Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails

Natural Bridge will host the "Fig" Adventure Race on November 3rd

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 20:48:00 +0000

by Gil Lawson
Department of Parks

SLADE, Ky. – Natural Bridge State Resort Park plays host to the 10th Annual Red River Gorge American Classic, a 12-hour adventure race through the scenic and rugged terrain of the Daniel Boone National Forest, on Saturday, Nov. 3.

The event is directed by Flying Squirrel Adventures, in partnership with Kentucky State Parks.

Commonly known as “The Fig,” the race is nicknamed in honor of legendary U.S. Forest Service Ranger Don Fig, who executed more than 1,400 search and rescues in his storied career.

Approximately 150 racers will trek, mountain bike and paddle along a 60-mile course that highlights the sandstone cliffs and arches that draw climbers and tourists from around the globe. The course is not marked. Teams must find their way to remote checkpoints using topographic map and compass.

The Fig is the championship race in a series of four races held in Kentucky State Parks this year, known as the Unbridled Adventure Race Series. The first three races were shorter, beginner-friendly races meant to introduce newcomers to the sport and train them up for the Fig, the toughest and longest-running adventure race in the state.

The top five finishers in the series will share a $1,000 purse, and prizes will be awarded to winners in each division, as well. Photos and results from past races may be found at www.racethefig.com. Information about the Unbridled Adventure Race Series may be found at www.flyingsquirreladventures.com

Natural Bridge State Resort Park is home to one of the largest and most famous natural arches in Kentucky and is surrounded by breathtaking topography and unique flora and fauna within the Daniel Boone National Forest. The park offers lodging, cottages and campground accommodations. Hiking trails and other recreational opportunities are available. For more information call 1-800-325-1710 or visit www.parks.ky.gov.

Natural Bridge State Resort Park is 52 miles southeast of Lexington and 2 miles off the Mountain Parkway at Slade, exit 33.

Moonbow Trail Trek on October 27th at Cumberland Falls

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 12:55:00 +0000

by Brett Smitley
Cumberland Falls

CORBIN, Ky. – The 22nd Annual Moonbow Trail Trek, which will be held Saturday, Oct. 27, at Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, offers nature lovers the opportunity to combine a challenging hike with a chance to view some beautiful scenery.

Cumberland Falls is called the “Niagara of the South” because of its 125-foot-wide curtain of water. Sometimes at night, when conditions are right, mists from the falls produce a faint rainbow, known as a moonbow. The moonbow may be visible after dark Oct. 27-31.

The Moonbow Trail Trek takes hikers during daylight hours to see the falls and other natural formations, including cascading streams, tower cliffs and house-sized rock formations. There is a 7-mile trek for the most adventurous hikers and a 4.5-mile trek for those with less experience. The 7-mile hike departs between 8:30 and 10 a.m. EDT, and the 4.5 mile trek leaves between 8:30 and 11 a.m.

Availability is limited, and participants must preregister by Oct. 25. Participation is limited to the first 100 people to register.

Check-in stations will be staffed throughout the hike and sweeps will be conducted to ensure safety. The Moonbow Trail Trek is not recommended for children under 10 years old or solo hikers. The cost is $15 per person and includes a T-shirt. Participants should bring a day pack, hiking boots, extra socks, a flashlight, batteries, rain gear, a first-aid kit, a warm jacket and enough food and water to last six to eight hours.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park near Corbin has a lodge, cottages, the Riverview Restaurant, a campground and hiking trails. For more information and to register for the Moonbow Trail Trek, call 1-800-325-0063 or 606-528-4121, or email Bret Smitley at BretA.Smitley@ky.gov

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park Celebrates 50th Year Since May Lodge Opened

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 13:03:00 +0000

by Gil Lawson
KY Department of Parks

PRESTONSBURG, Ky. – Jenny Wiley State Resort Park will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of May Lodge during the weekend of Oct. 19-20.

Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Marcheta Sparrow and Kentucky State Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker will speak at a ceremony to celebrate the anniversary on Friday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at the lodge.

The park is looking for photos from guests from the 1960s and will display them at the lodge.

On Saturday, Oct. 20, the park will host its Buffalo Night from 5-9 p.m. The menu will feature several buffalo dishes, fried chicken and catfish, along with vegetables, breads and desserts. The adult price is $17.96 plus tax and children ages 12 and under are $6.96 plus tax. Drink is not included.

For more information, call 1-800-325-0142.

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park in Prestonsburg offers something for everyone. Located on the 1,100-acre Dewey Lake, the park has a lodge and conference center as well as fishing, boating swimming and more. The park also has cottages, a campground and a restaurant. For more information, visit www.parks.ky.gov

Fall is a great time to get out and visit Kentucky destinations

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 20:12:00 +0000

by Jane Artisan
KAHT Marketing

As the leaves turn their beautiful colors, I would encourage you to think about getting out and visiting some wonderful destinations in Kentucky. If you have children that are always saying, "there is nothing to do around here;" I believe you can find something to do in every part of this great State of ours.

Hay rides, Pumpkin patches, Corn Mazes, and even donkey rides are great Agritourism activities that you can undertake this Fall.

To learn more and to see a list of Farms in KY:

http://www.kentuckytourism.com/things_to_do/agritourism.aspx

"Fall is best time for area’s dedicated music fans to catch quality festivals closer to home"

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 21:48:00 +0000

By Matt Jordan

KyForward correspondent
http://www.kyforward.com

Summer gets all the attention for being the biggest time for big music festivals such as Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza, but dedicated music fans know that early fall is the best time to catch festivals nearer to home. At the end of this month Kentuckians will have their pick of three great opportunities to catch quality midsize music festivals within an hour or two of their doorstep: MidPoint Music Festival (Cincinnati, Sept. 27-29), Starry Nights (Bowling Green, Sept. 28 and 29) and Cropped Out (Louisville, Sept. 28-30).

