GLASGOW-BARREN COUNTY
2015-2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Central Time Zone
Current 09/22/15
Bounty of the Barrens Farmers Market (check dates and location below)
 Glasgow, 8am-12noon (note changes in location below)
 Saturdays, April-September, west side of downtown square.
 Saturdays on September 26 and October 11, in lot behind BB&T Bank on West Main Street.
 First and Third Saturdays during the winter months, at the Barren County Extension Office.
For info, call Brandi Button at 270-670-6913.
Currently through October 31, 2015
Paintings by local artist, Joy Myatt on display at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center
In the Christine Snavely Art Gallery on the Second Floor. Open M-F, open 9am-4pm; Saturday, 9am-2pm.
Friday and Saturday, September 18-19, 2015
Harvest of History Tour 2015
Take a guided tour of the Glasgow Municipal Cemetery and step back in time as you “visit” citizens who played an
important role in the history of Glasgow and Barren County. Presented by the South Central Kentucky Cultural
Center located at 200 West Water Street, Glasgow. Meet at the Cultural Center at a designated time.
Transportation provided to the Cemetery. Fee charged. Multiple tours available on Friday and Saturday. Call 270651-9792 for information. Tickets are available at the Cultural Center and the price is $12 each; students-3rd to
12th grade are $6 each. This year, Brian Pack will portray Peter Wade Depp; Jocelyn Mansfield will portray Wyoming
President; Robin Frazier will portray Virginia Mosier; Kaylee Payne will portray Sarah Lewis Hall; Terry Caldwell will portray
Edgar N. Caldwell; William H. Richardson will portray James M. Richardson; and Jerry Ream will portray Carroll Ream.
Saturday, September 19, 2015
28th Annual Trashmasters Classic—Lake Shore Cleanup around Barren River Lake
Sponsored by the Friends of Barren River Lake & Park in conjunction with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Volunteers take a pontoon ride to the shores of Barren River Lake to clean, clean, clean. Gloves and garbage bags
are donated for the cause. Pontoon owners donate the use of their pontoon for the day. A great community
service event. All registered volunteers are invited to Barren River State Park’s Sunset Cove Recreation Area
from Noon until 3pm for free food, door prizes, and live entertainment. Join us to celebrate Barren River Lake’s
50th birthday and the Kentucky State Park’s 90th birthday during this event.
Sunday, September 20, 2015
4th Annual Best of the Barrens Talent Showcase & Silent Auction Presented by the Glasgow Musicale
At the First Christian Church in Glasgow, KY. Bidding for silent auction begins at 1:30pm and the program begins
at 2:00pm. Proceeds from the auction benefits the scholarship fund for the Stephen Foster Music Camp held
annually in June at Eastern Kentucky University. Free admission for all ages. Public is encouraged to attend.
Performers include Lea Sewell, Lane Myers, Monica Crowder & Clarinet Ensemble, Byron & Susie Lucas; Todd
Woodward, Johnathon Holmes & Students, Kylie Burchett, Briana Crowder, Kip Crowder and BCHS Trombone
Ensemble.
Friday, September 25, 2015
The Tannahill Weavers Live in Concert at the Historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Glasgow, KY.
Scotland’s Tanahill Weavers—one of the best Scottish bands playing traditional music at its best.
Tickets are $10 for adults; Children 12 and under are free. Purchase tickets at the Glasgow Highland Games office
or online at www.plaza.org. Call 270-651-3141 for information.
Friday & Saturday, September 25-26, 2015
Annual Fall Festival in Cave City, KY
The streets of Cave City will fill with vendors, booths, and the signs and smells of Fall. Please join in the fun.
Friday: 5K Glow Run, Kids Events, Live Music. Saturday: Tractor Show, Games, Cake Walk, Kids Events and Live
Music. Booths and Vendors available both days.
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Saturday, September 26, 2015
37th Annual Glasgow B&PW Club Annual Arts, Crafts & Gifts Fair
Around the Square in downtown Glasgow. One of the largest arts, crafts and gifts show in Kentucky. Booth space
available. Food vendors available. Free and open to the public—especially shoppers. Get your Christmas
shopping done early.
Saturday, September 26
Seven Springs Sorghum Festival near Edmonton, KY
Time 8am till dark. Come for a day of old-time sorghum making. The cane is grown and processed on 50 acres of
the confluence of the east and south fork of the Little Barren River. Kids activities, local craftsmen, food vendors,
live music, car show, tractor show, and 5K run. Adults $5; children 12 and under free. Proceeds support the
Salvation Army and Red Cross. For info, call 270-432-3222 or visit www.sevenspringssorghumfest.com
Wednesday, September 30, 2015
Fantazia Circus live at the Kentucky National Guard Armory at 410 Calvary Drive, Glasgow
Showtime is 7:00pm. Held indoors rain or shine. Doors open one hour prior to showtime.
