Special Events Funding Application
If you would like to apply to the Whitley County Tourism Board for funding for a special event, you will need to fill out the attached application and present it to the Chairperson of the Board to be placed on the Agenda prior to the regular monthly meeting.
The Arena - Southeastern KY Agricultural and Expo Complex
400 Arena Drive, Corbin, KY 40701 - Ph: (606) 258-2020
THE ARENA, located off I-75's Exit 25, brings hit artists such as Alan Jackson and premier entertainment such as the Barnum & Bailey, Ringling Brothers Circus to Southeastern Kentucky. VisitThe Arena and add your name to the mailing list to receive updates on which celebrities and hit events will be headlining next.
THE ARENA, located off I-75's Exit 25, brings hit artists such as Alan Jackson and premier entertainment such as the Barnum & Bailey, Ringling Brothers Circus to Southeastern Kentucky. VisitThe Arena and add your name to the mailing list to receive updates on which celebrities and hit events will be headlining next.
Get Dirty - ATV and 4x4 Mudpit Racing
Don't miss Williamsburg's Bog in the Burg May 24, 25, 2013!
Gate Admission: $5
Ages 12 and Under: FREE!
Friday, May 24, 2013
ATV Registration: 5:00 p.m.
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
All participants must sign a waiver. Participants under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian signature. Minimum 5 entries per class. Fifty percent (50%) payout plus trophy if less than 5 per class.
Ages 2-6: Battery Operated Powered ATV's
Ages 7-15: 50 cc's to 90 cc's.
Entry fee $5.00
1st Place: $30 + Trophy
2nd Place: $20 + Trophy
3rd Place: $10 + Trophy
Ages 15-Adult: 2 Wheel Drive, 4 Wheel Drive, and 2 Wheel Drive Sport/Chain Driven
Entry Fee: $10 + Gate Fee
1st Place: $100 + Trophy
2nd Place: $50 + Trophy
3rd Place: $25 + Trophy
Saturday, May 25, 2013
4-Wheel Drive Registration: 3:00 p.m.
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
All participants must sign a waiver. Classes run by Tire Size. Minimum 5 entries per class. Fiftey percent (50%) payout plus trophy if less than 5 per class.
Entry Fee: $20 + Gate Fee
Classes 1-3:
1st Place: $200 + Trophy
2nd Place: $100 + Trophy
3rd Place: $50 + Trophy
Class 4:
1st Place: $300 + Trophy
2nd Place: $150 + Trophy
3rd Place: $50 + Trophy
Classes:
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4
34" Under 35" - 39.5" 40" & Up Outlaw
Women's Foot Run in the Mud Winner $100.00
(Must wear Lace-up shoes)
Sponsored by: City of Williamsburg
Whitley County Tourism
Contact Information: Bobby Freeman, 606-304-7539
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WILLIAMSBURG SHOP WITH A COP!
Directions: Take Exit 11 off I-75. From North, turn Left onto Highway 92, .4 mile to 2nd light. From South, turn right onto Highway 92, .4 mile to 2nd light. Turn Left on Highway 25W. Mud Bog Site is .2 mile on right or just follow Mud Bog Signs. For more information, contact Tourism at 549-0530 or Bobby Freeman at 304-7539.
Gate Admission: $5
Ages 12 and Under: FREE!
Friday, May 24, 2013
ATV Registration: 5:00 p.m.
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
All participants must sign a waiver. Participants under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian signature. Minimum 5 entries per class. Fifty percent (50%) payout plus trophy if less than 5 per class.
Ages 2-6: Battery Operated Powered ATV's
Ages 7-15: 50 cc's to 90 cc's.
Entry fee $5.00
1st Place: $30 + Trophy
2nd Place: $20 + Trophy
3rd Place: $10 + Trophy
Ages 15-Adult: 2 Wheel Drive, 4 Wheel Drive, and 2 Wheel Drive Sport/Chain Driven
Entry Fee: $10 + Gate Fee
1st Place: $100 + Trophy
2nd Place: $50 + Trophy
3rd Place: $25 + Trophy
Saturday, May 25, 2013
4-Wheel Drive Registration: 3:00 p.m.
Start Time: 6:00 p.m.
All participants must sign a waiver. Classes run by Tire Size. Minimum 5 entries per class. Fiftey percent (50%) payout plus trophy if less than 5 per class.
Entry Fee: $20 + Gate Fee
Classes 1-3:
1st Place: $200 + Trophy
2nd Place: $100 + Trophy
3rd Place: $50 + Trophy
Class 4:
1st Place: $300 + Trophy
2nd Place: $150 + Trophy
3rd Place: $50 + Trophy
Classes:
Class 1 Class 2 Class 3 Class 4
34" Under 35" - 39.5" 40" & Up Outlaw
Women's Foot Run in the Mud Winner $100.00
(Must wear Lace-up shoes)
Sponsored by: City of Williamsburg
Whitley County Tourism
Contact Information: Bobby Freeman, 606-304-7539
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WILLIAMSBURG SHOP WITH A COP!