To read more of this article: http://www.kyforward.com/2012/09/fall-is-best-time-for-areas-dedicated-music-fans-to-catch-quality-festivals-closer-too-home/

13th Annual Art and Music Festival in Stanford on September 22nd

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 18:01:00 +0000

by Jane Artisan, KAHT

Photo - Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce

March to the beat of the arts in Downtown Stanford, KY in the 13th Annual Art and Music Festival Grand Parade on September 22nd. The festival kicks off on Friday night with vendors, music, a cruise-in, and a silent auction.

On Saturday September 22, the festival swings into high gear with a multitude of events ranging from the Grand Parade, Beauty Pagent, 5K Run/Walk, Art in the Park, Duck Race, Inflatible Slides, Pony Rides, Cornhole, Zero Gravity (Reverse Bungee Jumping), Silent Auction, and much, much, more.

Vendors will have booths set up on Friday and Saturday.

For more information, visit: http://www.stanfordky.org/

Nominate the next Kentucky Poet Laureate

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Fri, 07 Sep 2012 14:57:00 +0000

posted by: Jane Artisan, KAHT
PLEASE VISIT - http://artscouncil.ky.gov
What is it?

The Kentucky Poet Laureate, a position established by the Kentucky General Assembly in 1991, is appointed by the Governor for a two-year term (based on nominations collected by the Kentucky Arts Council) and is expected to travel the state promoting the literary arts at meetings, seminars and conferences.

Who’s eligible?

Writers accomplished in any of the recognized literary forms, including poetry, fiction, biography, creative nonfiction, playwriting, etc., who are Kentucky residents with a long association with the Commonwealth.

What’s the deadline for nominations?

Sept. 30, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time (for the 2013-2014 term)

How do I make a nomination?

Carefully review the program guidelines.
Complete the nomination form.
Mail us a printout of your nomination with any supporting materials.

If my nominee is selected, what are his or her responsibilities?

Serve without salary from Jan. 1, 2013, to Dec., 31, 2014. (The poet laureate will receive a $5,000 honorarium to cover travel expenses.)
Make a presentation at the annual Kentucky Writers’ Day on April 24 each year of term.
Promote the literary arts in Kentucky through appearances and readings of his or her work at meetings, seminars and conferences across the state.
Acknowledge the Kentucky Arts Council when communicating with the public as the poet laureate.

(How?)

If I have questions, who can help me?

Daniel J. Strauss

Senior Program Analyst

Dan.Strauss@ky.gov

888-833-2787 (toll-free) or

502-564-8110, ext. 474

Orienteering Day Event At Rough River Dam on Sept. 15

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Tue, 04 Sep 2012 17:43:00 +0000

by Geoffrey Roberts
KY Department of Parks

FALLS OF ROUGH, Ky. – Rough River Dam State Resort Park will host one of Kentucky’s National Orienteering Day events on Saturday, Sept. 15.

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Orienteering involves the use of a map and compass to find your way on a course. There are various competitions involving orienteering. National Orienteering Day, usually held during the third weekend in September, is sponsored by Orienteering USA.
Five different courses will be offered ranging from beginner to expert, and an optional training course will be offered. A practice course will also be available for newcomers to the sport. The starting line will be open from 10:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. CDT. All courses will be closed at 2 p.m. Long pants and closed-toe shoes are encouraged.

Registration begins at 10 a.m. CDT. The cost is $8 a person, which includes a topographic map and rental of electronic finger stick. The registration tent will be located across from the beach area at the park.

Orienteering can be enjoyed by people of all ages as a competitive cross-country race or as a recreational walk in the woods. Beginners and newcomers are welcome, and courses and training are available to assist individuals and families in learning how to orienteer.

Contact Geoff Roberts at 270-257-2311 or geoffrey.roberts@ky.gov for more information. For more information about orienteering, visit

www.us.orienteering.org

Colonel Bill Williams Music Festival Aug. 17-18 at Greenbo Lake

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Mon, 23 Jul 2012 11:42:00 +0000

Department of Parks
by Stephanie Poplin
606-473-7324 or 800-325-0083

GREENUP, Ky. – Greenbo Lake State Resort Park will host the Colonel Bill Williams Heritage Music Festival Aug. 17-18.

The festivals kicks off Friday, Aug. 17, at 7 p.m. with a “sneak peak” of material compiled for a documentary about Williams, an African-American guitarist from Greenup who made a significant impact on blues music history. This festival honors his memory, his family and his music. Tickets for the preview and dinner are $40 per person. Music will be provided by guitarist Chris Kitchen. For reservations, call the Greenup County Extension Arts Council at 606-836-0201.

On Saturday, Aug. 18, from 2-4 p.m., a blues jam at the campground will feature Tim Preston and friends. An evening of entertainment at the park’s amphitheater will feature the following: at 5 p.m., presentation of Cultural Heritage Award; at 5:30 p.m., Chris Kitchen; 6 p.m., Greenup Cameo Blues; 7 p.m. Ned Evett; 8 p.m., Outliners; and at 9 p.m., Teeny Tucker.

Admission at the gate is $10 for adults; $8 for seniors; $5 for students; preschoolers are free. Concessions will be available.

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is on KY 1, 18 miles north of Interstate 64 from the Grayson exit, or 8 miles south of U.S. 23, the Country Music Highway, on KY 1. The park features the Jesse Stuart Lodge, with 36 rooms, convention center and Anglers’ Cove Restaurant. The park has a 225-acre lake for boating and fishing, tennis courts, and 25 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The campground is open April 1 through Oct. 31. Greenbo’s amphitheater features musical concerts and plays during the summer and fall.

Pioneer Life Week at Carter Caves Resort Park

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:57:00 +0000

OLIVE HILL, Ky. – You can experience what Kentucky was like more than 200 years ago, during Pioneer Life Week, July23-29, at Carter Caves State Resort Park near Olive Hill.

