Barbourville Tourism

06/24/2024

🎉 🎇🇺🇸🌭Join us for an unforgettable 4th of July Week in downtown Barbourville as we celebrate Independence Day! Whether you're a local or visiting, downtown is the place to be for a festive celebration filled with fun activities, delicious food, and community spirit. 🌭🇺🇸🎇🎉

🍿🎥🇺🇸THROW BACK TUESDAY - JULY 2nd - Knox Drive-In *Admission is for a carload of three or MORE people is just $20 (THIS MOVIE ONLY)

7:30pm - Gate opens
DUSK - MOVIE - Independence Day

🎇🇺🇸☀️THURSDAY – JULY 4th☀️🇺🇸🎇
Downtown Barbourville

2:00pm to 10:00pm – Beach Party, Skate the City, Patriotic Foam Party, Tubs of Fun
5:00pm – Red/White/Blue KIDS Parade
6:00pm – Mr. & Miss July Fest Pageant
7:00pm – Patriotic Pet Contest
8:00pm – Hot Dog Eating Contest
8:00pm to 10:00pm – DJ Street Dance
9:00pm – RED/WHITE/BLUE PARADE (Golf Carts/Side X Sides/Tractors/Bicycles/ Classic Cars, etc.)
10:00pm – FIREWORKS

🇺🇸🎤🎸FRIDAY – JULY 5th🎸🎤🇺🇸
Thompson Park & RV Campground

11:00am to 8:00pm - Splash Pad Open
4:00pm to 8:00pm – Train Rides
6:00pm to 7:00pm – Wakita Young
7:00pm to 9:00pm – Jason Owens Band

🇺🇸🎸🎤SATURDAY – JULY 6TH🎤🎸🇺🇸
Downtown Barbourville

7:00am to 2:00pm – Yard Sale
4:00pm to 8:00pm – Car Show

🇺🇸🎸🎤SATURDAY – JULY 6TH🎤🎸🇺🇸
Thompson Park & RV Campground

11:00am to 4:00pm - Splash Pad Open
CONCERT
4:30pm to 5:30pm – Paul Jellico
5:30pm to 6:30pm – Micah Corey
6:45pm to 8:15pm – Dalton Dover
9:00pm to 10:30pm – Drew Baldridge

Don't miss out on the fun with beach parties, parades, live music, contests, and fireworks lighting up the sky! Bring your family and friends, and the festive spirit of Independence Day! Admission is FREE for all activities downtown and at Thompson Park, and there's something for everyone to enjoy! Food trucks will be on-site! Bring your family and friends to downtown Barbourville for a week packed with excitement and community spirit. See you there! 🎆🎶🌭🇺🇸🍿🎸🎤🎇☀️🌭❤️🎉

06/23/2024

🎣 Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs: Last Session on June 25, 2024🎣

We're reaching the end of our Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs program, and we want to celebrate all the memories we've made together next week! Join us for our final session on June 25, 2024 at Barbourville City Park (aka: Brickyard Ponds)as we wrap up this season.

From learning the basics of casting to exploring fishing in our local waters, every moment has been filled with excitement and plenty of big catches! It's been amazing to see how fishing has helped us to development friends.

Don't miss out on our final gathering! Let's make it a day to remember with a fishing tournament, fun activities, and a shared appreciation for the great outdoors. Together, we've shown that being hooked on fishing truly is the best alternative to being hooked on anything else.

See you next week for an unforgettable finale!

❤️bville

06/23/2024

Thanks for the write-up The Mountain Advocate Newspaper 🤘

06/22/2024

06/21/2024

Hey Barbourville! This beautiful sunset was spotted in Downtown Barbourville on the first day of Summer - June 20, 2024! ❤️bville

06/21/2024

06/21/2024

Tiger Summer Spotting! 🤩💙

We spy some of our very best in downtown Barbourville! These Tigers teamed up with Partners for Rural Impact and joined the Learn and Earn summer program where students gain work experience, get to network, and give back to their community!

