All special events are subject to change and may be cancelled or postponed by the Kentucky Department of Parks due to unforeseen circumstances. Please confirm event schedule prior to arrival for date, time and fee information, especially if you plan to visit a Kentucky State Park for a specific event. Event details and contact information for all 52 Kentucky State Parks can be found on this website.
Irish Classic
3/1/2008
A scenic 10K run on the tree lined roads surrounding E. P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park. The race will begin at 9:00 am with the awards ceremony following at either 11:00 am or 20 minutes after the last runner crosses the finish line. In addition to the race, there will also be a Health Fair set up where you can visit booths and pick up information about healthy living. All participants who register by February 16th will be guaranteed a long sleeved race t-shirt. T-shirts will be available while supplies last for all runners who register on race day. The registration fee is $20.00 for all who register before 5:00 pm on February 15th and $25.00 thereafter. Prizes will be awarded both to age group winners and overall winners.
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National Kite Month Kick Off
3/29/2008
April is National Kite Month and we here at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park want to kick it off right, so on March 29th we will again be hosting our annual Kite Day. There will be a “Fun Fly” where you can show off your own kite flying skills and there will also be other various kite-centered contests and a professional kite-flying demonstration. There is no cost for this event and the first 40 participants will receive a free kite.
Goose Creek 5k Run
4/12/2008
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STORYTELLING AND S’MORES
5/31/2008
On May 31st, come and join us for an evening of storytelling and s’mores in E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park’s Picnic Grove. A professional storyteller will be on hand to delight you with his wonderful stories as you sit around a campfire roasting marshmallows and enjoying some delicious s’mores. There will be a fee of $5 per family to cover the cost of the s’mores ingredients.
Independence Day Celebration
6/28/2008
Looking for a fun and exciting family-centered way to celebrate the 4th of July? Then come on out and join us at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park for our annual Independence Day Celebration. There will be live music, a kids play area, a BMX demonstration, a Civil War encampment and much much more! Capping off the evening will be a spectacular fireworks display that you don’t want to miss! The event is hosted by the Tom Sawyer State Park Foundation and while there is no charge for any of the games or activities, there will be a $5 parking fee that goes to the non-profit Tom Sawyer State Park Foundation that raises money to improve E.P. Tom Sawyer State Park areas and facilities.
E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park Triathlon XXVII
8/2/2008
E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park is proud to host its 27th annual Triathlon on August 2. The race is a USAT sanctioned event that consists of a ½ mile swim, 14 mile bike ride and 5K run. All phases of the race will be held either on the park grounds or on the surrounding roads. Both individuals and teams are welcome, with registration opening on May 26th and running through July 27th. The race fee is $55 for individuals and $90 for teams. In addition, a $10 one-day insurance fee is required for all non-USAT members. All race participants will receive an official triathlon shirt and prizes will be awarded both to age group winners and overall winners.
Doggy Swim
9/5/2008 to 9/6/2008
On Friday, September 5 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Saturday, September 6 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., the Sawyer State Park Swimming Pool will be turned over to the dogs. Admission is $5.00 per dog and you need to either present vaccination information or a dog park tag to get in. Remember, if you do the Run for the Rawhide on Saturday you will get a coupon for $1.00 off the swim on Saturday. For more information, please call the Sawyer Recreation Office at 502-429-7270.
On Sunday, September 6 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. the Oldham County Aquatic Center will be having their annual dog swim party. Entry is $5.00 per dog and you must have vaccination information, a leash, and you must have either a pooper scooper or bags on you when you come in the door. For more information about this event please call 225-0656.
Halloween Harvest of Horrors
10/18/2008
Join E.P. “Tom” Sawyer State Park for a night of tricks and treats! There will be a huge variety of Halloween themed activities for you and your family to enjoy! You can journey through the park on the “Hayride to Nowhere” or get lost in the “Maze of Doom.” In addition, you can try your luck on several of the different games that will be going on in the gymnasium, or if you prefer, you can show off your creative side with the arts and crafts projects and the costume contest. There will also be a Spook-tacular magic show. The event is free for the entire family and the spooks will begin at 5:00 pm and last until 9:00 pm.