Mandolin Madness
Search for beautifully decorated 8 ft. mandolins outside attractions and businesses. Read historical facts about Bill Monroe and Bluegrass beginnings. Enter a drawing for a great prize if you see them all!

Bluegrass Events and Festivals
Ohio County’s regular annual events and festivals will feature even more Bluegrass and fun activities to remember Bill Monroe.

Homeplace Life Day - September 10, 2011
Explore the Monroe family farm and experience the life of young Bill. With costumed guides, crafts of era, old fashioned snacks and more - lots to see and do.

Gospel Sunday - September 11, 2011
Attend service at the Rosine Methodist Church where Bill Monroe’s funeral was held. Enjoy an afternoon of some sweet gospel music at the Rosine City Park.

Bluegrass Hee-Haw – September 12, 2011
Enjoy an evening of Bluegrass music and an outdoor Hee-Haw performance by the Ohio County Courthouse Players at Jerusalem Ridge.

Birthday Party on the Lawn - September 13, 2011
Birthday Have a piece of the biggest Bluegrass Birthday Cake ever to celebrate Bill’s 100th birthday. See who’s there to blow out the candles and jam the traditional way. Hear the strains of the mandolin and fiddle floating over the wooded hills of Jerusalem Ridge – and wish your very own "Happy Birthday" to Bill Monroe at this family–style party.

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FESTIVALS

Beaver Dam Strawberry Festival
There’s a lot to see, do, and eat at this great four-day mix of old-fashioned fun and new activities – a tradition for families and friends. Bluegrass music, 5K Run, pageants, parade, shows, strawberries, and much more!
May 27 6pm; May 28 10 am-10pm
May 29 2pm-5pm; May 30 10 am-10pm
270-274-7106

 Centertown Days
Enjoy a country fest with parade, talent shows, gospel & country music, dance, chicken dinner, and corn hole pitch. Sept 9th 6pm Sept 10th 10 am-10pm

Cleatus Smith Blues to Bluegrass Festival
Rosine Barn Jamboree
Honor one of American music’s pioneers and
enjoy a day at the Rosine Barn with Blues and
Bluegrass bands and entertainers.
May 20-21, 6 pm - Free Admission
270-274-7414 or 270-256-3056

Dundee Gathering Day
This great family day includes a BBQ Cook-off, auction, baby contest, games for children, riding mower races and food vendors.
October 1, 9am-10pm
270-276-3945

 Fordsville Days - Downtown Fordsville
A real town fair with beauty pageants, talent shows, car and motorcycle shows, booths, rides, and games.
Sept 16 – 17
270-316-5454 or 270-276-5400

 Jerusalem Ridge Festival
Don’t miss this annual event with over 40 of the top names in American Bluegrass Music performing on beautifully wooded Jerusalem Ridge, the boyhood home of Bill Monroe, the Father of Bluegrass Music. There’s food and crafts, too. Sweet music, great people – an experience you’ll always remember. 270-274-9181

 Rockport Days
Rockport Ball Park Community yard sale, karaoke on Friday, a parade, silent auction, food, games - everyone is welcome at this country festival!
June 3 & 4, 11am-9pm- Free

 Rosine Spring Festival
Enjoy Bluegrass music at the little hometown of Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass Music". There will be games, terrapin races, and square dancing, too.
June 9 & 10; 7 pm June 11; 8 am – 10
Free Admission

 Rosine Fall Festival
Enjoy Bluegrass music at the little hometown of Bill Monroe, the "Father of Bluegrass Music". There will be games, cakewalk, and square dancing, too.
Sept 8 & 9; 7 pm Sept 10; 8 am – 10
Free Admission

 

WEEKLY OR FREQUENT EVENTS

Bill Monroe Homeplace
9 am - 5 pm, Mon-Sat
1 pm - 5 pm Sun
Free Admission
Info: (270) 274-9181

