Annual International Barbecue Festival Owensboro, KY
2-day event, 2nd Weekend in May www.bbqfest.com
W. C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival Audubon Mills Park
Henderson, KY
Weeklong Event in June, Sanctioned by Memphis in May www.handyblues.org
Summerfest Central City, KY
May 5-8
This annual kick-off to summer celebrates with a carnival, wrestling, Firemen's Olympics, barbecue and much more. www.centralcitykytourism.com
Barbecue and Homecoming Dawson Springs, KY
4th Weekend in July
The community celebrates its heritage with famous barbecue, contests an events
(270) 797-2781
Bill Monroe Bluegrass Festival Rosine, KY
September
Bluegrass music comes home to the birthplace of Bill Monroe, the father of this American art form. Live music, barbecue, food and fun make this an unforgettable experience. www.billmonroefoundation.com
Hancock County Sorghum & Barbecue Festival Hancock County Fairgrounds
Hawesville
Last Weekend in September
Visitors flock from all over the nationa to view the sorghum making process and partake of mouth-watering barbecue. Food, arts and crafts, rug and basket weavers too.
(270) 314-5688 or (270) 927-8137
Outdoor Expo and Barbecue Festival Madisonville, KY
October
Sports enthusiasts of all ages convene for seminars and demonstrations on hunting, fishing, archery, biking, canoeing and more. (270) 821-3433.
Squealin' on the Square Murray, KY
Takes place during Freedom Fest during the 4th of July Click here for more.
Balloons Tunes and BBQ Bowling Green, KY
September
Three day event in September includes hot air balloons, regional BBQ cook-off and concerts. See www.primetimeevents.com/balloon.html
WMTH CORPORATION PO BOX 51153 BOWLING GREEN, KY 42102 PHONE (270) 792-5300 FAX 721-0004
