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March April May June July August September October Nov/Dec
Valentine Winterfest............................................................February 9 Dave Evans Michael Cleveland, Honi Deaton, Joe Mullins, All American Bluegrass Band and Vernon McIntyre. Plus instrumental workshops. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Induction...............................February 21 Inductees include Crystal Gayle, Dwight Yoakam, Florence Henderson, Norro Wilson and Les McCann 877-356-3263
Spring In The Valley............................................................March 1-April 12 A musical production about a high school reunion packed full of music and comedy featuring the entire Renfro Valley cast of performers. Saturday Nights Only Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Easter Egg-Stravaganza.......................................................March 22 Over 3,500 eggs stuffed with prizes and candy Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Red Bud Health Walk ..........................................................April 1 Don't fool around with your health....come have an extended lunch anytime between 11:00 and 2:00 and join in the fun of starting your year off healthy. Walk at your own pace for as long as you want, while receiving prizes along the trail as a reward for making this personal commitment to better health. The Red Bud Health Walk will be hosted by TOUR SEKY and Rockcastle Hospital. The event starts at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Free Subway lunch to the first 300 people who complete the approximate 2 mile walk. For more information contact the Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourist Commission at 800-252-6685 or 606-256-9814
Renfro Valley Talent Contest................................................April 19 & 26 Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
2nd Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament.................................April 24 Hosted by the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame at Gibson Bay Golf Course 877-356-3263
Old Fashioned Tradin' Days.................................................April 25 & 26 Downtown Mt. Vernon 606-256-3437
Red Hill Horse Camp............................................................May 9-11 Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more. Livingston 606-758-4706
Spring Gospel Showcase.....................................................May 10 Featuring the Gabbards, The Calvary Heirs, Fair Haven Quartet, Narrow Road and the Patriot Quartet. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Saltpetre Cave Open House.................................................May 17 & 18 Visit this historic cave once used for live Renfro Valley shows. Cave tours, soup beans and music. I-75, Exit 59. Go a short distance on US 25 S and turn onto 1004. Stay on 1004 until you come to a stop. Turn right and continue on 1004. You will travel a total of 9 miles from the beginning of 1004 to the cave entrance. Saturday 10:00-4:00 Sunday 12:00-4:00 Mt. Vernon 800-252-6685 For more cave information visit www.caves.org/conservancy/gsp
Brodhead Homecoming.......................................................May 23 & 24 Brodhead 606-758-8621or 606-758-8635
Classic Country Cruise In Car Show.....................................May 31 Pre-registration not required. All cars welcome so come early. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Discovery Festival...............................................................June 7 Living history presenters, working artisans and interactive fun. Free Admission Renfro Valley 800-252-6685
Renfro Valley Bluegrass Festival..........................................June 20 & 21 Rhonda Vincent and the Rage, The Grascals, Ronnie Reno and the Reno Tradition, Grasstowne and Dale Ann Bradley. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Renfro Valley Clogging Celebration....................................June 28 Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
All Night Gospel Sing..........................................................August 2 From 7:00 pm until midnight rejoice with gospel's finest groups such as the Gospel Enforcers, Crystal River, Palmetto State Quartet and more. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Little World's Fair................................................................Early August Enjoy the fun of this old-fashioned carnival now in its 112th year. Brodhead Fairgrounds US 150 Larry Taylor 859-661-7159 or John Dyehouse 606-308-3479
Livingston Homecoming...............................................August 29-31 A weekend of fun and memories. Craft booths, auction, fireworks and music. I-75, Exit 49 Downtown Livingston 606-256-8601 or 606-453-2061
Red Hill Horse Camp...............................................August 30-September 1 Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more. Livingston 606-308-5900
Fiddlers' Festival................................................................September 5 & 6 Toe-tappin' fiddlers from all over the country unite to perform their favorite tunes on stage. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Poker Run...........................................................................September 20 Scenic 100 mile Motorcycle Ride starting at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame. Door prizes, first, second and third place prizes. Renfro Valley 606-308-3911 or 877-356-3263
Bittersweet Festival..............................................................October 3 & 4 Downtown Mt. Vernon 606-256-3437
Appalachian Harvest Festival..............................................October 3-5 Celebration of the fall harvest including molasses made by a mule-drawn press, antique tractor display, music, and crafts. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Red Hill Horse Camp...........................................................October 10-12 Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more. Livingston 606-308-5900
Gospel Music Celebration....................................................October 16-18 The Primitive, The Chuckwagon Gang and Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Gospel Celebration Showcase.............................................October 18 The Calvarymen, Four Fold, Fair Haven Quartet, Narrow Road and the The Calvary Heirs Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Halloween on Main..............................................................October 31 Downtown Mt. Vernon 6:00 to 8:00 pm 606-256-3437
Cruise In The Valley Car Show............................................November 1 Make plans to participate or just join in the fun of this premiere car show event presented by the Renfro Valley Entertainment Center and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Renfro Valley 877-356-3263 For more information: www.kentuckycarshows.com
Christmas In the Valley...........................................November 7-December 20 Enjoy the beautiful display of lights, Santa Land and an original stage production of your favorite holiday songs and comedy. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Red Hill Horse Camp..........................................................November 28-30 Horseback trail riding, wagon rides, camping and more. Livingston 606-308-5900
Mt. Vernon Tree Lighting and Parade.................................To Be Announced This annual event sponsored by the local Kiwanis Club is held in Triangle Park in downtown Mt. Vernon. City of Mt. Vernon 606-256-3437
Brodhead Christmas Parade...............................................To Be Announced Come join in the fun in downtown Brodhead as Santa makes his appearance in Rockcastle County with floats and fun. 3:00pm in downtown Brodhead 606-510-3482 or 606-355-2971
Christmas In the Valley.......................................................December 1-15 Enjoy the beautiful display of lights, Santa Land and an original stage production of your favorite holiday songs and comedy. Renfro Valley Entertainment Center 800-765-7464
Jingle Bell 6K Run-Walk......................................................Early December Come join in the fun as you run or walk through historic Renfro Valley. All proceeds benefit the Miracle Fund assisting long-term care patients. Contact Arielle Reese at 606-256-7880 or at the hospital 606-256-2195
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