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Vietnam War Veterans Day

David M. Smith Veteran's Center 32 Mt. Zion Rd., Mount Vernon, KY, United States

Rockcastle VFW Memorial Post 5908 and the David M. Smith Veteran's Center will be hosting a Vietnam War Veterans Day on March 29th.  Festivities start at 10:00 AM with special ceremony at 2:00 PM.  Inflatables by Mt. Vernon Inflatables, Car Show, Music, Food, and Rockcastle Honor Guard will be on hand.  There will be a full 21 gun salute as well. Music by Jaclyn Bullock, Hunter Spivey, and the White Lightning Band.

2nd Annual Spring Fling

Brodhead Depot Park 62 Railroad St #42, Brodhead, KY, United States

2nd Annual Spring Fling at Brodhead Depot Park in Brodhead, KY. Featuring craft vendors, food trucks, corn hole, Mt. Vernon Inflatables, Bounce House, and live music by Heather Michelle, Hunter Spivey, Jake Vanover, and White Lightning Band. Event runs from 12PM to 6PM and free to attend.  For more information, contact Mike Tussey.

Renfro Valley Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, United States

Renfro Valley Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride will be held on May 3-4, 2025. Participants will ride approximately 100 miles each day of challenging trails and scenic winding roads through the KY Renfro Valley region, including the Daniel Boone Forest. We are excited to announce that Concerts 4 A Cause, a KY 501(c)(3) non-profit, will host the 2025 annual ride and donate the net proceeds to benefit local charitable organizations, including the Climax, Livingston, and Sand Gap Fire Departments and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Registering online before the event is highly encouraged. Late registration will be accepted online and onsite at an increased ticket cost. Cash or credit card is accepted for onsite registration. See the event schedule for on-site registration times. This event will be held rain or shine. NEW!  A kickoff dinner and raffle drawing for door prizes will be held on Friday, May 2 for all riders registered by this date. There will not be a dinner on Saturday.
REGISTER TO RIDE HERE: https://renfrovalleydualsport.ticketspice.com/renfro-valley-dual-sport

Bulls and Barrels 2025

Brodhead Fairgrounds Castle Village Dr, Brodhead, Kentucky

Join us for an exciting night of bull riding and barrel racing action at Brodhead Fairgrounds! But there's more! Come be a cowboy for a day as we bring the west, east! The action begins at 7pm, but the gates open at 3pm for all the western fun. In addition to amazing food, mutton busting, and western vendors, we will have additional opportunities for fun that include a petting zoo, horse rides, mechanical bulls, and more! There is an additional charge for horse rides and mechanical bulls. Mutton busting begins at 6pm. Registration is limited to 30 riders. See the mutton busting section for more details.

$15

Riverside Rendezvous Music Festival

Rockcastle Riverside 4211 Lower River Road, Livingston, KY, United States

Come hang with us at the Riverside Rendezvous Music Festival, in scenic Livingston, KY! Gather with friends, family, and fellow music lovers to experience the magic of live performances from top regional and local bands, delicious food, and handmade artisan crafts. The Rockcastle Riverside is a full service campground with 20 electric hook-ups, water, and dump station. Located in the middle of the Daniel Boone National Forest on the Rockcastle River, The Riverside is home to miles of trails, pristine woods and rock formations, and secluded primitive campsites. Fish, kayak, swim or just enjoy the scenery!

Great Saltpetre Cave Open House

Great Saltpetre Cave 237 Saltpetre Cave Road, Mt. Vernon, KY, United States

Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House for 2025:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm. (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)
(Note: The Open House is always the weekend after Mother’s Day.)

Admission is free, but donations to the Preserve are always appreciated!
Detailed Info on Open House is available on their website, located at https://gsp.caves.org/info/openhouse.shtml
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/thegreatsaltpetrecave

Directions: I-75 to Exit 59 (Mt Vernon/Livingston). Go East on Route 25 for about 100 yards. Turn Left onto route 1004, continue on route 1004 about 4 miles until it comes to a “T” (Just past RR tracks and cement bridge). Turn right and continue about 5 miles farther to the Great Saltpetre Preserve.

Free

Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House

Great Saltpetre Cave 237 Saltpetre Cave Road, Mt. Vernon, KY, United States

Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House for 2025:
Saturday, May 17, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)
Sunday, May 18, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm. (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)
(Note: The Open House is always the weekend after Mother’s Day.)

Admission is free, but donations to the Preserve are always appreciated!
Detailed Info on Open House is available on their website, located at https://gsp.caves.org/info/openhouse.shtml
Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/thegreatsaltpetrecave

Directions: I-75 to Exit 59 (Mt Vernon/Livingston). Go East on Route 25 for about 100 yards. Turn Left onto route 1004, continue on route 1004 about 4 miles until it comes to a “T” (Just past RR tracks and cement bridge). Turn right and continue about 5 miles farther to the Great Saltpetre Preserve.

Free

Mount Vernon Summer Kick-Off Party

City of Mt. Vernon Mt. Vernon, KY, United States

Join us for a Summer Kick Off Party on Main Street in Mt. Vernon, Kentucky.  We will have a non-judged Car, Truck, & Motorcycle Show with DJ Charlie Napier providing music, Cornhole Tournament, Patriotic Themed Art Exhibit at Rockcastle Arts, and more!  It is free to attend and enter in the car show. Cornhole Tournament signups are in person.  Sponsored by the City of Mount Vernon and Mt. Vernon - Rockcastle County Tourist Commission.

US 25 Yard Sale

US 25 Yard Sale will have quite a few yard sales along US 25 from Walton to Williamsburg, Kentucky.  Vendors are set up along the route. For more information, contact Randy at 859-779-3005.

Volks Valley Rally 2025 Car Show

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, United States

Join the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Central Kentucky Volkswagen Car Club for their annual Volks Valley Rally on Saturday, June 7th.  This event continues to grow each year in the field beside the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame.  It is $25 to register - pre-registration guarantees a tshirt.  Free to attend the show as a spectator.  There will be dj music and food trucks. Then that evening there will be the Kentucky Blues Music Festival. Make it a full day of fun and music for the whole family!

3rd Annual Kentucky Blues Music Festival

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, United States

Join us for the 3rd Annual Kentucky Blues Music Festival on Saturday, June 7th at 6:00 PM. 2022 Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Member, Tee Dee Young will capture our hearts with his soulful music, along with Treyvon King Band and Donovan Howard Music. It will be held on our Amphitheater Stage behind the Hall of Fame. This event is FREE to attend and all ages are invited. Be sure to bring a lawn chair, bug spray, sunscreen. We will have food trucks, as well as beer & wine available for sale. This event is sponsored by Mount Vernon Rockcastle Tourism and the City of Mt. Vernon, KY.

Free

A Midsummer’s Night Talent Show

Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater 2590 Richmond Street, Mt. Vernon, KY, United States

Join us for the Midsummer’s Night Talent Show with the Rockcastle Arts Association!  There are special categories for singing, dancing, and other talents for all ages.  The event is held annually on the last Saturday in July at the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame Amphitheater.  The event

Free