This annual event allows visitors to see how pioneers and Native Americans lived. Most events are free to the public. The pioneer encampment near the park campground is open daily 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, July 29.

Some of the programs include tomahawk throwing, black powder rifle demonstrations, flint knapping, spinning and weaving demonstrations, cabin chinking, primitive fire making demonstrations, and pioneer clothing interpretation.

Evening programs will include “Plants used by Native Americans and Pioneers” on Monday evening; Hatfield and McCoy feud presentation on Tuesday evening; first-person presentation of the Cherokee leader “Ostenaco” by Doug Wood on Thursday evening; frontier stories by the fire at the campground on Thursday night and a dance at the shelter house at the campground on Friday night.

Country Fair Day will be Saturday, July 28, featuring old farm tools and machinery, woodcarving, seed spitting, horn smithing, pottery making, pioneer toys, flute music, a pie auction and more. A free ice cream social will be at 4 p.m.

Carter Caves State Resort Park also offers cave tours, canoe trips, hiking, golf, mini-golf, fishing, camping, horseback riding and swimming. The park also has a lodge and restaurant. During the week, the restaurant will have a buffalo buffet including buffalo ribs and roast on Friday, July 27.

For more information, call the park at 1-800-325-0059 or 1-606-286-4411.

Berea Craft Festival - July 13-15th

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 14:57:00 +0000

Berea Craft Festival

July 13-15

The 31st edition of the Berea Craft Festival will feature 126 artists from 20 states. Many of the artists will be exhibiting for the first time, “so there is much new work to see,” said Lila Bellando, festival coordinator.

There will be many education craft demonstrations, including pottery throwing, vegetable yarn dying, blacksmithing, broom-making, bowl carving, silver-smithing, lampwork bead-making, weaving and more, Bellando said.

Throughout the three-day festival, live music will fill the Indian Fort Theater, as several bands are scheduled to play. The Berea Festival Dancers also are scheduled to perform.

Many signs will be in place, starting at Exits 76 and 77 on Interstate 75, to lead visitors to the festival on KY 21 (Big Hill Road), three miles east of downtown Berea.

Admission is $6 for adults, $5 for senior citizens and children under 12 are free. For details visit http://www.bereacraftfestival.com/.

Jeannette Rowlett to Demonstrate Wire-Wrapped Jewelry at Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Thu, 05 Jul 2012 15:32:00 +0000

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On Saturday, July 7, Jeannette Rowlett, of Berea, will wrap semi-precious gems and Austrian crystals with sterling silver and 14-karat rolled gold wire to create her unique jewelry from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea.

For more details, please visit the website below:
http://migration.kentucky.gov/nr/exeres/9BD1217C-A3B0-4F85-9BD9-EA6F854DA0DC.htm

Fourth of July events at State Parks

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Thu, 28 Jun 2012 16:01:00 +0000

by Gil Lawson
KY Department of Parks

FRANKFORT, Ky. – It’s time to break out the red, white and blue at Kentucky State Parks! Enjoy Fourth of July activities at a Kentucky State Park this year. They include firework displays, cookouts, entertainment and more.

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Some parks are having weekend events, while others are hosting events on Wednesday, July 4. See the list below for event dates and descriptions. To make lodging or camping reservations or to learn more about Kentucky State Parks, visit www.parks.ky.gov

Barren River Lake State Resort Park, Lucas

It’s a blast at Barren River Lake State Resort Park’s annual Fireworks Celebration on July 4, sponsored by The Friends of Barren River Lake and Park. The park will have plenty of patriotic fun crafts and games starting at 10 a.m., including the annual Float Your Boat contest at 7 p.m. The band Steel Country will perform at 5 p.m., followed by the fireworks display at dark. Call 1-800-325-0057.

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, Buckhorn

The park will set up a tent and sell hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks and other items from 3-9:30 p.m. near the beach. Games will be available from 2-8:30 p.m. and Michael Dwayne will play music for the audience from 6-10 p.m. near the beach house. A spectacular show of fireworks will take place over the lake at dark. The park will also offer a special buffet July 4, from 5-9 p.m. Entrees will include barbecued ribs, fried chicken, fried catfish and pot roast. There will be a variety of vegetables, a salad bar and a dessert bar. Adults may eat for $12.99 (plus beverage, tax and gratuity). Children 5 and under eat free. Fireworks are sponsored by Hazard/Perry County Tourism and the city of Buckhorn. Call 1-800-325-0058.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park, Corbin

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will host a hike on July 7 on the Bark Camp Creek Trail. Meet at the lodge at 10 a.m. After a drive to Bark Camp Creek, the walk will be about 4 miles. Bring camera, water, something to wade in the water in and lunch plus snack. The water is beautiful, the trail is easy and the hike will be in the shade. There will also be a July 3 sunset hike to the fire tower to watch the firework show in Corbin. Meet at the lodge at 8:30 p.m. Call 1-800-325-0063.

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, Greenup

Fourth of July activities will start Sunday, July 1, with Mr. B’s Magic Show at 7 p.m. in the campground shelter. On Wednesday, July 4, celebrate Independence Day with your family at Greenbo Lake with boating, hiking, mountain bike and horse trails, fishing, picnicking, and swimming. Participate in crafts at the campground at 10 a.m.; watermelon seed spitting contest at 1:30 p.m.; and a camper’s talent show at 7 p.m. Activities continue all week long and include hikes, crafts, and hayrides. Call 1-800-325-0083.

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg

Join the park on Friday, July 6, for a picnic on the patio, 6-10 p.m. The menu includes pork, hamburger or two hot dogs, plus baked beans and coleslaw for $7 a person (does not include drink). Cash bar available. Music from Tim Michaels starts at 7 p.m. The dinner buffet in the dining room will also be served 5-9 p.m. Call 1-800-325-0142.

