Boyd County Tourism and Convention Bureau

30/12/2024

The votes are in! Here are the winners of the 2024 BOCO Holiday Light Trail!

First Place - 442 Bellefonte Road

Second Place - 4924 Taylor Lane

Third Place - 308 New Buckley Road

Judge Executive’s Pick - 1908 Lexington Avenue

Judges’ Choice - 4924 Taylor Lane

Thank you to all of the homes that went above and beyond to participate, and for everyone who took time to enjoy the trail and vote for their favorites!

24/12/2024

We’re closing in on the final few days of the BOCO Holiday Light Trail! Get out and vote for your favorite homes and help us crown some winners!

(Map and Voting Link in comments)

19/12/2024

The always popular Bethlehem Experience at The BlackHorse Farm Rush, KY begins tonight! Tickets are free but reservations are required.
Reservation link in comments.

02/12/2024

The Holiday Light Trail is officially live for 2024! Enjoy a self guided tour of Boyd County and enjoy some over the top light displays!
Vote for your favorite homes and help us crown the winners! Your votes decide which homes receive some big cash prizes!

Map and Voting Link:
https://visitboydcounty.com/holiday-trail/

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22/11/2024

The 40th Annual Festival of Trees & Trains is officially open! The festival runs from Today to December 1st!

Tickets and Times can be found at:
https://bit.ly/FOTT40

18/11/2024

There is still time to register for the 2024 Boco Holiday Light Trail!

https://visitboydcounty.com/holiday-trail/

Register now for the 2024 BOCO Holiday Light Trail!
We’ve teamed up with Visit Ashland, KY and Boyd County Community & Economic Development to bring more lights, more prizes, and more fun!
Help us share the holiday spirit and build a trail from one side of the county to the other, and maybe win some money while doing it!�

Registration link and details can be found in the comments.

Deadlines:
Registration for the light trail will close on Wednesday, November 20th and all homes and businesses must be fully decorated by Friday, November 29th at 6:00 pm for a press day.�

Light Trail Details:
Each participating establishment must be located within Boyd County, Kentucky. We are requesting each participant to light your home or business every night between the hours of 6:00 - 9:00 pm from December 1st through at least December 26th, 2024.

To make it official, you will receive a BOCO Light Trail yard sign to identify your stop. You are not required to follow a specific theme, so be as creative as possible! Our only advice is to make your decor as visible as possible from the road as it will be judged from a car. �

Public voting begins when the trail goes live on December 1st. Questions or Concerns? Please do not hesitate to reach out.

12/11/2024

The Rock the Country 2025 lineup is here, and it’s stacked with the baddest in the business! Tickets go on sale November 15, but the presale opens at noon local time for Rock the Country Insiders!
We can’t wait for year two!!

11/11/2024

Rock the Country just donated 1,000 tickets to Veterans for the show coming to our market! If you’re a Veteran go scoop up your tickets on Vettix after the lineup is announced tomorrow! Help us make sure all 1,000 tickets are claimed by these deserving folks!

Today, we salute the heroes who’ve stood strong for our freedom. 🎖️🇺🇸 To all our veterans, your courage and sacrifice have protected this country that we love. In honor of your service, we’re donating 1,000 tickets to each of our 10 Rock the Country cities for veterans to come and rock out with us. Want to join us at Rock the Country? Head over to www.vettix.org, get verified, and claim your tickets. Here’s to our heroes!

06/11/2024

Register now for the 2024 BOCO Holiday Light Trail!
We’ve teamed up with Visit Ashland, KY and Boyd County Community & Economic Development to bring more lights, more prizes, and more fun!
Help us share the holiday spirit and build a trail from one side of the county to the other, and maybe win some money while doing it!�

Registration link and details can be found in the comments.

Deadlines:
Registration for the light trail will close on Wednesday, November 20th and all homes and businesses must be fully decorated by Friday, November 29th at 6:00 pm for a press day.�

Light Trail Details:
Each participating establishment must be located within Boyd County, Kentucky. We are requesting each participant to light your home or business every night between the hours of 6:00 - 9:00 pm from December 1st through at least December 26th, 2024.

To make it official, you will receive a BOCO Light Trail yard sign to identify your stop. You are not required to follow a specific theme, so be as creative as possible! Our only advice is to make your decor as visible as possible from the road as it will be judged from a car. �

Public voting begins when the trail goes live on December 1st. Questions or Concerns? Please do not hesitate to reach out.

30/10/2024

Ashland, KY (October 30, 2024) - Rock the Country is excited to announce that the two-day event - A Festival For We The People - will be returning to Ashland, Kentucky on July 11-12, 2025 as it travels to 10 cities across the United States, bringing massive shows with unforgettable performances to country and rock music fans in small town America.

“Ashland definitely rocked it last year and we can’t wait to bring the excitement and energy back,” said Nathan Baugh, CEO of Peachtree Entertainment. “The second year of Rock The Country in Ashland will expand on last year’s experiences with a jam-packed variety of music performances, amazing food, and a sense of community that only Boyd County can offer.”

Sign up to be the first to receive Rock The Country news, from the full lineup to ticket details at www.rockthecountry.com.

26/10/2024

Today is the First Annual Birthday Bash for Sandy's Racing & Gaming!

Featuring live music and vendors starting at 2PM, and a $50,000 cash giveaway running from 2PM-11PM!

We hope to see you there!

18/10/2024

Enjoying the warm Fall day at the Port of Catlettsburg!
City of Catlettsburg

09/10/2024

Sneak Peek of our upcoming marketing campaign "Make Your Adventure Legendary" with our friend Sasquatch!

30/09/2024

The Nati Disc Golf Oil City Classic is coming up on October 13th at Armco Park! Experience our beautiful park, grab a selfie with Sasquatch, and compete for cash prizes!
Registration link in comments.

27/09/2024

The Heritage Harvest Tour begins tomorrow (Sept 28th) from 9am-5pm! Rain or Shine!

For a high resolution version of the tour map visit:
https://visitboydcounty.com/event/heritage-harvest-tour-2024/

Who's excited about this year's Harvest Tour? It has some new stops and an old favorite, Mt. Olive, is back! Mt. Olive was always a popular breakfast spot. New stops on the tour include Rolling M Farms, Fallsburg Tabernacle, Smokey Valley Enterprise Baptist Church, Louisa First United Methodist Church, Quilters Playhouse, and Buchanan Chapel at Zelda. Hope everyone has a great time and supports the stops.

24/09/2024

The forecast says rain, but there is always something to do in Boyd County!
Camp Landing Entertainment District has something for everyone! From Malibu Jack's Ashland to Tap That Sports, Camp Landing keeps the whole family entertained for hours.
Hungry? Check out the variety of high-quality dining options,
including Backyard Pizza of Boyd County, Smokin' J's Rib and Brewhouse, Almost Philly, and Whit's Frozen Custard of Ashland,KY!

18/09/2024

September Slam is this weekend at Rush Off-Road! Witness the raw power of these monstrous trucks as they tear through the dirt, soar through the air, and leave jaws dropped!

Ticket link in comments.

13/09/2024

Our friends at Green APU just released “The Appalachian Application” featuring Patrick Gruszka in the beautiful City of Catlettsburg! Hit the link in the comments and enjoy this action packed short film!