Calendar of Events
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.
New Year's Day PJ Breakfast Party
1/1/2008
Come celebrate the New Year in style with General Butler State Resort Park! Enjoy breakfast like your at home in your PJ's. Regular Breakfast Buffet Prices apply. Pay Adult Breakfast Buffet Price & receive second Breakfast Buffet half price if dressed in PJ's.
Perfect Harmony Weekend
2/8/2008 to 2/9/2008
If a dinner theatre sounds like a way to spend your Valentine's then General Butler State Resort Park has two packages for you to choose:Full Weekend Package: Includes Friday night lodging at Butler Lodge & Dinner at Two Rivers Restaurant, Saturday Breakfast Buffet, and Dinner Theatre & Lodging. Sunday concludes with our Breakfast Buffet. $245.00 (per couple)Saturday Package: Includes Saturday Dinner Theatre, Saturday night lodging at Butler Lodge, and Sunday concludes with our Breakfast Buffet. $145.00 (per couple)Saturday Dinner Theatre only: Tickets maybe purchased at the Lodge Front Desk. Price is $35.00 per person. Package Prices don't include taxes. Cottage Guests pays the package price plus cottage rate difference with a $10.00 discount.
Easter Sunday Brunch @ General Butler Conference Center
3/23/2008
Buffet is served at the General Butler Conference Center, offering a wide variety of salads, entrees, vegetables and desserts. Prices established by Kentucky Department of Parks. Buffet serving times at General Butler Conference Center are Noon – 8 p.m.
Hook a Kid on Golf!
4/1/2008 to 10/31/2008
Every Tuesday & Thursday Kids (13 years & under) play free with a paying adult, this only applies to green fees, and doesn't include cart fees. With the right motivation, stimulation, encouragement, and incentive General Butler's mission is to help in the effort to get Kids Hooked on Golf! This offer is available Tuesdays & Thursdays from April-October with a paying adult player.
Mountain Biking on the Fossil Trail
4/1/2008 to 11/30/2008
We invite you to experience our Fossil Trail at General Butler State Resort Park. Come gear down with us during these open times for Mountain Biking April - November. Riders under 16 years of age must have adult/guardian rider supervision at all times. Riders must wear helmets, and adhere to no ride dates as posted at Lodge Front Desk, Recreation Center and/or Bike Butler's website www.bikebutler.com. Caution is required since trail is open to hikers. Enjoy our challenging terrain and scenic beauty. One loop for the Fossil Trail is 4.5 miles and considered moderate skill level.
Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend
4/12/08 to 4/13/08
Study and investigation of paranormal activity at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House, cemetery and grounds along w/ Ghost Hunting 101 and much more! Package price: $99 per single, $159 per couple (prices do not include tax) for tour of the Butler-Turpin State Historic House, evening meal, program instruction, night investigation of the historic house and cemetery, overnight accommodations and Sunday Brunch. Please call 866.462.8853 for additional information. Non package price: $30. Event time: 1pm to 11am
Now That's A Bargain Weekend Camper Appreciation Weekend
4/25/2008 to 4/27/2008
Do we have a deal for you! Pay the first night camping fees, and stay the second night on General Butler! General Butler's Campground will open its gates to a public campsite swap meet. Campers are welcomed to sell their wares during this weekend. Selling areas are limited to one's campsite for Saturday only from 10:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. General Public is invited with special parking. Also weekend entertainment & activities will be planned for campers.
Boot Scootin' Boogie Bash
4/26/2008
This April 26 benefit for the Carroll County Relay for Life features dancing with deejay Jason Shields spinning tunes and a silent auction. Admission to the event at the park is $5 per adult and $3 for children under 16 years of age. The event is from 7 to 11 p.m. View event flyer (pdf file).
CASH 4 CULTURE – A Musical Tribute and FUNd Raiser for the Arts
4/27/2008
Cash 4 Culture celebrates a musical career than spans generations and genres. All proceeds from this event will go to the Carroll County Arts Commission. The goal of this non-profit organization is to make the arts an essential part of the lives of Carroll County citizens by fostering an appreciation for the arts through diverse artistic and educational activities.
