All special events are subject to change and may be cancelled or postponed by the Kentucky Department of Parks due to unforeseen circumstances. Please confirm event schedule prior to arrival for date, time and fee information, especially if you plan to visit a Kentucky State Park for a specific event. Event details and contact information for all 52 Kentucky State Parks can be found on this website.
Camper's Thanksgiving
11/7/2008 to 11/9/2008
Come join us for a weekend of fun and games in our heated recreation hall. We will have scheduled times for games, free putt-putt and a potluck dinner with deep fried turkey and ham. For registered campers only.
Ft. Boonesborough Foundation 5K Race
11/8/2008
Come and join us for a 5K race over the historic grounds of Ft. Boonesborough State Park. Awards to winners in several categories and all participants will receive a tee shirt. There is an entry fee with proceeds going to the non-profit Ft. Boonesborough Foundation.
Winter Trade Days
11/29/2008 to 11/30/2008
18th century merchants and traders in period clothing set up shops in the cabins and blockhouses of the fort. All items for sale are typical of things available in the 18th century. This is a great opportunity to do your 18th century Holiday shopping! There is no admission charge for this event. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Fireside Chats
2/7/2009 to 2/28/2009
Join us at the blockhouse in the fort to meet and talk with a character from frontier history. Each Saturday night in February (Feb. 2, 9, 16, 23) features another person from our past in a chautauqua format. Come hear their stories and ask them about their lives. There is a bit of "frontier fare" served before each performance. A Taste of Frontier Fare 5:30-6:30 p.m., Character Presentation at 7 p.m. Reservations required - Limited seating. Cost is $15 per person or $25 per couple, $5 for children under 12. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
St. Patrick's Fest
3/13/2009 to 3/15/2009
Everyone is Irish this weekend. Join us for scheduled times for free putt-putt, free historic tours, a shamrock hunt, a pot o’ gold treasure hunt, NCAA basketball on the big screen satellite TV, a free continental breakfast, camper decoration contest and lots more! For registered campers only.
Egg-citing Easter Fest
4/2/2009 to 4/5/2009
The Easter bunny will be joining us for a weekend of fun. We will have scheduled times for bingo, free historic tours, free putt-putt, a camper decoration contest, Easter egg coloring, Easter crafts, Easter egg hunts, a parade, free continental breakfast and of course the kids will want their picture taken with the Easter bunny. For registered campers only.
Spring Car Show
4/18/2009 to 4/19/2009
This is the annual show to benefit Kentucky Cystic Fibrosis Services. Saturday's show features motorcycles and Sunday's show features cars and trucks. For more information please call 859-744-7434.
Camper's Appreciation
4/23/2009 to 4/26/2009
Join us for our official kick-off to the 2009 camping season. We will have lots of scheduled activities throughout the weekend including bingo, The Appalachian Troubadours singing group, arts and crafts, free historic tours, free putt-putt, a bonfire, a movie and a whole lot more. In addition when you pay for Friday night's camping we will give you Saturday night for free. For registered campers only.
Kentucky Derby Fest
5/1/2009 to 5/3/2009
If you can’t go to the Derby in Louisville, join us for the weekend instead. We will have scheduled times for a Kentucky Burgoo supper, bingo, free historic tours, free putt-putt, hayrides, a scavenger hunt, a free continental Derby breakfast, a Kentucky Derby contest and of course we will watch the Kentucky Derby on the big screen satellite TV. For registered campers only.
Spring Camper's Yard Sale
5/8/2009 to 5/9/2009
Clean out your closets and join us for a campground wide yard sale. Set-up on your campsite pay a small fee and then enjoy browsing through the other campsites. For registered campers only to sell, but the general public is invited to shop.
Nascar Fan Weekend
5/21/2009 to 5/25/2009
Ladies and gentlemen, start your engines and come on over! We will have scheduled times for crafts, activities for the kids, free historic tours, free putt-putt, pick the winner of the races contest, a support your favorite driver camper decoration contest and of course all the races will be on our big screen satellite TV. We will also be hosting a blood drive with the Central Kentucky Blood Center. For registered campers only.
