Edmonson County Tourism

Cave Country Fall Brawl
2023-09-30 18:00 - 22:00 (America/Chicago) | Edmonson County Fairgrounds, 350 Fairgrounds Rd, Brownsville, KY, 42210, United States
Wanna brawl?

Double J Stables Ladies' Getaway Weekend
2023-09-22 - 2023-09-24 | Double J Stables & Horseman’s Campground, 542 Lincoln School Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259, United States
It’s Ladies’ Weekend! Round up your besties for a weekend of relaxation and horseback riding. Only 6 spots are available, so act fast! The per-person cost of the weekend covers all meals, overnight accommodations, and horseback riding through Mammoth Cave National Park on Double J Stables’s friendliest and most well-mannered horses. Who needs a spa to relax and melt the stress of daily life away when you have the nuzzles of silky horse noses?!

"Life is a Ride" Charity Trail Ride (Formerly AQHA)
2023-09-14 - 2023-09-17 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Life is a Ride is a weekend full of fun! The ride will feature a free clinic on Friday and trail riding throughout the weekend. A silent auction will take place on Friday night, a live auction Saturday night, and live bands Friday & Saturday nights. Meals are provided Friday evening through Sunday morning and vendors will be set up to browse after your amazing days of riding in beautiful Mammoth Cave National Park!

Open to ALL BREEDS, riding disciplines, and backgrounds. Life is a Ride provides the opportunity for ALL horse people to spend an enjoyable weekend with friends, family, new faces, and horses.

Be sure to visit the official Life is a Ride! Facebook page for all of the ride details, to see our sponsors, view auction items, see the draft itinerary, and view photos from previous rides.

The ride Manager is Sarah Hays – 502-550-7609

For best site selection and discount reservations, book online today!

Bluegrass Jam presented by Edmonson County Parks & Rec
2023-09-11 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-08-14 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-10 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-12 18:00 - 20:00 | Brownsville Community Center, 108 Main St., Brownsville, Kentucky, 42210
FREE EVENT! Come to Edmonson County for dinner then join us inside the Brownsville Community Center for a Bluegrass Jam session! Bring your love of good ole fashion Bluegrass music! Your foot will be tappin’ to the beat in no time!

For dinner options, visit Dining – Edmonson County Tourism (cavesandlakes.com)

Creations Fall Market Vendor Event
2023-09-09 08:00 - 15:00 | Brownsville Community Center, 108 Main St., Brownsville, Kentucky, 42210
Make plans to spend the day with vendors at the Creations Fall Market & Vendor Event – clothing vendors, t-shirt vendors, accessories, crafts, seasonal items, and more. And did we mention food trucks? Make it a girls’ weekend, family road trip, or pit stop while in town visiting Edmonson County.

Edmonson County Fair "Old Way, New Day!"
2023-09-05 - 2023-09-09 | Edmonson County Fairgrounds, 350 Fairgrounds Rd, Brownsville, KY, 42210, United States
It’s the long-awaited return of the carnival! This year pays tribute to the nostalgia of past county fairs while infusing a fresh perspective and meaningful experience for our community and visitors who love a good old-fashioned county fair! Join us September 5-9, 2023 for a grand celebration that will bring joy to people of all ages!

Click here for more 4-H Event rules and regulations: Facebook

Edmonson County 4-H Pony Express FUN Horse Show
2023-09-04 10:00 - 17:00 | Edmonson County Saddle Club, 350 Fairgrounds Rd, Brownsville, KY, 42210
Labor Day is going to the horses! Join us in Edmonson County or the All-BREED HORSE SHOW at the Edmonson County Saddle Club on Monday, September 4th. This means any horse, pony, mule, or donkey! We want to see those quarter horses, walking horses, saddle bred, and appaloosas! It’ll be a horse-apalooza event you won’t want to miss!

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp Labor Day Weekend
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-04 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Don’t belabor your Labor Day plans! Join Mammoth Cave Horse Camp for a 3-night minimum stay (camping and stall rental rates will apply). Enjoy the LIVE band Saturday night! This will be an amazing weekend of camping and riding with NO EVENT FEE!

For the best site selection and discount reservations book online today!

Double J Stables Labor Day Weekend
2023-09-01 - 2023-09-04 | Double J Stables & Horseman’s Campground, 542 Lincoln School Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259, United States
Labor Day Weekend Campout! Pull into camp and enjoy a delicious Saturday breakfast for only $8 a plate. That night from 6 pm-10 pm is DJ Greg with the added bonus of karaoke, so get your singing pipes ready to take the stage! Best of all, there is no cover charge!