When: Sunday April 27, 2pm
Where: General Butler Conference Center
Admission: General Admission $10 at the door, 12 and under Free.
Tickets are also available on-line at www.TIX.com
Information: info@bluestothepoint.net or 888.831.3280
What to expect: Performers range from talented amateurs, to a #1 award winning singer/songwriter.
Performances span spot on recreations to artistically interrupted gems.(Ever heard a Jonny Cash song accompanied by ukulele?). A loosely structured fun time for all.
Current Artist Line-up Includes:
John Gage, Host of Public Radio’s Kentucky Homefront as your MC
Tim Krekel
The Juggernaut Jug Band
Tyrone Cotton
Jimmy Mundane
Steve Smith
Janice Pruitt
Roy Gentry
Dan Hardin
Rhythm & Groove
Coupe DeVille
Stephanie Richardson
** All artists have generously agreed to donated their time and talents. Their appearance is subject to personal and professional commitments.
Contact Information (Press & Media Members ONLY)
Mark Davis
President, Carroll County Arts Commission
mddavis@iglou.com
502.727.1050
Kentucky Scottish Weekend
5/10/2008 to 5/11/2008
Come celebrate our heritage with Scottish Bag Pipes, Pipe Bands, Highland & Country Dancing, Athletic Games, Celtic Music, British Car Show, Scottish Vendors, Clans, Special Entertainment, Border Collies, Bluegrass Music and other activities that will bring Scotland's heritage to General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton, Kentucky. Saturday night Ceilidh and Sunday Kirkin' of the Tartan will highlight this most memorable weekend. Admission charged @ festival gates. Satruday's admission good for Sunday. NO PETS ALLOWED
Mother's Day Brunch @ General Butler Conference Center
5/11/2008
Buffet is served at the General Butler Conference Center, offering a wide variety of salads, entrees, vegetables and desserts. Prices established by Kentucky Department of Parks. Buffet serving times at General Butler Conference Center are Noon – 8 p.m.
Doris Allen & Steve Wood Memorial Scramble
5/17/2008
General Butler SRP Doris Alllen & Steve Wood Memorial Scramble Saturday, May 17th. Tee Time 9:00 am. Cost $180.00 per foursome team. Includes 18 hole green/cart fee & cookout. See flyer attached for further details.
View event flyer (pdf file).
Friday Night Flicks Outdoor Movies
6/13/2008 and 6/27/2008
Same great Outdoor Movies, but just on Friday nights! During the summer months of June & July kick back with General Butler State Resort Park an enjoy a movie, just like the good ole days of "drive-in's." All movies will be rated PG and focused around family viewing. Movies are shown on an inflatalbe screen and located at the Parks' Front Entrance near the 18 Hole Mini Golf Course and Stone Shelterhouse. All one needs to bring is a blanket or chair for viewing, and feel free to bring refreshments. Movies Dates: Friday, June 13th & 27th and Friday, July 11th & 25th.
Kids All American Fishing Derby
6/28/2008
Get Hooked on Fishing! Fishing Derby begins @ 10:00 a.m. until Noon with a small cookout following. Derby is designed for youngsters up to 12 years of age with adult supervision. Special attractions include a "Kids Casting Contest," nationwide "Big Fish Contest," and "I Caught a Fish Contest."
Play It Again American Roots Concert Series
6/28/2008
Enjoy free Americana music concerts including Bluegrass, Blues, Honky-tonk and more at this monthly music in the park event held on the grounds of the Butler-Turpin State Historic House. Concerts begin at 7 p.m.
Kentucky Kruizers Car Club Show
7/05/2008
Cruise into General Butler on Saturday July 5th to enjoy a day in the park! This event will feature custom & vintage cars, 50's & 60's music, along with food & merchandise booths. For information on entrying the show a Kentucky Kruizer Car Club member can be reached by calling the Recreation Department at General Butler State Park. Following the car show, General Butler will celebrate with outdoor musical entertainment & fireworks to celebrate our Nation's Freedom. There is a registation fee if entrying vehicles for judging, other than that events are free to the viewing public.