John James Audubon State Park, Henderson

The park will host a campground parade at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 1. Bring your bicycles, tricycles, scooters, motorcycles, wagons and baby strollers for a red–white-and-blue celebration! Meet at the campground shelter. Open to all ages. A fireworks show is scheduled for Wednesday, July 4, on the Henderson Riverfront. Call 270-826-2247.

Kenlake State Resort Park, Aurora

Join your friends at the old beach area at Kenlake beginning at 5 p.m. for an evening of Independence Day festivities. Bring a picnic for the family or munch on hot dogs and bratwurst while relaxing and dancing to the music of the Tony Logue Band. Then, kick back and enjoy the best fireworks show on the lakes at 9 p.m., sponsored by Kenlake Marina and Aurora Merchants. Call 1-800-325-0143.

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville

Join Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park on Independence Day for the All-American Family Buffet in Harbor Lights Restaurant from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The blues-rock band Cantageus will perform at the Old Beach Stage starting at 7 p.m. A variety of old-fashioned Independence Day family games are scheduled throughout the day. The day will end with the Independence Day Fireworks Display sponsored by the Kentucky Dam Marina. Call 1-800-325-0146.

Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz

Lake Barkley State Resort Park will again host Fireworks at the Beach in celebration of Independence Day. The fireworks will begin at dusk on Tuesday, July 3, at Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s public swimming beach. The fireworks are sponsored by the Friends of Lake Barkley SRP with generous support from the community. There will also be volleyball and outdoor games available throughout the day at the beach. Everyone is welcome, but please don’t bring glass, alcohol or personal fireworks. Call 1-800-325-1708.

Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Jamestown

On Saturday, July 7, a fireworks show will be presented by State Dock and Jamestown Marina. To view the fireworks, go to the overlook behind the tennis courts near Lure lodge. On Sunday, July 8, at 6 p.m., the park will host a Fourth of July parade – bring your bicycle, tricycle, moped, golf cart, motorcycle or baby stroller to the campground entrance booth with decorations. A kids’ talent contest for ages 12 and under will be at 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the campground amphitheater. Call 1-800-325-1709.

Levi Jackson State Park, London

Guests are invited to take part July 7 in a charitable event co-sponsored by the park and C.A.R.S. (Children Are Really Special). The Drive & Dive In Cruise will be 5-10 p.m. The park invites all classics – street rods, pro street, muscle cars, late model Camaros, Challengers, Corvettes, classic trucks, rat rods, modified and import vehicles! Bikes are also welcome! Come and enjoy this free event! Returning for the annual Drive & Dive In Cruise will be the Medley Boys. Enjoy the evening with live music, food, inflatable bounces for the kids, Levi Jackson pool will be open free to the C.A.R.S. spectators. Call 606-330-2130.

My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Bardstown

Join the park and watch the “Stephen Foster Story” on the Fourth of July, celebrating Stephen Foster's 186th birthday! Old fashioned games on the lawn begin at 7 p.m. The “Stephen Foster Story” starts at 8:30 p.m., with birthday cupcakes offered at intermission. Spectacular fireworks display sponsored by Newcomb Oil immediately follows the show. Call 502-348-3502.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will begin its Independence Day programming on Friday, June 29, with a variety of events. On Saturday, June 30, the recreation staff will judge the Independence Day campsite decorating contest at 5 p.m. Winning sites will get a Pennyrile Prize pack. Holiday programming will culminate July 4 with a walking, wagon, bike and golf cart parade through the campground at 7 p.m. For a full list of programs, check out the following website: http://www.kspappdev.com/blogs/pennyrile-forest/
Call 1-800-325-1711.

Rough River Dam State Resort Park, Falls of Rough

Rough River will celebrate the Independence Day holiday on Saturday, July 7. Activities will be offered throughout the day, and a fireworks show sponsored by Rough River Business & Tourism at dusk. Call 1-800-325-1713.

Taylorsville Lake State Park, Taylorsville

There will be a fireworks display June 30 at 9 p.m., at the Taylorsville Lake Marina. Guests can view the display at the Taylorsville Lake Marina, Taylorsville Lake State Park Possum Ridge boat ramp, or from your boat in the water. Call 502-477-8713.

The Kentucky Arts Council presents the "(un)conference" for artists

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Tue, 05 Jun 2012 12:50:00 +0000

by Emily Moses
Communications Director
http://www.artscouncil.ky.gov/

The Kentucky Arts Council is listening! In order to provide career assistance and professional development for artists, we would like artists with a disability, artist's associates, arts groups and educators to join us for an (un)conference. Unlike a typical conference, participants will create the agenda for each of the afternoon’s sessions onsite. Everyone is an expert, and everyone will have an opportunity to share professional needs, concerns, experiences and stories. Bring your ideas for sessions!

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The audience is the expert at the Kentucky Arts Council’s inaugural (un)conference, an event that will address career assistance, professional development and other issues related to working as an artist with a disability.

“We’re Listening: An (un)conference on careers in the arts for people with disabilities” will be 11:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Friday, June 29, at the Capital Plaza Hotel Ballroom, 405 Wilkinson Blvd., Frankfort.

“Artists with disabilities have the same concerns as any other working artist but may have additional or unique needs or challenges related to their work,” said Lori Meadows, arts council executive director. “We hope to identify those needs at the (un)conference, so that we can help improve the work and lives of artists with a disability in Kentucky.”

Unlike a typical conference, participants at the (un)conference will create the agenda for each day’s sessions on-site. All attendees are encouraged to share in the discussion or present on a topic of their choosing. Everyone will have an opportunity to share professional needs, concerns, experiences and stories.

“We would like for all artists, artists’ associates, groups and educators to consider participating,” said Sarah Schmitt, arts access director for the arts council and event organizer. “We are interested in hearing the stories and challenges of artists with disabilities so we might learn how to better provide educational and professional development opportunities to them.”

