Festivals and Activities In South Central Kentucky
Whether you can stay for a day, or coming to visit for a week, you’ll find South Central Kentucky full of exciting places and events. Take a moment and view a few of the coming events and area attractions. From the State of Kentucky tourism schedule of events website at: http://www.kentuckytourism.com/events.aspx You can click on our region to find the most recent postings of festivals and events in our area. You can also check out the Bowling Green tourism website at http://www.visitbgky.com
Duncan Hines Festival
Bowling Green / Warren County
Website: http://www.visitbgky.com/duncanhinesfestival.html
There's plenty of family fun to be had at this festival. Food vendors, arts and crafts exhibitions, little mister and miss contests, a Create Your Own Recipe contest, and several events and contests for children ensure that there will always be something exciting going on for people of all ages at the Duncan Hines Festival in Bowling Green.
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Glasgow Barren River State Park
Website: www.glasgowhighlandgames.com
A celebration of traditions, culture and history primarily (but not exclusively) Scottish and Irish family ancestry. There are historical event re-enactments. All ages are encouraged to participate in the many activities offered. Or sit and enjoy live continuous music featuring the best entertainers we could present. There are Kentucky crafters, traders, Scottish and Irish vendors PLUS delicious foods. At Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Bowling Green International Festival
Bowling Green
Website: www.bginternationalfest.com
The Last Saturday in September each year, beautiful Fountain Square Park in Bowling Green, Kentucky becomes an International Paradise of nationalities coming together to proudly share their unique cultures. The festival is a traditional celebration that honors the heritage and diversity among our residents through music, dance performance, exhibits, demonstrations, authentic foods and merchandise vendors.
photo by Katie Fleming Frassinelli
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Kentucky Down Under
Horse Cave / Hart County
Website: www.kdu.com
Map: www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?latlongtype=internal&addtohistory=&latitude=SfjiFUraYPmoGp%2b016iDDg%3d%3d&longitude=Ey1cduotLwtAPHd3%2frJ42w%3d%3d&name=Kentucky%20Down%20Under%20And%20Caverns&country=US&address=Ky%2d335&city=Horse%20Cave&state=KY&zipcode=42749&phone=502%2d786%2d2634&spurl=0&&q=Kentucky%20Down%20Under&qc=Tourist%20Attractions
Have you ever met a kangaroo? Ever played a didgeridoo? Ever fed a lorikeet? You could travel 9,500 miles to Australia to do these things, or just come see us at Kentucky Down Under. Nestled away in south-central Kentucky sits a little piece of Australia. Welcome to Kentucky Down Under where we specialize in Interactive and Educational Family Fun! At Kentucky Down Under, you’ll discover a hands-on family adventure!
Kentucky Down Under offers plenty to see and do for folks of all ages. We offer so much more than your typical zoo. At most zoos, you walk around, see the animals in the cages, and read the signs to learn about the animals. At Kentucky Down Under, you actually get in the cages with the animals. All along the way, you'll find helpful, knowledgeable interpreters ready to tell you about the animals, and to answer your questions. Also, don’t miss the breathtaking Kentucky Caverns – one of the most beautiful caves in the country. Now, what are you waiting for? Get ready to explore the world of the outback… at Kentucky Down Under.
Lost River Cave
Bowling Green / Warren County
Website: www.LostRiverCave.com
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The Lost River Cave and Valley is an urban nature reserve. Sixty-eight acres of green space include a diversity of wildlife habitat including river, wetlands, blue holes, limestone bluffs, grassland prairie, cedar glade, springs, and hardwood forest. The valley boasts over 130 species of birds during spring migration and an abundance of mammals, reptiles, and amphibians. This web of life extends into the cave, where countless critters live quietly in the darkness.
Lost River Valley supports a variety of woodland species including wildlife such as squirrels, rabbits, raccoons, opossum, white-tail deer, box turtles, and wild turkey. There is a great diversity of trees and Kentucky wildflowers. Four blue holes and a spring support fish such as blue gill and perch and attract migratory birds. Limestone bluffs are favorite places of phoebes, swallows, and skinks. The park's location within Bowling Green's city limits makes it an urban oasis for wildlife and nature lovers alike.
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