Directions: Take Exit 11 off I-75. From North, turn Left onto Highway 92, .4 mile to 2nd light. From South, turn right onto Highway 92, .4 mile to 2nd light. Turn Left on Highway 25W. Mud Bog Site is .2 mile on right or just follow Mud Bog Signs. For more information, contact Tourism at 549-0530 or Bobby Freeman at 304-7539.
Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival - 6th Edition May 30 - June 1, 2013
http://sallygapbgfestival.com
The magic of string and vocal sounds sweeps over rolling Kentucky farmland during the Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival, a multi-day event during the summer showcasing America's top bluegrass talent. With an array of activities and nearby attractions to visit, many stay on site for the duration of the festival, camping or renting RV lots.
All passes are good for one person only!
Weekend Pass w/RV - $55. (Only one person per site has to buy this pass!)
Weekend Pass - $40
Thursday - $10
Friday - $20
Saturday $20
Kids 13 and up - $5 a day
Kids 12 and under - FREE!
Save by ordering online!!
Thursday, May 30, features Southern Sun, Mountain Drive and Salt Creek.
Friday, May 31, features Darrell Scott and the Brothers, The 23 String Band, Common Bond, The Dixie Ryders, Virgil Bowlin and Peerless Mountain, and Megan Sasko Hinkle.
Saturday, June 1, features Lonesome River Band, IIIrd Tyme Out, Southern Sun, Tidalwave Road, Duty Free, Jeff's Creek, and Whitley County Colonel Strings.
Volunteers help create a fun, clean, and safe weekend for all Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival fans and performers!
- Admission to the Festival!
- FREE rough camping!
- Volunteer t-shirt!
- Drinks and snacks!
Details and application at: www.sallygapbgfestival.com/volunteers
"American Traditional Music Project" FREE Children's Workshop - build an instrument! All participants will receive a t-shirt and be entered in a drawing for an instrument!
IBMA "Utilizing Bluegrass Music in the Classroom" teacher's workshop held at the University of the Cumberlands Saturday morning! Sign up at virgil@virgilbowlin.com.
1500 acres of Bluegrass paradise in the mountains of southeast KY! Affordable rough RV sites! FREE rough camping with any ticket purchase! FREE children's activities including workshops, inflatables, games, and more!
Contact us at Vicki: 606-549-9514; Nathan: 606-524-6156; lcooper@jellico.com
Start making plans for Sally Gap 2013!
The magic of string and vocal sounds sweeps over rolling Kentucky farmland during the Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival, a multi-day event during the summer showcasing America's top bluegrass talent. With an array of activities and nearby attractions to visit, many stay on site for the duration of the festival, camping or renting RV lots.
All passes are good for one person only!
Weekend Pass w/RV - $55. (Only one person per site has to buy this pass!)
Weekend Pass - $40
Thursday - $10
Friday - $20
Saturday $20
Kids 13 and up - $5 a day
Kids 12 and under - FREE!
Save by ordering online!!
Thursday, May 30, features Southern Sun, Mountain Drive and Salt Creek.
Friday, May 31, features Darrell Scott and the Brothers, The 23 String Band, Common Bond, The Dixie Ryders, Virgil Bowlin and Peerless Mountain, and Megan Sasko Hinkle.
Saturday, June 1, features Lonesome River Band, IIIrd Tyme Out, Southern Sun, Tidalwave Road, Duty Free, Jeff's Creek, and Whitley County Colonel Strings.
Volunteers help create a fun, clean, and safe weekend for all Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival fans and performers!
- Admission to the Festival!
- FREE rough camping!
- Volunteer t-shirt!
- Drinks and snacks!
Details and application at: www.sallygapbgfestival.com/volunteers
"American Traditional Music Project" FREE Children's Workshop - build an instrument! All participants will receive a t-shirt and be entered in a drawing for an instrument!
IBMA "Utilizing Bluegrass Music in the Classroom" teacher's workshop held at the University of the Cumberlands Saturday morning! Sign up at virgil@virgilbowlin.com.
1500 acres of Bluegrass paradise in the mountains of southeast KY! Affordable rough RV sites! FREE rough camping with any ticket purchase! FREE children's activities including workshops, inflatables, games, and more!
Contact us at Vicki: 606-549-9514; Nathan: 606-524-6156; lcooper@jellico.com
Start making plans for Sally Gap 2013!
Williamsburg Hampton Inn
Official Hotel of Sally Gap!