 Community Dance at Ohio County Park
Kick up your heels at these fun affairs with a little square dancing, a little line dancing, a little bit of everything you enjoy.
Every Fri & Sat except the last 2 weeks of Dec
7 pm - 10:30
(270) 298-4466

 Square Dances - Wildwood Flower
Spend an evening at the Wildwood Flower - swing your partner at ol’ time dances with live country music and a caller.
Many Saturday Nights, 7 pm
Contact: 270-276-5668

SCHEDULED EVENTS

Rosine Barn Jamboree
Enjoy great Bluegrass, gospel, and country music at
this rustic barn in Bill Monroe's hometown. Guests
sometimes perform, or may dance too. Bring lawn
chairs in warm weather to sit under the stars.
Every Friday except the last two weeks of Dec
6 pm - Free Admission - 270-274-5552

Shades of Blue Arts Festival
2nd Street Art Festival. Cruise in, music, art, and food.
Kentucky Arts Council “Made to be Played” on display.
For more information contact 270-256-5385.
See EXHIBIT SCHEDULE

 Cruise-In Open House - Antique Car Show
Check out the great cars on display or cruise on in
and show off yours. Food and drinks, door prizes and
entertainment throughout the day.
May 21, 2011 9 am – 3 pm

60th Annual Welborn Lee Ashby Post 296
American Legion and Auxiliary Horse Show
The title says it – a historic show for all ages
and most horses! June 18th; 6:30 pm
(270) 232-4972

 Horse Show - Ohio County Park
Monthly horse shows are held at outdoor or
indoor ring depending on the weather.
4th Saturday (Jan – Oct)
3rd Saturday (Nov – Dec)
(270) 298-4466

Hartford Dances
7pm-10:30pm
Every Tues, Thurs, Fri, Sat
Hartford Ohio County Park

AKC Beagle License Trials
Ohio County Park
April - 270-298-4466

National AKC Beagle Championship
Ohio County Park
April - 270-298-4466

The Muzzleloaders Rendezvous
First weekend in October
Hartford Ohio County Park

Ohio Valley 4-State Sheep Dog Trial
First weekend in May & Dec
Hartford Ohio County Park

 Square Dance at Rosine Community Park
Live music and lively caller at these fun square dances at the city park in Bill Monroe’s home town. Sat, July 9th; 6 pm Sat, August 13th; 6 pm Free Admission
270-256-8883

 Sparks in the Park- 4^th - Ohio County Park
Exceptional fireworks show in Ohio County's huge park. Enjoy picnicking, recreation and music while you wait for dusk. -
July 4th; 6 pm - Free Admission
270-298-3551

Blue Moon Jamboree - Rosine Barn Jamboree
This special night of great bluegrass music at the historic Rosine Barn is held to celebrate the Blue Moon (even when there isn’t one!)
June 24 – June 25, 6pm
Free 270-256-8883

Relay for Life of Ohio County - Ohio County Park
Relay For Life is the nationwide signature fund-raising event for the American Cancer Society. A festival atmosphere prevails among team members camping out on the surrounding grounds during the event enjoying music, food, and camaraderie with each other and other teams. The event also creates a unique sense of community support for people fighting for a common cause - a cure for cancer! June 10, 7pm – June 11, 7 am
270-685-8701 or 270-256-6445

Gospel Fest XI - Ohio County Community Center
11th annual gospel music event. Southern gospel
music with various artist performing.
July 23rd; 6pm, Love Offering, 615-579-1075

Ohio County Fair - Ohio County Park
Music, entertainment, pageants, rides, contests, games, food, everything you want at an autumn county fair. A lasting tradition.
Sept 22 – Sept 24 - 270-274-0444

Bill Monroe 100th Birthday Celebration
Homeplace Live Day – Sept 10th; 10am – 5pm (Jerusalem Ridge) Gospel Sunday – Sept 11th; 1pm – 4pm
Bluegrass “Hee-Haw” – Sept 12th; 6pm-10pm
Birthday Music Party on the Lawn – Sept 13th; 10am – 10pm