Edmonson County Tourism

Inaugural Knife Show
2025-11-14 - 2025-11-15 | Edmonson County Fair Grounds, 350 Fairgrounds Road, Brownsville, KY, 42210
Attend the inaugural KNIFE SHOW hosted by the Edmonson County Lions Club on Friday, November 14th from 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM and Saturday, November 15th from 8:00 AM – 3:30 PM.

Christmas in Chalybeate Vendor Event
2025-11-15 11:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Chalybeate VFD
Mark your calendars for “Christmas in Chalybeate” Vendor/Fundraising Event for the Chalybeate Volunteer Fire Department on Saturday, November 15th from 11 AM to 4 PM. Check back for updates!

Christmas at the Cave
2025-11-20 - 2025-12-28 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Santa sprinkled extra magic in Kentucky this year, and it’s right here in Edmonson County! Imagine a whimsical, crisp night at the remote edge of Mammoth Cave National Park. You and your favorite people are nestled in a horse-drawn wagon, gliding through a spectacular display of over a million glistening, twinkling lights! This can be a new holiday tradition you won’t forget.

The Details You Need:
• Dates: Every Thursday–Sunday
Nov. 20 – Dec. 28, 2025
• Time: 4:30 PM to 9:00 PM (CST)
• Location: Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road, Mammoth Cave, KY 42259
• Admission: $25 per person on-site (Age 2 & under free)
• Extras: Enjoy Food Trucks and cozy Campfires while you wait! Group rates are also available.
Call 270-780-4815 for all additional information.

ECPL Christmas Bazaar
2025-11-22 09:00 - 12:00 | Edmonson County Public Library, 280 Ferguson St, Brownsville, KY, 42210, United States
Kick Off the Christmas Season at ECPL! Get ready for a magical start to the 2025 Christmas season at the Edmonson County Public Library’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 22nd from 9 AM–12 PM!

Bring the whole family for a morning filled with holiday cheer and community spirit.

Visit with Santa and The Grinch
Enjoy holiday crafts and Elf Adoption
Stop by the Letter Writing Station to send your wish list to the North Pole
Warm up with hot chocolate and coffee

It’s the perfect way to celebrate together, spread joy, and kick off the most wonderful time of the year right here in Edmonson County.

Thanksgiving Trail Ride w/Mammoth Cave Horse Camp
2025-11-27 - 2025-11-30 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Nothing like a horse trail ride for Thanksgiving weekend! Join Mammoth Cave Horse Camp for the 10th annual Thanksgiving Ride! Enjoy a Saturday night potluck dinner and live band! Bring a dish and your dancing boots. For best site selection and discount reservations book online today!

Annual Edmonson County Christmas Parade
2025-11-30 17:00 - 18:00 | KY
UPDATE TO NEW DAY AND TIME! The annual Edmonson County Lions Club Christmas Parade will take place on Sunday, November 30th at 5:00 PM CST. Line up along Main Street in downtown to see the festive holiday spirit of floats, cars, and music! This year’s theme is A MUSICAL CHRISTMAS!

Mammoth Cave National Park Annual Cave Sing
2025-12-07 | Mammoth Cave National Park, 1 Visitor Center Parkway, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259, United States
Scheduled for Sunday, December 7th, 2025, come celebrate the history of music in the cave and welcome in the holiday season. With origins dating back to the winter of 1883, the annual Cave Sing has become a beloved holiday tradition for area locals and visitors alike. More details to come!

Bluegrass Jam
2025-12-08 18:00 - 20:00 | Brownsville Community Center, 108 Main St., Brownsville, Kentucky, 42210
Join the Edmonson County Parks & Rec for their FREE Bluegrass Jam event the second Monday of every month! If you like Bluegrass music, then this event is just for you! If you play an instrument, come join the band! We can’t wait to see you there!

Christmas Dining Special @ The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
2025-12-21 11:00 - 16:00 | The Lodge at Mammoth Cave, 171 Hotel Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Dig into the festive Cave Country Christmas Buffet on December 21st • 11 AM – 3 PM at The Lodge at Mammoth Cave. They are bringing back the heartwarming tradition of spending Christmas with family, friends, and delicious food — right here at Mammoth Cave! Join us for a festive feast that feels just like home. Along with festive gatherings and food, they are also hosting a Food Pantry Donation Drive where if you bring 5 or more pantry-stable items you will receive 10% off your meal as our thank-you for giving back. Reserve your table today: 270-451-2288

Knife and Arms Show
2026-03-06 - 2026-03-07 | Edmonson County Fair Grounds, 350 Fairgrounds Road, Brownsville, KY, 42210
Join the Edmonson County Lions Club and Green River Blade Club for the Knife and Arms Show on March 6-7th, 2026 at the Edmonson County Fairgrounds. For lodging information, please visit Edmonson County Lodging | Hotels and Lodging Near Mammoth Cave

Annual Easter Egg Hunt
2026-04-04 10:00 - 11:00 | HWY 70 Sports Complex, 221 Mammoth Cave Road, Brownsville, KY, 42210, United States
You know how they say the Kentucky Derby is the fastest two minutes in sports? Ever joined us for the annual Edmonson County Parks & Recreation Easter Egg Hunt? Come out April 4th and be amazed!

