August 27-28 – 21st Annual Hot August Blues Festival

Head on over to Kenlake on August 27th and 28th, for the 21st Annual Hot August Blues Festival at Kenlake State Resort Park Amphitheater on scenic Kentucky Lake where you're guaranteed two days of unforgettable entertainment and fun! Since its creation, the Hot August Blues Festival has remained a "must attend" event in the western Kentucky region! In 2009, we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the festival. With the first twenty years behind us we are definitely looking forward to the next twenty. Last year's event also featured a special performance of the Star Spangled Banner with an appearance by Marshall County's Local ...

September 3-7 – Pinta & Nina Replicas To Visit LBL

On Friday, September 3rd, the Pinta and the Nina, replicas of Columbus’ ships, will open in Grand Rivers, KY. The ships will be docked at the Green Turtle Bay Resort, 263 Green Turtle Bay Dr., until their departure early Tuesday morning September 7th. The Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” The Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for ...

August 20-21 – 2nd Annual BBQ On Barkley

On August 20 - 21 at Kuttawa Beach in Kuttawa, KY (I-24 - Exit 40), enjoy the best tasting BBQ around, lively music and entertainment, beautiful crafts, lots of mouthwatering food, 5K Run, Antique Car Show, Boat Show, and Kids’ Zone... all with beautiful Lake Barkley in the background. Schedule of Events Friday - August 20 4:00 pm - All Vendors ~ Kid's Zone open to the public 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ~ FREE Concert by Ashlee Collins 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ FREE Concert by Miranda Barnett 10:00 pm - Park Closes Saturday - August 21 7:00 am - Late registration for 5K Run/2 Mile ...

August 14 – Scrap For Samantha

Samantha Arnett is a sweet 4 year old who has a rare, fast-growing brain tumor that was diagnosed February 2009. This scrap-booking fundraiser at Lone Oak Elementary School on August 14th beginning at 8:00 am goes toward helping her Daddy take off work so the family can spend as much time together as possible. The donation for the event is $20, but I'm sure anything above and beyond would be greatly appreciated. Upon receiving the donation, your spot will be reserved. There are a limited number of spots available, so reserve yours now. To donate, mail your name, email address, and phone number ...

August 7 – CFSB Presents the 36th Annual Watermelon Bust

CFSB invites you to the 36th Annual Watermelon Bust on August 7th beginning at 5:00 pm at Reed Conder Gymnasium at Marshall County High School in Draffenville, KY. There will be 2 Tons of Ice-Cold Watermelon, Kids Games, and a Southern Gospel Concert featuring Eddy and Valerie Bell, The Smith Brothers, Mercy's Mark and The Perry's. Watermelon and Kids Games will be available beginning at 5:00 pm and the Concert will start at 5:45 pm. The event is open to the public and is free from CFSB. For more information, please call 888-226-5669.