**due to entertainment this weekend, there is a 3-night minimum and non-refundable deposits are required**

Kyrock Grill Bike Night
2023-08-26 18:00 - 22:00 | Kyrock Grill, 259 North, Bee Spring, Kentucky, 42207
Comin’ in on two wheels! Bike Night @ Kyrock Grill on Saturday, August 26th beginning at 6 PM.

Mammoth Cave Open Disc Golf Tournament
2023-08-26 | Hickory Cabins, 8679 Nolin Dam Rd, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259, United States
Hickory Cabins presents the inaugural B Tier Mammoth Cave Open Disc Golf Tournament on the newly re-designed disc golf course by renowned course designer, John Houck. We can’t wait for you to play disc golf in the heart of cave country!

Tayvin Gardens Murder Mystery Dinner
2023-08-19 18:00 - 21:00 | Tayvin Gardens, 214 Noah Bledsoe Rd, Smiths Grove, KY, 42171, United States
Arrgh Matey! The Linen Apron announced that the Murder Mystery Dinner on August 19th is PIRATE themed and will be accompanied by Caribbean Cuisine! Mark your calendars for August 19th and watch for tickets to go on sale soon. Tayvin Gardens expects to sell out quickly because seating is limited, so make the competition walk the plank!

Youth Entrepreneur Fair
2023-08-12 09:00 - 13:00 | Edmonson County Public Library, 280 Ferguson St, Brownsville, KY, 42210, United States
We know that supporting a small business can make all the difference in a person’s life, but what about encouraging the young entrepreneurs of the world so that they grow up and want to continue their dreams of owning a small business?! On August 12th, 2023 from 9Am-1PM, you can do just that! Join the Edmonson County Public Library for their Youth Entrepreneur Fair and let’s celebrate the next generation of crafters, bakers, farmers, woodworkers, artists, and so much more!

If you’d like to sign up for a booth space, contact the library, as sign-ups begin at the end of June.

The benefits of signing up for the fair are…
🤝 Encourages Public Interaction
Money Management
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Planning and Setting Goals and Objectives

2023 Summer Bash Concert Series @ Kyrock Grill
2023-08-05 11:00 - 21:00 | Kyrock Grill, 259 North, Bee Spring, Kentucky, 42207
Join us at Kyrock Grill for live music, vendor booths, inflatables, games, cornhole, and karaoke! The party starts at the Kyrock Grill Pavilion at 11AM with the live band starting at 5PM. Bring your chairs and come out and enjoy the Summer Bash concert series featuring Funk & Blues!

$3 admission; Kids FREE under 6 years old

Double J Stables Trail Riders for Christ
2023-08-04 - 2023-08-06 | Double J Stables & Horseman’s Campground, 542 Lincoln School Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259, United States
Mark your calendars for August 4th – 6th for the annual Trail Riders for Christ weekend! This wonderful event is always highly sought after and allows you to enjoy a weekend of gospel music, great food, fellowship, and services. There is no charge to attend, but camping fees apply for all campsites. Call Double J Stables for more information and to book your spot!

Summer Beat Concerts & Vendor Event
2023-07-29 13:00 - 20:30 | Brownsville Community Center, 108 Main St., Brownsville, Kentucky, 42210
The Edmonson County Arts Guild Presents SUMMER BEAT on Saturday, July 29th from 1:00 – 8:30 PM. Free concerts, arts & craft vendors, and local food vendors!

Shady Hollow 5-Person Golf Scramble
2023-07-22 | Shady Hollow Golf Course, 985 Ramsey Rd, Cub Run, KY, 42729, United States
It’s the 22nd Annual Shady Hollow 5-Person Golf Scramble!

Format: 5-person Scramble A, B, C, D, & E Draw

TEAM PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:

FIRST PLACE TEAM WINS – $3,000.00
SECOND PLACE TEAM WINS – $2,000.00
THIRD PLACE TEAM WINS – $1,000.00

INDIVIDUAL PRIZES

NEAREST TO PIN – 1 THRU 18 –
“YES $300.00 ON EVERY HOLE”

PRIZES BASED ON 180 PLAYERS
Field Limited to First 200 Paid Entries
Entry Fee: $175 per person Plus optional Calcutta

Kentucky Bushcraft Weekend
2023-07-21 - 2023-07-23 | Double J Stables & Horseman’s Campground, 542 Lincoln School Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259, United States
DO-LEARN-SURVIVE
Bushcraft is learning about your surroundings and your environment and developing the knowledge and skills to survive and thrive in it. One must learn to use what you have to live your life no matter what is going on around you. Learn to evolve the skills to provide food, shelter, and security from what is naturally around you.
The backdrop of Mammoth Cave National Park in south-central Kentucky is an ideal place to start your journey. Join us as we bring together a variety of experts in all types of bushcraft and survival skills to help you learn to provide for and protect your family and yourself.
Come out and meet other like-minded people to start learning or refreshing your connection to the natural environment.

