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Events
Meadowgreen Bluegrass Music Hall - October thru May
Top names in bluegrass music perform every Saturday night.
Meadowgreen Park, Clay City (606) 663-9008
Herpetology Weekend - April
Field trips and programs designed for children and adults. Captive snakes, lizards, turtles, frogs and salamanders on display for examination and photography. Demonstrations include live venomous snakes.
$5 fee.
Wildflower Weekend - May
Field trips and evening programs designed for children and adults to view and identify wildflowers in their native habitat. Workshops on woody plants, ferns, mosses, liverworts, edible plants, medicinal plants & plant photography. Beginner to advanced programs. $5 fee.
Kentucky Friends of Bluegrass Spring Festival - May
Annual outdoor bluegrass music festival featuring well known bluegrass artists.
Meadowgreen Park, Clay City (606) 663-9008
Fishing Derby - June
Event for children, ages 5-15. Prizes awarded to participants.
Bluegrass Nationals - July
Two days of kart racing at Clay City Kart Speedway.
4th of July Parade, Saturday prior to July 4th
Floats, Bands & Miscellaneous entries.
Downtown Clay City (606) 663-2224
Stanton Corn Festival - August
Annual festival held the first full weekend in August. Features hand crafted items exclusively, on-site craft demonstrations, car show, games for kids, food, live entertainment, local/guest talent and pageants.
Stanton City Park (606) 663-2271
Old Photo Exhibit - August
An extensive exhibit of 19th century Red River Gorge photography is displayed in and around the Gladie Cabin.
Gladie Creek Historic Site, Red RIver Gorge (606) 663-2852
Mountain Market Festival - August
Annual festival held the 3rd Saturday in August. Features music, regional foods, on-site craft demonstrations and homegrown produce.
Natural Bridge State Resort Park, (606) 663-6405
Goings Brothers Bluegrass Festival - September
An annual bluegrass festival held the weekend after Labor Day.
Meadowgreen Park, Clay City (606) 663-9008
Powell Country Fair - September
Annual, week long country fair beginning the Saturday following Labor Day.
Fair Day Parade - September
Held the Friday prior to fair completion in September. Features floats, bands & Miscellaneous entries.
Downtown Stanton (606) 663-6405
Autum Bike Tour - September
A self guided tour of the Red River Gorge. Participants are provided a brochure that maps out a route with numbered stops.
Archaeology Weekend - September
Step back in time and see how Native Americans lived centuries ago. Featuring Native foods, arts and demonstrations.
Sarghum Festival - October
Demonstrations of the old art of making sorghum from sugar cane grown in Red River Gorge.
Log Brands of the Red River - October
Like cattle brands of the old west, Kentucky logs were also branded to identify various logging companies active in this area during the 1800's. Learn to recognize the old brands.
Clay City Christmas Parade - December
Downtown Clay City, (606) 663-2224
Attractions
Beechfork Golf Club Inc
CLAY CITY - Daniel Boone Country
1476 POMPEII RD
Scenic nine-hole golf course.
Contact Information
(606) 663-9479
Meadows Golf Course
CLAY CITY - Daniel Boone Country
365 Fife Lick Road
9-hole golf course.
Contact Information
(606) 663-4000
Breathitt County Museum
JACKSON - Daniel Boone Country
329 Broadway Street
The Breathitt County Museum is a virtual storehouse of Appalachian history. Exhibits include logging, coal mining, farming home life, education and military. The museum also features an outstanding photograph collection which depicts early life in the Kentucky Mountains. "A non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the rich Appalachian heritage of Breathitt County." Group tours (on request); free to the public; donations welcomed and accepted. Hours: Monday thru Friday 9am-3pm. Directions: Take Hwy 15 to Jackson, turn left on Main Street. Go two blocks past the Washington Avenue intersection and turn left on Broadway.
Contact Information
www.breathittmuseum.com breathittmuseum@bellsouth.net
(606) 666-4159
Breathitt County War Memorial
JACKSON - Daniel Boone Country
Brown Street
The Breathitt County War Memorial is located in the courthouse yard. The memorial is dedicated to all Breathitt Countians who have served our country during modern times. Special memorial monuments include those who died during WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. A special wall is included which is made up of veterans bricks. To have a member of your family included on this wall, see Mr. Ervine Allen.
