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.
Gathering of Eagles
1/18/2008 to 1/20/2008
Forage in to the western Kentucky wilderness to learn about eagles and view them in their natural habitat. The weekend includes two different field trips by van or boat, viewing of an eagle nest, and educational programs. Land Between the Lakes and Ballard County Wildlife Refuge Management Area provide unique chances to view eagles and other wildlife. Different tour options available for both days. Download brochure and registration form (pdf file). Registration fee varies based on selected tours.
Valentine Couples Get Away
2/9/2008 to 2/10/2008
Enjoy a couple’s get away package at Kentucky Dam Village State Park. We invite you to celebrate Valentines weekend, in a unique and special way! If you like great accommodations, food and are a fan of the Orient Express, Sherlock Holmes or Clue, then this is the weekend for you! The one night package includes lodging for Saturday night, dinner and theater, and breakfast. The dinner theater will be a Murder Mystery, presented by the Market House Theater of Paducah, Ky., called Reality Bites Back. Please call 270-362-4271 or email Mary.Greer@ky.gov for more information. Cost for full package is $164.99 plus tax and includes one nights lodging, dinner theater, & breakfast. Dinner theater only is $95.00 plus tax.
Easter Celebration
3/23/2008
Celebrate Easter with a day full of activities. Enjoy our Easter Buffet, pictures with the Easter Bunny and an eggciting egg hunt.
Campers Appreciation and Earth Day
4/25/2008 to 4/26/2008
Camp two nights for the price of one! Our weekend will feature activities from our Kentucky Heritage and Culture with games, crafts, and entertainment. Bring a program to Wickliffe Mounds for a discount on tours and museum entry. Enjoy several quilt shows in the area, including Paducah's National Quilt Show.
35th Annual Buffalo Dinner and Native American Heritage Day
4/26/2008
Once again it is time for a tradition at Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park. For over three decades they have held a Buffalo Dinner. Our Buffalo dinner includes a variety of Buffalo recipes, chicken and fish, assorted vegetables and salads, and a dessert bar. Enjoy a weekend filled with opportunities to learn about the Native American culture through demonstrations, storytelling, drumming, dancing, bow making, basket weaving, and many more traditional activities. Call Mary Greer @ 270-362-4271 or email Mary.Greer@ky.gov for more information.
Spring Arts and Crafts Festival
5/24/2008 to 5/25/2008
An outdoor-juried crafts show located on a point over looking beautiful Kentucky Lake. The show features handcrafted items crafted by artists from Kentucky and neighboring states. Artist demonstrations, bluegrass music, and traditional Kentucky food fare mark this weekend "Made in Kentucky".
Good Ole USA Days
6/30/2008 to 7/6/2008
Enjoy a week long celebration of our nation's birthday with traditional activities, nightly entertainment, music, and food. Top off the holiday week with a 4th of July fireworks show on Friday night.
Campers Appreciation Weekend
8/1/2008 to 8/2/2008
Camp two nights for the price of one. Before school gets into full swing, come on down and enjoy one more weekend of fun at the lake. We will have games, activities, and entertainment.
Fall Arts & Crafts Show
10/11/2008 to 10/12/2008
Our Fall Arts & Crafts show nestled among the fall colors and overlooking beautiful Kentucky Lake is one you do not want to miss. The show features handcrafted items crafted by artists from Kentucky and neighboring states. Artist demonstrations, bluegrass music, and traditional Kentucky food fare mark this weekend,” Made in Kentucky".
Breakfast with Santa
12/13/2008
Start a new tradition or continue one by having breakfast with Santa this morning. Visit with Santa and have your picture or a button made, and receive a goodie bag. After breakfast, make a craft, visit our gift shop or make a family portrait by our 8 - foot Holiday Wreath.