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.
Fireside Chats
2/2/08, 2/9/08, 2/16/08 and 2/23/08
Each evening will include a Taste of Frontier Fare and first person performance
RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
5:30 – 6:30 Taste of Frontier Fare
7:00 – First Person Presentation
$15 Adults / $25 Couple
$5 children under 12
All proceeds go to the Fort Boonesborough Foundation
Call Monday through Friday 8 am – 4:30 pm for reservations
Fort Boonesborough State Park: 859-527-3131
Additional information about Fort Boonesborough and all special events to www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
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Saturday, February 2, 2008
Ernie Kurtz-18th Century Music and Interpretation
Ernie sings and plays mandolin, guitar, lute, and a little banjo. His focus is on the 18th Century, especially the Revolutionary War and the times surrounding it. The focus of his musical performance is to give people a window back into those times.
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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Esther Whitley-presented by Melanie Kuntz
Esther Whitley’s life exemplifies Kentucky’s pioneer women- strong, adventurous, and spirited. Ms. Whitley and her husband built the first brick home in Kentucky and the first “American” race track on which horses ran counter-clockwise on an oval track with a clay surface. She was also an accomplished markswoman. The Whitley’s gun is on display at the William Whitley House in Lincoln County.
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Saturday, February 16, 2008
Abraham Lincoln presented by Jim Sayre
Kentucky Humanities Council Chautauqua program America’s 16th President, born in Hodgenville Kentucky in 1809 come learn more as we celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial.
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Saturday, February 23, 2008
Atta kul kulla-presented by Rob Rambo
Cherokee Peace Chief know as “The Little Carpenter”, played a key role in the famous land transaction known as the “Transylvania Purchase”. He negotiated the “sale” of what is now western and central Kentucky to the Transylvania Company headed by Richard Henderson. This led to Daniel Boone coming to Kentucky to settle Boonesborough in 1775.
St. Patrick's Weekend
3/14/2008 to 3/16/2008
Everyone is Irish this weekend. Join us for scheduled times of free putt-putt, free historic tours, a shamrock hunt, a pot o' gold treasure hunt, NCAA basketball on the big screen satellite TV, a free continental breakfast, camper decoration contest and lots more. For registered campers only.
Egg-citing Easter Fest
3/20/2008 to 3/23/2008
The Easter Bunny will be joining us for a weekend of fun. We will have scheduled times for, free putt-putt, bingo, free historic tours, a camper decoration contest, Easter crafts, an Easter egg hunt, a free continental breakfast and of course the kids will want their pictures taken with the Easter Bunny. For registered campers only.
Frontier Stations Under Attack - at Boone Station
4/19/2008 to 4/20/2008
Not all conflicts at frontier stations have been mentioned in major accounts of our history. This event at Boone Station State Historic Site in Fayette County is representative of documented incidents that occurred during attacks on stations such as Ruddle's, Martin's, Morgan's, Strode's and many others on the Kentucky frontier. While not always playing a significant part in the larger picture of the Revolutionary War, these were life and death situations to many families of the early settlers. Visit camps of settlers and Native Americans as you learn about life during such times at early stations. See demonstrations of 18th century daily life and skills required to survive on the frontier. Demonstrations and camp touring begins at 9 a.m., and battle reenactments are at 2 p.m. each day. Concessions available. $3/Adults - $1/Children - Under 6/free More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Ice Pack Spring Car Show
4/19/2008 to 4/20/2008
Ths is the third annual Spring Car Show to benefit a charity. Lots of cars of all types for this two day show. For more information call 859-744-7434.
Camper Appreciation
4/24/2008 to 4/27/2008
Join us for the official kick-off to the 2008 camping season. We will have lots of activities throughout the weekend including scheduled times for bingo, live entertainment, arts and crafts, free putt-putt, free historic tours, a movie, a bonfire and lots more. In addition when you pay for Friday night's camping, we will give you Saturday night for FREE For registered campers only.