Visit www.discoverfantazia.com or www.facebook.com/fantaziacircus
Discount tickets can be picked up in the foyer of the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce.
October 1-31, 2015
Trail of Scarecrows at Barren River Lake State Resort Park
All families, schools, Scouts, churches, business and other groups are invited to create a unique one-of-a-kind
scarecrow to display along the “Trail of Scarecrows. The public is encouraged to visit the Park and view the
scarecrows, free of charge, from Oct. 1-31. The scarecrows along with laminated signs identifying its name and
the builders are placed along the paved trail that visitors walk, run, hike and bike. A section of the trail is visible
along park road. The registration fee to create a scarecrow is $10. Contact Jamie Avery at 1-800-325-0057, Ext.
2415 for information.
Thursday-Saturday, October 1-3, 2014
30th Rollercoaster Yard Sale along Highway 63
A 3-day grassroots extravaganza! Over 150 miles of yard sales, crafts, antiques, handmade quilts, produce,
southern foods, BBQ, entertainment, flea markets, parks, historic sites and more. Come along for the ride!
Highway 63, also known as the Cordell Hull Highway, goes through southcentral Kentucky and northeastern
Tennessee and around Dale Hollow Lake. Start at any point along the route. Visit
www.therollercoasteryardsale.com . Brochures containing a map are available at the Glasgow-Barren County
Tourist Commission, 118 East Public Square, Glasgow, KY or call 800-264-3161.
Saturday, October 3, 2015
Annual Pumpkin Festival in Metcalfe County
Downtown Edmonton, KY. A fun family festival with contests, music, food, crafts booths, exhibits, pumpkin and
costume contests, Karaoke, live performances, 5K Run/Walk. For info, call 270-432-3222 or visit
www.metcalfechamber.com.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Budweiser’s Clydesdale Horses in Cave City
At the Cave City Convention Center. A parade will take place downtown.
The Clydesdale is a breed of draught horse derived from the farm horses of Clydesdale, Scotland, and named
after that region. Although originally one of the smaller breeds of draught horses, it is now a tall breed. Often bay
in color, they show significant white markings due to the presence of Sabino genetics. The breed, originally used
for agriculture and haulage, is still used for draught purposes today. The Budweiser Clydesdales are some of the
most famous Clydesdales, and other members of the breed are used as drum horses by the British Household
Cavalry. They have also been used to create and improve other draught breeds. Have your photograph made with
these beautiful horses. For information, call 270-773-3131.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
15th Annual Cruise Into Fall Car Show
Hundreds of classic cars and trucks, new cars, restored cars and trucks, tractors—see all kinds in Glasgow!
No registration fee. Prizes awarded. For information, call 270-651-7255.
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Tuesday, October 13, 2015
10th Annual Taste of the Barrens
6pm-8pm at the Cave City Convention Center. Tickets $15 in advance; $20 at the door. For info, call 270-6513161 or 270-773-5159. Jointly sponsored by the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce and the Cave
City Chamber of Commerce. Have a yummy good time! Enjoy samples of food offered by area restaurants and
caterers in the area known as the Barrens that includes the following counties, Barren, Metcalfe, Hart, Monroe
and Allen.
Friday-Saturday, October 16-17, 2015
Spookout Weekend at Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Ghosts and goblins take over the campground. You can experience activities for all ages including costume
contests, pumpkin roll contest, trick-or-treating, tie-dye t-shirts, and more for ghouls for all sizes. Walk around
to view the decorated haunted hangouts where the campers dwell. Campers, remember to bring candy for trickor-treat. For information, call Jamie Avery at 1-800-325-0057, Ext. 2415.
Friday, October 25, 2015
Scotland’s Tannahill Weavers Live in Concert
A member of the Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame
At the Plaza Theatre, concert begins at 7pm. Purchase tickets at the Glasgow Highland Games next to the Plza
Theatre or on-line at www.plaza.org. Adults $10; children 12 and under, free. Proceeds will benefit the 2016
Glasgow Highland Games.
Friday-Sunday, October 23-25, 2015
Frankenstein by Victor Gialanella
Presented by The Far Off Broadway Players at the Historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Glasgow
Friday and Saturday at 7pm. Sunday afternoon at 2pm. Tickets $10 each. Purchase online at www.plaza.org or at
the Plaza Theatre.
