Events

Kentucky State Fair ...

Friends of Butler Backyard Concert Enjoy an evening of music on the back lawn of the Butler Turpin House at the back entrance of General Butler State Resort Park. For more information email Tina Courtney at insassoc04@yahoo.com. ...

Book your hotel or campsite in Carrollton and be less than 25 miles to this popular event. For more information visit www.swisswinefestival.org. ...

Carrollton Main Street Program’s First Friday on the Square Enjoy music, inflatables, and various activities free in downtown Carrollton. A Farmers Market and Food Vendors will be set up for purchases. For more information contact Sam Burgess at 502-732-5713 or by e-mail at cmainst@bellsouth.net. ...

Carrollton’s Point Park is rockin’ and smokin’ at this annual event. The Kansas City Barbeque Society sanctioned contest entices BBQ teams from various states competing for $9000 in prize money. Enjoy 2 Rollin’ Thunder Air Shows, live bands, lots of food, an amateur BBQ contest, and fireworks. For more information contact Carrollton/Carroll County Tourism at 502-732-7036 or by e-mail at director@carrolltontourism.com or follow our Bands & BBQ Facebook page “Bands & BBQ at the Point in Carrollton, KY”. ...

Come shop all the wonderful craft vendors for quality, handmade items at Carrollton’s Point Park. The event runs in conjunction with Bands & BBQ on Saturday. For more information contact Carrollton/Carroll County Tourism at 502-732-7036. ...

Book your hotel or campsite in Carrollton and be less than 15 miles from this popular annual event held in Madison. For more information visit their website at www.madisonchautauqua.com. ...

Carnival rides, live music, food, a parade, and more family fun in downtown Carrollton. For more information call 502-376-2259, 502-643-7825, or 502-643-7821, or by e-mail at www.carrolltontobaccofestival.com. ...

Take a stroll on the Woodland Trail anytime during the month to read The Little Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything. This 1/2 mile looped trail can be accessed through the General Butler State Resort Park Campground. Public parking is behind the campground playground and the trailhead is behind campsite #100. Each sign has a single page from the book to read and enjoy as you walk. For more information contact General Butler State Resort Park at 502-732-4384 or check out their Facebook page. ...

Event held at the Carroll County Fairgrounds beginning at 7:00 PM each night. Friday night events include Youth/Adult Circle Track, Mini Van/Mini Truck, Mine Madness. Saturday night kicks off with Adult Circle Track, followed by One on One Call Races, Mini Car Powder Puff, and Big Car Street Stock. Admission is $12/person. For questions please contact John Peck at 859-393-8693. ...

General Butler State Resort Park hosts tours at the Butler Turpin House every Friday and Saturday during the month. $20 per person. Check out General Butler State Resort Park on Facebook for more information or contact the park at 502-732-4384. ...

Carrollton Main Street Program’s Art Walk ...