Kentucky Kruizers Car Club Show
7/05/2008
Cruise into General Butler on Saturday July 5th to enjoy a day in the park! This event will feature custom & vintage cars, 50's & 60's music, along with food & merchandise booths. For information on entrying the show a Kentucky Kruizer Car Club member can be reached by calling the Recreation Department at General Butler State Park. Following the car show, General Butler will celebrate with outdoor musical entertainment & fireworks to celebrate our Nation's Freedom. There is a registation fee if entrying vehicles for judging, other than that events are free to the viewing public.
Fireworks over Butler Lake
7/5/2008
Spend the weekend at General Butler State Resort Park, and take in an explosive fireworks celebration over Butler Lake. All day activities will take place on Saturday for Resort Guest including themed activities, entertainment and concluding with a fireworks show over Butler Lake around 9:30 p.m.
Friday Night Flicks Outdoor Movies
7/11/2008 and 7/25/2008
Same great Outdoor Movies, but just on Friday nights! During the summer months of June & July kick back with General Butler State Resort Park an enjoy a movie, just like the good ole days of "drive-in's." All movies will be rated PG and focused around family viewing. Movies are shown on an inflatalbe screen and located at the Parks' Front Entrance near the 18 Hole Mini Golf Course and Stone Shelterhouse. All one needs to bring is a blanket or chair for viewing, and feel free to bring refreshments. Movies Dates: Friday, July 11th & 25th.
General Butler & Bike Butler Off Road Triathlon
7/13/2008
"Tri" a 1/2 mile lake swim, 3 mile trail run and finally a 10 mile off road mountain biking course. There are a variety of age divisions for women & men, along with a team division. Pre-registration is encouraged, but day of race registration is available. Get a jump start and pre-ride & run the course on Saturday, but sorry to say pre-lake swim is not permitted. Registration & more information go to www.bikebutler.com
Play It Again American Roots Concert Series
7/26/2008
Enjoy free Americana music concerts including Bluegrass, Blues, Honky-tonk and more at this monthly music in the park event held on the grounds at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House. Concerts begin at 7 pm.
Play It Again American Roots Concert Series
8/23/2008
Enjoy free Americana music concerts including Bluegrass, Blues, Honky-tonk and more at this monthly music in the park event held on the grounds at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House. Concerts begin at 7 pm.
Kentucky Flyer Railroad Train Show
8/24/2008
Model train and railroad show. Concessions are available and event is open to the general public. Held at our General Butler Conference Center.
Goldenrod Gala
8/30/2008
One day juried Arts & Crafts Festival featuring all handmade items. Along with antique tractors, vintage cars, variety of demonstrators like a pottery workshop, tye dye t-shirts, bluebird boxes, broom making & pie making; along with all day entertainment, food concessions and activities for kids featuring mini golf, paddleboats, train rides and inflatables. Download event flyer (pdf file). Download event schedule (pdf file).
Derby City Mustang Club Show
9/12/2008 to 9/14/2008
The weekend is packed with beautiful cars, fun, food, entertainment and is a great time to spend with your entire family! Weekend events begin on Friday with the pony trail throughout the back roads of local counties. Visit www.septemberinthepark.info for additional information.
Play It Again American Roots Concert Series
9/20/2008
Enjoy free Americana music concerts including Bluegrass, Blues, Honky-tonk and more at this monthly music in the park event held on the grounds at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House. Concerts begin at 7 pm.
Mud, Sweat & Gears Mountain Bike Race
9/28/2008
The race is held for a variety of age & skill categories. Race held off road on the Fossil Trail of General Butler State Resort Park. Helmets are required. Fees vary depending upon age & skill level. Visit www.bikebutler.com for further details on registration.
Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend
9/27/08 to 9/28/08
Study and investigation of paranormal activity at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House, cemetery and grounds along w/ Ghost Hunting 101 and much more! Package price: $99 per single, $159 per couple (prices do not include tax) for tour of the Butler-Turpin State Historic House, evening meal, program instruction, night investigation of the historic house and cemetery, overnight accommodations and Sunday Brunch. Please call 866.462.8853 for additional information. Non package price: $30. Event time: 1pm to 11am
18 Hole Night Owl Golf Scramble
10/4/2008
Play 18 holes by moonlight! Registration per team is $100.00 includes green & cart fees, along with 1st & 2nd Place and contest hole prizes. Limited to the first lucky 13 teams to register with payment by Wednesday, October 1st. Alcohol will not be permitted. Team members must be 16 years or older, and only allowed on course during scramble. Team registration begins at 7:00 pm with Tee Time @ 7:30 pm.
Play It Again American Roots Concert Series
10/18/2008
Enjoy free Americana music concerts including Bluegrass, Blues, Honky-tonk and more at this monthly music in the park event held on the grounds at the Butler-Turpin State Historic House. Concerts begin at 7 pm.
Tales of the Butler Ghosts
10/24/2008 to 10/25/2008
Ghostly tales performed by period dressed thespians set the stage for this mysterious haunting of local legends and folklore. Held on the grounds of the Butler-Turpin State Historic House. Fee: $4 per person.
Jump Start Your Halloween
10/24/2008 to 10/25/2008
Jump start your Halloween experience at General Butler State Resort Park! This weekend was added due to the popular sold-out Halloween Family Fun Weekend scheduled Friday, October 31 - Sunday, November 2nd. Events that will occur this weekend are as followed for both nights: Tales of the Butler Ghost at Butler-Turpin State Historic House (this weekend only), Haunted Halloween Train & Castle of Doom (both weekends), Campsite Raffles for decorated campsites, and Trick or Treating in Campground, Saturday (6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.). Make a campsite reservation if you would like to Jump Start Your Halloween Experience at General Butler State Resort Park. Please make note, our Halloween Family Fun Weekend is scheduled Friday, October 31 - Sunday, November 2nd.
Halloween Family Fun Weekend
10/31/2008 to 11/2/2008
Who's afraid of the dark? Calling all brave souls to join us for a howling good time! Evening activities are open to the general public that are all located in the Park's Front Entrance. Haunted Train Rides, 18 Hole Mini Golf, plus other haunting surprises. Resort guests staying the weekend at General Butler State Resort Park which includes Lodge, Cottage or Campers can participant in the other activities and entertainment planned on Saturday like the Creepy Fingers Pottery Workshop with Albert Bauman, Trick or Treating just to name a few! Activities planned in Campground for Resort Guests only. Evening activities at Front Entrance charge admission fees.
General Butler Dinner Theatre - Classic Game Show
11/8/2008
Dinner Theatre Lodging Package $145.00 per couple: 1 nights lodging @ Butler Lodge, Saturday's Dinner Theatre & Sunday’s Breakfast Buffet. Cottage Package Rate: $145.00 per couple plus cottage rate difference minus $10.00 discount on cottage rate.Individual Ticket: $35.00 per person. Dinner Theatre begins at 6:30 p.m. and entertainment follows meal around 7:30 p.m. Entertainment will consist of two 45 minute acts with an intermission. Show theme to be confirmed at later date. View event flyer (pdf file).
Thanksgiving Day Brunch @ General Butler Conference Center
11/27/2008
Buffet is served at the General Butler Conference Center, offering a wide variety of salads, entrees, vegetables and desserts. Prices established by Kentucky Department of Parks. Buffet serving times at General Butler Conference Center are Noon - 8 p.m.
Festival of Trees & Winter Wonderfest Day
12/6/2008
Christmas Trees decorated by local schools, churches and businesses will be on display for the month of December. On Saturday, Santa has promised to join us for breakfast at Two Rivers Restaurant. So make plans to have breakfast at Two Rivers and take in the special activities planned for Saturday morning & afternoon! There will also be a traditional holiday concert in the Lodge Lounge that will conclude this day's events.