If you are planning to visit Historic Downtown Campbellsville for the December commencement at Campbellsville University or for some of the best shopping and holiday fun in Central Kentucky, get ready for a magical holiday experience!

Get into the holiday spirit at Santa’s Candy Land Christmas Parade - December 7^th. Main Street transforms into a festive wonderland with dazzling lights, cheerful music, creative floats and the man we’re all waiting for – Santa Claus!

Get ready to shop til you drop.  Campbellsville offers some of the most unique shopping experiences in central Kentucky.

Check out Daybreak: A Handmade Collective to discover beautiful, locally crafted treasures.

Make your way to Sweet Threadz Boutique, where you’ll find the trendy fashions you are looking for.

For your special other, shop Mitchell's, a fashion-forward boutique for men and women featuring the latest in clothing and accessories.

Peddlers Mall is a treasure trove of antiques, collectibles and one-of-a-kind finds. For your antique loving family and friends don’t miss, Puryear’s Antiques shop, a family-owned gem with over 30 years of expertise.

Don’t forget your book-loving friends¾stop into Sweetwater Bookshop, a cozy independent bookstore on Historic Main Street.

Eat, Drink and be Merry!

As you take a break from shopping, treat your taste buds to local flavors at these culinary delights…

• Brothers Barbecue - Kentucky Living Magazine readers voted Brothers as the best BBQ in Kentucky for 2024…and rest assured, it is the best!
• Druthers Restaurant  – take a moment for a little nostalgia at the very last Druthers Restaurant remaining in operation, a real treat.
• Creekside Restaurant  – some of the best fried chicken around, family friendly and hometown charm.

Get into the holiday spirit and have a lot of fun with great drinks and lots of entertainment. 

Don’t miss the Pajama Jam December 7 at East First Brewery, a Taproom and Microbrewery offering craft beers on tap and locally produced wine and other spirits as well as non-alcoholic beverages.

Although the famed Kentucky Bourbon Trail is not far away, you’ll find some great bourbon selections at The   Bourbon Boutique located in the Historic Business District of Downtown Campbellsville. For bourbon enthusiasts and cigar aficionados, check out Oak and Match, featuring a very special speakeasy style lounge and cigar humidor as well as special music performances.

Make Campbellsville your holiday tradition. You’ll find great places to stay, including hotels and motels, Airbnb’s, cabins and vacation homes, many close to downtown or nearby at beautiful Green River Lake.

Conveniently located in Central Kentucky, Campbellsville/Taylor County and the beautiful Green River Lake State Park are a short drive from all directions:

Lexington KY – 83 miles

Louisville KY – 85 miles

Nashville, TN – 134 miles

Cincinnati OH – 163 miles

Indianapolis IN – 200 miles

Atlanta, GA – 320 miles
 
 
 

Put yourself in the middle of everything you love about Kentucky!

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