2009 Annual Events
 
All times listed are Central Time.
For information regarding events, contact the Glasgow/Barren County Chamber of Commerce at (270) 651-3161 or 800-264-3161 unless otherwise noted.
Event listings subject to change.

For information on how to have your local organization’s events listed on this page or in the printed publication, email or call (270) 651-3161
 
January

9 First Chamber Quarterly Breakfast
7:00am—Glasgow Golf & Country Club
Tickets: Chamber at (270) 651-3161

30 Ralphie May-Comedy Concert at 7:00pm
Location: Plaza Theatre
Information: (270) 361-2101 or www.plaza.org
 
February

7 Buffalo Night
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
The chef cooks up a buffet of buffalo dishes, along with traditional dishes. There will be historical ratifications & presentations.

9 Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting & Awards Banquet
Location: Cave City Convention Center
Information: (270) 651-3161
Social Hour @ 5:30pm Dinner @ 6:00pm

13-15 Honeymooners Weekend
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Bring your sweetheart to the park and enjoy a weekend packed with entertainment, good food and the “Not So Newlywed Game”

14 1964 Tribute at 7:00pm
Location: Plaza Theatre, 115 East Main Street
Information: (270) 361-2101 or www.plaza.org
 
March

20 Gilligan’s Island-The Musical
Location: Plaza Theatre
Information: (270) 361-2101 or www.plaza.org

TBA Easter Egg Hunt
Location: Beaver Trail Park
Information: Glasgow Rec. Dept. (270) 651-3811

TBA Glasgow-Barren County Clean-up Week

14 &28 Beginners Backpacking Trip
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Info: 270-646-2151
Cost $75; Ages 16 & older; Limited to 8 participants Want to try backpacking for the first time? Join in for a fun overnight camping trip.

 
April

6-10 Spring Break for Area Schools
(Glasgow Schools, Barren & Caverna)

10 Second Chamber Quarterly Breakfast
7:00am—Glasgow Golf & Country Club
Tickets: Chamber at (270) 651-3161

17 &18 Fun, Fit & Fabulous Bootcamp (Women Only)
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
A personal trainer will be on hand to get you started in an exercise program, demos on healthy food options and some R&R as well.

25 Barren County Cattlemen’s Association Festival
Location: Downtown Glasgow
Information: (270) 651-3161

25-27 Campers Appreciation Week
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Info: 270-646-2151
A weekend of games & activities at the Park campgrounds. Campers camp for two nights for the price of one.

25-27 Nature Fest
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Info: 270-646-2151
A weekend sampling of everything outdoors. All sessions are free unless noted.
 
May

8-9 Relay For Life
Location: Glasgow High School
Information:

15 Glenn Miller Orchestra at 7:00pm
Location: Plaza Theatre, 115 East Main Street
Information: (270) 361-2101 or www.plaza.org

16 Barren River 5K Classic
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
Annual 5K run offers a challenging course through the scenic park. Part of the KY State Parks Race Series.

TBA GL/BC Chamber of Commerce Golf Tournament
Location: Glasgow Golf & Country Club
Information: (270) 651-3161
Fundraiser for the Glasgow-Barren Co Chamber

28-31 Glasgow Highland Games
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Info: 270-651-3141
A celebration of Scottish Heritage

29 Glasgow Highland Games Celtic Fest
Location: Downtown Glasgow
Info: (270) 651-3141 or (270) 651-3161
 
June

3-5 400 Mile Yard Sale
Location: Along US 68/80 (From Ashland to Paducah)
22.2 miles of 68/80 in Barren County
Information: 800-264-3161 or (270) 781-6858

6 Youth Fishing Derby
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
A fun day of fishing for youth ages 15 & under. We provide the poles (or bring your own), the bait and the water.

13 Bowfishing 101
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Info: (270) 646-2151
A free introduction to bowfishing.

27 June Dairy Month Celebration
Location: Cave City Convention Center
Information: 270-651-3818
June is National Dairy Month. During June, we salute those in the dairy industry!

TBA Weldon Tennis Tournament
Location: Gorin Park
Information: Glasgow Rec Dept (270) 651-3811
 
July

3 Annual Concert on the Square-Louisville Orchestra
Location: Downtown Glasgow at 7:00pm **FREE**
Information: (270) 651-3161

4 Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151

10 Third Chamber Quarterly Breakfast
7:00am—Glasgow Golf & Country Club
Tickets: (270) 651-3161

21-25 Barren County Fair
Location: Lions Club Fairgrounds at Temple Hill
Information:(270) 678-3006 or (270) 381-0357

30 Chamber Ice Cream Social
Location: Chamber office
Information: (270) 651-3161
Enjoy yummy treats and meet Chamber & community members. Open to the public.
 