Easter Egg Hunt & Family-Friendly Event
2026-04-04 12:00 - 15:00 | Edmonson County High School, 220 Wildcat Way, Brownsville, Kentucky, 42210
Join the ECHS Winter Guard for their annual family-friendly Easter Egg Hunt and more! Enjoy face painting, cake walk, and mini games. First egg hunt starts at 12:30PM

Lodge at Mammoth Cave Easter Buffet
2026-04-05 11:00 - 15:00 | The Lodge at Mammoth Cave, 171 Hotel Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Join The Lodge at Mammoth Cave for a delicious Easter Buffet on Sunday, April 5th from 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM! Gather your family and friends and enjoy a relaxing holiday meal filled with great food and even better company. Let the Lodge take care of the cooking so you can focus on celebrating! Reservations are encouraged!

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp Spring Trail Ride
2026-04-12 - 2026-04-19 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Enjoy this all-inclusive ride with three meals per day, beautiful trail rides, and nightly entertainment! The Spring Trail Ride Fee includes camping, stall, meals, and entertainment! For the best site selection and discount reservations we encourage you to book online today!

ECPL Spring Fest
2026-04-18 | Edmonson County Public Library, 280 Ferguson St, Brownsville, KY, 42210, United States
The Edmonson County Public Library Spring Fest is coming, and you won’t want to miss it! Join us for a joyful day celebrating spring, community, and fun for the whole family. You will get to:

Shop amazing local vendors
Visit the adorable animals at the petting zoo
Face painting for the kids
Delicious lunch by the Cattlemen’s
Family activities, surprises, and so much more!

Bring your friends, bring your family, and come spend a beautiful spring day with us at the library.

April 18th
Edmonson County Public Library

Peace Valley Amish Market Annual Open House
2026-04-24 - 2026-04-25 | Peace Valley Market, 277 Peace Valley Lane, Brownsville, Kentucky, 42210
Join Peace Valley for their highly anticipated Annual Open House weekend on Friday, April 24 – Saturday, April 25th where EVERYONE gets a free soft pretzel! Enjoy oven fried pizzas and fried pies on Saturday. This is a wonderful opportunity to stock up on flowers and plants from their greenhouse and enjoy shopping homemade items in their market.

4th Anniversary Golf Tournament @ Park Mammoth Golf Club
2026-04-26 | Park Mammoth Golf Club, 823 Bald Knob Road, Park City, KY, 42160, United States
Mark your calendar for the 2026 Park Mammoth Golf Club Anniversary Tournament, one of their most anticipated events of the year and a sellout every single time!

April 26, 2026
2-Person Shamble
Lunch included
Great prizes
$150 per player | $300 per team

Space is officially limited — book now to ensure your place in the tournament.

To register, email: hmadril@parkmammothgolfclub.com

(Include names, ages, phone numbers, emails & handicap indexes.)

Moutardier Marina Derby Weekend
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-02 | Moutardier Resort & Marina, 1990 Moutardier Rd, Leitchfield, KY, 42754, United States
Join Moutardier Marina Nolin Lake as they put the horse in horsepower through celebrations at the marina for Kentucky’s 152nd Derby, noted as the Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports® Enjoy the 🏇🏽OAKS ~ Friday, May 1st ~ (mock) Drink Specials + Breast Cancer Awareness and the 🌹DERBY ~ Saturday, May 2nd ~ Derby Festivities.

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp Derby Party
2026-05-01 - 2026-05-03 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
NO EVENT FEE! Join Mammoth Cave Horse Camp on Kentucky Derby Day for all of the fun and excitement of the fastest and most exciting two minutes in sports! Throughout the day they will be showing the races on a huge outdoor theater under the pavilion. During the day enjoy the scenic beauty of Mammoth Cave National Park as you explore the back country, trail riding with old friends and new acquaintances. After the big race put your dancing boots on for live music at the pavilion! Feast on a potluck meal Saturday night! For best site selection and discount reservations book online today!

