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Festivals, markets, nature programs and community events. Pick a town and a date, then check the details before you set off.

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A growing selection across 15 Kentucky towns, not a complete statewide calendar. Each listing shows its source and manual check date. Check the organizer again before traveling.

3 listings with upcoming or current dates · Sorted by start date

Oct 23, 2026Burnside, KY

Cars & community · Event

Cole Park Cruise Meet & Greet

See classic and custom vehicles at Cole Park before the Somerset cruise weekend. The official October date is October 23.

Where: Cole Park, 7929 S. U.S. 27, Burnside, KY 42519
Admission: Admission price not confirmed. Check the organizer before making plans.
Before you go: The dated listing says 10 a.m.–2 p.m., while the prose mentions an evening atmosphere. Confirm hours before setting off.

Official event details Open map Save dates to calendar Full planning notes

Dates and notes checked Oct 15, 2026. Calendar downloads are reminders and do not update automatically.

Oct 31, 2026Burnside, KY

Food & community · Event

Halloween in Burnside

Save the date for a community Halloween celebration in Burnside. The tourism announcement confirms the day, while the detailed program is still being developed.

Where: Burnside, Kentucky; exact activity locations to be announced
Admission: Admission price not confirmed. Check the organizer before making plans.
Before you go: Confirm the activity location and hours before traveling; “all day” in the source calendar is not a promise of continuous activities.

Official event details Town map; venue unconfirmed Save dates to calendar Full planning notes

Dates and notes checked Oct 15, 2026. Calendar downloads are reminders and do not update automatically.

Nov 17, 2026throughDec 31, 2026Burnside, KYSeason window; check operating dates

Holiday lights · Festival

Christmas Island in Burnside

Keep Burnside’s island light display in mind for a Lake Cumberland holiday outing. Tourism has published the season window, with additional program details to follow.

Where: General Burnside Island State Park, 8801 US-27, Burnside, KY 42519
Admission: Admission price not confirmed. Check the organizer before making plans.
Before you go: Season dates only: operating nights, hours, ticket terms and special attractions still need confirmation with the organizer.

Official event details Open map Save dates to calendar Full planning notes

Dates and notes checked Oct 15, 2026. Calendar downloads are reminders and do not update automatically.

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For more options, visit Kentucky Tourism's statewide calendar.