The event is free, and artists at all levels working in all media (visual art, literary art, performing art) are invited to attend. Registration is encouraged and is available online at: http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Opportunities/ArtsUnconference.htm

Kentucky individuals and organizations that would like to become involved in creating careers in the arts for people with disabilities may contact Schmitt at sarah.schmitt@ky.gov or (502) 564-3757, ext. 492.

The (un)conference is made possible through a grant from the National Arts and Disability Center at UCLA and the National Endowment for the Arts. It is part of an ongoing effort to provide statewide activities promoting careers in the arts for artists with disabilities. The arts council partners with other state organizations and agencies including VSA Kentucky, the Kentucky Center and the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. The National Arts and Disability Center is a program of the Tarjan Center at UCLA, a University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities. The National Endowment for the Arts was established by Congress in 1965 as an independent agency of the federal government. The NEA extends its work through partnerships with state arts agencies, local leaders, other federal agencies, and the philanthropic sector. The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, creates opportunities for Kentuckians to value, participate in and benefit from the arts. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

This activity is free, and artists at all levels working in all media (visual art, literary art, performing art) are encouraged to attend.

For more information and to register for the conference:
http://artscouncil.ky.gov/Opportunities/ArtsUnconference.htm

National Trails Day Events set for June 2nd in Kentucky

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Tue, 15 May 2012 13:00:00 +0000

by Gil Lawson
Department of Parks

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky will be taking part in National Trails Day on June 2 with events across the state to recognize the excellent trails in the Bluegrass State.

National Trails Day was launched by the American Hiking Society in 1993 to help promote exercise, trail development and the outdoors. It has grown to more than 2,000 events around the country.

The Kentucky State Parks have more than 250 miles of hiking trails. For more information, visit www.parks.ky.gov

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Kentucky has more than 2,500 miles of hiking trails. To find a trail in your area, visit the Office of Adventure Tourism website at www.getoutky.com. For more information about National Trails Day and related events, visit: http://www.americanhiking.org/national-trails-day/

Here is a listing of some of the events planned at Kentucky State Parks and other locations around Kentucky. All events are on June 2 unless otherwise noted:

Kentucky State Parks:

Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park, Mount Olivet

Battlefield Walk

Learn more about the fascinating history of Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. This one-hour walk is an easy, leisurely pace. Your guide will share information about the Battle of Blue Licks and the Revolutionary War. The free walk begins promptly at 1 p.m. at the Pioneer Museum. There is a nominal fee to tour the museum which houses Revolutionary War memorabilia as well as fossils, mastodon bones and pioneer artifacts. This walk is offered on several dates throughout the summer. Call the park at 1-800-443-7008.

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park, Buckhorn

National Trails Day and Free Fishing Weekend

Borrow a free fishing pole from the marina to hook a fish, or hike part of the park’s two miles of trail. Programs will be given on learning to fish, Project Learning Tree and Project Wild. Guided walks will be offered to interpret history, wildlife and ecology of the park. Other hiking opportunities in the area will be presented. Ideal for all ages. Call 1-800-325-0058.

Columbus-Belmont State Park, Columbus

Visit the park for a History Hike starting at 10 a.m. Walk through the park earthworks and nature trail. See the Civil War museum. Water provided and snack bar is available. Call 270-677-2327.

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, Greenup

National Trails Day Hike

Join Greenbo Lake for a 10 a.m. hike by meeting at the parking lot of the Jesse Stuart Lodge. The hike will include the Fern Valley Trail, go along the lake shore and continue by the Buffalo Iron Furnace and Claylick One-Room Schoolhouse. The entire hike will cover about 3.5 miles and last two hours. Bring water and wear appropriate shoes. You may want to bring a camera. Call 1-800-325-0083.

Jenny Wiley State Resort Park, Prestonsburg

Jenny Wiley Trail Hike

Join us for this excursion that will trek all 4.5 miles of one of the most scenic trails in eastern Kentucky. Meet at the entrance to the May Lodge at 8:30 a.m. for a brief meeting about the trail and terrain. We will then make our way to the trailhead to begin our hike. The park staff will provide garbage bags for trail cleanup and will discuss important factors that make trails sustainable. The Jenny Wiley Trail is one of the most strenuous trails in the park system, as you will climb and descend in elevation of 500 feet or more three different times. Please allow 5-6 hours for this hike, wear comfortable clothing and appropriate shoes, and be sure to bring a bottle of water. Call 1-800-325-0142.

John James Audubon State Park, Henderson

Creatures of the Night Adventure Trek/National Trails Day

Venture out with our interpretation staff on National Trails Day and discover mysterious nighttime creatures. Dress for the weather, bring a flashlight and meet us at the Audubon Museum for this free event from 6:30-9 p.m. Call Julie McDonald at 270-826-2247. The park will also be participating in Free Fishing Weekend. The Ohio Valley Fly Rod Club will hold a free demonstration from 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. across from the park office on June 2.

Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz

National Trails Day

In celebration of National Trails Day, Lake Barkley State Resort Park will offer a series of hikes throughout the day. At 9 a.m., the park naturalist will lead a nature hike in search of flora and fauna that call the park home. The estimated time of the hike is 1.5 hours. Guests should wear sturdy shoes, dress appropriately and bring water. At 3 p.m., there will be a guided hike focusing on the history of the park, lasting approximately 45 minutes, and at 7:30 p.m., join the naturalist for a night hike. All hikes meet at the breezeway at the main lodge. Call 1-800-325-1708.

