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HISTORY OF MADISON COUNTY
FORT BOONESBOROUGH STATE PARK 2026 EVENTS 4375 Boonesboro Road, Richmond, KY. https:// www. kentuckytourism. com / explore / fort-boonesborough-state-park-7811 * February Fireside Chats( Saturdays): Educational sessions on 18th-century pioneer life. * 250th Anniversary Celebration( June 7-8):
A major celebration of the fort’ s founding featuring, reenactors, vendors, and history camps.
* Gathering of Descendants( June 20, 2026):
A special event for descendants of early settlers, featuring genealogical resources, author book signings, and living history demonstrations.
* Siege of Fort Boonesborough( Sept 19-20, 2026):
Reenactments of the 1778 siege, including battle reenactments at 2:00 PM both days, traders, and tomahawk throwing.
* Boonesboro Boogie Car Show( Oct. 9, 2026)
There will be around 1000 vehicles participating in this large three-day car show. In addition, there will be a swap meet and food vendors
* 18th CENTURY CHRISTMAS AT THE FORT( DEC 4-5)
Tour an 18th Century decorated Fort by candlelight and bonfires from 6:00pm- 9:00pm. Learn about the Christmas Guns, pioneer foods, make a craft, visit the fort display cabins and visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus. There will be period music, refreshments, snacks and games in our 18th Century Tavern.
CONCERTS
MADISON COMMUNITY BAND https:// www. madisoncommunityband. org / 17th Season- Spring Concert Sunday, April 26, 3-4 p. m. First Baptist Church Richmond EKU Bypass
POPS IN THE PARK- AUGUST TBA Check Richmond Chamber Of Commerce webiste richmondchamber. com
KENTUCKY BOURBON JAM 2026 MUSIC FESTIVAL- TBA
RICHMOND AREA ARTS COUNCIL
( CHECK OUT THE SERIES SCHEDULE BELOW:
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES EVERY FRIDAY( MAY 28-AUG 7) LOCATED AT THE RICHMOND CENTRE
FESTIVALS
Hops & Vine, September 8 Annual craft beer and music festival in downtown Richmond
KIRKSVILLE DAYS Kirksville Kentucky September 2026 Time TBA
The Battle of Richmond Civil War Reenactment is held annually in late August. In 2025, the event will take place during the last week of August, or a week earlier if Labor Day weekend falls on that weekend. Pops at the Park Date? Usually late August
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