Kentucky Derby Weekend
5/2/2008 to 5/4/2008
If you can't go to the Derby in Louisville, then join us for the weekend instead. We will have a scheduled time for a Kentucky Burgoo Supper, bingo, free putt-putt, free historic tours, a hayride, a scavenger hunt, a free Kentucky Derby Breakfast, a Kentucky Derby Contest and of course we watch the race on our big screen satellite TV. For registered campers only.
Spring Camper's Yard Sale
5/9/2008 to 5/10/2008
Clean out your closets and join us for a campground wide yard sale. Set up on your campsite and then enjoy browsing the other campsites. For registered campers only to sell but the general public is invited to shop. Registration fee: $10.
NASCAR Fan Weekend
5/22/2008 to 5/26/2008
Ladies and Gentlemen, start your engines and come on over. We will have racing crafts and activities for kids and scheduled times for free putt-putt, free historic tours, a pick the winner of the races contest, a support your favorite driver camper decoration contest and of course all the races on our big screen satellite TV. For registered campers only.
Kentucky Blood Center Mobile Blood Drive
5/24/2008
We will be hosting a blood drive in the recreation hall in the campground. Donors will receive a gift from the blood center, a certificate for free games of put-putt and will be entered into a drawing for door prizes from Ft. Boonesborough State Park and area merchants. This event is open to the public.
18th Century Trade Fair
5/24/2008 to 5/25/2008
Visit a social, political, and business gathering of merchants, traders, artisans, Native Americans, militia members, beggars, longhunters, scouts, and other frontier characters. Listen to period music, visit camps, and shop for 18th century goods as you compare your life today to life 225 years ago. See a weekend of 18th century frontier history come to life! This event is free with regular fort admission. The event is 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Birthday Party Weekend
6/13/2008 to 6/15/2008
A weekend devoted to everyone's birthday. We will have scheduled times for crafts, games, free putt-putt, free historic tours, live entertainment and lots more. Saturday afternoon we will have a birthday party with cake, ice cream, presents and lots more fun. For registered campers only.
Kentucky River Heritage Weekend
6/20/2008 to 6/22/2008
June is Kentucky Rivers Appreciation Month. We will be acknowledging the Kentucky River, its value and history, throughout the weekend. We will be having scheduled times for games, crafts, free historic tours, free putt-putt and historic presentations. For registered campers only
Women on the Frontier
6/21/2008 to 6/22/2008
The life experiences of frontier women will be presented during this two-day interpretive program. Included will be on-going demonstrations of daily life skills and the many tasks done by women on the frontier. There will be discussions and presentations of documented events of the frontier in which women were the main participants, and characterizations of individuals who experienced some of these dramatic events. The event hours are 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. each day and is free with regular paid admission to the fort. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
4th of July Fest
7/2/2008 to 7/6/2008
Come celebrate our nation's birthday with five days of patriotic activities. We will have scheduled times for camper decoration contests, games, crafts, free putt-putt, free historic tours, a hayride, a parade, NASCAR on the big screen satellite TV, live entertainment and of course our biggest fireworks show ever. For registered campers only.
Boonesboro Beach Blast
7/3/2008
Join us on the Boonesboro Beach for our 2nd Annual Beach Blast. We will have live muic, cconcessions and the biggest fireworks show on the Kentucky River. This event is open to the public. For more information phone 859-527-3131.
Summer Camper's Yard Sale
7/11/2008 to 7/12/2008
Clean out your closets and join us for a campground wide yard sale. Set up on your campsite then enjoy browsing around the other campsites. For registered campers only to sell but the general public is invited to shop. Registration fee: $10.
Santa's Holiday of Fun Weekend
7/17/2008 to 7/20/2008
Bring out those holiday decorations and enjoy a summertime version of this December holiday. We will have scheduled times for holiday crafts, a camper decoration contest, a holiday parade with a very special guest and lots more. For registered campers only.
