Upcoming Events
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June 8th
Pulaski County Community Health , Wellness & Resource Fair Center for Rural Development , 2292 S . Hwy 27 , Somerset , KY , time 10am-3pm . You are invited to attend our 3rd Annual Pulaski County Community Health , Wellness , & Resource Fair . We especially welcome those who are uninsured , underinsured , and members of diverse populations . ( There will be Spanish translators available .) Local health and wellness organizations and community resources will be available for all ages . FREE HEALTH SCREENINGS ! Fair info 606-677-6000 or www . centertech . com . To register your health , wellness , or community resources organization as a partner , PLEASE call 606- 383-0367 or email “> wynona . padgett @ uky . edu
Lake Cumberland Farmers Market 2024 – 401 E . Mt . Vernon St . Somerset , KY , 8am . Savor the flavor . Supporting local farmers , nurturing local community . At Lake Cumberland Farmers Market , our mission is simple — to support and uplift our local farmers by providing them with a platform to sell their produce directly to the community . By choosing to shop at our market , you are not just getting fresh and high- quality produce , you are actively contributing to the growth of local agriculture and supporting sustainable farming practices . Info 606-425-5319 or https :// www . facebook . com / lakecumberlandfarmersmarket /.
Edgar Allen Poe Speakeasy @ The Virginia – Virginia Theater , 214 E . Mt . Vernon St ., Somerset , KY , 6pm , 8pm and 10pm . The Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy is a chilling cocktail experience in Somerset that brings four of his stories off the page and onto the stage as told by the Poe Historians while pairing them with four classic cocktails . Info 606-679-6366 or https :// thevirginiaky . com , tickets https :// www . eventbrite . com / e / edgar-allan-poespeakeasy-somerset-tickets-895331439437
June 11th
AIM Scramble for Life Golf Classic – Woodson Bend Resort , 14 Woodson Bend Resort , 14 Woodson Bend Dr ., Bronston , KY , 8am-registration , 9am-start . On-line registration not available this year . Come out and enjoy a great day on the course , meet new people , on-course games and contests , LOADED player SWAG Bags , and not to mention PRIZES ( Closest to the Pin , Hole in One , Longest Drive , and 1st , 2nd , 3rd , and Last ). Info 606-678-0335 or email pam @ fccofsomerset . org
June 13th
Annual “ A Sample of Somerset 2024 ” Food Festival – Pulaski Judicial Center , 50 Public Square , Downtown Somerset 5:30pm- 8:30pm . A Sample of Somerset will feature food samples from local restaurants , caterers , bakeries and other food establishments . There will be live music , adult and children ’ s activities , business vendors and more . The public will be able to purchase ‘ taste tickets ’ to use for the samples . Enjoy the food , live music , games , browse & shop vendors & more . Info 606-383-0367 or www . facebook . com / events / 1090046862143638 /
June 14th
Relay for Life of Pulaski County 2024 – Center for Rural Development , 2292 S . Hwy 27 , Somerset , KY , 6pm . Join us for Relay for Life of Pulaski County . Relay for Life is the signature fundraiser cancer walk for the American Cancer Society . At Relay For Life you ’ ll find community members taking turns walking around a track lined with luminaria bags . You ’ ll have the opportunity to cheer for local survivors ( or participate as a survivor ) in our first lap of the day . Caregivers of cancer patients ( currently or previously diagnosed ) will then be invited to join the Survivors . Local entertainers will keep you energized . As it gets dark , we will light the luminaria bags surrounding the track in a memorable luminaria ceremony . There will be opportunities to fundraise & fight back ! Info 606-677-6000 , 859-788-2358 , brooke . whitis @ cnacer . org or www . centertech . com
June 15th
Annual Lake Cumberland Thunder Run – Lake Cumberland State Dock , 6365 State Park Rd . Jamestown , KY . Presented by the Lake Cumberland Powerboat Club , the Thunder Run is the Spring Poker Run on beautiful Lake Cumberland . State Dock will continue as the host marina . Entertainment both Friday / Saturday nights provided by DJ X-Tina , Hunter Flynn and The Naked Karate Girls . Stops include Conley Bottom Marina ( 1st Stop / lunch ), Wolf Creek Marina , Beaver Creek Marina , Harmon Creek and State Dock . Call 606-271-2901 or visit https :// www . cumberlandpokerrun . com / for Run details & info .
June 20th
Classic Movie Night at The Virginia : Jaws – The Virginia Theater , 214 E . Mt . Vernon St ., Somerset , 7:00pm . Join emcee and local film enthusiast John Alexander for Classic Movie Night at The Virginia , featuring Jaws , Steven Spielberg ’ s 1975 American thriller starring Roy Scheider , Robert Shaw and Richard Dreyfuss . When a killer shark unleashes chaos on a beach community off Cape Cod , it ’ s up to a local sheriff , a marine biologist , and an old seafarer to hunt the beast down . Info 606-679-6366 or view policies here : https :// thevirginiaky . com
June 22nd
Lake Cumberland Juneteenth Jubilee 2024 – SCC , 808 Monticello St . Somerset , KY , 3pm-9pm . Our Lake Cumberland Juneteenth Jubilee is happening Saturday , June 22nd at the Lake Cumberland Slaves Memorial on Somerset Community College Campus in Pulaski County , Kentucky . Save the date ! Join us as we commemorate our nation ’ s emancipation of enslaved African-Americans . Food , dance , theater , art , music , and games for the whole family . We are only as strong as our roots . Info 260-494-5151 or https :// www . facebook . com / events / 954875836349302 .
July 3rd
MMF Open Mic Night at Makers Mill – Makers Mill , 402 E . Mt . Vernon St . Somerset , KY , 6-10pm . How about some great local music at a cool local venue ? Master Musicians Festival is teaming up with our friends at The Makers Mill for MMF Open Mic Night on the first Wednesday of the month throughout the summer ! Come to play or come to listen — all you have to do is show up at The Makers Mill from 6-10 p . m . We can ’ t wait to see ( and listen to ) you ! Info 606-687-9033 or https :// www . facebook . com / mastermusicfest .
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