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.
Winter Elk Watch
1/12/2008 to 1/13/2008
See wild elk -- considered one of the major achievements in Kentucky wildlife managerment. Package includes dinner and lodging on night of arrival with transportation to and from the Elk preserve and a bagged breakfast early the next morning. Stay the night before or after with the package for an extra $45. Package price: 130.00 per couple, 90.00 for single and 30.00 for tour only.
Winter Elk Watch
1/19/2008 to 1/21/2008
See wild elk -- considered one of the major achievements in Kentucky wildlife managerment. Package includes dinner and lodging on night of arrival with transportation to and from the Elk preserve and a bagged breakfast early the next morning. Stay the night before or after with the package for an extra $45. Package price: 130.00 per couple, 90.00 for single and 30.00 for tour only.
Winter Elk Watch
2/1/2008 to 2/2/2008
See wild elk -- considered one of the major achievements in Kentucky wildlife managerment. Package includes dinner and lodging on night of arrival with transportation to and from the Elk preserve and a bagged breakfast early the next morning. Stay the night before or after with the package for an extra $45. Package price: 130.00 per couple, 90.00 for single and 30.00 for tour only.
Sweetheart's Weekend
2/08/2008 to 2/09/2008
Saturday February 9th , enjoy a prime rib dinner buffet with overnight lodging (based on double occupancy), valentines activities and a dance. Cost per couple is $125.00. Stay Friday or Sunday night with the package for $45.00.
Winter Elk Watch
3/7/2008 to 3/8/2008
See wild elk -- considered one of the major achievements in Kentucky wildlife managerment. Package includes dinner and lodging on night of arrival with transportation to and from the Elk preserve and a bagged breakfast early the next morning. Stay the night before or after with the package for an extra $45. Package price: 130.00 per couple, 90.00 for single and 30.00 for tour only.
Easter Buffet and Egg Hunt
3/23/2008
Special buffet with Egg Hunt on Sunday. Children divided into age groups for the egg hunt. Free for children up through age 12. Prize eggs will be hidden.
Memorial Day Celebration
5/23/2008 to 5/25/2008
Begin your summer season with a variety of naturalist and recreational activities suited to the whole family. Swimming pool and beach will open this weekend. Marina will be open for boat rentals. Fishing licenses available. Fishing poles to loan.
All American Kids Fishing Derby
6/7/2008
Prizes will be awarded to kids for a variety of events, including casting and fishing. Meet at the marina. Free for children ages 1-15. Fishing gear available to loan.
4th of July Celebration
7/4/2008
Show your partriotic spirit with a variety of activities. Crafts, watermelon, float races, music. Ends with a fantastic fireworks display that evening over Buckhorn Lake. Event time: 10am to 11pm.
Labor Day
8/29/2008 to 8/31/2008
Music, games and other activities abound as we close out the summer season.
Fall Elk Watches
9/12/2008 to 9/14/2008
See the elk during their rutting season. Package price includes dinner and lodging on night of arrival with a bagged breakfast and transportation to and from the elk preserve the following day. Package price: 150.00 per couple, 110.00 for single and 40.00 for bagged breakfast with tour only.
Fall Elk Watches
10/17/2008 to 10/19/2008
See the elk during their rutting season. Package price includes dinner and lodging on night of arrival with a bagged breakfast and transportation to and from the elk preserve the following day. Package price: 150.00 per couple, 110.00 for single and 40.00 for bagged breakfast with tour only.
Masquerade Weekend
10/24/2008 to 10/25/2008
Ghosts and goblins abound at the park with a haunted house and more activities. Masquerde Parade at the lodge with trick-or-treat for the kids. Caramel apples and other treats will be made.
Thanksgiving
11/27/2008 to 11/30/2008
Historical activities throughout the weekend with a special buffet on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. Activities will include buttermaking and caramel apples. Old-fashioned frontier games for children of all ages.
New Year's Eve
12/31/2008 to 1/1/2009
Welcome in the New Year with a stay at the lodge. Package available with dinner, dance and lodging the evening of Dec. 31. Package price: 160.00 per couple and includes activities, dinner, dance with party favors and hors d'oeuvres on December 31