The Lake Cumberland Association is promoting the largest ever event on Lake Cumberland. The “Lake Cumberland Raft Up” will be a lake-wide event attempting to break the world record number of boats rafted together simultaneously and it is taking place in Wayne County, “The Heart of Lake Cumberland.” All marinas on the lake will provide a full weekend of fun and festivities Friday, August 13th through Sunday, August 15th. The actual “Raft Up” will take place Saturday, August 14th between 12:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m just around the bend from Conley Bottom Resort.
Representatives from Guinness World Records will be on hand to adjudicate the event. Participants may register at www.lakecumberlandraftup.com or at any of the nine marinas located on beautiful Lake Cumberland. The association encourages all boaters to join the Lake Cumberland community for this great event. All size boats are encouraged to participate, including row boats and canoes. Participating boats will receive t-shirts, official boat stickers, and will also be eligible for one of the many prizes that will be given away during the raft-up.
The association is expecting this to become the Lake Cumberland area’s signature event every year. Each marina has its own sense of community, but the Association’s goal is for everyone to come together to experience the pride and camaraderie of the entire lake region and encourage participants to experience as many marinas as possible during the “Raft Up” weekend.
Make plans now to be a part of the world record and have your name included in the Guinness Book of World Records. For additional information, visit www.lakecumberlandraftup.com
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The Wayne County Fair and Horse Show continues this week. All the excitement lasts until July 3rd at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park just one mile outside historic downtown Monticello.
Come be a part of the excitement at the annual Wayne County Fair & Horse Show. Enjoy a funnel cake, pretzel, cotton candy or one of the hundreds of other great foods while you catch all the excitement. Walk through the carnival, play a game to win a prize for your friend or loved one, or ride one of the many exciting rides. Don’t forget the main event though. There is something different every night. Watch the truck pulls, the demo derby, ATV and motocross races, the horse shows and more. The Wayne County Fair also hosts one of the largest fireworks shows in the region. Don’t miss a moment at the Wayne County Fair and Horse Show!
For more details click on the events section of this site or visit www.waynecountykyfair.com
Don’t forget the Wayne County Farmer’s Market on Saturday morning. The market is located in the Judicial Center parking lot in downtown Monticello and is open every Saturday throughout the summer.
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The Wayne County Farmer’s Market officially opens this Saturday. The market opens at 8:00 a.m. in the Judicial Center parking lot in historic downtown Monticello. Walk through the market and visit with the farmers that grow the produce right here in Wayne County then take home some of the best vegetables you can find anywhere. The market is a great place to shop and visit. The market is open every Saturday morning throughout the summer.
After you visit the market, don’t forget to stop by the Wayne County Museum just a few steps away. The museum has been recognized as one of the best in Kentucky and houses a full size stagecoach along with many other items that are sure to get your attention. You can browse the museum at your own pace or someone will be glad to give you a guided tour. Admission to the museum is free! For more information call (606) 340-2300.
Conley Bottom Resort will be hosting a PWC Poker Run this Saturday. Come enjoy an early morning PWC ride with your family and friends. PWC’s and small jet boats under 16 feet may participate. This is a great family event. Riders range from a few years old to those in their golden years. Great prizes, great food, and great early morning water to take a ride. For more information visit www.conleybottom.com
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Don’t miss the In-Water Boat Show at Conley Bottom Resort this weekend. Check out the latest and greatest in the boating industry on the water. Take a boat for a test drive and be a captain for a day before you buy! It’s this Friday through Sunday.
Conley Bottom will also be a part of the Lake Cumberland Thunder Run on Saturday.
Watch the fast boats go by at Conley Bottom Resort during the day, then listen to the sounds of the Rapid Transit Band on the dock that night.
In 1976, four high school friends in Monticello, KY formed Rapid Transit. With the lineup of Keeland Gregory (guitar/vocals), Danny Davis (drums), Jeff York (guitar), and Joe Hicks (bass/vocals), Rapid Transit gained a strong regional following through their live shows. On June 12, they will once again be playing live. This time it’s live on Lake Cumberland! They will be playing classic rock, entertaining us under the stars. Don’t miss it!
Check out www.conleybottom.com for more information
Beaver Creek Marina will be hosting their Customer Appreciation Days this week. Be sure to visit the Marina and enjoy a great meal on the water at the Boater’s Cafe for some of the best food on Lake Cumberland.
Visit www.beavercreekmarina.com to find out more about Beaver Creek Resort.
Also, don’t forget the Lake Cumberland Classic Softball Tournament at the Monticello/Wayne County Memorial Park this weekend. The event is Saturday and Sunday. Enjoy great softball action all weekend long. The Classic is one of Kentucky’s oldest and most prestigious softball tournaments. Call (606) 348-9551 for more information.
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The best in Offshore Super Series Powerboat Racing returns to Lake Cumberland this weekend!
It’s on again! Lake Cumberland welcomes the biggest and baddest in speed boat racing as the OSS racing series makes its much anticipated return to south central Kentucky. The fun lasts all weekend long with spectacular parties, great local entertainment, autograph sessions with the drivers, and the best in offshore racing with up to 25 boats roaring by at speeds up to 200 miles per hour.
Come be a part of the action. Visit Race Village where you can see these amazing boats up close, meet all the drivers and race teams, and purchase an official 2010 Lake Cumberland Grand Prix t-shirt along with other merchandise.