Tayvin Gardens Afternoon Tea
2023-07-08 15:00 - 17:00 | Tayvin Gardens, 214 Noah Bledsoe Rd, Smiths Grove, KY, 42171, United States
Walk around the beautiful Tayvin Gardens underneath the summer sun and enjoy delicious teas, coffee, gourmet sandwiches, finger foods, and a full mini dessert bar! The Gardens are absolutely stunning in July!

Food and Beverages will be offered from 3 pm-5 pm
Outdoor Seating
Semi-Formal Attire to fit the garden tea party mood
Hats are definitely recommended!
$35.00 per person

TEA SANDWICH BAR: Smoked Salmon and Caper Cream Cheese, Egg Salad with Bacon, Chicken Salad Croissant, Roast Beef with Horseradish, Pasta Salad

DESSERT BAR: Lemon Snowball Cookies, Vanilla Cake Truffles, Mini Carrot Cake Cupcakes, Strawberry Angel-food Trifle, Mini Red Velvet Cupcakes

2023 Summer Bash Concert Series @ Kyrock Grill
2023-07-08 11:00 - 21:00 | Kyrock Grill, 259 North, Bee Spring, Kentucky, 42207
RESCHEDULED TO JULY 8TH!

Join us at Kyrock Grill for live music, vendor booths, inflatables, games, cornhole, and karaoke! The party starts at the Kyrock Grill Pavilion at 11AM with the live band starting at 5PM. Bring your chairs and come out and enjoy the Summer Bash concert series featuring the Double Nuthin Band!

$3 admission; Kids FREE under 6 years old

Annual Freedom Fest 2023
2023-07-07 18:00 - 22:00 | Chalybeate Springs Sports Complex, Chalybeate Springs Sports Complex Road, Smiths Grove, KY, 42171, United States
FREE ADMISSION! FIREWORKS! VENDORS! FOOD TRUCKS! DJ! KIDS EVENTS!
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The USA Bassin Kayak Series and Kayaks & More Tri-Lake Divisional Championship
2023-06-17 | Nolin River Lake
Tri-Lake Divisional Championship on Nolin River Lake – Saturday, June 17th. Follow Kayaks & More, LLC for more information on the series and individual tournament events.

365 Strong World Powerlifting Federation: American Cup
2023-06-16 - 2023-06-17 | Brownsville Community Center, 108 Main St., Brownsville, Kentucky, 42210
This event is a qualifier for the World Powerlifting Games 2023
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· Early Weigh-In: Friday, June 16, 2023 from 9:30 am – 12:00 noon & 4:00 – 6:00 pm
· Late Weigh-In: Saturday June 17, 2023 from 7:00 – 8:00 am (by request only)

Rules Meeting: 8:00 am
Competition Begins: 9:00 am

Christian Family Roundup
2023-06-08 - 2023-06-11 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
The Christian Family Roundup is presented by The Brand Cowboy Ministry & The Kentucky Chapter of Cowboys for Christ. The 4-day event will focus on faith, family, and fun and take place at the beautiful Mammoth Cave Horse Camp.

For event info, contact Chris 270-597-6542; For campsite info, contact Kevin 1-888-682-3958

Big Brownsville Bash Fireworks Finale
2023-06-03 21:00 - 22:00 | KY
Joins us for the FREE celebration of the finale of the Big Brownsville Bash with the BIG BASH FIREWORKS FINALE!

2023 Summer Bash Concert Series @ Kyrock Grill
2023-06-03 11:00 - 21:00 | Kyrock Grill, 259 North, Bee Spring, Kentucky, 42207
Join us at Kyrock Grill for live music, vendor booths, inflatables, games, cornhole, and karaoke! The party starts at the Kyrock Grill Pavilion at 11AM with the live band starting at 5PM. Bring your chairs and come out and enjoy the Summer Bash concert series featuring Erikson & Young!

$3 admission; Kids FREE under 6 years old

Big Brownsville Bash Car Show
2023-06-03 10:00 - 14:00 | KY
Rafferty’s restaurant hosts the BIG BASH CAR SHOW downtown on the square!