Natural Bridge State Resort Park, Slade

National Trails Day

In honor of National Trails Day, you are invited to join the staff at Natural Bridge State Resort Park for a volunteer work day in which improvements to the trail system will be made. Trail work may include cutting vegetation along the trail edge, carrying trail material to an improvement site, clearing or installing water bars, changing trail grade for proper drainage, picking up trailside trash, or clearing steps of debris buildup. Work starts at 9 a.m. and will end by 3:30 p.m., and will include brief training. Preregistration is required, and space is limited. This work day is intended for adults and children ages 10 and up. Ages 10–17 must be accompanied by an adult. Approximately 1-3 miles of hiking will be required. Contact Tyler Morgan at tyler.morgan@ky.gov or (606) 663-2214.

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs

Moonlight Canoe Trips

Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park will offer guided canoe trips by moonlight on June 2 and 30 and July 28. Bring water, insect repellent and a flashlight. Registration is $20 per canoe. Participants must be 10 years old or older. Registration is required by one week before trip. Limited number of canoes. Call 1-800-325-1711.

Pine Mountain State Resort Park, Pineville

Adventure Hike to Tri-State Peak

Stand on the vaulted spot (1,990 feet) where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia come together. You’ll also stand in the saddle of the gap where more than 300,000 followed in the footsteps of Daniel Boone as they made their way into unknown country. You’ll also enjoy commanding mountain vistas and the best view of the Middlesboro meteor crater. Aside from the commemorative shrine of the tri-state peak, the site also includes a marker denoting the location as being astride the Royal Colonial Boundary of 1665. Other stops on this outing include Pinnacle Overlook (2,440 feet), and the Newlee Iron Furnace (circa 1819). The registration fee is $10 per person and van transportation will be provided to the first 10 persons. Participants are encouraged to bring a day pack with water, snacks, and a lunch. Total hiking distance is 3 miles. Hiking boots are recommended. Total field trip time is 5-6 hours. Advance registration is required; departure time from the park is 8 a.m. Register by e-mailing Dean.Henson@ky.gov or by phone at (800) 325-1712.

Other National Trails Day events include:

Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area, Golden Pond

Land Between the Lakes has been providing opportunities for outdoor recreation

to citizens and visitors of western Kentucky for decades. A great spot to spend

National Trails Day, here are some of the things LBL has planned throughout

the day: Be an Outdoors Kid (basic outdoor skills); Pond Prowl; Garbage in the Garden.

For more information, visit www.lbl.org.

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, Clermont

Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest is excited to offer free admission June 2, in celebration of National Trails Day. Activities include: ECO Kids Discovery Day, Pollywog Play Parties, Family Fishing Day, Half Millennium Trail Hike and Bernheim Trail Marathon Sponsored by Trail Runners of Louisville. For more information visit www.bernheim.org

Jefferson Memorial Forest, Louisville

Jefferson Memorial Forest will host guided hikes and educational sessions

for National Trails Day. Kids Fishing Derby is offered for those 17 years old and younger. Tackle and bait will be provided; all they need to do is pick a spot to cast their lines. www.louisvilleky.gov/metroparks

The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky, various locations

The Nature Conservancy of Kentucky plans to host guided hikes at the following

nature preserves at 11 a.m.:

• Jim Beam Nature Preserve in Jessamine County

• Mantle Rock Nature Preserve in Livingston County

• Sally Brown Nature Preserve in Lancaster

Visit http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/kentucky/events/index.htm

Trail Work Day in the Red River Gorge, Stanton

The U.S. Forest Service, in conjunction with the Red River Gorge Trail Crew and

Benchmark Outfitters, will host a trail work day on June 2. The event

begins at 9 a.m. at Gladie Center, off of KY 715. The day will include clearing brush,

painting blazes and dead tree removal. There will be a prize drawing following the event and a potluck dinner and fireside social. Register with the Red River Gorge Trail Crew at www.rrgtc.com or call Charlie Rowe, U.S. Forest Service, 606-663-0576, ext. 106.

Adventure Day at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, Harrodsburg

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill will host its popular Adventure Day on National Trails Day. This day includes plenty of fun and free activities. On tap for this year are fishing, hiking, paddling on the Kentucky River and a variety of nature programs. Learn more at http://www.shakervillageky.org/

Cumberland Falls Beautification Day set for May 19th

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Thu, 10 May 2012 13:14:00 +0000

By Bret Smitley,
Department of Parks
CORBIN, Ky.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park will host its Cumberland Falls Beautification Day on May 19.

Every year when the spring rains cause flooding, the Cumberland River becomes contaminated with trash. Unfortunately, this has a devastating impact on the beauty of Cumberland Falls and the river bank. The park needs help from volunteers to restore Cumberland Falls back to its natural beauty.

Meet at the Visitor Center at 9 a.m. to register and receive garbage bags. Volunteers will receive a T-shirt and cookout lunch. Volunteers should wear appropriate work clothes and bring gloves.

Cumberland Falls State Resort Park has a lodge, Riverview Restaurant, cottages, campground, hiking trails, fishing, horseback riding, rafting, other recreational activities and a great view of Cumberland Falls.

For more information about the park, call 1-800-325-0063.

Moonbow Nights presented by Downtown Corbin

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Tue, 01 May 2012 11:45:00 +0000

Corbin, KY

Join us downtown in Nibroc Park to celebrate Moonbow Nights on MAY 5th! Music Line up includes the Neutrinos comprising of Vee Little Rader, Tony Davis, Gary Baxter, Larry McKiddy and a few special guests; also that night the Tidal Waves, a fantastic Folk and Bluegrass band, will be performing. Don't miss out on the food, fun, vendors and more at our first Moonbow Nights event of 2012.

Visit --- http://www.downtowncorbin.com/ for more info!

Equine Camping Sites Open at Greenbo Lake

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

by: Gil Lawson

Department of Parks

GREENUP, Ky. – Greenbo Lake State Resort Park officially opened its equine campground today, thanks to assistance from Greenup County.

The nine primitive sites for campers with horses were built with help from Greenup County Fiscal Court and Judge-Executive Bobby Carpenter. The county provided the equipment and crew to prepare the sites.