This week these students began working on the Barbourville Historical Tour and Selfie Crawl with Barbourville Tourism. We are so excited to see the finished product!

If you see these Tigers out working in our community this summer, be sure to give them a pat on the back and a friendly “Go Tigers!” 💙🐅 Keep up the great work!

06/19/2024

🎣 Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs: Last Session Next Week 🎣

We're reaching the end of our Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs program, and we want to celebrate all the memories we've made together next week! Join us for our final session on June 25, 2024 at Barbourville City Park (aka: Brickyard Ponds)as we wrap up this season.

From learning the basics of casting to exploring fishing in our local waters, every moment has been filled with excitement and plenty of big catches! It's been amazing to see how fishing has helped us to development friends.

Don't miss out on our final gathering! Let's make it a day to remember with a fishing tournament, fun activities, and a shared appreciation for the great outdoors. Together, we've shown that being hooked on fishing truly is the best alternative to being hooked on anything else.

See you next week for an unforgettable finale!

❤️bville

06/18/2024

In Barbourville, we ❤️ seeing children involved in community activities. The Knox County UNITE Coalition in collaboration with Pine Mountain State Park and Barbourville Tourism is hosting Hooked on Fishing Not on Drugs - a program that promotes outdoor recreation while educating local youth about the dangers of drug use. The program is held each Tuesday during the month of June (June 4, 11, 18, 25) beginning at 6:00pm at the Barbourville City Park. This FREE program is open to all school aged children. No pre-registration is required. Special “shout out” to Keith Bowling and the staff at Pine Mountain State Park for providing needed equipment and instruction for the program, and to Brendia Moses and KCEOC for providing the bagged meals. NOW LET’S GO FISHING🐟❤️🎣

06/18/2024

Hey Barbourville!! Attention all school-aged children!

Join us for a FREE fun-filled event promoting a healthy and active lifestyle: 🏀Shoot Hoops🏀, Not Drugs!

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 18, 2024
🕒 Time: 4:00PM - 7:00PM
📍 Location: UNION COLLEGE GYM

Let's slam dunk on drugs and score big on living a drug free lifestyle. This event is all about celebrating the joy of sports and saying no to drugs. Bring your friends, family, and enthusiasm for basketball.

Let’s shoot for a brighter future, one hoop at a time. Don't miss out on this opportunity to have fun, make new friends, and learn about the importance of staying active and drug-free.

Led by former University of Kentucky basketball player, Jarrod Polson, this camp has not been held in Knox County since 2014. We are so excited to be a camp host city. Let’s show southeastern Kentucky what talented basketball stars we have. This camp is open to youth in Knox County and surrounding counties.

See you on the court! ⛹️🏀⛹️‍♀️🏀⛹️‍♂️🏀 ❤️bville

06/16/2024

Happy Father's Day from Barbourville Tourism! 🎉

Today, we celebrate all the amazing dads who make life an adventure! Whether you're exploring our historic landmarks, enjoying the great outdoors, or relaxing with loved ones, Barbourville is the perfect place to create lasting memories with your family. Here's to the dads who teach us to fish, show us the best hiking trails, and fill our lives with laughter and love. Wishing you a fantastic Father's Day from all of us at Barbourville Tourism! ❤️

06/16/2024

Hey Barbourville! We have a unique opportunity for our youth this week! Operation UNITE in collaboration with Knox County UNITE presents Shoot Hoops not Drugs 2024 on Tuesday, June 18th at the Union College John M. Robinson Arena from 4:00pm to 7:00pm. Led by former University of Kentucky basketball player, Jarrod Polson, it has been 10 years since this basketball camp was held in Knox County. We are so excited to be a camp host city. Let’s show southeastern Kentucky what talented basketball stars we have!!! This FREE basketball camp is open to all school aged children in Knox County and surrounding counties.❤️🏀⛹️‍♂️⛹️‍♀️⛹️. 🏀 ❤️bville

06/15/2024

Hey Barbourville!
🎬 Movie on the Square: Grease 2! 🎬

Join us for a fun-filled evening in downtown Barbourville as we present Grease 2 on June 15th!

