August 1st
Pulaski County Community Health, Wellness & Resource Fair 2026 – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, time 9am-12pm. You are invited to attend our 4th Annual Community Health, Wellness & Resource Fair. We especially welcome the 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! Info 606-677- 6000 or www. centertech. com. More info on entertainment and scheduled will be posted on the website.
The Lake Cumberland Raft-Up— 12:00- 5:00 pm. The Lake Cumberland Raft-Up started in 2010 as it broke the Guiness World Record for the largest boat tie-up. Let’ s make this year’ s RAFT-UP the best one yet! This is one of the biggest events on the Lake, and we hope everyone has a great time, but remember to be safe and be respectful of other boaters.
August 8th
A Journey Through Jazz with The Somerset Big Band – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, doors-6:30pm, Music 7:30pm. Join the Somerset Big Band for a high-energy celebration of jazz, America’ s music! This exciting concert journeys from the vibrant beginnings of New Orleans jazz to today’ s modern styles, showcasing the rich history of this iconic art form as part of the nation’ s 250th anniversary. It’ s an evening of great music that everyone can enjoy! This is the second concert in this year’ s series at The Virginia and a Lake Cumberland 250 event. Info 606-679- 6366 or https:// thevirginiaky. com
August 14th
Hysteria When Wet – Tribute Show – Def Leppard & Bon Jovi – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, time 7pm. Hysteria When Wet is coming to Somerset! The ultimate Def Leppard and Bon Jovi tribute experience makes a stop at The Center on Friday, Aug. 14th. Show starts at 7 p. m. From“ Pour Some Sugar on Me” to“ Living on a Prayer”, seasoned musicians deliver a night of pure 80’ s rock celebration. Info / tickets 606-677-6000 or www. centertech. com
August 21st
A Somerset Gospel Homecoming – Center for Rural Development, 2292 S. Hwy 27, Somerset, KY, doors 7pm. The Andrew Dodson Go Get’ em Foundation presents A Somerset Gospel Homecoming featuring two of the most well-known and beloved gospel music groups in America: Greater Vision and the Blackwood Brothers, along with The Go Get’ em Trio and Matt Fouch. The evening will support the foundation and celebrate Pulaski County’ s own Rodney Griffin( Greater Vision) and Jim Rogers( Blackwood Brothers). Info / tickets 606-677-6000 or www. centertech. com.
An Evening of Happy Days with Anson Williams & Don Most – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, doors-6pm, Show-7pm. Step back into television history with An Evening of Happy Days with Anson Williams & Don Most— a live, interactive celebration of one of America’ s most beloved sitcoms, featuring music, storytelling, behindthe-scenes memories, and audience Q & A. Best known as Potsie Weber and Ralph Malph on Happy Days, Anson Williams and Don Most invite audiences behind the scenes for an unforgettable night of stories, laughter, and music. Info 606-679-6366 or https:// thevirginiaky. com
August 22nd
Peter Antoniou: Psychic Comedian – The Virginia Theater, 214 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, doors-7:30pm, Show-8:30pm. From a childhood fascination with a simple tarot deck to the world’ s stages, Peter Antoniou has built a career on turning the impossible into unforgettable theatre. Guided by his fortunetelling aunt, Peter honed his mind-reading skills, learning from tarot readers, psychics, wizards, magicians, hypnotists, profilers, and psychologists, all with the childhood goal of being recruited by the X-Men. Today, his performances weave together razor-sharp comedy, profound audience connection, and stunning moments that give you the experience of being in an episode of The Twilight Zone. https:// thevirginiaky. com
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. It takes place every October in downtown Somerset. As with all city festivals, admission is FREE. If consuming spirits, and over 21 years of age, there will be a $ 5 spirit band fee to get into the festival. Info 606-679-6366 or https:// seesomerset. com / somerset-moonlightfestival /.
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