APRIL 16 UPDATE: This event is being temporarily postponed due to concerns with the coronavirus. The tourism office will announce a new date as soon as possible. ——- On January 8, the Kentucky Department of Tourism unveiled their 2020 visitors guide proclaiming it the Year of Music in Kentucky. The Bluegrass state’s diverse musical offerings…
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Lawrenceburg submitted to be on new HGTV show
Could Lawrenceburg be the focus of an upcoming show on HGTV? It certainly meets the criteria for Home Town Takeover, a new show which will be hosted by Ben and Erin Napier from the hit series Home Town, which also airs on HGTV. Billed as HGTV’s biggest renovation project ever, Home Town Takeover will makeover…
Anderson County Burgoo Festival changing schedule
The Anderson County Burgoo Festival, one of Lawrenceburg’s biggest annual events, has a lot of exciting events in store for 2020, including a change in schedule. Traditionally held Friday-Sunday during the last weekend in September, the 2020 festival is being changed to a Thursday-Saturday event. As always there will be lots of burgoo, carnival rides,…
Lawrenceburg to celebrate bicentennial in September 2020
Plans are currently being made for celebrations in September 2020 to commemorate Lawrenceburg’s 200th birthday.The bicentennial events will be held primarily downtown on Friday, Sept. 11 and Saturday, Sept. 12. Current plans are to incorporate the inaugural 2019 Stave Fest into a larger event for 2020.Committees of volunteers are already working on ideas and plans…
Esquire.com lists Lawrenceburg among places for a fall visit
Esquire.com put together a list of “8 Under-the-Radar Places to Visit This Fall.” Only one location was in Kentucky and the city they chose was Lawrenceburg. Here is what they had to say – “Lawrenceburg, located 25 miles west of Lexington, is a small historic town with a big bourbon footprint—it’s home to both Four…
Shop, eat, stay and play in Lawrenceburg during 127 Yard Sale
The World’s Longest Yard Sale is just a few weeks away and Lawrenceburg is a great stop not only for shopping the vendor booths, but also for a place to eat, spend the night and see some new things. The Eagle Lake Convention Center in Lawrenceburg is recognized on the official 127 Yard Sale website…
Grants available to encourage local tourism, events and attractions
If you are working on a new event or attraction in Anderson County that is related to tourism, there may be local grant funds available to help get things rolling. The Lawrenceburg/Anderson County Tourism Commission is accepting grant applications to encourage tourism venues, events, attractions and festivals. If awarded, the grant funds may be used…
