Memorial Day weekend is the official start to vacation season in Wayne County and on Lake Cumberland. If you enjoy fishing, skiing, boating, camping, learning about the history of the area or just being in the great outdoors, Wayne County is the place to be. There is always plenty going on during the holiday weekend. The 19th Annual Woman’s Club Cornbread Festival will be held Saturday, May 26th at Historic Mill Springs Park. Arts and crafts vendors will be on site along with several food vendors to take care of the biggest appetite. Be sure to watch the grinding exhibition at the Mill at 2:00 p.m. EST on Saturday and visit the gift shop for one of a kind treasures to take back home or give to someone special.
For more information on all the events going on be sure to check the calendar section on this site. We hope you enjoy your time in Wayne County and on Lake Cumberland. Don’t miss out on any of the happenings in the area if you are visiting over the Memorial Day weekend. If you aren’t able to make it for the start of the season, make plans now to visit soon. We look forward to seeing you!
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| May 26, 2012 |
| 9:00 am | to | 5:00 pm |
The 19th Annual Cornbread Festival, sponsored by the Monticello Woman’s Club, will be Saturday May 26th at historic Mill Springs Park. Lunch hours will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. The Cornbread Baking Contest entries will be received at 9:00 a.m. at the mill. Entertainment will be provided by the Bell Tones and the Fall Creek Boys. Arts and craft vendors will be on hand for the festival, and the mill will be open for tours with a grinding exhibition set for 2:00 p.m. The gift shop will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.
For more information, contact the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce at (606) 348-3064
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| June 21, 2012 |
| 8:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Free Summer Concert Series
Located on the Square in Historic Downtown Monticello
Thursday June 21, 2012
Beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST
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Featuring:
Don’t miss your chance to see Borrowed Blue perform live in downtown Monticello on June 21st!
Bring your lawn chairs for a great night of food and entertainment on the square.
Downtown Monticello is the place to be every 3rd Thursday for live, free entertainment. Only minutes from Lake Cumberland!
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| May 17, 2012 |
| 8:00 pm | to | 10:00 pm |
Free Summer Concert Series
Located on the Square in Historic Downtown Monticello
Thursday May 17th, 2012
Beginning at 8:00 p.m. EST
Presented by:
Featuring
Don’t miss this great classic rock band when they perform your favorite hits live.
Bring your lawn chairs for a great night of food and entertainment on the square.
Downtown Monticello is the place to be every 3rd Thursday for live, free entertainment. Only minutes from Lake Cumberland!
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3rd Thursday is a free concert series that runs from May through September on the square in Historic Downtown Monticello. Every month a new band will be performing starting at 8:00 p.m. EST. The concerts will feature different genres of music including classic rock, country, lake themed music, oldies, and more. Bring your lawn chairs to dowtown Monticello for a great night of music every 3rd Thursday of the month. Vendors will be on location serving food and drinks along with the different restaraunts in the downtown area.
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Lake Cumberland is a great place to enjoy the outdoors and lots of beautiful scenery. Sunsets on the lake are the perfect way to end a great day relaxing on the water.
When you need a break from the water, be sure to head in to Monticello every Saturday morning for the Farmer’s Market or visit Memorial Park. The park has 86 acres of tennis courts, basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, volleyball courts, playgrounds for the kids and plenty of shelter houses for a great family picnic.
Downtown Monticello is also home to the Wayne County Museum with many exhibits about Wayne County and Lake Cumberland. It is a must see for anyone interested in the history of the area. Also, a visit to Lake Cumberland is not complete without visiting historic Mill Springs Mill and park. The park is operated by the Corps of Engineers and is a great place to spend a day off the water.
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- Lake Cumberland Raft Up
The 2nd Annual Lake Cumberland Raft Up is set for August 13th! The event will be held in the same location as last year (near Conley Bottom Resort and Shinbone) but this year the event will be free for everyone. The band Caught Red Handed will once again be playing on the floating stage beginning at 1:00 p.m. EST and will conclude around 5:00 p.m.
Last year 1,651 boats registered and were a part of the Raft Up to help set the World Record. Because Lake Cumberland already holds the world record, there will be no official count and no registration fees this year. Everyone is welcome to join the event at any time during the day.
Be sure to be part of another great day and a one of a kind event on the water in beautiful Wayne County. Collectible 2011 Raft Up T-shirts will be available at marinas on the lake and at Visitor’s Centers in surrounding counties. The shirts are only $15 so pick one up for every member of your family.
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| July 1, 2011 | to | July 9, 2011 |
| July 1, 2011 | to | July 9, 2011 |
The 37th Annual Wayne County Fair and Horse Show gets underway Friday July 1st and runs through Saturday July 9th. Kissell Rides and Shows will be open Monday, July 4th through Saturday, July 9th. Admission prices will be $5 per person ages 3 and up on the first two nights. Admission on Sunday is free. Monday through Saturday night admission will be $10 per person and includes unlimited carnival rides!
Don’t miss all the excitement at the Wayne County Fair and Horse Show. There will be events and attractions for all ages. Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park will once again be the host for all events. For more information about daily events during the fair, please visit www.waynecountykyfair.com
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Conley Bottom Resort
Wayne County is the home of two world class marinas. Beaver Creek Resort and Conley Bottom Resort offer pontoon, runabout, jet ski, and houseboat rentals for your time on the water. Conley Bottom also has camping, RV sites, and cabin rentals for your time off the water. Visit
www.conleybottom.com or
www.beavercreekmarina.com for more information. Wayne County’s marinas provide easy access to all parts of Lake Cumberland and Wayne County has more lake access than any other county on the lake.
Beaver Creek Resort
There is always plenty to do in Wayne County when you need a break from the water. Every Saturday morning, the Farmer’s Market is open in downtown Monticello. Beautiful Memorial Park has 86 acres of fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, shelter houses for picnics and much more. Also, don’t forget Mill Springs Park. The park is full of history dating back to the Civil War and is a great place to spend an afternoon. Be sure to check out the events section of this site to get all the latest news on upcoming events in the Lake Cumberland area.
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Vacation season on Lake Cumberland officially starts this weekend and there is always plenty to do. If you like boating, camping, fishing, hiking, or just strolling through beautiful parks learning about the area’s history, Wayne County is the place to be. Rent a boat from one of our two world class marinas, charter a private fishing trip with one of our great local guides, enjoy an afternoon in the 86 acre Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park, visit the downtown Farmer’s Market and Wayne County Museum, or check out all the history and natural beauty at Mill Springs Park. Whatever you decide, you and your family are sure to have a great time.
Don’t forget the 18th Annual Monticello Woman’s Club Cornbread Festival at Mill Springs Park this Saturday. Arts and Crafts vendors will be on site for the event. The meal gets started at 11:00 a.m. and finishes at 1:00 p.m but the fun lasts all day. After eating and browsing the Gift Shop, take a trip back in time and watch the Mill in operation like it was many years ago. Tours of the Mill will be available and you can even purchase cornmeal that was ground in the Mill.
For more information on Mill Springs Park visit www.lrn.usace.army.mil/history/mill_springs_park.htm
Have a great weekend in Wayne County, “The Heart of Lake Cumberland.”
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