Upcoming Events
HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND SOUTHEAST KY
September 5th
Thunder Over Burnside Fireworks Show and Festival 2026 – Cole Park, 7929 S Hwy 27, Downtown Burnside, KY, Time TBA. Join Burnside Tourism for Thunder Over Burnside. Info, tickets & schedule( 606) 271-6939, 606-561-7117 or https:// www. facebook. com / visitburnside /
Eubank High School Class of 1961 Reunion— The Eubank High School Class of 1961 will hold a reunion from 2 p. m. to 4 p. m. at the home of BJ and Elsa Brown: 675 Old Gibson Road, Eubank. RSPV 606-271- 0074 or elsabrown @ bondtech. net
September 10th
Shake the Stage: Cruizin Keys Dueling Pianos – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, doors at 7pm show at 8pm. Info 606-679-6366 or https:// thevirginiaky. com
Old Fashioned Trading Days— Festival in downtown Williamsburg lasts through Saturday.
September 11th
Knights of Columbus, Richmond, Annual Golf Event— Join us at Gibson Bay Golf Course on this special day to help us support Wounded Warriors, Tunnel 2 Towers and local community organizations. Check-in and a provided lunch begins at noon with a shotgun start at 1 p. m. Dinner is also provided and prizes awarded afterwards. There are still opportunities for golfers, foursomes and sponsors to participate. Please visit our website at https:// golfkofcrichmondky. com / for more information.
September 12th
6th Annual Kentucky Food Truck State Championship— Mark your calendars for the championship to be held at the Rockcastle County Industrial Business Park at Exit 59 on Progress Drive in Mt. Vernon. We will have Food Trucks, Craft Vendors, Children’ s Activities, as well as live music. Competitors are judged by a judge panel for overall champion and category winners. Attendees will get the
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chance to vote for their favorite in the special People’ s Choice Award. Event kicks off at 11 a. m. and goes through 6 p. m. $ 5 per vehicle parking. Food / Drink purchases are separate. Online applications are now being accepted for Food Truck Competitors and Craft Vendors. To apply, visit www. kentuckyfoodtruckchampionship. com
L & B Knox County Horse Show— Gates open at 4 p. m. at Legion Field, 250 Pitzer St. in Barbourville. Show starts at 6 p. m. Contact Larry Brown, 606-546-2092 or 606- 622-0233, for more information.
September 13th
Kentucky Chautaqua— The Old Parsonage of Andrew Tribble will present a program on Mary Todd Lincoln, First Lady during the American Civil War. The program will take place at 2 p. m. at 2191 Boonesborough Road in Richmond.
Free Concert at First Presbyterian( Somerset)— Krista Wallace Boaz, pianist, and Aaron Boaz, violinist, will give a free concert at First Presbyterian Church in downtown Somerset. The concert starts at 2:30 p. m.
September 14th
Whitley County Beekeepers Association— Dr. Amanda Skidmore will talk about Varroa Pest Management and Treatments. Club meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6 p. m. at the Whitley County Extension Office, 4275 N. Hwy 25W in Williamsburg.
Charity Golf Scramble— Benefitting KCEOC Community Action at Wasioto Winds in Pineville. For more information, to register a team or for a sponsorship packet, contact Jessi Montgomery at jlmontgomery @ kceoc. com or 606-546- 3152.
September 19th
KY Pumpkin Fest & Flower Fest 2026 at Bear Wallow Farm – September 19th- November Nov 1st, Saturdays 10am-9pm. & Sundays 1pm-6pm – Piney Grove Rd., Nancy. For more info call 606-875-5160 or visit https:// www. bearwallowfarms. com /
September 20th
Central Kentucky Celtic Festival & Highland Games— Live Music, NASGA Highland Games Competition, Reenactments, Cultural Heritage Informational Booths, Artist, Merchants, Childrens Highland Games, Food, Drink & More. Starts at 10 a. m. at Kentucky Renaissance Fair, 955 Elm St., Eminence, KY. Check out their Facebook page for ticket information.
September 21st
Somerset Kiwanis Club Annual Auction— The Kiwanis Club of Somerset will host its 16th Annual Auction September 21 through September 25. The auction will be held through Ford Brothers Inc., at www. fordbrothersinc. com. The Kiwanis Club will accept donations through September 18. For more information, contact the club through the " Kiwanis Club of Somerset, Kentucky " Facebook page.
September 26th
Somernites Cruise Car Show“ Corvette Summer” Showcase 2026 – Downtown Somerset – Join us every 4th Saturday in Somerset“ The Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky” for Somernites Cruise. This weekend will be the 9th Annual“ Campin the Cumberland” vintage camper rally. The“ Show & Shine” portion of the event lasts from 12 p. m.-6 p. m.“ Cruising the Strip” begins at 6 p. m. Info www. somernitescruise. com or 606-872-2277.
5th Annual GITT Recovery Celebration— Live music. Food. Games. Powerful speakers. Vendors. Resource tables. And our signature Lantern Lighting Ceremony honoring every person walking the recovery journey. Whether you’ re in recovery, supporting someone who is, or have lost someone to substance abuse or alcoholism— this night is for you. From 5-8:30 p. m. at the North Laurel High School football field in London.
Virgil and Lettie( Baker) Hodge Family Reunion— Starts at 10 a. m. at the
Hopewell Baptist Church Center, 1045 N. Hwy. 1223 in Corbin. Bring a covered dish and come join the fun! Any questions, call June( Hodge) House at 606-864-5564.
October 10th
Cumberland Valley Cruise-In— Closes out the season in downtown Corbin with an Octoberfest show.
October 11th
Kentucky Chautaqua— The Old Parsonage of Andrew Tribble will present a program on Adolph Rupp, famed UK basketball coach. The program will take place at 2 p. m. at 2191 Boonesborough Road in Richmond. For ticket reservation, call 859-358-8427.
October 16th
EKU Center for the Arts— Get ready to experience a revival at 7 p. m.! Zach Williams’ Revival Nights Tour has an energy this fall that’ s a little gritty, a lot louder and always real. Zach Williams has the power behind“ Chain Breaker” and“ Rescue Story” while Cochren & Co. make waves with their favorites like“ Church( Take Me Back)” and“ Running Home.” Singer / Songwriter Christian Hohn opens the night with new music that tells his story of faith in way that suits this tour’ s theme of everyday life, struggle, and redemption. Come as you are to 822 Hall Drive in Richmond and experience the transforming power of music, worship and community. A limited number of Revival Nights VIP tickets offer best seating, early merch shopping, and a Meet & Greet with photo opportunity with Zach Williams. Grab your seats at etix. com before they’ re gone!
October 17th
SeeSomerset Moonlight Festival 2026 – Fountain Square, 50 Public Square, Somerset, KY, 11am-10pm. The Moonlight Festival features food vendors, spirits, live art creation from local and regional artists, and an eclectic mix of performances TBA. Info 606-679-6366 or https:// seesomerset. com / somerset-moonlight-festival /
58th Annual Fall Art Market— The