18th Century Trade Fair & Rifle Frolic
5/23/2009 to 5/24/2009
Visit a social, political and business gathering of merchants, traders, artisans, Native Americans, militia members, beggars, long hunters, scouts and other characters. Listen to period music, visit camps and shop for 18th century goods as you compare life today to life 225 years ago. See a weekend of 18th century history come to life! This event is free with a paid admission to the Fort. The event is 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 9:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m. Monday.
Women on the Frontier
6/6/2009 to 6/7/2009
The life experiences of frontier women will be presented during this two-day interpretive program. Included will be ongoing demonstrations of daily life skills and the many tasks done by women on the frontier. There will be discussions and documented events of the frountier in which women were the main participants and characterizations of individuals who experienced some of these dramatic events. The featured speaker will be Ellen Eslinger, Ph.D., Professor of History, Depaul University, Author, Editor of "Running Mad for Kentucky". The event is from 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. each day and is free with a paid admission to the Fort.
Birthday Party Weekend
6/12/2009 to 6/14/2009
A weekend devoted to everyone's birthday. We will have scheduled times for crafts, live entertainment, free historic tours and putt-putt and lots more. Saturday afternoon we will have a Birthday Party with cake, ice cream, presents and lots more fun. This event is for registered campers only.
Kentucky River Heritage Weekend
6/19/2009 to 6/21/2009
June is Kentucky River Appreciation Month in the state of Kentucky. We will be acknowledging the Kentucky River, its value and history throughout the weekend. We will be having scheduled times for activities such as games, tours, hikes and historic presentations all weekend. This event is for registered campers only.
4th of July Fest
7/1/2009 to 7/5/2009
Come celebrate our nation’s birthday with a weekend of patriotic activities. We‘ll have scheduled times for a campers decoration contest, crafts, bingo, free tours, hayrides, a parade, NASCAR on the big screen TV and of course a fireworks show.
Boonesboro Beach Blast Fireworks Show
7/3/2009
This a free fireworks show with a DJ and concessions. There is a small charge for parking.
Summer Camper's Yard Sale
7/10/2009 to 7/11/2009
Clean out your closets and join us for a campground wide yard sale. Set up on your campsite, pay a small fee and then enjoy browsing around the other campsites. For registered campers only to sell, but the general public is invited to shop.
Santa's Holiday of Fun Weekend
7/23/2009 to 7/26/2009
Bring out those holiday decorations and enjoy a summertime version of everyone's favorite holiday. We will have scheduled times to make holiday crafts; have a campsite decoration contest, a parade with a very special guest and lots more. This event is for registered campers only.
Living History - Military/Militia Muster
7/25/2009 to 7/26/2009
Come see 18th Century living history with special participation by members of Keller's and Logan's Companies of the Illinois Regiment. See and visit the encampment of these groups and settlers as well. Watch as the units drill and practice the martial skills of the frontier. Join up as a new recruit from the visiting public and participate in the musket drill and marching. Hear and see the story of the defense of the frontier. This event is free with a regular paid admission to the fort.
Back to School Fest
8/7/2009 to 8/9/2009
A weekend of fun for kids and adults before school starts back. We will have scheduled activities, games, hikes, free tours, putt-putt, and lots more all weekend. This event is for registered campers only.
Autumn Fest
9/25/2009 to 9/27/2009
Enjoy the cooler weather of fall with scheduled nature hikes, free putt-putt and tours, hot dog roast and lots more.