Living History - 18th Century Military/Militia Muster
7/26/2008 to 7/27/2008
Our regular monthly Living History Weekend for July includes special participation by members of Keller's and Logan's Companies of the Illinois Regiment. Visit the encampment of these groups and settlers as well. Watch as the units drill and practice the martial skills of the frontier. Join up as a new recruit from the visiting public and participate in musket drill and marching. Hear and see the story of the defense of the frontier. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Back to School Weekend
8/1/2008 to 8/3/2008
A weekend of fun for kids and adults before school starts back. The campground will have scheduled times for games, hikes, free putt-putt, free historic tours and lots more all weekend. For registered campers only.
Kentucky Blood Center Mobile Blood Drive - August
8/30/2008
We will be hosting a blood drive in the recreation hall in the campground. Donors will receive a gift from the blood center, a certificate for four free games of put-putt and will be entered into a drawing for door prizes from Ft. Boonesborough State Park and area merchants. This event is open to the public.
Fall Campers' Yard Sale
9/12/2008 to 9/13/2008
Clean out your closets and join us for a campground wide yard sale. Set up on your campsite then enjoy browsing around the other campsites. For registered campers only to sell, but the general public is invited to shop.
Autumn Fest Weekend
9/19/2008 to 9/21/2008
Enjoy the cooler weather of fall with scheduled times for hikes, free putt-putt, free historic tours, a hot dog roast and lots more. For registered campers only.
Reenactment of The 1778 Siege of Boonesborough
9/27/2008 to 9/28/2008
Come early and spend the day learning about 18th century life in Kentucky. This is a living history reenactment including militia and settlers' camps, Native American village, merchants, traders, and more. Visit the Transylvania Store for authentic 18th century items, and the park gift shop. Battle reenactment at 2 p.m. each day, with a special "night battle" at dusk on Saturday evening. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Hammer-In
10/6/2008 to 10/7/2008
See and learn about an ancient craft kept alive even to this day! Join a group of blacksmiths as they gather to demonstrate projects and techniques, trade ideas and information, swap tall tales of the forge, and offer hand-forged items for sale. Blacksmiths are also invited to bring along their portable forges, start up the fire, and join in! Find out the answers to your questions, and maybe even try your hand at a simple forging project. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Boonesboro Boogie Car Show
10/10/2008 to 10/12/2008
Nearly 1,000 vehicles will be participating in this three-day event. There will also be lots of vendors, food concessions and live entertainment. For more information on car entries phone 502-863-3960.
Halloween Fest XIV
10/14/2008 to 10/26/2008
Come early and join us for our 14th annual and biggest Halloween Party yet as we celebrate with 13 days and nights of fun and frights. We will have scheduled times for haunted putt-putt, camper decoration contests, costume contests, ghost walks, a bean supper, a pancake breakfast, parade, hayrides, crafts and games, haunted hikes, bingo, trick or treating, live entertainment and lots, lots more. For registered campers only but the general public is invited to drive through and look at all the decorations.
A Kentucky Woodsmans Weekend
11/3/2008 to 11/4/2008
The Woodsmans Weekend is a seminar for re-enactors, teachers, historians and others interested in the life and times of the Kentucky frontier. More information and a full schedule will be available at ftboone@bellsouth.net Also visit www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org
Camper's Thanksgiving
11/7/2008 to 11/9/2008
Come join us for a weekend of fun and games in our heated recreation hall. We will have scheduled times for games, free putt-putt and a potluck dinner with deep fried turkey and ham. For registered campers only.
Ft. Boonesborough Foundation 5K Race
11/8/2008
Come and join us for a 5K race over the historic grounds of Ft. Boonesborough State Park. Awards to winners in several categories and all participants will receive a tee shirt. There is an entry fee with proceeds going to the non-profit Ft. Boonesborough Foundation.
Winter Trade Days
11/24/2008 to 11/25/2008
18th century merchants and traders in period clothing set up shops in the cabins and blockhouses of the fort. All items for sale are typical of things available in the 18th century. This is a great opportunity to do your 18th century Holiday shopping! There is no admission charge for this event. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org