Seven ways to gear up for summer fun with Campbellsville, KY events!

Cathy Peabody • April 23, 2024

Seven ways to gear up for summer fun with Campbellsville, KY events!

year, Campbellsville is one of the largest July 4th celebrations in Central

Kentucky. What a spectacular way to honor and celebrate our nation’s birthday

and the privilege of our independence.

Put it on your not-to-be-missed list now. It’s not too early to mark your

calendars for six days of family fun, June 29--July 4, especially if you will be

looking for a hotel or other Campbellsville lodging or are making plans for a

Green River Lake Kentucky vacation.


  • Don’t miss the Military & First Responder Celebration, May 11, one of the

most memorable of Campbellsville KY events, sponsored by Image Expressed

Unlimited. A parade and weekend-long festival sets the pace to salute and say

thank you to the incredible men and women and their families who protect our

country and keep us safe. Get ready for family-friendly fun activities…and a

chance to meet Wonder Woman in person!


motorheads to see some very cool classic and customized cars and motorcycles

on this family-friendly cruise down Main Street, every third Friday, April through

October. This classic Campbellsville Car Show is presented by Graveyard Relics

Car Club.


soar over Taylor County Airport July 13-20. This one-of-a-kind event features RC

pilots and enthusiasts from all over the world showcasing flying skills and aero

stunts with some amazing RC jets. It’s not too soon to reserve Campbellsville

hotels. There are plenty of Campbellsville lodging choices and a great selection

of restaurants for this fun-filled high-flying event.


intensive four- week festival for advanced and passionate students of classical

performing arts, June 16 – July 14. MasterWorks will feature world-renowned

conductors and guest artists and will present a diverse offering of concerts and

recitals by students and staff, open to the community.


Town has over 50 miles of trails for hiking, walking, and bicycling. With bicycling

becoming more and more a favorite of Kentucky outdoor activities,

Campbellsville offers many miles of trails perfect for bicycling and mountain

biking. Be sure to stop by the “trailhead”, The Spoke Easy bicycle shop in

Historic Downtown Campbellsville, to map out trails for your level of ease and

experience and for excellent biking resources and equipment.


downtown Campbellsville. Make your plans now for RV and tent camping – it’s

best to arrange reservations ahead of time. Your family will be kept busy

swimming, fishing, boating and many Green River Lake things to do and by some

fun Green River Lake events like the annual Raft Up on July 27.

As you are making plans for your summer vacation or plans for Kentucky outdoor

adventures, make your destination Campbellsville, KY…only a short drive away.


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!


Campbellsville!

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