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!

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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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.

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.”

Wayne County’s event season got off to a great start last weekend.  The 5th Annual Heart of Lake Cumberland Springfest was held Friday and Saturday.  Despite some rain at times, thousands turned out for great entertainment on both nights.  There was entertainment for people of all ages with live music, food vendors, a classic car show, 5K run and a motorcycle ride.  KidZone and Trackless Train rides were also available for both kids and the young at heart.  If you missed it, make plans to be a part of the fun next year for what is one of the biggest events in the Lake Cumberland area.  Also, be sure to check the calendar section of this site for all the other exciting events that will take place in Wayne County this summer.

Don’t forget the Wayne County Farmers’ Market.  It is now open on Saturdays in downtown Monticello from 8:00 a.m until approximately 12:oo p.m.  Be sure to get there early for the best deals and selections.  The market is located in the Judicial Center parking lot just off Columbia Avenue.  Be sure to visit every Saturday morning for the best in locally grown produce and more.  Just follow the signs on Hwy 90 and on Main Street in Monticello to reach the market.

On May 13th and 14th, Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park will once again be the place to be in the Lake Cumberland area.  SpringFest 2011 gets started on Friday, May 13th and will conclude Saturday, May 14th with the headline act Molly Hatchett.  Molly Hatchett is a southern rock band founded in 1975 in Jacksonville, Florida and is best known for their song “Flirtin’ with Disaster.”

Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park will have live music all weekend featuring many local and regional acts.  Entry to the event is free so come out and be a part of the excitement as the Chamber of Commerce puts on one of the biggest events of the year in the Lake Cumberland area!  Lots of vendors will be on site to provide everything you could want to eat and drink while listening to great music both nights.

There will be plenty of entertainment for every age all weekend long.  If you love motorcycles, be sure to ride in the Jeremy Hicks Motorcycle Ride to benefit St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.  SpringFest will also be holding a 5K Run/Walk and a 1 mile fun run.  For antique car lovers, the event will host a Classic Car Show and don’t forget the Kidzone and Trackless Train Rides where children of all ages can have a great time!

Check back often for more details or visit www.heartoflakecumberlandspringfest.com

Wayne County is the home of two of the best marinas on Lake Cumberland.  Beaver Creek Resort and Conley Bottom Resort both offer houseboat, ski boat, fishing boat, pontoon, and jet ski rentals for your time on the water.  They have everything you need to make your weekend or week on the water a great time for the whole family.  If you’re looking for a place to stay at night after your day on the water, check out the accomodations link above to find out about all the great places to stay here in Wayne County.  We offer hotels, cabins, camping and more!

If you have any questions about any of our attractions, please give them a call or send them an email.  They will be happy to help you with any questions you may have.   Also, be sure to check out the attractions link above to learn about all the great things to do when you’re not on the water.  We look forward to seeing you here in Wayne County, “The Heart of Lake Cumberland.”

It’s official.  Guinness World Records certified 1651 boats tied together on Lake Cumberland Saturday.  That number was almost 200 more boats than the previous world record!

Boaters from 20 states and Washington D.C. gathered on Lake Cumberland just around the bend from Conley Bottom Resort to set the new world record.  Boaters from as far away as Arizona and Hawaii came to enjoy the day!  Participants enjoyed a live band, great friends and a beautiful day on the water. 

It was a great day for everyone involved.  Thanks to everyone that worked so hard to make the event happen and a special thanks goes out to everyone that registered and took part in the great event.  You were a part of making history right here in Wayne County.  We can’t wait to do it again next year!

Check back soon for pictures from the event.