Mother's Day Afternoon Teas
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-10 | Rocky Hill Inn, 1881 Rocky Hill Road, Smiths Grove, KY, 42171, United States
Special tea dates have been added in honor of Mother’s Day! Teas include classic tableside service with sandwiches, savories, scones, tea cakes, desserts, and teas and flavored lemonades. There’s a sweet surprise for Mothers!

Mother's Day Lunch @ The Lodge at Mammoth Cave
2026-05-10 11:00 - 15:00 | The Lodge at Mammoth Cave, 171 Hotel Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Make this Mother’s Day one she won’t have to cook, clean, or lift a finger Join The Lodge at Mammoth Cave on Sunday, May 10th from 11 AM – 3 PM for a delicious Mother’s Day Buffet filled with all her favorites! From savory dishes to sweet treats, there’s something for everyone—so bring the whole family and treat Mom to a relaxing, memorable day she truly deserves. Call and make a reservation today: 270-451-2288 (not required but recommended)!

Spring on Fire Vendor Event
2026-05-16 11:00 - 16:00 | Chalybeate VFD
Join the Chalybeate Volunteer Fire Department for their annual SPRING ON FIRE vendor event on May 16th, 2026 from 11AM – 4PM. Live music from Colton Kise 12PM – 3PM!

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp Memorial Weekend
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
Spend Memorial Day weekend at Mammoth Cave Horse Camp. This is a 3-night minimum stay, where camping and stall rental rates will apply. Enjoy a live band on Saturday night! There is NO EVENT FEE, but for the best site selection and discount reservations, book online today!

Double J Stables Memorial Day Weekend
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-25 | Double J Stables & Horseman’s Campground, 542 Lincoln School Road, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259, United States
It’s a Memorial Day Weekend of relaxing, camping, and riding! Choose to camp with your own horses or come without to make friends with the friendly Double J horses. Enjoy campfires with friends and family under a country star-filled sky. Please note there is a 3-night minimum for camping that is prepaid and non-refundable. Reservations are required, so please call 270-286-0310 during office hours of 8am-5pm CST on Tuesday – Sunday.

Double J Stables and Horseman’s Campground is located next to Mammoth Cave National Park. You do not need to cross or ride on any public roads to enter the park; just mount up and take off on the trails!

Pony Express Fun Horse Show
2026-05-25 | Edmonson County Fair Grounds, 350 Fairgrounds Road, Brownsville, KY, 42210
Join us for the family fun of the 4-H Pony Express Fun Horse Show on May 25, starting at 10AM. Admission is only $5 per carload/truckload and concessions will be available!

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp Christian Family Round-Up
2026-06-04 - 2026-06-07 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
This weekend of family fun with horses will be Hosted by “The Brand Cowboy Ministries” and the Kentucky Chapter of the “Cowboys for Christ”. More details will be announced later in the year.

Old Fashioned Picnic on the Square
2026-06-06 11:00 - 14:00 | Edmonson County Courthouse Square, Main Cross Street, Brownsville, Kentucky, 42210
You’re invited to the inaugural Edmonson County Old-Fashioned Picnic on the Square, where community spirit in a shared setting will remind us of the simple joys, bountiful laughter, and friendly connections that fill our community. Enjoy a nostalgic family-friendly day filled with:

Classic picnic foods and a variety of delicious food trucks
Old-fashioned games for all ages (think sack races, corn hole, tug-of-war, egg & spoon race, etc.)
Bountiful laughter and summertime memories; meet your community members and make new friends!
A whole lot of community fun while making summertime memories!

This is more than just an event—it’s a chance to gather, slow down, and celebrate what makes our community so special. And that includes YOU!

Annual Freedom Fest
2026-06-26 | KY
Freedom Fest will take place on June 26th, 2026. More details to come.

Art & Music Festival
2026-06-27 11:00 - 22:00 | Edmonson County Fair Grounds, 350 Fairgrounds Road, Brownsville, KY, 42210
Join the Edmonson County Lions Club and Edmonson County Arts Guild for their Art & Music Festival on June 27th from 11AM – 10PM at the Edmonson County Fairgrounds.

Mammoth Cave Horse Camp Labor Day Weekend
2026-09-04 - 2026-09-07 | Mammoth Cave Horse Camp, 2578 Ollie Road Mammoth Cave, KY 42259, Mammoth Cave, KY, 42259
This Labor Day Weekend is a 3-night minimum stay, where camping and stall rental rates will apply. Enjoy a live band Saturday night! NO EVENT FEE For best site selection and discount reservations book online today!