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Kids Art Show at the South Central Kentucky Cultural Center
200 West Water Street, Glasgow. From 2pm-4pm. Public is invited.
Thursday-Saturday, October 29-31, 2015
Third Annual 2015 Carvaroo Chainsaw Art Carving Expo & Auction
Watch wood carvers at work. An auction for these incredible works of art will take place on Saturday, October 31
at 3pm, CT. At Kentucky Down Under, 3700 L & N Turnpike Road, Horse Cave, KY 42749. For information, Call
270-786-1010 or contact: carvaroo53@yahoo.com
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Annual Veterans Day Parade & Celebration
Downtown Glasgow. Time to be announced. Sponsored by the Barren County Veterans Association.
Bring family and friends to pay tribute to those that served our great country, the United States of America!
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Interactive Murder Mystery at the Museum
South Central Kentucky Cultural Center at 200 West Water Street in Glasgow. Time and ticket prices to be
announced. Call 270-651-9792 for information.
Saturday, November 7, 2015
8th Annual Singing for Scholarships - Music of the Decades from 20’s to the Present
Historic Plaza Theatre in downtown Glasgow. Tickets $10 each. Featuring the Unpredictables, J. Robert Lindsey,
Colton Kise, Tyler Lindsey, Chad Shockley, Bailey Birge, Hayley Biggers Smith, All About Dance and the Barren
County High School Drama Club. Join us at the Plaza for an outstanding evening of entertainment. Proceeds
support the Bobby Driver Scholarship Program.
Friday, November 13-14, 2015
Kentucky Homespun Christmas Show
At Cave City Convention Center, 502 Mammoth Cave Street, Cave City, KY. Home crafted items for sale.
For info, call 270-773-3131.
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Friday, November 20, 2015
Annual Children’s Celebration at the Historic Plaza Theatre
115 E. Main Street, Glasgow, KY
For information, call Brenda Chaney, 270-629-5501
Friday, November 27, 2015
Light Up Glasgow
Join the community at 5pm in front of the Barren County Courthouse as the Christmas lights around the square
truly come to life! It’s a beautiful ceremony to kick off the holiday season! Maybe snowflakes will fall!
December 5, 2015
Glasgow’s Nighttime Christmas Parade
Sponsored by the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce. Parade leaves Glasgow High School on
Columbia Avenue at 6pm and travels along Columbia Avenue to downtown Glasgow. For information, call the
Chamber of Commerce at 270-651-3161 or 800-264-3161.
Cave City Anniversary Events
October 2015-July 2016
200th Anniversary of Mammoth Cave National Park & 150th Anniversary of Cave City, Kentucky
October 2015-March 2016—John Hunt Morgan Exhibit at Cave Convention Center
December 8, 2015—Cave City Proclamation & Annual Banquet at Cave City Convention Center
April 2016-August 2016—Floyd Collins Exhibit at Cave City Convention Center
April 2, 2016—Beegie Adair Jazz Concert & Dinner at Cave City Convention Center
July 22, 2016—Ricky Skaggs Bluegrass Concert at Cave City Convention Center
Commemorative Coins—Limited number at each event—Collect all three.
For information, call 270-773-3131 or 270-773-5159.
Upcoming Events at Southcentral Kentucky Community & Technical College
All events listed are free and open to the public
Friday, October 2, 2015
SKYCTC Admissions Fair, from 9am-2pm, on the Main Campus at 1845 Loop Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101
Call 270-901-1000.
Wednesday, October 7, 2015
Hope Harbor, Presentation on Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
12:30pm, on the Main Campus, 1845 Loop Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101, Building F, Conference Room
Thursday, October 8, 2015
Hope Harbor, Presentation on Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking
1:30pm, at Glasgow Health Campus, Glasgow, KY
Saturday, October 10, 2015
SKYCTC Second Saturdays at the KTIA Campus
On the second Saturday of each month, SKYCTC offers Continuing Education classes for Plumbers, Electricians,
Electrical Contractors, and HVAC Technicians. SKYCTC also offers a growing list of Community Education courses
like Basic Budgeting using Excel. All courses meet at SKYCTC’s KATI Campus at 1127 Morgantown Road, Bowling
Green, KY. To register, visit http://ws.kctcs.edu/southcentral/
Thursday, October 15, 2015
KTIA Open House
From 3PM-5PM at the KTIA Campus at 1127 Morgantown Road, Bowling Green. High school counselors,
teachers, students and parents interested in learning more about SKYCTC business programs, dual credit
options, computer certifications, and transfer to WKU are invited to attend. SKYCTC staff, faculty and students
will provide tours, demonstrations, and answer questions about program offered. Programs offered at the KATI
Campus include Business Administration Systems, Computer & Information Technologies, Medical Information
Technology, Culinary Arts, and Office Systems Technology.
Wednesday, November 18, 2015
SKYCTC Job Fair - From 11AM-2PM, SKYCTC, Main Campus, 1845 Loop Drive, Bowling Green, KY 42101,
Building F, Conference Room.
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