Calendar of Events
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.
Sweetheart Weekend
2/16/2008
Bring your sweetheart to Benham Schoolhouse Inn for a Great night out with that special someone! Package price of $99 per couple includes dinner, dance, refreshments, and one night’s lodging. Or for $49 per couple includes dinner, and dance for the night of event. There is no alcohol allowed at the dance. Call for more information 1-800-231-0627
Black Bear Festival
5/9/2008 to 5/10/2008
Benham Schoolhouse Inn in Cumberland will feature a Kentucky Wild Game Dinner on May 10th. The 5th annual Black Bear Festival hosts Black Bear and other Wild Life Education, Bear Fest 2k8 Car Show, and entertainment & activities during the Festival.The buffet will feature Buffalo, Wild Turkey, and Quail. Tickets are $15.95 plus tax for adults and $7.95 for children 12 years old and under. Tickets can be purchased in advance at the park or the night of the event. Call for more information 1-800-231-0627
Coal Miners Days Honoring All Coal Miners
10/11/2008
Located in an historic company town, the KY Coal Mining Museum is housed in the commissary built by International Harvester in the 1920s. The four floor museum has a diverse collection of artifacts exploring the early years of industrial. Coal mining in KY, the history of the towns of Benham and Lynch admission: Adults $5, Children $2 Call for more information 1-800-231-0627
Welcome in the New Year with Benham Schoolhouse Inn
12/31/2008 to 1/1/2009
Ring in the New Year while enjoying an elegant dinner with all the trimmings. Dance the night away. After the party, sleep in one of our beautiful guest rooms in the historic Benham Schoolhouse Inn. A $99 package includes one nights lodging, dinner for two, DJ dance, hors d’oeuvres. There is no alcohol allowed at the dance. Call for more information 1-800-231-0627
Contact Information
100 Central Avenue
Benham, KY 40807
Phone # 606-848-3000