Upcoming Events
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Recurring Events
Open Mic Night at Tap on Main – 601 N. Main St. Somerset, KY, 8-11pm. Listen or join in Open Mic Nights every Thursday from 8 – 11 p. m. at Tap On Main in downtown Somerset. The event is for ages 21 and over – weather permitting. Info 606-451-1525 or https:// thetaponmain. com /.
July 4th
Professional Bull Riders American Freedom Invitational – Horse Soldier Farms Distillery, 759 Slate Branch Rd. Somerset, KY, 5pm- 11:30pm each day. Buck the usual Fourth of July and experience something legendary. Celebrate America’ s 250th birthday with a one-night experience at Horse Soldier Farms— where world-class bull riding meets live music, bourbon, and a fireworks finale worthy of the occasion. This isn’ t just a show— it’ s a full-throttle celebration of American grit and freedom. Featuring the PBR Dodge Challenger Series, this event brings top national and regional riders into a premier competition environment, delivering the intensity and authenticity PBR fans expect. Entertainment and more details to follow. Info https:// www. horsesoldierbourbon. com or https:// www. exploretock. com / horse-soldier-bourbon.
July 17th & 18th
Master Musicians Festival 2026 – SCC, Festival Field, 808 Monticello St. Somerset, KY, 4-11pm Friday; 11am-11pm Saturday. Join the MMF staff for the 33rd Annual Master Musicians Festival! The 2026 lineup features Trampled By Turtles, The Creekers and includes Cigarettes @ Sunset, Joslyn & The Sweet Compression, Deeohgee, Mama Said String Band, Cam Clark & His Orchestra, Them Lasses, Jeremy & The Spawn, The Catdaddies and more. Young songwriters include Andy Conner, Brandon Denny, Dalton Dailey, Emma Hansman and Hunter Daniels. Info call 606-875-6732 or visit www. mastermusiciansfestival. org or www. facebook. com / mastermusicfest / for tickets & a daily lineup.
July 10th & 11th
Thunder Run— State Dock Marina. The Thunder Run is a powerboat poker run organized and produced by the Lake Cumberland Powerboat Club and hosted out
of State Dock Marina on beautiful Lake Cumberland KY. The 2026 event dates are July 10th and 11th. In addition to the Run we will have a bonus stop Raft Up on Friday. Entertainment both Friday and Saturday nights. Great prizes to include a surge brake conversion kit and plug and play kit provided by Hydrastar USA, prize package from Speed on the Water, prize package from FPC, cash prizes for 1st- 3rd best hands, and more!!
July 23rd
Classic Movie Night at The Virginia: Mr. Smith Goes To Washington – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, doors-6pm, Movie 7pm. Join emcee and local film enthusiast John Alexander for Classic Movie Night featuring the 1939 American classic Mr. Smith Goes to Washington directed by Frank Capra and starring James Stewart. When an idealistic young man is unexpectedly appointed to the United States Senate, he quickly discovers that corruption and political machines run deeper than he imagined. Info 606-679-6366 or https:// thevirginiaky. com
Bryant White in Concert at The Center – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, 7pm- 9pm. Grammy award-winning country music artist, producer, and songwriter Bryan White is coming to Somerset. Throughout his prolific recording career, he’ s charted 21 singles, of which 6 were number 1. His hits include“ So Much for Pretending,”“ Sittin’ On Go,”“ I’ m Not Supposed to Love You Anymore,”“ Rebecca Lynn,”“ Someone Else’ s Star” and“ From This Moment On” which he recorded with Shania Twain for her“ Come On Over” album which is the biggest selling female album of all time. Info / tickets 606-677- 6000 or www. centertech. com
July 25th
Somernites Cruise Car Show and Cruise Camero / Chevelle / Nova Showcase – Downtown Somerset – Join us every 4th Saturday, April through October, in Somerset“ The Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky” for Somernites Cruise. Enjoy a relaxed, family-oriented atmosphere throughout downtown Somerset with July features“ Camaro / Chevelle / Nova” Showcase and will also include a“ Gassers” Special Display. The“ Show and Shine” portion of the event lasts from 12 p. m. – 6 p. m.“ Cruising the Strip” begins at 6 p. m. For more information www. somernitescruise. com or call 606-872-2277.
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