Governor Andy Beshear joined leadership from the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet to announce the unveiling of the 2021 Kentucky Official Visitor’s Guide. With the end of the COVID-19 pandemic now within reach, state officials are preparing to welcome visitors back to the commonwealth as vaccinations are distributed nationally. In response to the nation’s ongoing…
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Christmas parade cancelled, Santa still coming to the Green
The City of Lawrenceburg has announced the cancellation of the 2020 Christmas parade, which had been scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5. The following statement was issued by the city, explaining the cancellation – “Unfortunately, this year we are having to cancel the Christmas Parade. With the new mandates, this prohibits the ACHS Marching band, sports…
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Four Roses Bourbon to expand visitors center
Four Roses officials have announced plans for an expansion of the current visitor center and enhancements to the overall guest experience at the bourbon distillery in Lawrenceburg.The visitor center project is part of an ongoing investment to accommodate for growing demand in the bourbon tourism industry.For the design of the 14,446-square-foot addition to the visitor…
Lawrenceburg part of premier at Louisville film festival
A short film, portions of which were recorded in Lawrenceburg, will premier in November during Louisville’s International Festival of Film. “Will There Be Women At My Funeral” is a film written by Neville Elder and based on music from his band, Thee Shambels. Elder and Samantha Jean Moore produced the film. Oct. 30, 2017, they…
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2020 Art Trail going virtual
Our dedicated community waits all year to enjoy and purchase the incredible works of art from the very homes, studios, and personal galleries of the local artists who are members of the Anderson County Arts Council each November. This year would have marked the 11th annual Open Studio & Art Trail. For the first time…
Tourism office launches downtown Halloween, fall-themed window painting project
If you haven’t already, spend a little time walking around downtown Lawrenceburg to check out all of the windows painted recently with different Halloween and fall themes. The tourism office started the window painting project this year and got local middle school and high school students to paint 23 different windows around downtown with everything…
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Fifth Annual Adult Trick or Treat set for Oct. 30
For the fifth year in a row, Lawrenceburg’s downtown merchants will be hosting their Adult Trick or Treat event on Main Street. This year they’ll be shutting down South Main Street on Friday, Oct. 30 from 6-9 p.m. for the annual festivities, intended for adults to have a chance to dress up in costume, have…
Dahlia photos on display in downtown Lawrenceburg
Carbajal’s Garden Center and Landscape Services in Lawrenceburg recently hosted Dahlia Days and photographers were invited to come by to take pictures.If you missed Dahlia Days, you can still see some of the Dahlias. Four different photographers submitted the photos they captured, which were turned into large prints that are now hanging in the windows…
Boots and Bourbon bringing three Nashville songwriters to Lawrenceburg
Want to meet those behind the scenes who write some of the favorite songs you like by Trace Adkins, Kenny Chesney, Blake Shelton, Carrie Underwood and more?Come to Lawrenceburg to Boots and Bourbon Under the Stars, A Nashville Songwriter’s Event: The Songs & Their Stories on Saturday, Oct. 24 and you can.This is the second…
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Tourism Commission has mural painted for Lawrenceburg’s bicentennial
When plans were being made for Lawrenceburg’s bicentennial, the Lawrenceburg/Anderson County Tourism Commission wanted to play a role by creating a lasting reminder of this momentous occasion for residents and visitors alike. A visual representation of Lawrenceburg highlighting some of our iconic people, places and events resulted. The commission approved hiring local artist Carla Canonero…
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