Special Event Times

September 4th

• Confederate Railroad - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Craig Russell Band and Tony Logue Band performing before and after Confederate Railroad)

September 5th

• For Heaven's Sake -  1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Mitchell Jon - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

September 6th

• Labor Day Parade - 9:30 am (Beginning at 2nd & Broadway)
• Awards Ceremony - 12:00 Noon (Recognition of Grand Marshall)
• Political Speaking - 12:30 pm
• Craig Russell Band and Tony Logue Band Follows Speaking & Awards until 5:00 pm

The festival will be open Saturday, September 4th from 9:00 am - dusk; Sunday, September 5th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Monday, September 6th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, The cost is $1 per walk-in or $3 per car.

Located in Grand Rivers, KY, off I-24 at Exit 31, South 3 miles, follow signs.

For More Information

Website: www.kentuckylakebarkley.travel
Email: waterland@paducah.com
Phone: 270-928-4411 or 800-448-1069

Samantha Arnett is a sweet 4 year old who has a rare, fast-growing brain tumor that was diagnosed February 2009.  On August 28, 6pm at Spring Bayou Baptist Church, The Moreheads, The Smith Brothers (Calvert City), and 3:16 (a bluegrass gospel group from Beaver Dam) will be joining together for a time of worship in hopes of raising funds for little Samantha.

Sweet little Samantha has been given only a short time to live and her father has taken an unpaid leave of absence to be with his little girl.  If you'd like to donate but can't attend, email tamfaye321@gmail.com.

To read more about Samantha Arnett, please visit http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/samanthaarnett/journal.

Gabriel's amazing stage show is one the hottest, most hilarious, and unforgettable hypnotic stage shows in the country. Gabriel has traveled all over North America, to the Bahamas, as well as in Las Vegas performing the hilarious show for major Fortune 500 companies to large universities.

Gabriel comes from a team building and stage entertainment background. He received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and later received his hypnosis training in Boston, Massachusetts.

Gabriel's high energy and fabulous imagination creates an unforgettable show that audience members will truly love.

Admission is $10.00.

For More Information

Email: tourism@visithopkinsville.com
Phone: 270-885-9096

Since its creation, the Hot August Blues Festival has remained a "must attend" event in the western Kentucky region!

In 2009, we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the festival. With the first twenty years behind us we are definitely looking forward to the next twenty.

Last year's event also featured a special performance of the Star Spangled Banner with an appearance by Marshall County's Local Kentucky National Guard, of which I was one.

Those in charge of the festival promise to continue to bring chart-topping acts along with local favorites to make the Hot August Blues Festival the number one blues event for the surrounding four state area. With their devoted concert goers and dedicated sponsors, they're well on their way to achieving this goal.

Come on out! The festival kicks off on Friday night. It is held rain or shine, so bring you poncho, lawn chair, and sunscreen. Heck, bring your Grandma she’ll love it and so will you!

Hot August Blues is brought to you by Hands On Marketing & Promotions.

**SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED ALONG HWY 68 FROM KENLAKE STATE PARK TO SPORTSMAN'S LODGE**

No glass bottles and no pets allowed inside the grounds!

For More Information

Website: www.hotaugustbluesfestival.com
Contact: Debbie Howard
Email: dk.howard@yahoo.com
Phone: 270-293-6641

For More Information

Phone: 270-388-2226

The event includes a fun festive atmosphere with great prizes. The Big Brown Truck Pull works just like a Walk-a-Thon, but with one big twist. Participants still solicit donations to support their effort (a minimum of $50 to take part), but instead of walking, pull teams take their turn playing Tug-o-War with a huge UPS 18-wheeler.

For More Information

Website: http://events.soky.org/site/TR?fr_id=1270&pg=entry
Contact: Candace
Email: cthompson@soky.org
Phone: 800-633-7403 or 502-326-5002

The Reverend W. Awdry featured Thomas for the first time in The Railway Series' second book. Bring your family to mark this special day for Thomas!

Ms. Retta and Ms. Cheri will be on hand for a special railroad story time and songs. All party-goers will receive a train whistle party favor.

The festivities begin Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 am in the Youth Services Department of the McCracken County Library (upstairs).

For More Information

Website: www.mclib.net
Email: mclib@mclib.net
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext. 113

The Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” The Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for walk-aboard tours. The  Pinta is available for private parties while in port.

Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced sailing museum for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the caravel, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.

While in port, the general public are invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour.

Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, and $5.00 for children 5 – 16. Children 4 and under are Free.

The ships are open every day from 9:00 am  to 6:00 pm. No reservations necessary.

Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call 787-672-2152.

A minimum of 15 is required to schedule a tour and costs $4.00 per person, with no maximum limit on participants.

For More Information

Website: www.thenina.com
Email: columfnd@surfbvi.com
Phone: 1-787-672-2152

For More Information

Website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/calebbaker
Contact: Ellen Harris
Phone: 270-443-5771