NOTE: Dates are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm scheduling.

Mountain Memory Weekend
Third weekend in March
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Traditional mountain music, crafts, storytelling and music
workshops are featured.

Wildflower Weekend
Fourth weekend in April
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Join the park's naturalist as he leads you on an exploration
of the park's exquisite wildflower population.

Grayson Memory Days
Last week before Memorial Day
Downtown Grayson
Come to Grayson to remember and be remembered as the
city holds its annual celebration. Events include a Golf Tournament,
Parade, Walking & Racking Horse Show, Art Show, Street Music
and window displays.

Carter County Art Club
Anna Robinson Memorial Art Show
Saturday before Memorial Day
This judged event features area and well known artists. Amateur
and professional categories.

Grayson Garden Tour
June
Grayson private garden tour
Sponsored by the Backyard Bloomers Garden Club.

RudyFest Bluegrass Festival
June  23 - 25, 2011
"Rudyfest" returns with more great entertainers as
the best of bluegrass rings through the hills of
Carter County. Carter County Fairgrounds.

Carter County Thunder 2012
June 30th
Carter County Fairgrounds
US 60 west of Grayson
Experience the excitement!

Carter County Shrine Club Horse Show
Third Weekend in July
Shrine Club Park
US 60 East of Olive Hill
Experience the excitement as the horses and exhibitors from as
many as five states vie for the coveted blue ribbon.

Carter County Bluegrass Festival
Last full weekend in July
Olive Hill Showground
Olive Hill, KY
This festival showcases premiere bluegrass acts and has been
featured on Kentucky Educational Television.

The Carter County Fair
The second week of August
Grayson Jaycee Fairgrounds
US 60 East of Grayson
Come join the fun and excitement of this precursor to the Kentucky
State Fair. The weeklong event features livestock events, horticultural
events and judging, the Miss Carter County Fair Pageant, live music,
motorized events, bull riding, a carnival and more!

KentuckyWalking and Racking Horse Classic
Second weekend in September
Shrine Club Park
US 60 East of Olive Hill
Kentucky is horse country and there is no better place to see
Walking and Racking horses than at this long running show.
 

 J.P.Fraley'sMountainMusic                                                 Usually second weekend in September
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Olive Hill, Kentucky
Fraley Website

Old Time Machinery and Antique Association
Second weekend in September
Old Time Machinery and Antique Association Grounds
KY Rt. 7  South of Grayson
If you are interested in large or small machinery, tools, and other
implements of the past, come see them in their restored and preserved
states. Demonstrations of the mills, tractors and other older equipment
are conducted daily. Hand crafted items are also on sale.
For more information, click here to e-mail the Association's
Public Relations official.

Carter County Corn Maze
Mid-September  - October 30th

Funtober Fest    

Carter County Homemaker's Christmas Craft Fair
Third weekend in November
East Carter Middle School Gymnasium
If you love homemade items, then this annual event comes just in
time for holiday gift giving. Hand crafted items of every sort are featured
during this one day event.

 

Come to Grayson, 

Kentucky's beautiful "Heart of the Parks" 

and enjoy your stay in our community! 

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