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 [...]

August 21 – Haven of Hope 5K and Fun Run

The Haven of Hope 1st annual Run for Life 5K cross country race and one mile fun run is set for Saturday, August 21st.

The run will be held at the Marshall County High School cross country course beginning at 8:00 am. The fun run will follow at 9:00am.

Cost is $12 for the 5K (pre-registration by [...]

August 21 – Dorothy Marchant Lupus Motorcycle Ride

Come participate in the 2nd Annual Dorothy Marchant Tribute Motorcycle Ride to raise money for the Lupus Foundation in honor and memory of our grandma Dorothy Marchant. The ride will be at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville, KY.

The registration for the ride will begin at 8:00 am and will cost $10.00 for singles and $15.00 [...]

August 21 – Crashing For Caleb

Crashing for Caleb, sponsored by the Kentucky Destruction Lawn Mower Demolition Derby, will be held Saturday, August 21 at H.H. Lovett Park in Benton. Gates will open at 3:00 pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 with all proceeds going to benefit medical expenses for Caleb Baker.

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August 20 – Endless Summer Band In Benton

The City of Benton Summer Concert Series presents Endless Summer Band, the Nation's #1 Variety Show Band, on Friday, August 20 at 7:00 pm at Benton's Court Square. The event is free.

In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Marshall County High School Gym.

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. [...]

July 22 – Zion’s Cause Sizzlin Summer Bazaar

Zion's Cause Baptist Church at 1532 US Hwy 68 W Benton,(across from I Kids) will be having a Sizzlin' Summer Bazaar this Thursday July 22nd, from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm.

Come join us and get out of the heat at the Sizzlin' Summer Bazaar and enjoy shopping several different vendors, see new products and get [...]

July 13 – Taste of Marshall County

Come enjoy a taste of Marshall County at the large pavilion in Mike Miller Park on July 13th from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm.  A $10 donation per person benefits the American Cancer Society.

Tickets are available and limited (only 500 available), so get yours now!  Let them know HelloKY.com sent you.
Participating businesses include:

Arbys Draffenville
The Doughnut [...]

July 1-4 – KY Dam Village Good Ol USA Days & 4th of July Celebration

KY Dam Village's Good Ol' USA Days is a four day celebration of our nation's birthday with traditional activities, entertainment, music, fireworks, and fun.

It all ends with a huge 4th of July celebration and fireworks show, which promises to be one this area's best fireworks shows ever seen.

In addition to the fireworks, and other entertainment [...]

June 25 – MCEC Exceptional Show

The Marshall County Exceptional Center is having "The Exceptional Show" on June 25th at 7:00 pm.

Featuring The Craig Russell Band with special guest Scotty Henson, the event will take place in the Shadowen Performing Arts Building at Marshall County High School.

Tickets are $10 each (children 12 and under free).

For more information please call 270-527-1327.

April 9 – MCEC Murder Mystery Dinner

You are invited to an occasion to remember and enjoy with a mystery to solve along the way! The proceeds to benefit The Marshall County Exceptional Center.

Marshall County Exceptional Center Gymnasium
198 Old Symsonia Rd.

Tickets are $10.00 per person.

Fee includes: Chili-buffet bar, drink, & dessert *** Plus a night where you get to be the detective*** [...]

April 5 – Tater Day in Benton KY

On the first Monday of April, the streets of Benton fill with thousands of people, all who have come to the annual celebration of the sweet potato.

And this year is no different!

While Tater Day is technically only one day, the festivities have grown to include the prior week and weekend leading up to the actual [...]

December 12 – KY Dam Village’s Breakfast with Santa

Start a new tradition or continue one with us by having breakfast with Santa and have your picture made, receive goodies. visit our gift shop, or make a family portrait by one of our holiday displays! Hope to see you there!!

7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at KY Dam Village State Resort Park - Harbor Lights [...]

December 11 – Dicken’s Christmas

Dickens Christmas On Friday, December 11th from 5:00 until 8:00 p.m.

The alley way between 11th & 12th Streets in downtown Benton will be tranformed into DICKENS ALLEY and be set in the Victorian Period featuring Carolers, Street prople, Ye Ole Pub (hot cider/ coffee, etc.), Shoppes, and a Pig Roasting. The event will begin at [...]

December 3-5 – Marshall County Hoop Fest 2009

The much anticipated Marshall County Hoop Fest is upon us yet again on December 3rd, 4th, and 5th.  The Marshall County High School Gymnasium, so aptly nicknamed "Little Rup Arena" doesn't disappoint as it's filled to capacity with fans and some of the greatest high school basketball players in the country.

This year's Hoop Fest 2009 [...]

October 24 – Kenlake’s Little Spooky Spooks

Dress up in your costume, if you wish, and come join us at Kenlake State Resort Park for a frightening good time as we celebrate Halloween early! Make a unique craft, see some spooky animals, listen to our storyteller wave spooky tales. Lots of candy and refreshments, $3.00 per person

7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Kenlake State [...]

October 2-4 – Aurora Country Festival

The Aurora Country Festival will be held October 2nd - 4th. The festival begins at 9:00 am on Friday and runs through 5:00 pm on Sunday.

The festival is a free event and touts "Country Style Fun For All".  The Aurora Country Festival was started back in 1977 as a way for the community to help promote [...]

September 25-26 – Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival

The Jackson Purchase Friends of Bluegrass presents the 7th Annual Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival held in Aurora, Kentucky on Friday, September 25, from 4:00 pm until 11:00 pm, and Saturday, September 26, from 1:00 pm until 11:00 pm.
Friday's bands include (beginning at 4:00 pm)

Josh Williams Band
Junior Sisk and Ramblers Choice
Summertown Road
The McKendrees
The Rigney Family

Saturday's bands [...]

August 27-29 – Hot August Blues Festival

Join us August 27th, 28th and 29th, 2009 for the 20th Annual Hot August Blues Festival! To commemorate the 20th anniversary, we are presenting blues fans with a special three day festival! The same great food, the same friendships and the great blues that you expect from us with a bonus day thrown in! Located [...]

June 20 – Get Fit 5k

Get fit 5k is a fitness event for the whole family.  You can run, walk, bring your stroller, etc.
Location for the event is the Calvert City Park from 7 am - 10 am.
Post race refreshments will be available.
For more information or to register please call: 270-395-1586.