“Greenup County has been a great partner to Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, and we appreciate the assistance we’ve received,” said Parks Commissioner Elaine Walker. “We hope to forge more partnerships like the one here in Greenup County to help support our state parks.”

The equine campsites are near the park’s original campground, which has 58 sites for trailers and RVs along with 36 primitive sites. The equine sites have picnic tables, fire rings and hitching posts for horses. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park has about 20 miles of trails suitable for horseback riding.

Greenbo is the fifth state park with equine camping sites. The others are Carter Caves State Resort Park, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Taylorsville Lake State Park and Dale Hollow Lake State Resort Park.

“The horse camping sites and trails at Kentucky State Parks are an important part of our adventure tourism offerings,” said Sen. Robin Webb of Grayson. “This addition at Greenbo Lake will bring more visitors to the area and will also provide equine opportunities for local riders.”

Walker and Webb were joined by Judge-Executive Carpenter, local horseback riders and area officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the campsite.

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is on KY 1, 18 miles north of Interstate 64 from the Grayson exit, or 8 miles south of U.S. 23, the Country Music Highway on KY 1. Greenbo Lake features the Jesse Stuart Lodge with 36 rooms, convention center and Anglers’ Cove Restaurant. The park has a 225-acre lake for boating and fishing, tennis courts, and 25 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The campground is

open April 1 through Oct. 31. Greenbo’s amphitheater features musical concerts and plays during the summer and fall.

Kentucky Arts Council presents Governor’s Derby Exhibit

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

By: Ed Lawrence
Arts Council

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Visitors to the Capitol during the Derby season will have the opportunity to see the work of Kentucky artists in the Governor’s Derby Exhibit, April 24-May 16, 2012, in the Rotunda. The show of paintings, drawings and photographs is the result of an open call to artists coordinated by the Kentucky Arts Council on behalf of Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear as a part of the Governor’s Derby Celebration.

Mrs. Beshear will officially open the show at 2 p.m., April 24, with an opportunity for the public and the media to meet the artists, whose exhibited work features different perspectives on the theme of Kentucky landscapes.

The 22 pieces of artwork in the show, by 15 artists, were selected from 131 entries. Versailles artist Debbie Graviss served as the independent juror. Graviss, a professional artist working in pastels, earned a Bachelor of Arts in interior design from
the University of Kentucky and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in graphic design and illustration from the Art Academy of Cincinnati.

Artwork by the following artists was selected to be in the Governor’s Derby Exhibit:
Sharon Asher, BeattyvilleRoger Ballard, VersaillesCarolyn Bentley Adams, MoreheadBettye Brookfield, SpringfieldAnthony Chapman, AshlandDean Hill, West LibertyClare Hirn, LouisvilleLisa Hurst, CynthianaDavid Iacovazzi-Pau, LouisvilleTom Lamp, DanvilleMichael Thomas McCardwell, ShelbyvilleMichael Moore, VersaillesMelissa Rae Nesselrode, FrankfortWayne Stacy, FrankfortDavid Toczko, Elizabethtown

Visitors can view the exhibit at the Capitol during public visiting hours, 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and during the Governor’s Derby Celebration, Saturday, May 5.

To view an online slideshow of the exhibit, go to http://slidesha.re/ILJVUl.

Twitter users visiting the exhibit are encouraged to tweet comments using #govderbyart.

Earlier this month, Governor and Mrs. Beshear announced that the 76th annual Governor’s Derby Celebration will be held in historic downtown Frankfort for the second year in a row. This year’s celebration will be held on Kentucky Derby Day, Saturday, May 5, from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. and is free and open to the public. For more information on the celebration, please visithttp://governor.ky.gov/derbycelebration.

The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, creates opportunities for Kentuckians to value, participate in and benefit from the arts. Kentucky Arts Council funding is provided by the Kentucky General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts.

Spring Hoot 5K Set For May 12 at Barren River Lake State Resort Park

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 11:30:00 +0000

By: Jamie Avery

Department of Parks

LUCAS, Ky. – Barren River Lake State Resort Park wants to know: Who…who…who… will fly past the competition in the park’s Spring Hoot 5K race on May 12?

This is the second race in the Kentucky State Park Race Series. Run or walk this challenging course that takes you through the beautiful scenery of the park.

Awards will be presented for each division and overall male and female winners for the 5K run. Prizes will also be given and all participants are eligible.

The registration fee is $15 run/ $10 walk if you register by May 11 and includes a T-shirt and goodie bag. Registration fee is $20 run/ $15 walk if paying the day of the race, and T-shirts and goodie bags are only available while supplies last.

The race begins at 8:30 a.m. CDT. To register, contact Jamie Avery at jamie.avery@ky.gov or 1-800-325-0057. For more information about the race series, visit http://www.parks.ky.gov/race-series/default.aspx

The remaining races are:

May 12, Spring Hoot 5K at Barren River State Resort Park near Glasgow;
June 9, Possum Ridge 5K at Taylorsville Lake State Park at Taylorsville;
July 14, Magnolia 5K at Rough River Dam State Resort Park near Leitchfield; and
Aug. 18, Turkey Strut 5K at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park near Jamestown.

Barren River Lake State Resort Park is surrounded by rolling, tree-covered hills, on the edge of a beautiful 10,000-acre lake. Barren River has 51 lodge rooms, 22 cottages, and 99 campsites. Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of an upscale fish camp in the Driftwood Restaurant. If you are looking for something to do during your visit, you can play on the 18-hole golf course, hike along a nature trail, visit the marina to rent a boat, check out a fishing pole or sports equipment, browse the gift shop, or just enjoy a peaceful seat overlooking the lake.

The resort is located 44 miles southeast of Bowling Green. Take I-65 to the Cumberland Parkway east, to US 31E south.

