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A Wealth of Special Events
This community likes to celebrate—its heritage, its patriotism, its music and arts, and its agricultural roots. Activities, clubs, service organizations, special interest and support groups, church activities, art exhibits, plays, jam sessions, performances, and regular running or biking meet-ups, provide ample ways to get together and pursue your interests. For a truly unieque experience, there's "Poetry Reading Day" or the "Outhouse Blowout," at Penn's Store.

Below are a few regularly held celebrations and signature events. For a complete list of community events with dates and times, refer to the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

Great American Brass Band Festival
World-renowned musicians perform concerts on the lawn of Centre College and downtown during this weekend-long celebration in mid-June. The music various from jazz, classical, ragtime, to traditional marches, and brass band musicians and enthusiasts come from across the country for the free concerts. Other highlights include a parade, hot air balloon race, horse-drawn carriage rides, and more. Call 800-755-0076 for details.

Boyle County Fair and Horse Show
Held during the third week in July, this event includes a truly superior horse show, plus traditional exhibits, rides, and contests. Call 859-236-5152 for information.

Historic Constitution Square Festival
Held in mid-September, this weekend-long celebration features live entertainment, juried arts and crafts, demonstrations, living history, and family fun. Call 859-239-7089 for information.

Battle of Perryville Commemoration
During an early October weekend, re-enactors march in the footsteps of those who fought for Kentucky's allegiance, by setting up camps to demonstrate Civil War-era life and re-creating the famous battle scenes at the Perryville Battlefield Park, with more activities in town. Call 859-332-8631 for information.
Re-enactor registration.

Forkland Festival and Heritage Revue
Held in mid-October, this weekend-long event features folk art, demonstrations of early country living, traditional music, wagon tours, a pancake breakfast, and a bean and corn bread supper, along with an original drama. Other special events are held at the Forkland Community Center. Call 859-332-7839.

Christmas Remembered Celebration
The holiday season is lauched with an evening parade, complete with floats and Santa Claus. Special holiday theater productions, decorated log cabins, and seasonal tours at McDowell House round out the first weekend in December. Call 800-755-0076 for information.

Danville / Boyle County Chamber of Commerce
304 S. Fourth Street, Danville KY 40422  859-236-2361

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