Re-enactment of the Siege of Boonesborough
9/26/2009 to 9/27/2009
Come early and spend the day learning about 18th century life in Kentucky. This is a living history re-enactment including militia and settlers camps, Native American village, merchants, traders and more. Visit the Transylvania Store for authentic 18th century items and the Park Museum Store. Battle re-enactment is at 2 p.m. each day with a special "night battle" at dusk on Saturday evening. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Hammer-in
10/3/2009 to 10/4/2009
See and Learn about an ancient craft kept alive even to this day! Join a group of Blacksmiths as they gather to demonstrate projects and techniques, trade ideas and information, swap tall tales of the forge and offer hand forged items for sale. Blacksmiths are also invited to bring along their portable forges, start up a fire and join in. Find out the answers to your questions and maybe even try your hand at a simple forging project. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort.
Boonesborough Boogie Nationals Car Show
10/9/2009 to 10/11/2009
Top 148, 1980 & up 25,1979 & down 100 --Top 10 Motorcycles -- Top 5 Tractors -- Top 5 Special Interest(ages 15 & under) -- Top 3 "Big Kids Toys"(ages 16 & older) -- Long Distance Award($50.00 + Award) -- Shortest Distance Award($1.00 + Award) -- 3 Club Participation Awards -- Pre-Rgeistration of $15.00(before Sept.16th 2007) gets you a T-Shirt, Dash Plaque, Goodie Bag and 2 tickets to the Saturday Night Supper -- registration after this date gets a Dash Plaque only -- Any vehicle that pre-registers before June 30th 2007 will be the running for a "Lucky Pick" drawing of $200.00 on Sunday -- poker run on Friday at 3pm with $250.00 in cash prizes -- $50.00 "Early Bird" drawing on Friday at 5pm to one lucky participant who has checked in that day -- drive thru judging( Sat & Sun ) -- 5 $100.00 cash drawings all weekend -- One lucky pre-registered vehicle will win a cash drawing of $500.00 on Sunday( must be present to win and have vehicle on show grounds for all cash drawings) -- NSRA Safety Inspection( Sat & Sun)Sunday Morning Worship Service at(9am) -- Sponsors of this event are O'Reilly Auto Parts, McDonalds, and American National Insurance Co. All proceeds from this event(after club expenses) will go the the Ronald McDonald House in Lexington, KY, Toys for Tots and other needy charities. Come out and take a walk down memory lane when gas was cheap and your "Main Squeeze" was hangin' on your arm. To download a pre-registration form, go to our new web-site -www.southernknightsofcentralkentucky.com(Boonesborough Section) and print out your form
Halloween Fest XV
10/13/2009 to 10/25/2009
Come early and join us for our biggest Halloween Party yet as we celebrate with 13 days of fun and frights. We will have haunted putt-putt and scheduled times for a camper decoration contest, costume contests, ghost walks, bean supper, pancake breakfast, parade, crafts, Pumpkin Express hayrides, hikes to a pirate hide-out, live entertainment, trick or treating and lots, lots more. This event is for registered campers only. However, the public is invited to drive through in the evenings and look at all the decorations.
Camper's Thanksgiving
11/6/2009 to 11/9/2008
Come and join us for a weekend of fun and games in our heated recreation room. We will have games, free putt-putt, a large screen satellite TV and a potluck dinner with deep fried turkey and ham. This event is for registered campers only.
Boonesborough Foundation 5K Race
11/7/2009
Come and join us for a 5K race over the historic grounds of Fort Boonesborough State Park. Awards to winners in several categories and all participants will receive a T-shirt. There is an entry fee with proceeds to benefit the non-profit Fort Boonesborough Foundation.
A Kentucky Woodsman Weekend
11/7/2009 to 11/8/2009
A weekend seminar for reenactors, historians, educators and others interested in learning about life on the Frontier. Detailed presentations based on documentation, covering many aspects of the lives of longhunters, farmers, traders, scouts and others. Full details and schedule will be available early summer. Fee is $50 per person, you must pre-register, attendance is limited to 50.
Winter Trade Days at the Fort
11/28/2009 to 11/29/2009
18th Century merchants and traders will "set up shop" in the cabins and blockhouses of the fort. This is the perfect opportunity to do your 18th Century holiday shopping. Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. FREE ADMISSION TO THE FORT FOR THIS EVENT.