Carroll County Events

2010 Events for Carroll County
www.carrolltontourism.com

October | November | December

September 3
Farmers Market
Held on our beautiful Courthouse Lawn on the First Friday on each month. Enjoy home grown produce, honey, sorghum & jams, children’s entertainment, food & music.
Phone: 502-732-5713
Location: Main Street

September 4
Goldenrod Gala
One day juried Arts & Crafts Festival featuring handmade items. Along with antique tractors, vintage cars, variety of demonstrators, all day entertainment, food concessions, Farmer's Market and activities for kids.
9am - 5pm
Contact: Amy.Alsup@ky.gov or Tanya.Supplee@ky.gov
Location: General Butler State Resort Park
Phone: 502-732-7036
www.carrolltontourism.com

September 10 & 11
BBQ and Bands at the Point
Bring you own chairs or blankets and enjoy good music and food on the Ohio & Kentucky Rivers
Location: Carrollton's Point Park where two rivers meet
Phone: 502-732-6960 Mark Davis or 502-732-7036 Carrollton Tourism
www.carrolltontourism.com

September 10
Derby City Mustang Car Show
Location: General Butler State Resort Park
Packed weekend with beautiful cars, Saturday's all Ford product car show held at the Park's Front Entrance is open to the general public.
Visit www.septemberinthepark.info for additional information related to this weekend.
Location: General Butler State Resort Park
Phone: 502-732-7036
www.generalbutler.com

September 18
Play Er Agin' Concert Series
Art Adams Band - Rockabilly fans steeped in the genre will recognize the name Art Adams. Inducted into the Hall of Fame in the late 1950's with his then band, The Rhythm Knights, performing Rock Crazy Baby on the Cherry Records label. With roots at the Grand Ole Opry Art's music has taken him all over the world. Influenced by Ernest Tubb, Johnny Cash, Elvis and Carl Perkins. Boasting rights apply - Art is native to Carrollton. Join us for Art's homecoming. New release, The Truth On Smokin', recorded on Ace Records. Don't miss the legendary Art Adams.
7pm - 9:30pm.
Location: General Butler State Resort Park
Phone: 502-732-7036 or 800-325-4290 Carroll Co Tourism
www.generalbutler.com
E-mail: EvelynM.Welch@ky.gov

September 18
Heritage Saturday
Demonstrations of heritage skills, such as spinning, basket weaving, wine making lye soap making ect. Reenactment of an 1800's Church service.
Tours available of the historic house(c1790)
Location: Historic Masterson House
Phone: 502-732-5786 Nancy Jo Grobmyer, Port William Historical Society
or 502-732-7036 Carroll County Tourism

September 18
18 Annual Kentucky Kruizers Car-truck & Motorcycle Show and Swap meet
Registration 9am, DJ with 50's 60's music
Location: Carrollton's Point Park
Phone: 502-732-5010 Ron McMillan

September 25
Fall Brawl Demo Derby
Starts 7 pm
Location: Carroll Co Fair Grounds (behind Kroger's & Walmart) off rt. 227
Phone: 502-732-5924 or 502-732-0699

October

October 2
Come Calling on Carrollton Fishing Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament
Location: Carrollton's Point Park
Phone: 502-732-7036 or 800-325-4290

October 7 - 9
Carroll County Tobacco Festival
Festival with amusement rides, arts & crafts, food vendors ,flea market, games, parade, music and much, much more.
Location: Downtown Carrollton on the court house square
Phone: 502-732-8888 Hazel Wilhoite

October 16
Play Er Agin' Music Concert
Blues, Bluegrass, Honky Tonk. Free. 7pm Informal seating
Location: Historic Butler Turpin House General Butler State Resort Park
Phone: 502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com

October 22-24 and 28 -30
Halloween Family Weekend
If you dare, take a ride on the Little Kentucky Flyer Railroad and enjoy the treacherous track. Visit The House of Doom and many other surprises
Location: General Butler State Resort Park
Phone: 502-732-7036 or 800-325-4290 Carroll Co Tourism
www.generalbutler.com

October 23 & 24
Spirit of Butler Paranormal Weekend
Location: General Butler State Resort Park Historic Butler/Turpin House,
Cemetery and Grounds.
Phone: 866-462-8853 or 502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com

November

November 12 - 14
General Butler Dinner Theatre
Enjoy Dinner and theatre to warm up a chilly Nov.
Night. Featuring overnight packages.
Location: General Butler State Resort Park Conference Center
Phone: 866-462-8853 or 502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com

November 14
USA BASSIN Regional Fishing Tournament
Location: Carrollton’s Point Park
Phone: Billie Brown 513-233-1827

December

December 4
Winter Wonderfest Day
Surprises for the young and the young at heart. Santa will be featured at breakfast Saturday Morning along with morning activities
At the Lodge Lounge. Evening – Holiday Concert. 8am - ?
Location: General Butler State Resort Park.
www.generalbutler.com

December 4
A Christmas Carroll
An Old Fashioned Victorian celebration featuring horse drawn
carriage rides and visits with Santa. Christmas parade, Music, Crafter's tent.
Canned goods. Proceeds go to animal support.
Location: Downtown Carrollton
Phone: 502-732-5713