If you’re looking for a good old-fashioned Christmas celebrated with “kith and kin”, Campbellsville in Taylor County Kentucky is the place to be. Gather your family – even your cousin Eddie – for a fun-filled holiday kick-off and a favorite among Campbellsville KY events.

As we transition to the cooler weather and get a sense of winter ahead, it’s time to pause and reflect on our blessings…family, home, freedom, and the beauty around us.

It’s time to focus your peepers on the beautiful fall foliage and make plans for some inspiring days of fun, history and heritage in Campbellsville and Central Kentucky.

Campbellsville is right in the middle of beautiful Central Kentucky, with rolling hills dotted with scenic farms and barns adorned with painted quilts. You’ll find lots of reasons to enjoy the colorful, crisp days of Fall.

Labor Day weekend is just around the corner, but that doesn’t have to be the end of summer fun and Campbellsville outdoor adventures. There are so many reasons to go outside and play!

Pull out your calendar and get ready to fill it up with Independence Day fun and fantastic summer long events in Campbellsville.

When most people think of Kentucky, The Bourbon Trail , the legendary Kentucky Derby and the rolling hills of Bluegrass Country come to mind. But there’s a lot to discover in Historic Campbellsville and the surrounding Green River Lake area. As horse enthusiasts eagerly await the coming of the annual Run for the Roses in Louisville each May, equestrians and outdoor lovers turn to the trails and beautiful scenery surrounding Campbellsville, a certified Kentucky Trail Town, in spring and early summer. What a great time to plan your Green River Lake State Park vacation and spend some relaxing outdoor fun with family and perhaps meet new friends. There’s a reason Kentucky Magazine readers voted Green River Lake State Park the best camping or RV spot, the best public hunting and fishing area, and the best water tourism spot for 2024! Saddle Up for Campbellsville Outdoor Adventures The Kentucky Back Country Horsemen’s Association will hold its annual meet up at Quiet Woods Green River Stables at Green River Lake State Park in Campbellsville on Saturday, June 4 . Here’s your chance to hear first-hand about the trail experiences of long-term BCHA member Roy Cornett, who has ridden and explored trails all over the country, and to enjoy riding with fellow horsemen and outdoors enthusiasts. Quiet Woods Stables is a horse and RV campground located about a mile from Green River Lake with over 17 acres of woods and more than 30 miles of equestrian, hiking and biking trails. All types of RVs, campers and horse trailers are welcome, with comfortable accommodations for you and your equine friends: 90 full hookup RV and camping sites 51 individual horse stalls 4 bathhouses and laundry facilities A western themed lodge with live music and karaoke Book your camper site and reserve a stall for your horses soon for the KYBCHA event or for fun all summer long. You don’t want to miss out on these fun Campbellsville Ky outdoor activities! Beyond recreation, horseback riding also provides therapeutic value. The REATH Center for Therapeutic Riding , just outside Campbellsville, is a non-profit organization founded to provide therapeutic programs for children with special needs. The owners and instructors are certified by PATH (Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship) and under their instruction, riders have developed social skills, improved balance, overcome sensory issues, began walking, and increased range of movement. Summer Fun Starts with Campbellsville Ky Events It's not too early to start planning your summer getaway and especially your favorite Campbellsville Ky event, the spectacular 4 th of July week-long celebration, June 28 – July 5 . In Campbellsville, the annual celebration is BIG--a week filled with “Stars, Stripes, and Summer nights ”, and with music, parades, family friendly activities and races of all kinds, car shows and the biggest fireworks display in Central Kentucky . Speaking of car shows...rev up for Crusin’ on Main , presented by Graveyard Relics Car Club , the 3 rd Friday of every month through October. What a great chance to show off your sweet ride or enjoy the parade of classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. And car lovers…don’t miss the 4 th of July Car Show presented by Tri-County Car Club and Campbellsville University …which beauties will be named the top 100, Best of Show and the CU President’s choice? Stay Awhile There’s so much to do in the Historic downtown area, fascinating Campbellsville history to explore, and Green River Lake outdoor activities to enjoy, you’ll want to stay a few days. You’ll find a variety of Campbellsville lodging choices , including hotels, cabins, cottages and Airbnbs, along with a great selection of delectable restaurants, cafes, breweries, a bourbon bar and a fabulous 1920’s speakeasy style lounge. Campbellsville is a short distance from favorite Kentucky destinations and an easy drive from all directions. Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace in Hodgenville Kentucky Bourbon Trail Mammoth Cave National Park Lexington, Louisville & Kentucky Bluegrass & Horse Country Nashville, TN – 135 miles Cincinnati OH – 163 miles Indianapolis IN – 200 miles Atlanta, GA -- 320 miles Put yourself in the middle of everything you love about Kentucky! Campbellsville!

Campbellsville and Taylor County Kentucky Adventures in 2025

Start 2025 in the middle of everything you love about Kentucky--Campbellsville and Taylor County.