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.
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Mark your calendars! Sat, April 28th is the PRIDE clean-up at Cumberland Falls State Park, Hwy 90 and adjoining Forest Service roads. Please come help make this tourism area beautiful for our guests!
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Check back for information on the 2018 Pow Wow!
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Cumberland Falls State Park/Whitley County Tourism Photo Contest
Photos were submitted in 3 categories: People in Nature, Scenic, and Wet and Wild.
Finalists in People in Nature:
Finalists in People in Nature:
Finalists in Scenic:
Finalists in Wet and Wild:
Cumberland Falls Cruise In
For more information about the Cumberland Falls Cruise In and other Cumberland Valley Cruise In dates, click here to link to their web site!
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 Mud Pit Racing
Don't miss the Williamsburg's 2018 Bog in the Burg!
Check back for details for the 2018 Bog in the Burg!
Sponsored by: City of Williamsburg
Whitley County Tourism
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WILLIAMSBURG SHOP WITH A COP!
For more information, contact Tourism at 549-0530 or Bobby Freeman at 304-7539.
Check back for details for the 2018 Bog in the Burg!
Sponsored by: City of Williamsburg
Whitley County Tourism
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO WILLIAMSBURG SHOP WITH A COP!
For more information, contact Tourism at 549-0530 or Bobby Freeman at 304-7539.
Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival 2018 - Check back for updates as they become available.
11th Edition
http://sallygapbgfestival.com
Check back for the schedule for Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival 2018 - 11th Edition
Check back for the schedule for Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival 2018 - 11th Edition
The magic of string and vocal sounds sweeps over the banks of the Cumberland River during the Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival, a multi-day event during the summer showcasing America's top bluegrass talent. The event offers an array of activities and nearby attractions to visit. Our location is in the Whitley County Industrial Park, 80 Moore Road, in the Savoy Community.
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
A Bluegrass paradise in the mountains of southeast KY!
Past performers include:
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Lonesome River Band
Sideline
Southern Sun
Bobby Hamblin and the Lawless
Virgil Bowlin & Peerless Mtn.
Whitley County Colonel Strings
Kenny Stinson
Hwy 204
Wilderness Road
There are many exciting things to do while you're in Whitley County! Go to the area attractions page to learn more.
Click here to see the rules for Sally Gap.
Contact Sarah Smith @ 513.767.6928 or
Sarah Williams @ 606.304.7097.
Make plan to attend Sally Gap 2018! sallygapbluegrass@gmail.com
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 2018 in August.
Plan to attend NIBROC 2018 in August.
Williamsburg's Old Fashioned Trading Days
2018 Old Fashioned Trading Days
Check back for details about Old Fashioned Trading Days September, 2018!
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 1-800-552-0530, 1-606-539-0530, or visit the website at http://www.williamsburgky.com/tourism/events/old_fashioned_trading_days/index.php.
Check back for details about Old Fashioned Trading Days September, 2018!
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 1-800-552-0530, 1-606-539-0530, or visit the website at http://www.williamsburgky.com/tourism/events/old_fashioned_trading_days/index.php.
Whitley County Farmer's Market
4275 N Hwy 25W- at the University of Kentucky Extension facility
Williamsburg, KY
(606) 549-1430
Located at 4275 N Hwy 25W - at the University of Kentucky 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 N Hwy 25W - at the University of Kentucky 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.
Cruise In
Bikers "Cruise in" to enjoy the hospitality at Bee Creek Market.
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 Corn Hole Tournament
The Reclaiming Futures Corn Hole Tournament is one of Whitley County's largest. The three divisions of participants, Corporate, Celebrity, and Open, give generously of their time to help ensure the financial security of this important organization.
The event is held in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend at the University of the Cumberlands in late September/early October.
The event is held in conjunction with Homecoming Weekend at the University of the Cumberlands in late September/early October.
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.