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SUMMARY:Rockcastle Speedway: Opening Day Regular Show
DESCRIPTION:Rockcastle Speedway Opening Day with Regular Show\nMore information at https://rockcastlespeedway.com/
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/rockcastle-speedway-opening-day-regular-show/
LOCATION:Rockcastle Speedway\, 1495 Cove Branch Rd\, Orlando\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Outdoor Adventure,Rockcastle Speedway
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SUMMARY:Jingle Bell Run/Walk
DESCRIPTION:End the race year on a high note with this Christmas-themed race celebrating its 22nd year. Proceeds go to the Miracle Fund for residents at Rockcastle Regional.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/jingle-bell-run-walk/
LOCATION:Renfro Valley Entertainment Center\, 2380 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Outdoor Adventure,Walk Run Events
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SUMMARY:Rockcastle Gobble Wobble 5K
DESCRIPTION:Whether you run\, walk\, or wobble\, this Thanksgiving-themed race is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season! Costumes are encouraged – turkeys\, pilgrims\, and pumpkins welcome!\n\n\nLet’s make this a new Rockcastle County tradition! Register early and be part of the fun!
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/rockcastle-gobble-wobble-5k/
LOCATION:Renfro Valley Entertainment Center\, 2380 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Outdoor Adventure,Walk Run Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251009
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251013
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UID:3603-1759968000-1760313599@www.rockcastletourism.com
SUMMARY:Moonshiner's Ball
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Moonshiner’s Ball on October 9-12\, 2025 at the Rockcastle Riverside in Livingston\, Kentucky. Enjoy 4 days of music and camping nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest.\nCatch both National and Regional musicians on two stages with NO overlapping sets. We have curated a lineup that is sure to keep you dancing\, smiling\, and sipping.\nCome see what SHINE ON is all about!
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/moonshiners-ball/
LOCATION:Rockcastle Riverside\, 4211 Lower River Road\, Livingston\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Fall Events,Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockcastle Riverside":MAILTO:info@rockcastleriverside.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250831T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250831T223000
DTSTAMP:20260501T035216
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SUMMARY:Rocktember Blast
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 3rd Annual Rocktember Blast on Sunday\, August 31st starting at 6:00 PM. We’ll have inflatables\, DJ music\, Rolling Stoves Food Truck\, Matilda’s Dogs & Munchies Food Trucks\, Silcox Ice Truck as well as fireworks (at dusk). It will be held at the Rockcastle County Industrial Park off US-150 in Mt. Vernon\, KY. This event is brought to you by City of Mount Vernon\, KY\, Rockcastle County Fiscal Court\, and Mount Vernon – Rockcastle County Tourist Commission.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/rocktember-blast-2/
LOCATION:Rockcastle County Industrial Park\, Progress Drive\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250518T153000
DTSTAMP:20260501T035216
CREATED:20250102T152447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250327T153342Z
UID:3366-1747562400-1747582200@www.rockcastletourism.com
SUMMARY:Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House
DESCRIPTION:Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House for 2025:\nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)\nSunday\, May 18\, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm. (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)\n(Note: The Open House is always the weekend after Mother’s Day.) \nAdmission is free\, but donations to the Preserve are always appreciated!\nDetailed Info on Open House is available on their website\, located at https://gsp.caves.org/info/openhouse.shtml\nFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/thegreatsaltpetrecave \nDirections: I-75 to Exit 59 (Mt Vernon/Livingston). Go East on Route 25 for about 100 yards. Turn Left onto route 1004\, continue on route 1004 about 4 miles until it comes to a “T” (Just past RR tracks and cement bridge). Turn right and continue about 5 miles farther to the Great Saltpetre Preserve.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/great-saltpetre-preserve-open-house/
LOCATION:Great Saltpetre Cave\, 237 Saltpetre Cave Road\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250517T100000
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SUMMARY:Great Saltpetre Cave Open House
DESCRIPTION:Great Saltpetre Preserve Open House for 2025: \nSaturday\, May 17\, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)\nSunday\, May 18\, 2025 – 10am to 3:30pm. (gate entry closes; last cave tour at 3:30pm)\n(Note: The Open House is always the weekend after Mother’s Day.) \nAdmission is free\, but donations to the Preserve are always appreciated! \nDetailed Info on Open House is available on their website\, located at https://gsp.caves.org/info/openhouse.shtml \nFacebook Page: www.facebook.com/thegreatsaltpetrecave \nDirections: I-75 to Exit 59 (Mt Vernon/Livingston). Go East on Route 25 for about 100 yards.\nTurn Left onto route 1004\, continue on route 1004 about 4 miles\nuntil it comes to a “T” (Just past RR tracks and cement bridge).\nTurn right and continue about 5 miles farther to the Great Saltpetre Preserve.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/great-saltpetre-cave-weekend/
LOCATION:Great Saltpetre Cave\, 237 Saltpetre Cave Road\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250516
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250518
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UID:3461-1747353600-1747526399@www.rockcastletourism.com
SUMMARY:Riverside Rendezvous Music Festival
DESCRIPTION:Come hang with us at the Riverside Rendezvous Music Festival\, in scenic Livingston\, KY! Gather with friends\, family\, and fellow music lovers to experience the magic of live performances from top regional and local bands\, delicious food\, and handmade artisan crafts. The Rockcastle Riverside is a full service campground with 20 electric hook-ups\, water\, and dump station. Located in the middle of the Daniel Boone National Forest on the Rockcastle River\, The Riverside is home to miles of trails\, pristine woods and rock formations\, and secluded primitive campsites. Fish\, kayak\, swim or just enjoy the scenery!