10% off when you mention you are here for the festival!
Corbin's NIBROC Festival
NIBROC - Corbin is the entertainment destination of Southeastern Kentucky, and each summer famous musicians setup stage in downtown Corbin. Sweet sounds pour out across town, where vendors and curbside cooks sell memories to last a lifetime.
Plan to attend NIBROC 2013 August 8-10, 2013.
Plan to attend NIBROC 2013 August 8-10, 2013.
Williamsburg's Old Fashioned Trading Days
2013 Old Fashioned Trading Days
September 5, 6, & 7, 2013
The streets of Williamsburg are transformed into an old fashioned marketplace featuring both local and regional artisans and vendors. Gospel and bluegrass bands gather and entertain visitors while they tour the booths. Steakburgers, hamburgers, funnel cakes, polish sausages, pulled pork or barbeque sandwiches more than please the crowd.
For more information about Old Fashioned Trading Days, call 1-800-552-05302
September 5, 6, & 7, 2013
The streets of Williamsburg are transformed into an old fashioned marketplace featuring both local and regional artisans and vendors. Gospel and bluegrass bands gather and entertain visitors while they tour the booths. Steakburgers, hamburgers, funnel cakes, polish sausages, pulled pork or barbeque sandwiches more than please the crowd.
For more information about Old Fashioned Trading Days, call 1-800-552-05302
Annual Kentucky Native American Heritage Museum Pow Wow
Check back for dates for the 2013 Pow Wow!!
4116 Cumberland Falls Highway
Corbin, Kentucky
Native American Drums, Dancers, Flute Music, Story Tellers and Demonstrators
Host Drum - Sacred Bear
MC - Jeff Hatmaker
Arena Director - John Davis
All Nations Warrior Society Honor Guard
Head Man Dancer - Emerson Bagay
Head Lady Dancer - TBA
Funded in Part By:
KY-TN-National Guard Border Bowl
http://ky-tn-borderbowl.com
The Border Bowl is a non-profit organization established to promote high school football in Kentucky and Tennessee. The Border Bowl is held annually at the University of the Cumberlands James H. Taylor, II Stadium in mid-January. Check back for the date and activities associated with the 2014 Border Bowl.
The Border Bowl is a non-profit organization established to promote high school football in Kentucky and Tennessee. The Border Bowl is held annually at the University of the Cumberlands James H. Taylor, II Stadium in mid-January. Check back for the date and activities associated with the 2014 Border Bowl.
Whitley County Farmer's Market
4275 US Hwy 25W- N at the Extension facility
Williamsburg, KY
(606) 549-1430
Located at 4275 US Hwy 25W- N at the Extension Facility in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Come visit and take a look. Phone to find out about the weekly selection of organic food, crafts, local specialties, fruits and vegetables. Hours are June-October, Saturday, 7:30 am - 1 pm.
Williamsburg, KY
(606) 549-1430
Located at 4275 US Hwy 25W- N at the Extension Facility in Williamsburg, Kentucky. Come visit and take a look. Phone to find out about the weekly selection of organic food, crafts, local specialties, fruits and vegetables. Hours are June-October, Saturday, 7:30 am - 1 pm.
W. D. Bryant Annual Lawnmower Races
W. D. Bryant and Sons Hardware has made this an annual event around the July 4 holiday. Come join in the fun.
For more information about this year's event, contact 606-549-2385.
For more information about this year's event, contact 606-549-2385.
Lane Theater Restoration Project
The Lane Theatre is an old movie theatre in Williamsburg. Whitley County Tourism funded the restoration of the marquee as a "billboard" for information and to provide a bit of nostalgia and enjoyment for the community.
Whitley County Fair
The Whitley County Fair is held each year in mid-July. Events include a dairy show, foods auction, commercial exhibits, dairy steer/feeder calf show, horse/pony show, tractor pull, demolition derby, dairy goat and specialty show, four-wheel drive truck pull, vegetable judging, swine barrow show, pet show, 4-H Extravaganza, farm and home exhibits, and animal auction.
Reclaiming Futures Cornhole Tournament
The 2012 Reclaiming Futures was one of Whitley County's largest ever. The three divisions of participants, Corporate, Celebrity, and Open, gave generously of their time to help ensure the financial security of this important organization.
Last year's event was held in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend at the University of the Cumberlands in late September.
Check back for dates for the 2013 Reclaiming Futures Cornhole Tournament.
Last year's event was held in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend at the University of the Cumberlands in late September.
Check back for dates for the 2013 Reclaiming Futures Cornhole Tournament.
Freedom Ride
The Freedom Riders visited Corbin during the summer of 2010 in conjunction with the Vietnam War Memorial Wall display at the David L. Williams Agricultural and Expo Complex.
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