Great Upcoming Kentucky Festivals!

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

by: Jane Artisan
KAHT

Kentucky has many great upcoming festivals for the Spring season!

Camper Appreciation Weekends: 4/27-4/29 taking place in many State Parks.
Please visit: Kentucky State Parks

Ohio Valley Birding Festival: 4/25-4/29 in Henderson, KY
For more information please visit: Kentucky State Parks

International Bar-B-Q Festival: 5/11-5/12 in Owensboro, KY
For more information: Bar-B-Q Festival

Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival: 5/24-5/27 in Pineville, KY
Please visit: Kentucky State Parks

So get out and enjoy the great weather and all of the wonderful festivals Kentucky has to offer!

Lake Barkley State Resort Park Offering Buffet Specials

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

by: Tobiah Johnson

Department of Parks

CADIZ, Ky. -- Need a night off from the kitchen? Then make your way out to Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s Windows on the Water Restaurant for one of the park’s special buffets starting in May.

The first Friday of the month will feature a seafood buffet with crab legs, frog legs, shrimp, and fried oysters – all for $22.95 for adults and $7.99 for children. The third Saturday of the month will feature a whole hog roast, barbecue chicken and assorted sides for $18.95 for adults and $6.99 for children

In addition, Monday nights are meant for Italian, and featured on the all-you-can-eat buffet at Lake Barkley will be Italian sausage ziti, chicken parmesan, lasagna, minestrone, and cannoli for dessert. Wednesday nights are reserved for YeeHaw Country Night and will feature southern classics like chicken and dumplings, fried catfish, and cowboy soup and pie! The cost of the Italian and country night buffets is $12.99 for adults and $6.99 for children. Tax and tip not included. Daily dinner buffets are served from 4-9 p.m.

Lake Barkley State Resort Park is the largest state resort park in Kentucky and features a lodge, cottages, the Windows on the Water Restaurant, a seasonal campground, 18-hole golf course, fitness center with indoor pool, marina, fishing, tennis courts, hiking trails, gift shop, and recreational and nature programming. The park is located at 3500 State Park Road in Cadiz. From Interstate 24, take Highway 68 exit west toward Cadiz.

For more information, call 1-800-325-1708 or visit www.parks.ky.gov.

John James Audubon State Park Hosting ‘Mother’s Day Tea’

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

By: Kim McGrew-Liggett

Department of Parks

HENDERSON, Ky. – John James Audubon State Park in Henderson will host a “Mother’s Day Tea” on Saturday, May 5, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Visit the beautiful Audubon Museum to honor those precious women in our lives; mothers, grandmothers and children, during this special time of the year.

The park will be having special guest speakers for the occasion, tasty appetizers and tea, as well as music by professional musician Eric Scales. Author Linda Hawkins, from Morgantown, will speak briefly on her books featuring teas and offer a bit of light humor on the history of the teas. Historian Frank Nally will provide insight on the founder of Mother’s Day.

In conjunction with the “Mother’s Day Tea,” the museum will feature the exhibit “A Mother’s Touch” by eight tri-state female artists who will showcase those loving ties to our children and grandchildren. Exhibiting artists are: Jan Frasier, Carol Bosko, Iris Gentry, Shirley Davis, Teresa Heath, Susie Rideout, Ginger Adams and Cathy Hedgespeth.

Tickets are on sale now through May 4 at the John James Audubon Museum. Admission is $10 for Friends of Audubon members or $15 for nonmembers. Special books, teas and tea sets will be available the day of the tea. Children ages 8 and up may attend if accompanied by an adult. Register by May 4. For more information on the tea contact: Kim McGrew-Liggett, Audubon Museum, 270-827-1893 or kim.mcgrew@ky.gov.

Spring Scrapbooking Weekend at Greenbo Lake

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

By: Paul Verespy

Department of Parks

GREENUP, Ky. – Creative Memories presents a Spring Scrapbooking Weekend, April 27-28, at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, designed for the experienced and the novice scrapbooker.

The scrapbooking registration fee is $30 and includes a gift bag and instructions. All participants must bring their own scrapbooks and supplies. If needed, additional supplies and materials can be purchased form Creative Memories. Registration and classes begin Friday evening, April 27, at 6 p.m. and continue all day Saturday, April 28. There will also be scrapbooking all day Sunday, April 29, for those who want to stay.

The park is offering a package for $125 plus tax for two nights lodging for two, all meals on your own, and a free continental breakfast Saturday and Sunday mornings. This is separate from the scrapbooking registration fee.

Call the park at 1-800-325-0083 for reservations and information.

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is on KY 1, 18 miles north of Interstate 64 from the Grayson exit, or eight miles south of U.S. 23 (the Country Music Highway) on KY 1. The park features the Jesse Stuart Lodge with 36 rooms, convention center and Anglers’ Cove Restaurant. The park has a 225-acre lake for boating and fishing, tennis courts, and 25 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding. The campground is through Oct. 31. Greenbo’s amphitheater features musical concerts and plays during the summer and fall.

27th Annual Quilt Show at Greenbo Lake

noreply@blogger.com (The Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) Program) — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 11:00:00 +0000

by: Paul Verespy

Department of Parks

KAHT Archive

GREENUP, Ky. – Greenbo Lake State Resort Park’s 27^th Annual Quilt Show will be held April 21-22.

Registration for the show will be Friday, April 20, from 9 a.m. to noon. Show hours are Saturday, April 21, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., and Sunday, April 22, noon to 4 p.m.

This is a non-judged show, and gift certificates in lieu of ribbons will be awarded. All quilts must have a 4-inch sleeve, except for wall hangings. There will also be a Merchant’s Mall and Viewer’s Choice Award. This event is free to the public.

The Greenbo Quilt Show is sponsored by the Greenup County Quilt Guild. For more information and reservations, call the park at 1-800-325-0083.