🗓 Date: Saturday, June 15th
🕢 Time: Pre-movie activity - 8:00pm
Movie - 9:15pm
📍 Location: Downtown Barbourville
Court Square

Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends for a nostalgic night under the stars. Enjoy the musical romance and comedy of Grease 2, and sing along to your favorite tunes!

🍿 Free popcorn provided byKnox County UNITE and Knox County Clerk, Mike Corey, and free pizza provided by Mollie Harris and the crew at St. Joseph Hospital. FRYSC Directors and Save the Children will be on site with goodies for everyone!

Come early to grab a good spot and enjoy a beautiful evening with your community. We can't wait to see you there!

❤️bville #606

06/15/2024

06/15/2024

Celebrating Flag Day!🇺🇸🇺🇸

06/14/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Today marks a historic moment for the City of Barbourville. Serving our community for the past six decades, the current Municipal building was constructed in 1964. A new journey began today in Barbourville as ground was broken on the new City Hall! This state-of-the-art facility will serve as the heart of our city’s administration and services. As Mayor Thompson stated,”This project is not just about constructing a building, but it is about building a future for our city.”

We are thrilled to see this vision come to life, thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.

Stay tuned for updates on the construction progress and join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for Barbourville.

🌟
❤️bville

06/14/2024

🎉 Exciting News! 🎉

Today marks a historic moment for the City of Barbourville. Serving our community for the past six decades, the current Municipal building was constructed in 1964. A new journey began today in Barbourville as ground was broken for the new City Hall! This state-of-the-art facility will serve as the heart of our city’s administration and services. As Mayor Thompson stated,”This project is not just about constructing a building, but it is about building a future for our city.”

We are thrilled to see this vision come to life, thanks to the hard work and dedication of everyone involved.

Stay tuned for updates on the construction progress and join us in celebrating this exciting new chapter for Barbourville.

🌟 ❤️bville

Officials with the City of Barbourville broke ground Friday for the new City Hall building project.

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06/14/2024

Hey Barbourville! Be sure to head over to KNOX DRIVE-IN this weekend Thursday - Sunday to see the movie, Inside Out 2! The second movie is Arthur the King!

🗓 Date: Thursday- Sunday, June 20th-23rd
🕗 Time: Gates open at 7:30PM,
Movie starts at Dusk
📍 Location: Knox Drive-In
Barbourville, KY

Load up the car with family and friends for an evening of laughter, tears, and heartwarming moments as we dive back into the world of Riley and her emotions.

🍔 🍿🥤Concessions will be available, so come hungry and grab your favorite snacks!

Don't miss out on this exciting sequel under the stars. See you there!

❤️bville

06/14/2024

Movies for this weekend!

Inside Out 2 - rated PG

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes - rated PG-13

06/13/2024

Hey Barbourville! Be sure to try out Barbourville’s newest food truck, THE CHEEZE AND SQUEEZE, serving gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches with a variety of toppings. Homemade Mac and Cheese is tops on the menu! We hope to see you today at Thompson Park and RV Campground for the Kids Stuff Only Yardsale.

06/13/2024

It’s Food Truck THURSDAY!!! Come join us from 11:00am to 7:00pm. Auntie Ann’s Pretzel Truck will be downtown along with Cheeze and Squeeze Food Truck and Melton’s Smashburger and Lemonade. The highlight of the evening will be the Tina Turner Tribute Show from 5:00pm to 7:00pm. We have picnic tables in the street and in the Alley at Cole’s Court. Bring a lawn chair and enjoy LIVE MUSIC in Downtown Barbourville. 🎤🎸🥁🍔🥪 ❤️bville

06/12/2024

Barbourville, Kentucky Barbourville Tourism the 🥨 🛻 is headed your way this Thursday June 13th for Food Truck Thursday! We will be set up from 11am-6pm at 202 Court Square. Proceeds from the day will be donated to Central High School Dance Team so be sure to stop by!