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/riverside-rendezvous-music-festival/
LOCATION:Rockcastle Riverside\, 4211 Lower River Road\, Livingston\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Concert,Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
ORGANIZER;CN="Rockcastle Riverside":MAILTO:info@rockcastleriverside.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250503T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20250503T230000
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SUMMARY:Bulls and Barrels 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exciting night of bull riding and barrel racing action at Brodhead Fairgrounds! But there’s more! Come be a cowboy for a day as we bring the west\, east! The action begins at 7pm\, but the gates open at 3pm for all the western fun. In addition to amazing food\, mutton busting\, and western vendors\, we will have additional opportunities for fun that include a petting zoo\, horse rides\, mechanical bulls\, and more! There is an additional charge for horse rides and mechanical bulls. Mutton busting begins at 6pm. Registration is limited to 30 riders. See the mutton busting section for more details.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/bulls-and-barrels-2025/
LOCATION:Brodhead Fairgrounds\, Castle Village Dr\, Brodhead\, Kentucky
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250506
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SUMMARY:Renfro Valley Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride
DESCRIPTION:Renfro Valley Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride will be held on May 3-4\, 2025. Participants will ride approximately 100 miles each day of challenging trails and scenic winding roads through the KY Renfro Valley region\, including the Daniel Boone Forest. We are excited to announce that Concerts 4 A Cause\, a KY 501(c)(3) non-profit\, will host the 2025 annual ride and donate the net proceeds to benefit local charitable organizations\, including the Climax\, Livingston\, and Sand Gap Fire Departments and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame and Museum. \nRegistering online before the event is highly encouraged. Late registration will be accepted online and on-site at an increased ticket cost. Cash or credit card is accepted for on-site registration. See the event schedule for on-site registration times. This event will be held rain or shine. \nNEW!  A kick-off dinner and raffle drawing for door prizes will be held on Friday\, May 2 for all riders registered by this date. There will not be a dinner on Saturday. \nREGISTER TO RIDE HERE: https://renfrovalleydualsport.ticketspice.com/renfro-valley-dual-sport
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/renfro-valley-dual-sport-motorcycle-ride/
LOCATION:Kentucky Music Hall of Fame\, 2590 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Kentucky Music Hall of Fame,Outdoor Adventure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240518T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240519T153000
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UID:3325-1716026400-1716132600@www.rockcastletourism.com
SUMMARY:Great Saltpetre Cave Open House Weekend
DESCRIPTION:The next Great Saltpetre Cave Preserve Open House is: \nSaturday\, May 18\, 2024 – 10am to 3:30pm\nSunday\, May 19\, 2024 – 10am to 3:30pm. \n(Note: The Open House is always the weekend after Mother’s Day.) \nGreat Saltpetre Cave was a significant source of saltpeter for gunpowder during the War of 1812. (Note: “saltpetre” is the old spelling.)\nThe property has been an important part of the Rockcastle County community. Join us for: \n\nGuided tours of the Cave.\nFree soup beans and corn bread.\nFood concession stand operated by the Livingston Fire Department.\nSouvenir concession stand.\nMiles of hiking trails.\nBring a picnic lunch.\n\nThe public is welcome and encouraged to attend. Bring the whole family for a great day of interesting fun. The free cave tours last 45 to 60 minutes. The cave has electric lights. The cave floor is generally flat.  Dress for the cave environment – comfortable shoes and a sweat shirt. The cave is 57 degrees year-round. Bring a flashlight\, if you wish. \nAdmission is free\, but donations to the Preserve are always appreciated! \nSpecial Note!\nDue to several unfortunate problems at Open House 2023\, please leave your pets and horses at home. Thank You. \n   See us on facebook at: www.facebook.com/thegreatsaltpetrecave/. \nDirections: \nI-75 to Exit 59 (Mt Vernon/Livingston).  Go East on Route 25 for about 100 yards.\nTurn Left onto route 1004\, continue on route 1004 about 4 miles\nuntil it comes to a “T” (Just past RR tracks and cement bridge).\nTurn right and continue about 5 miles farther to the Great Saltpetre Preserve.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/great-saltpetre-cave-open-house-weekend/
