Hillbilly Days In Kentucky Is Back For Its 47th Year Of Fun & Festivities
Andrea Limke
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Hillbilly Days is the unique title to a festival, and well, let’s be honest — where else in the country would you expect to find a long-running, popular festival with such a name? Kentucky proudly claims this fun-filled event as its own and returns it will return April 17-20 for its 47th year. Thousands of people visit this celebration in Pikeville and there may not be a more unique gathering in the region. Hillbilly Days is as fun and festive as it sounds, so perhaps this year is the time to visit this longstanding adventure. Let’s take a look at one of the best festivals in Kentucky!
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Hillbilly Days offers more information on the website. Make plans to head to the hills and join in all the festive fun! Have you been to Hillbilly Days? What’s your favorite part of this unique festival in Kentucky? Tell us about it in the comments below.
For more on Pikevillee, read about its fascinating cut-through project. And to learn a little more about growing up in Kentucky, read “A Hillbilly Grows Up: Boyhood Adventures In Rural Kentucky.”
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Festivals In Kentucky
What are some of the best festivals in Kentucky?
- Jenny Wiley Festival (Prestonburg): This fun event is in memory of Wiley. This brave woman, captured by Native Americans in 1789, saw the death of some of her family members. She escaped 11 months later and is the namesake of the Jenny Wiley State Resort Park. Enjoy rides, crafts, and live entertainment at this annual festival in October.
- Wild Lights Festival (Louisville): Each spring, the Louisville Zoo offers a celebration of ancient Chinese myths and legends through interactive moving displays. See the magnificent dragons and an awesome Phoenix tunnel along the illuminated archways!
- Woolly Worm Festival (Beattyville): For almost 40 years, this October celebration has brought folks in to compete in the wooly worm race that takes place on a string. Enter the Cornhole Tournament and see the furry creatures at the Pet Show.
- Lavender Festival (Versailles): The June blooms are a welcome sight at this summer festival in Kentucky. Visit the farm animals, the Kentucky Castle, and the artists' booths.
Where are some of the best campgrounds in Kentucky?
- Renfro Valley KOA (Mount Vernon): The space puts you at the lovely foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. The nearby Lake Linville offers endless recreational activities.
- Cummins Ferry RV Park, Campground, RV Resort, and Marina (Salvisa): Located along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail, folks enjoy swimming, fishing, disc golf, and easy hiking trails. The weekends bring food trucks and live music!