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.
2018 Kayaking for Kids was a great success! Check back for information on next year's event!
Jeep Jamboree
Each year Williamsburg Tourism sponsors the Jeep Jamboree. Hundreds of Jeep enthusiasts travel to Williamsburg to enjoy the off road trails that Whitley County has to offer. Every October while the brilliant colors of the mountains are on display, Jeep riders enjoy the challenges of the off road trails and the beauty of the mountains in our area. For more information and pictures about the event, visit Williamsburg Tourism's Web Site at this link.
Ben Childers has an impressive video on youtube. Click here to view.
Ben Childers has an impressive video on youtube. Click here to view.
12th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk - Williamsburg, KY
The 12th annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk will be on Thanksgiving morning, November 22, 2018. All proceeds benefit the non-profit Williamsburg Shop With a Cop program. This program gives underprivileged children an opportunity to actually go out and purchase items on their Christmas wish list! Join in for an amazing race through the streets of historic Williamsburg and support this great cause. Every $100 earned allows another child the opportunity to purchase Christmas gifts they wouldn't receive without your help! Donations are also welcome! Medals and homemade desserts will be awarded to the top three age group finishers! For more information click here to visit their web site.
Cumberland Falls State Park/Whitley County Tourism Photo Contest
Cumberland Falls is a photographer's paradise. It has been the Park's practice to host a photography weekend with professional photographers as mentors. Getting the perfect shot of the Falls, the Moonbow, or the trails is a photographer's dream. It is always been Whitley County Tourism's practice to sponsor and post as many photos from these events as possible. I'm sure you will agree they are impressive!
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. Visit The 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. Visit The Arena and add your name to the mailing list to receive updates on which celebrities and hit events will be headlining next.
The Lion's Chase
September 7, 2019
Lion's Chase is a 5K Obstacle Race that will test your resilience, strength, stamina, quick decision making skills, ability to laugh in the face of adversity, and heart! If you have tried trail races, mud runs, or a warrior dash, it's time to see if you truly have the heart of a lion.
Lion's Chase is a Faith Based organization that partners with local organizations to raise funds for worth causes. The upcoming Lion's Chase in Corbin, KY will donate a portion of the entry fee proceeds to Relay for Life of Corbin and the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life funds cancer research and provides hope for those who are battling this terrible disease.
For more information about the Lion's Chase, visit their website at www.lionschase.com.
Check out Lion's Chase Promo 4 video here.
September 7, 2019
Lion's Chase is a 5K Obstacle Race that will test your resilience, strength, stamina, quick decision making skills, ability to laugh in the face of adversity, and heart! If you have tried trail races, mud runs, or a warrior dash, it's time to see if you truly have the heart of a lion.
Lion's Chase is a Faith Based organization that partners with local organizations to raise funds for worth causes. The upcoming Lion's Chase in Corbin, KY will donate a portion of the entry fee proceeds to Relay for Life of Corbin and the American Cancer Society. Relay for Life funds cancer research and provides hope for those who are battling this terrible disease.
For more information about the Lion's Chase, visit their website at www.lionschase.com.
Check out Lion's Chase Promo 4 video here.
Sally Gap Bluegrass Festival 2019 - Check back for updates as they become available.
12th 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.
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
Make plan to attend Sally Gap 2019!
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 2019 in August.
Plan to attend NIBROC 2019 in August.
Williamsburg's Old Fashioned Trading Days
Check back for details about Old Fashioned Trading Days September, 2019!
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
Organized by the University of Kentucky Extension Office
Williamsburg, KY
(606) 549-1430
Hosted one night a week at 4275 N Hwy 25W, at the University of Kentucky Extension Facility in Williamsburg as well as satellite locations throughout the county, including Bill Woods Park in Williamsburg and downtown Corbin. Come visit and take a look. Check out the weekly selection of organic food, crafts, local specialties, fruits and vegetables. Months of operations are June-October. For the 2019 schedule and locations, contact the local Extension Office at (606) 549-1430.
Williamsburg, KY
(606) 549-1430
Hosted one night a week at 4275 N Hwy 25W, at the University of Kentucky Extension Facility in Williamsburg as well as satellite locations throughout the county, including Bill Woods Park in Williamsburg and downtown Corbin. Come visit and take a look. Check out the weekly selection of organic food, crafts, local specialties, fruits and vegetables. Months of operations are June-October. For the 2019 schedule and locations, contact the local Extension Office at (606) 549-1430.
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 was revitalized this year with a new Whitley County Fair Board and much enthusiasm around the event. See the flyer below to see the events included in the 2018 Whitley County Fair. You may contact Fair Manager, Bobby Joe Monhollen at bmonhollen@usgs.gov. You may also visit the Whitley County Fair on their Facebook page. 2019 looks to be the best one ever!