LOCATION:Great Saltpetre Cave\, 237 Saltpetre Cave Road\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20240504T070000
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SUMMARY:Renfro Valley Dual Sport Ride
DESCRIPTION:Renfro Valley Dual Sport Motorcycle Ride will be held on May 4th and 5th. The ride is on challenging trails and scenic winding roads that wind through teh Daniel Boone Forest. Much of this course is used only once a eyar during this dual sport ride. You’ll get to take in the view of the beautiful scenery and famous landmarks. Come join us for plenty of fun! There is NO limit on the number of riders. Riding miles is 90-100 miles each day. \nRegistration will be held at KY Music Hall of Fame & Museum at 2590 Richmond Road\, Mt. Vernon\, KY 40456. Registration will be Friday 5PM to 8PM\, Saturday 7AM to 8AM\, and Sunday 7AM to 8:30 AM. \nCost for 2 day $110 that includes lunch on Saturday\, dinner on Saturday night\, and raffle on Saturday. Cost for 1 day is $65 and includes 1 day of riding. Cash or checks only on day of event. ATM on site. \nMore info: 513-371-6140 or email renfrovalleydualsport@gmail.com\nFacebook Page
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/renfro-valley-dual-sport-ride-2/
LOCATION:Kentucky Music Hall of Fame\, 2590 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family Events,Kentucky Music Hall of Fame,Outdoor Adventure
ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism":MAILTO:jessica@rockcastletourism.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231028T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20231028T170000
DTSTAMP:20260501T035216
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SUMMARY:Renfro Rock N Run Half Marathon/5K
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the 11th Annual Renfro Rock ‘N Run Half Marathon and 5K Run/Walk! The Renfro Rock N Run Half Marathon has a tradition of being one of Kentucky’s most unique and fun races. \nRenfro Valley\, Kentucky\, home of the world-famous entertainment center and the Kentucky Music Hall of Fame\, is known for its music\, from Bluegrass to classic country to rock. Rockcastle County is home to a rock-solid\, enthusiastic bunch who has taken to running and dare you to keep up. At the Rock N Run\, they share the road\, and their countryside\, with you. \nYou’ll dash past rustic cabins\, trot alongside a beautiful lake\, and pass through some of Kentucky’s prettiest farmscapes. \nPart of the Rockcastle Regional Countywide Stride run/walk series\, and winner of the Jackson Healthcare Hospital Charitable Services Program of Excellence Award. \nSo\, come on\, y’all\, Rock N Run!
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/renfro-rock-n-run-half-marathon-5k/
LOCATION:Renfro Valley Entertainment Center\, 2380 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, KY\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fall Events,Family Events,Outdoor Adventure
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DTEND;TZID=America/Kentucky/Louisville:20230507T120000
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SUMMARY:Renfro Valley Dual Sport Ride
DESCRIPTION:2023 Renfro Valley Dual Sport Ride on May 6-7th. Registration at KY Music Hall of Fame and Museum. Contact is Paula Gray 513-371-6140. \nRide on challenging trails and scenic winding roads that wind through the Daniel Boone Forest. Much of this course is used only once a year during this dual sport ride. 90-100 riding miles each day. Pre-register at www.usdualsports.com and search for Renfro Valley Dual Sport. You can also register day of the event.
URL:https://www.rockcastletourism.com/eventcalendar/renfro-valley-dual-sport-ride/
LOCATION:Kentucky Music Hall of Fame\, 2590 Richmond Street\, Mt. Vernon\, 40456\, United States
CATEGORIES:Outdoor Adventure
ORGANIZER;CN="Mt. Vernon-Rockcastle County Tourism":MAILTO:jessica@rockcastletourism.com
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