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Regular Calendar of Events
January – December
Wednesdays at One
Second Wednesday of each month at 1 pm. A special guest each
month to entertain you. Carroll County Public Library.
502-732-7020
www.carrollcolibrary.org
April – October Kentucky
Kruizers Saturday Night Kruise Held the third Saturday of
each month at Cooper’s Restaurant Parking Lot on Gillock Avenue.
Enjoy these opportunities to “blast back to the past” with the
Kentucky Kruizers. DJ with 50’s music, Dash Plaques all
beginning at 6 pm
502-732-8291 Or 502-732-5010
First Fridays Farmers Market-June 5th, July 3rd , August 7th
& Sept 4th. Held on our beautiful Courthouse lawn in
downtown Carrollton. Enjoy home grown produce, honey & jams.
Children’s entertainment, food and music.
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July 3rd – 5th Madison Regatta Hydroplanes
Hydroplane boats race up and down the Ohio River to claim the
Indiana Governor’s cup.
Madison, Indiana. 800-559-2956
www.madisonregatta.com
July 4th Kentucky Kruizers & Fireworks
The Kentucky Kruizers will host their annual Car Show featuring
custom 7 vintage cars and low riders. Saturday 9 am -4 pm
July 17th – 18th Bluegrass Festival
Carrollton’s Point Park . “Back to the Past for the future”
weekend festival of Bluegrass Music
800-325-4290
www.carrolltontourism.com
July 18th Kentucky Speedway
ARCA REMax Series/ Kentucky 150 Speed Channel
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series double header.
888-652-RACE
www.kentuckyspeedway.com
July 25th American Roots Music Concert Series
Butler Turpin State Historic House -General Butler Resort Park.
Enjoy a rich variety of
American music on the lawn of the historic house. The evening
includes tours of the historic home, wine tasting by River
Valley Winery. 7pm Free. Informal seating.
502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com
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August 1st Kentucky Speedway
INDYLIGHTS/INDYCAR Series. Double header
888-652-RACE
www.kentuckyspeedway.com
August 6th - 9th 654 Mile Highway 127 Corridor yard sale.
Originated in 1987 by former County Executive of James town, Tn.,
Mike Walker. His plan was to bring travelers from the busy
interstate system to the less traveled highways of Tennessee and
Kentucky. Closest access is Owenton, Kentucky
931-879-9948
www.jamestowntn.org
August 8th Carrollton River Daze Near Point Park, where
the two rivers meet. Corn hole Tournament, Music, food and drink
and fun. 502-525-3700
August 20th & 23rd Swiss Wine Festival
Vevay, Indiana. Celebration of Swiss heritage, ethnic food, live
entertainment, parade, grape stomping and Steintossen
competition, amusement rides, fireworks, arts & crafts and of
course Wine Tasting.
www.swisswinefestival.org
800-435-5688
August 29nd American Roots Music Concert Series
Enjoy a different genre of music each month June through October
on the grounds of the Butler Turpin House at General Butler
State Resort Park. Concert begins at 7 pm. Informal seating
502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com
August 28th-30th,
Point Park River Run
Carrollton Point Park. This is a gathering of high performance
boats and their owners on the smooth waters of the Ohio River.
Formerly called “Rumble on the River.”
800-325-4290 502-732-7036
www.Carrolltontourism.com
August 30th Toy Train, Radio Control & Die Cast Hobby Swap
Meet & Show
General Butler State Resort. 11 a.m. – 6 p.m. at the Conference
Center. Admission is
Free to the public. Vendors are welcome. 502-743-5414.
www.generalbutler.com
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September 5th Golden Rod Gala Arts & Crafts Festival
General Butler State Resort Park. Arts, Crafts, Music,
workshops, food, antique tractors, vintage cars, and much more
on the park Grounds. Venders are welcome.
502-743-5414
www.generalbutler.com
September 11th & 12th Blues to the Point
Carrollton Point Park. Join Carrollton on the riverbanks of the
Ohio and Kentucky Rivers while listening to top name blues
entertainers. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket, food vendors
available. 800-325-4290
www.carrolltontourism.com
September 11th – 12th 16th Annual Derby City Mustang Club
General Butler State Resort. The Derby City Mustang Club of
Louisville hosts their
Annual show. The show features Mustangs for the past and present
(other Ford vehicles will also be highlighted).
502-412-8344
www.derbycitymustangclub.com
September 19th
American Roots Music Concert Series General Butler State
Resort Park Historic Butler-Turpin House
7pm informal seating Free admission 866-462-5583
www.generalbutler.com
September 19th 17th Annual Kentucky Kruizers Show
Car-Truck & Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet. Carrollton Point
Park.
Registration 9am. Trophy presentation at 4pm. D J with 50’s &
60’s Music .
502-732-5010 502-732-7036
www.carrolltontourism.com
September 19th Heritage Saturday
Historic Masterson House. Demonstrations of spinning , basket
weaving, wine making and lye soap making etc. Tours of the
Historic Masterson House Available.(c1790) 502-732-7036
September 24th – 26th Two Rivers Tobacco Fall Festival
Downtown Carrollton on the Courthouse Square. Festival with
Amusement rides, arts & crafts, flea market, games, parade and
food vendors. Much, much more.
Hazel Willhoite 502-732- 8888
www.tworiversfest.com
September 26th - 27th Madison Chautauqua
Festival of Art. Madison, Indiana. Juried outdoor fine arts and
crafts show. Entertainment, Riverfront Food Fest, Kids Activity
Tent . 800-559-2956
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October 4th
Come calling on Carrollton Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament
Held at Point Park on the Ohio River. 800-325-4290
October 10th Fall Brawl Demo Derby
Carroll County Fair Grounds. Behind Walmart & Krogers off Rt.
227 7.pm
502-732-5924 502-732-0699 www.derbyheat.com
October 17th American Roots Music Concert Series
General Butler Resort Park Butler Turpin House
7pm Informal Seating Admission Free
502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com
October
17-18th Kentucky Bass Nation State Championship
Carrollton’s Point Park Troy
Bickers 502-732-5227 Carroll Co. Tourism 800-325-4290
October 23rd - 25th Jump Start - Halloween Family Weekend
October 24th - 25th
Spirits of Butler Paranormal
Weekend. The study and investigation of paranormal activity
of the Butler Turpin Historic House, Cemetery and grounds.
466-462-8853
/ 502-732-4384
October 30th – Nov 1st Halloween Family Weekend
General Butler State Resort. 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,
Carroll Co. Fair and Two Rivers Fall Festival – but beware of
what might await you. Try your hand at ghoulish miniature golf
or other surprises – but beware of the goblins that will
distract you. 866-462-8853
www.generalbutler.com
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November 14th General Butler Dinner Theatre
General Butler State Resort Park Conference Center. Enjoy dinner
and theatre to warm up a chilly November weekend. Featuring
overnight packages.
866-4623-8853
www.generalbutler.com
November 21st “Another Reason to be Thankful”
Customer appreciation event. Merchants stay open until 7pm with
special buys for the event. Also lighting of community Xmas
tree. 502-732-5713
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December Festival of Trees
General Butler State Resort. View an array of decorated
Christmas trees sponsored by
local businesses, churches schools, clubs and organizations.
866-462-8853
www.generalbutler.com
December 5th Winter Wonderfest Days
General Butler State Resort. Events range from Breakfast with
Santa to a traditional holiday concert in the Lodge.
866-462-8853
www.generalbutler.com
December 5th A Christmas Carroll
Downtown Carrollton. An old-fashioned Victorian celebration
featuring horse drawn carriage rides and visits with Santa.
502-732-5713.
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