lodge Easter Morning. For more information call: Tanya Supplee
(800) 325-0078

27^th – 29^th

SHADOW OF BUFFALO Four-Mile Outdoor Classroom (Dow Corning). This Native American Gathering brings together a number of tribes from North America. This is an educational and interactive program. Visitors are welcome to watch demonstrations, exposing them to the Indian culture and history. They may also participate in the various arts & crafts. Visitors are encouraged to ask questions of the demonstrators, dancers and performers. Fee. Call (800) 325-4290.

27^th – 29^th

CAMPER APPRECIATION WEEKEND
General Butler State Resort Park. A variety of programs and activities are planned with special entertainment for the campers. Call Tanya Supplee (800) 325-0078

MAY

1^st – 31^st

SPRING ART CELEBRATION
Carroll County Public Library. During the entire month of May, you can enjoy original art created by local artists displayed in the library. Call Sharon Humble (502) 732-7020

11^th – 13^th

THE 19^th ANNUAL KENTUCKY SCOTTISH WEEKEND
General Butler State Resort Park. Kentucky’s oldest Scottish games featuring bagpipe competition, Scottish athletic games, Scottish country dancing, and an all-British car show. Music performances by Alex Beaton and Seven Nations. Visit www.kyscottishweekend.org or Call: (800) 325-4290

19^th – 20^th

OPEN BUDDY BASS TOURNAMENT Point Park – Downtown Carrollton Guaranteed first prize of $10,000.00. Visit www.carrollcountyky.com/bass/ or Call: (800) 325-4290.

JUNE

9^th – 16^th

CARROLL COUNTY FAIR
Carroll County Fair Grounds. Truck and Tractor pulls, ATV Rodeo, live music, beauty pageants, family games, demolition derby, livestock, 4-H exhibits, arts & crafts, fantastic food, and free rides with admission. Call (502) 732-9137

23^rd – 24^th

KENTUCKY BASS FEDERATION TOURNAMENT Point Park - Downtown Carrollton. The Kentucky B.A.S.S. Federation hosts this “Regional Qualifying Tournament”. This is the largest organized sport fishing group in the state of Kentucky with 300 fisherman expected. Visit www.kybassfed.com

30^th

KENTUCKY KRUIZERS CAR SHOW The Kentucky Kruizers, one of the areas most active non- profit organizations, holds one of their annual car shows.

JULY

4^th

FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION
General Butler State Resort Park. Special entertainment and activities. Watch the combined beauty of fireworks over the lake at our beautiful state park. Held at dusk. Call (800) 325-4290.

15^th

11^th ANNUAL MUD, SWEAT, AND GEARS
General Butler State Resort Park. Mountain bike race with categories for all skill levels and age groups. Visit www.bikebutler.com or Call (502) 484-2998.

AUGUST

4^th

2^nd ANNUAL TOY TRAIN & SWAP MEET General Butler State Resort Park Conference Center. Call: (502) 743-5414

10^th – 11^th

3^rd ANNUAL RIVERBOAT PILOTS DAYS FESTIVAL
Ghent, Kentucky. Ghent honors its rich heritage by paying tribute to the Riverboat pilots and captains both past and present. Festival activities include riverboat dinner cruises, entertainment, craft vendors, storytellers and activies for children of all ages. Call (502) 347-9706

16^th –19^th

HIGHWAY 127, 450 MILE YARD SALE This is the world’s largest yard sale stretching from Jamestown, Tennessee all the way to Covington, Kentucky and south to Gadsden, Alabama. Visit www.jamestowntn.org or Call Rhonda Hatfield at (800) 327-3945.

26^th

8^th ANNUAL GENERAL BUTLER OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON
This will be an XTERRA North Central Regional Championship Race that starts with a lake swim, followed by a trail run, and a mountain bike leg. Visit www.bikebutler.com or Call (502) 484-2998.

SEPTEMBER

7^th –8^th

TWO RIVERS BLUES TO THE POINT Point Park, Downtown Carrollton. Join Carrollton on the riverbanks of the Ohio and Kentucky Rivers while listening to top name entertainers. Performances begin Friday evening thru all day Saturday. Bring your lawn chair or blanket. Food vendors will be available. Come by boat or auto. Visit www.carrollcountyky.com/blues/ or Call (800) 325-4290.

13^th – 15^th

DERBY CITY MUSTANG CLUB NATIONAL CAR SHOW
General Butler State Resort Park. Louisville-based Mustang club invites Ford enthusiasts to bring their family and enjoy show cars in a park setting. Food & Activities. For more info visit www.derbycitymustangclub.com or email at dcmc@derbycitymustangclub.com or Call: (502) 222-3283.

15^th – 16^th

GOSPEL JUBLEE Point Park – Downtown Carrollton. A Saturday and Sunday Jubilee of Christian Music. Lawn seating and refreshments available. Call: (800) 325-4290

16^th

12^th ANNUAL KENTUCKY OPEN MOUNTAIN BIKE CHAMPIONSHIP
General Butler State Resort Park. Race is open to all skill levels and all ages groups. Visit www.bikebutler.com or Call: (502) 484-2998.

9th through 11th

TWO RIVERS TOBACCO/FALL FESTIVAL Downtown Carrollton. A two day festival with arts & crafts, parade, food vendors, and more. Call: (502) 732-5713.

OCTOBER

1^st – 31^st

CARROLL COUNTY QUILT SHOW
Carroll County Public Library. Enjoy made or owned by Carroll Countians. Call: (502) 732-7020.

26^th – 28^th

FAMILY HALOWEEN WEEKEND
General Butler State Resort Park. Weekend will feature pumpkin carving contest, ghostly ghost stories on the hayride, haunted mini-golf, and train rides. Call: (800) 325-0078.

NOVEMBER

10^TH

TOY TRAIN & SWAP MEET General Butler State Resort Park Conference Center. Call: (502) 743-5414

30^th – Dec. 1^st

CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK General Butler State Resort Park. Holiday season will ring in with the lighting of the “Festival of Trees” on Friday evening. Entertainment and the sounds of Christmas. Call: (800) 325-0078

DECEMBER

1^st – 31^st

FESTIVAL OF TREES
General Butler State Resort Park. A beautiful array of Christmas Trees decorated by various community businesses, clubs, and organizations will adorn the lodge during the holiday season. Call: (800) 325-0078

1^st

A CHRISTMAS CARROLL
Downtown Carrollton. An old-fashion Victorian celebration featuring horse drawn carriage rides, arts and crafts, visits with Santa, tour of homes and churches, and much more.
Call: (800) 325-4290

8^th

CHILDREN'S WINTER WONDERFEST
General Butler State Resort Park. Visions of candy canes and gum drops in young heads as we celebrate the most magical time of the year with horse drawn carriage rides, special entertainment, and holiday treats to highlight the afternoon. Call: (800) 325-0078

ATTRACTIONS:

KENTUCKY VETERANS MEMORAL Entrance at General Butler State Resort Park. This tribute to all Kentucky Veterans honors those both in combat and non-combat. Additional bricks are available. Visit www.atchergoff.com

MASTERSON HOUSE 1795 Two story brick structure. Highway 42

OLD STONE JAIL 1790 structure on Court Street in Downtown Carrollton

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