Living life at its best in Campbellsville, Kentucky.
Kentucky Living Magazine readers have voted and Campbellsville
is still “everything you love about Kentucky!”
· Fall Fun at Farms and Markets
· Kicking off the Fall Sports Season
Best of Kentucky Awards 2026
Kentucky Living Magazine polled its readers and once again, Campbellsville has been recognized as one of the best places in the commonwealth for family-focused fun, food and outdoor experiences. We think you will agree.
Best Event or Festival - 1st place
No surprise at all, Campbellsville’s Fourth of July Celebration is the best place to celebrate our country’s birthday, and this year’s America 250 anniversary celebration, “Where Freedom Looks Like Home”, was the best yet.
Best Downtown Shopping District – 2nd place
Campbellsville Main Street corridor and its merchants and businesses provide a lively backdrop for shopping, eating and entertainment. Nearby are Campbellsville hotels.
Best Breakfast Place – 1st place
Druthers’ Restaurant, this unique Campbellsville restaurant is the last standing of the original Druthers’ franchise, serves breakfast all day and outstanding fried chicken – you can’t get much better!
Best Barbecue – 1st place
Brothers Restaurant…is barbecue. Need we say more!
Best Coffee Shop – 1st place
Harden Coffee House and Roastery, award-winning baristas serve everything from Cortados to Cappuccinos. Savor the unique blends with fresh baked pastries.
Best Food Truck 1st and 2nd place
Around town, at festivals or special Campbellsville events, Pappy’s Hot Dogs and The 5,000 food trucks will feed you some of the best walk-around delights you’ll find anywhere, from Pappy’s hot dogs to the 5000’s Original Little Philly Cheesesteaks. Yum!
The best Kentucky outdoor adventures, fun and recreation are only a short drive from downtown Campbellsville…
Best Camping or RV Spot – 1st place
Green River Lake State Park’s lakeside campground is surrounded by pristine nature and tons of opportunities for outdoor fun and recreation, but just a few miles from to the restaurants and shopping in downtown Campbellsville.
Best Water Tourism Spot – 1st place
Green River Lake, 8,210-acres of Kentucky outdoor activities, is lake life at its best. Sandy beaches, easy lake access for boats, condos and vacation homes and an impressive network of trails for hiking, biking and horseback riding make this beautiful lake your vacation destination.
And for sharing the news and events for Campbellsville…
Best Local Radio Hosts – 1st place
Larry Smith at WVLC 99.9 The Big Dawg, has your morning covered…you won’t miss anything that’s happening in Campbellsville!
Congratulations to all of Campbellsville winners!
Fall Fun at Farms and Markets
Homeplace Fall Heritage Festival 2026
Sat Sep 12th 9:00am
Experience living history at the annual Homeplace Fall Heritage Festival celebrating our agricultural foundations on an authentic 225-year-old working farm and homestead. Currently operating as a non-profit Kentucky agritourism organization under The Nature Conservancy, this historic farm now celebrates and educates on rural heritage and sustainable living.
The festival is a day-long fun-packed event for the entire family, with lots of activities, demonstrations, food and music!
- Historical demonstrations
- 4H petting farm
- Hayrides
- Kid’s fishing derby
- Kiddie barrel train
- Pony rides
- Bounce houses
- Craft vendors and Food trucks
- Live music
- Item raffle and 50/50 cash raffle
- Homeplace merch & more!
Plan to return to the farm Saturday, October 24 for an enchanting day of Fairies on the Farm. Children – and anyone young at heart – are invited to wear their costumes to this family focused event filled with whimsy and fantasy and all kinds of fun.
· Crafts and craft vendors - make your own Fairy Wings, and Fairy Houses
- May Pole Dance
- Fairy Field Day Games
- Face Painting
- Fantasy Photo Zones
- Costume Contest (Kids and Adults)
- Pumpkins, pumpkins, and more pumpkins - for purchase, for decorating and carving and even for Pumpkin SMASHING!
- Goblin Screech
- Pony Rides
- Bounce House
- Petting Farm
- Kids Entrepreneurs and Influencers Corner
- Local Art Gallery and Authors
- Food Trucks and Drink Cart
- LIVE MUSIC!!!
What a fun and enlightening day to close your screens and experience the beauty and bounty of our founding farmers and have a little whimsical fun!
Campbellsville is surrounded by lush farms and opportunities to explore “life on the farm”. Early fall is the perfect to visit farm stands and markets for locally grown food and experience first-hand farm to table experience and a lesson in the importance of sustainability.
Tebbs Bend Night Ride
Fri Oct 9th 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Adjacent to the historic Homeplace on Green River, the Tebbs Bend Battlefield is the site and beginning point of the annual Tebbs Bend Night Ride, an evening of history and entertainment with wagon rides, warm drinks, and light refreshments. Enjoy a night under the stars in this historic battlefield.
Kicking off the Fall Sports Season
The beautiful campus of Campbellsville University anchors one end of Campbellsville’s Main Street and is one of the area’s best places to see CU Tiger sports. Whether it’s men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball or football, it’s the time of year for time well spent under the stadium lights to enjoy the competition and then spend time in Campbellsville’s downtown restaurants, bars, distilleries and shops and boutiques.
If golf is your game, Campbellsville Country Club is a Dwight Sandidge designed course that is the home course for PGA Tour winner J.B. Holmes. Remarkably the course is one of the most affordable 18-hole courses in Kentucky and is open for members and non-members alike.
Fishing at Green River Lake is some of the best fishing in Kentucky. No matter if you are an experienced angler or a novice looking for the perfect waters to hone your skills, Green River Lake has several options for boat rentals at its marinas and a selection of fishing guides and services.
In addition to Green River Lake, you’ll find several favorite “fishing holes” near downtown Campbellsville. So, get your gear together and go fishing!
It’s fun to play outdoors, and Fall is perhaps the best time to spend in Campbellsville with family, friends and activities. Happy Fall Y’all!
FAQs
How close is Green River Lake State Park to Campbellsville?
Campbellsville is about 7 miles (or around 11 minutes) from Green River Lake State Park. Take 55 north from the lake into Downtown Campbellsville.
Are Campbellsville stores and restaurants open every day?
Campbellsville Main Street has a variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants and businesses that are open daily during normal business hours.
Where is a family-friendly place to stay?
There are many lodging options available including full-service resorts, signature hotels, campgrounds, lakeside condos, rustic cabins and short-term rentals.
Where is Campbellsville?
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
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