Schedule
Friday, June 4th
Race Village opens at The Center for Rural Development
Meet the race teams and visit the vendors
Enjoy Devon Allman and the Honeytribe in concert
Saturday, June 5th
Meet the teams and visit vendors on Lake Cumberland
Morning qualifying runs, afternoon races
Sunday, June 6th
Meet the teams and visit vendors on Lake Cumberland
Late morning and afternoon races, evening awards ceremony at Race Village
Visit www.lakecumberlandgrandprix.com for complete schedule with times, vendor list, classes of boats, and other race information. For additional information you can also call 1 (800) 642-6287.
Shannon Hutchinson of Wayne County Tourism/Community Development was recently on Wave 3 Listens Live with Cindi Sullivan, in Louisville, KY to discuss the Lake Cumberland Grand Prix, along with other events. Check it out on YouTube by clicking the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u7Xqqmt7Cw
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The weather is looking great for the first major holiday of the year. Be sure to visit the Lake Cumberland area and enjoy your time both on and off the water. We have a lot of great events and places to entertain you all weekend long.
The annual Cornbread Festival will be held at historic Mill Springs Park on Saturday May 29th. Lunch will be served from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. There will be cornbread hoecakes, pinto beans, relishes, homemade desserts, and drinks. The cost for adults is $5 and $4 for children. There will be arts and crafts exhibits and the mill will be open for tours along with a mill grinding exhibition at 2 p.m. The gift shop will be open from 10:00 a.m. until 5 p.m.
There will also be a Memorial Day service at Elk Spring Cemetery, in Monticello, Monday at 10:00 a.m. for anyone that wants to attend.
The 2nd Annual Lake Cumberland Grand Prix is slated for June 4-6 at the Waitsboro Recreation Area on Lake Cumberland. The event offers the best in offshore super series powerboat racing. The Center in Somerset. just off Hwy 27, will serve as Racer’s Village and host the pre-race party on Friday night.
For more information, visit the event’s website at www.lakecumberlandgrandprix.com
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The Chamber of Commerce put on another great event at Memorial Park Friday and Saturday. In its third year, SpringFest brought out large crowds despite some rain over the weekend. Lake Cumberland’s Got Talent started the event Friday and bands played until late Friday night and all day Saturday.
The crowd got larger and larger as the day went on and the rain stopped Saturday. Wonderful smells filled the air from the many food vendors and other vendors offered all kinds of items to purchase. The headline act Starship concluded the event to a very large crowd on Saturday night. SpringFest was the place to be in the Lake Cumberland area last weekend. It was a great start to all the events coming this summer in Wayne County!
The summer schedule is just getting started in Wayne County and on Lake Cumberland.
The 2nd Annual Lake Cumberland Grand Prix is slated for June 4-6 at the Waitsboro Recreation Area on Lake Cumberland. The event offers the best in offshore super series powerboat racing. The Center in Somerset. just off Hwy 27, will serve as Racer’s Village and host the pre-race party on Friday night.
For more information, visit the event’s website at www.lakecumberlandgrandprix.com
Shannon Hutchinson of Wayne County Tourism/Community Development was recently on Wave 3 Listens Live with Cindi Sullivan, in Louisville, KY to discuss both events. Check it out on YouTube by clicking the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u7Xqqmt7Cw
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Wayne County and Lake Cumberland will be a busy place over the next month as Springfest 2010 and the 2nd Annual Lake Cumberland Grand Prix are both scheduled to return to the area.
Springfest 2010 is scheduled for May 14-15 at Memorial Park, in Monticello, with Starship, featuring Mickey Thomas, serving as Saturday night’s headlining act. In previous years, the event has featured such acts as Blackfoot, The Classic Rock All-Stars, and Exile and this year is shaping up to be the best ever. Great food, free inflatables for the kids at Kidszone, plus great music all weekend on the main stage are just some of the opportunities to enjoy.
For a complete schedule of events, or to become a vendor, check out the event’s website at www.heartoflakecumberlandspringfest.com
The 2nd Annual Lake Cumberland Grand Prix is slated for June 4-6 at the Waitsboro Recreation Area on Lake Cumberland. The event offers the best in offshore super series powerboat racing. The Center in Somerset. just off Hwy 27, will serve as Racer’s Village and host the pre-race party on Friday night.
For more information, visit the event’s website at www.lakecumberlandgrandprix.com
Shannon Hutchinson of Wayne County Tourism/Community Development was recently on Wave 3 Listens Live with Cindi Sullivan, in Louisville, KY to discuss both events. Check it out on YouTube by clicking the link below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0u7Xqqmt7Cw
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Welcome to our brand new “Heart of Lake Cumberland” tourism website! This new site is a joint effort of the Wayne County Judge/Executive’s Office and the Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce. We truly believe that Wayne County is the “Heart of Lake Cumberland” and strive to make this site very user-friendly and informative for you, our valued guest.
Wayne County has many unique places, events and people. Our goal is to connect you with as many of these as possible. This site is a new one, so check back often as we continue to update the site with new information as it becomes available.
Lake Cumberland is one of the most beautiful lakes anywhere in the United States and with over 25 ramps for easy access to the lake, two world class marinas, and many other scenic and exciting places, Wayne County is the perfect place for your next vacation. We are the “Heart of Lake Cumberland” and hope to be the center of your next getaway!
Thanks again for checking out our website. We hope you will check back throughout the year as we profile many of the events that make our area such a special place. We look forward to seeing you soon and welcome you to spend some time here whenever your schedule allows.
Sincerely,
Greg Rankin
Wayne County Judge-Executive
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