August

22 44th Annual St Helen’s Ice Cream Social
Location: Parrish Center on Calvary Drive
Information: (270) 270-651-5263

14-23 Kentucky State Fair
Location: Louisville, KY
 
September

5 Global Fest
Location: Downtown Glasgow
Information: Alma Glover (270) 651-7905
A celebration of diversity and world culture

TBA Doggie Dunk
Location: American Legion Park
Information: (270) 651-3811
Dog splashing in the Glasgow City Pool
Sponsored by the Glasgow Recreation Dept & BRAWA

10-13 31W Treasure Hunt Yard Sale
Location: Along Hwy 31W from Louisville to Nashville

11 Fourth Chamber Quarterly Breakfast
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park—7:00am
Tickets: (270) 651-3161
Presenting the award to the 2009 Industry of the Year

11-18 Industry Appreciation Week in Glasgow & Barren Co.
A week set aside to honor our local industry.

18 Industry Appreciation Week Golf Tournament
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Industry employees and Tournament Sponsors are invited to enjoy a game of golf to honor those involved in our local industry

TBA Cave City Good Ol’ Days
Location: Downtown Cave City & Convention Center
Information: (270) 773-5159

26 B&PW Arts, Crafts & Gifts Fair
Location: Downtown Glasgow 8:00am-4:00pm
Information:
Over 100 booths with a variety of items including jewelry, art, home décor and more

26 & 27 Overnight Canoe/Camping Trip
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Info: 270-646-2151
A fun weekend of canoeing/camping along the Green River. BRSP provides the equipment and training. For ages 16 & over. Fee $75.
 
October

1-3 Roller Coaster Yard Sale
Information: 800-264-3161
Yard sale from Cove City to Glasgow to Temple Hill to Tompkinsville and around Dale Hollow Lake, Highway 70 & 90, and Highway 63

1-31 Trail of Scarecrows
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
Build a scarecrow & display it along the paved trail at the park. Prizes awarded.

3 & 4 Overnight Canoe/Camping Trip
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Info: 270-646-2151
A fun weekend of canoeing/camping along the Green River. BRSP provides the equipment and training. For ages 16 & over. Fee $75.

10 9th Annual Cruise into Fall Car Show
Location: Downtown Glasgow
Information: Becky Barrick (270) 651-7255
Sponsored by Glasgow Renaissance Main Street

16-18 12th Annual Spookout Weekend
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
The ghosts & goblins take over the campground for a weekend. Join us for the costume contest, great pumpkin roll, trick or treating and more.

TBA American Heart Association Walk
Location: Beaver Trail Park
Information: Amy Anderson at (270) 842-5700

TBA Cystic Fibrosis Walk/Chili Supper/Auction
Location: TBA
Information: Amy Dickson (270) 678-5171

20 4th Annual Taste of Barren County
Location: Cave City Convention Center, 6:00-8:00pm
Sponsored by the Cave City Chamber of Commerce (270-773-5159) and the Glasgow-Barren County Chamber of Commerce (270-651-3161)
Enjoy samples of delicious food from various local restaurants and view floral arrangements by area florists

24 & 25 4th Annual Geocaching Weekend
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
Join in a fun weekend of “caching” in the park. Set your GPS for N 36° 51.907 W 086° 04.141 and join the family fun.

24 Trashmasters Classic
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park and any boat ramp on the Lake
Info: (270)
Join the park, the US Army Corps, and others for the annual lakeshore cleanup.
 
November

7 3rd Annual Youth Boot Camp
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
Bring your young soldier, ages 6-12, to a morning of boot camp. This will be a fun event filled with fun activities to show these “soldiers” what soldiers go through in boot camp.

11 Veterans Day Parade
Location: Downtown Glasgow
Information: Bobby Travis at (270) 651-6284

27 Light up Glasgow
Information: (270) 651-3338
The lights adorning downtown Glasgow are illuminated for the Christmas season
 
December

5 Annual Nighttime Community Christmas Parade
The parade leaves Glasgow High School at 6pm
Information: (270) 651-3161 Entry fee: $10
One of Kentucky’s largest nighttime parades features over 150 floats decorated to celebrate the Christmas season.

12 Brunch with the Grinch
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151
Join us, along with everyone’s favorite “Who”, for brunch, crafts, pictures & our “Who” costume contest.

TBA Cave City Christmas Parade
Information: (270) 773-5159

31 New Years Celebration
Location: Barren River Lake State Resort Park
Information: (270) 646-2151