Carrollton / Carroll
County Tourism
P.O. Box 293
Carrollton, KY 41008
502-732-7036
1-800-325-4290

 

 

  

“I did not know that they still held small town parades that actually travel through town and circle the Courthouse Square!  Thank you for having an event that took me back in time to my childhood.”

Annual Events

2009 Calendar

March 1st – November 30th
Free Golf Getaway

General Butler State Resort Park
1608 US Hwy 227
Carrollton, KY. 41008
502-732-4384
Della.Downey@ky.gov

 

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 Pas
t 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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