ANNUAL EVENTS
January - December
"Wednesdays at One" @ Carroll County Library
Special entertainment on the second Wednesdays @ 1:00 P.M.
April - October
"Saturday Night Kruize" by Kentucky Kruizers
Third Saturday of month @ Cooper's Restaurant parking lot
Vintage cars, DJ with 50's music @ 6:00 P.M.
June 4TH - July 2nd - August 6th - September 3rd
First Fridays Farmers Market on Courthouse Lawn
Home grown produce, honey, jam, children's entertainment
and music
April - November
Mountain biking on the Fossil Trail @ General Butler
Riders under 16 must be accompanied by adult. Helmets must
be worn. Caution is required since trail is also opened to hikers. One
loop of the Fossil Trail is 4.5 miles and considered Moderate skill level.
APRIL
3rd: EASTER ON THE SQUARE
CARROLLTON MAIN STREET (502)732-5713
1:00 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.
cmainstr@bellsouth.net
4th: Easter Day Brunch
General Butler State Park Conference Center
23rd - 25th: "Now That's a Bargain Weekend"
Camper appreciation Weekend. General Bulter
State Park. Stay for two nights for the price of one.
Swap meet. Set up and sell your wares during this
special weekend.
MAY
7th - 9th:
Kentucky Scottish Weekend - General Butler State Park
Bag Pipes Bands, Highland Dancing, Games, Celtic Music,
British Car Show, Border Collies, Vendors and much more.
7th - 9th:
Pioneer Power Clubs' Annual Antique Tractor Show
Kentucky Motors on Hwy 42. Vintage/Antique Tractor and other
implements. Games, Food and Live Entertainment
Contact: 859-567-1292
15th:
Heritage Saturday @ Historic Masterson House circa 1790
demonstrations of heritage skills and tours of home
Contact: Port William Historical Society 502-732-5786
15th - 16th:
Spirit of Butler Paranormal Weekend @ General Butler
State Park - Study an investigation of paranormal activity
of the Butler-Turpin Historic House, Cemetery and Grounds.
23rd:
Mud Sweat & Gears
General Butler State Resort Park
Held for a variety of ages and skill categories. Off Road
on the Fossil Trail. Helmets required
29th:
Play ER Agin' Music Concert Series
Blues, Bluegrass, & Honky Tonk
General Butler State Park Butler-Turpin House
Free @ 7:00 P.M. - informal seating
June
12th:
General Butler / Bike Butler Duathon Race
General Butler State Resort Park
Held off road. 3 mile run, 10 mile mountain biking, ending with a 3 mile run.
26th:
Play ER Agin' Music Concert Series
Blues, Bluegrass, & Honky Tonk
General Butler State Park Butler-Turpin House
Free @ 7:00 P.M. - informal seating
July
3rd:
Kentucky Kriuzers Car Club Show
General Butler State Park - Custom vintage cars
along with 50s & 60S music, food & merchandise booths.
3rd:
Fireworks @ General Butler State Park over
Butler Lake at Dusk.
16th - 17th:
Bluegrass Festival
General Butler State Park. Back to the Past for the Future
weekend festival of bluegrass music.
24th:
Play ER Agin' Music Concert Series
Blues, Bluegrass, & Honky Tonk
General Butler State Park Butler-Turpin House
Free @ 7:00 P.M. - informal seating
August
28th:
Play ER Agin' Music Concert Series
Blues, Bluegrass, & Honky Tonk
General Butler State Park Butler-Turpin House
Free @ 7:00 P.M. - informal seating
29th:
Toy Train, Radio Control & die Cast Hobby
Swap Meet & Show
General Butler State Park Conference Center
11:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
admission is free
September
4th:
Goldenrod Gala @ General Butler State Park
Arts & Crafts Festival with all day entertainment
Contact: 502-732-7036
10th-11th:
Derby City Mustang Club @ General Butler State Park
Annual Mustang Car Club of Louisville Show
Contact: 866-462-8853
www.septemberinthepark.info
12th:
Spirit of Butler Paranormal Weekend @ General Butler
State Park - Study an investigation of paranormal activity
of the Butler-Turpin Historic House, Cemetery and Grounds.
18th:
Play ER Agin' Music Concert Series
Blues, Bluegrass, & Honky Tonk
General Butler State Park Butler-Turpin House
Free @ 7:00 P.M. - informal seating
18th:
Heritage Saturday @ Historic Masterson House circa 1790
demonstrations of heritage skills and tours of home.
Re-enactment of an 1800's Church Service.
Contact: Port William Historical Society 502-732-5786
30TH - October 2nd:
Two Rivers Tobacco Festival. Downtown Carrollton on the
Courthouse Square. Amusement rides, arts & crafts, flea
market, games, parade, food vendors and Music.
www.carrollcountyriverfest.com
October
16th:
Play ER Agin' Music Concert Series
Blues, Bluegrass, & Honky Tonk
General Butler State Park Butler-Turpin House
Free @ 7:00 P.M. - informal seating
23rd - 24th:
Spirit of Butler Paranormal Weekend @ General Butler
State Park - Study an investigation of paranormal activity
of the Butler-Turpin Historic House, Cemetery and Grounds.
29th - 30th :
Halloween Family Week-end - General Butler State Park
If you dare, take a ride on the Little Kentucky Flyer
Railroad and enjoy the treacherous track prepared by the Kentucky
Kruizer"s Car Club - but beware of what might await you. Try your
hand at ghoulish miniature golf and many other surprises.
November
12th - 14th:
General Butler State Park Conference Center.
Enjoy dinner and theatre to warm up a chilly Novermber
week-end. Overnight Packages.
20th:
Another Reason to be Thankful
Downtown Merchants stay open until 7:00 P.M.
Contact: 502-732-5713
December
December - Festival of Trees @ General Butler State Park
4th:
Winter Wonderfest Day @ General Butler State Park.
4th:
"A Christmas Carroll"
Courthouse Square
An old fashioned Victorian celebration featuring horse drawn
carriage rides and visits with Santa.
Christmas Parade
Contact # 502-732-5713
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