Contact Information
ervine.allenJr@ky.gov
(606) 666-7973
Buckhorn Lake
BUCKHORN - Daniel Boone Country
804 Buckhorn Dam Road
Beautiful, mountainous terrain in the heart of Kentucky coal country, with a historic log structure near the dam. Buckhorn Lake is located in the Cumberland Plateau of eastern Kentucky and a short drive from the Daniel Boone National Forest and the Red River Gorge Geological Area. The lake was completed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1961. Quaint fishing spots dot the scenic lake while unique camping options include cable TV access or boat-in campsites. Contact Information
www.lrl.usace.army.mil/bhl/
(606) 398-7251
Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park
BUCKHORN - Daniel Boone Country
4441 KY HIGHWAY 1833
Water sports enthusiasts will find entertainment on Buckhorn Lake. The marina has 95 open slips, two launching ramps, rental pontoon boats, and fishing boats. Open April - October. Sells bait and fishing equipment. Hours: 6:00am-9:30pm.
Contact Information
parks.ky.gov/resortparks/bk/index.htm buckhornlake@ky.gov
(606) 398-7510
Lee County War Memorial Park
BEATTYVILLE - Daniel Boone Country
Hwy 11
A wall dedicated to all veterans from Lee Co. (whether living or dead). Bricks engraved with name and other information.
Contact Information
(606) 464-2888
Market Place
ZACHARIAH - Daniel Boone Country
124 KY 1036
Arts and crafts store located in 100-year-old general store. Locally made crafts.
Contact Information
(606) 464-9991
Miguel's Pizza and Climb Shop
SLADE - Daniel Boone Country
1890 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
Rock climbing gear, clothes and supplies for sale. Also area map and t-shirts for sale.
Contact Information
miguelspizza@yahoo.com
(606) 663-1975
Natural Bridge Sky Lift Inc.
SLADE - Daniel Boone Country
Hwy 11
Don't miss this thrilling ride to the top of Natural Bridge. Open first weeekend of April through last Sunday in October. The Skylift carries passengers to the top of the mountain and with a short flat 600 foot walk to view Kentucky's Natural Bridge. It is a 1/2 mile ride which takes 11 minutes each way.
Contact Information
www.naturalbridgekyskylift-and-giftshop.com nbskylift@bellsouth.net
(606) 663-2922
Old Campton Burial Grounds
CAMPTON - Daniel Boone Country
Wolfe County Courthouse
Box 429
The "Old Burying Grounds" of Campton.
Contact Information
(606) 668-3040
Pilot Knob State Nature Preserve
CLAY CITY - Daniel Boone Country
Brush Creek Rd
Open all year. One of the tallest knobs in the Cumberland Plateau, rising 730 feet above the surrounding area. It's considered to be the place where Daniel Boone first stood and looked out over the Bluegrass region of Kentucky. Besides the view, the area contains a wealth of spring wildflowers and ferns. Hiking trails.
Contact Information
www.naturepreserves.ky.gov/stewardship/pilotknob.htm
(502) 573-2886
Pumpkin Bottom in the Red River Gorge
SLADE - Daniel Boone Country
KY 715
Hiking, fishing, wildlife and wildflowers.
Contact Information
info@redriveroutdoors.com
(859) 663-9701
Red River Historical Museum
CLAY CITY - Daniel Boone Country
Main St
Museum highlights the area's mining, logging, and railroad industries.
Contact Information
(606) 663-2555
Red River Outdoors
SLADE - Daniel Boone Country
415 NATURAL BRIDGE RD
Red River Outdoors is a family owned and operated guiding and outfitting business in the Red River Gorge in Eastern Kentucky. Offers climbing lessons, guided climbing trips, canoe rentals/instruction, caving and hiking excursions.
Contact Information
www.redriveroutdoors.com redriveroutdoors@gmail.com
(606) 663-ROCK
Three Forks Historical Museum
BEATTYVILLE - Daniel Boone Country
87 Main Street
Local history and artifacts.
Contact Information
forktrt@bellsouth.net
(606) 464-2888
Torrent Falls Family Climbing Adventure
CAMPTON - Daniel Boone Country
1435 N KY 11
Torrent Falls, the First Climbing Adventure Park in the United States. No rock climbing experience required. The climbing is made easier with cable, iron hand grips and foot steps. Four different levels: beginner-family, moderate, advanced and expert. The Via Ferrata is a popular climbing sport in the European Alps and now here in Kentucky
Contact Information
www.torrentfalls.com torrentfalls@ekyol.com
(606) 668-6613
Wolfe County Historical Museum
CAMPTON - Daniel Boone Country
Main St
1,000's of historic collectibles of Wolfe County's yesteryear. Sunday 2-4pm. Free.
Contact Information
rjtours@MRTC.com
(606) 668-6650
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