Attractions

Holiday Hoopla

Join us for our third annual Holiday Hoopla! It is like stepping on to the set of a Hallmark movie, except you are in the heart of Morgantown, KY. Come enjoy the festivities with us on November 18, 2023 from 5-8PM. There will be carnival rides, free goodies, Santa Claus, holiday lights, holiday music, and a special surprise from Mayor Billy Phelps.

If you are a food truck or vendor wanting to apply to be a part of our event, see the link below for our application.

Food Truck and Vendor Application

The Summer Social

The Summer Social is a NEW yearly event that takes place the last Saturday of July, August, and September. The festival is held at Charles Black City Park in Morgantown, KY. We offer live music entertainment, food vendors, space to dance, and of course our new park for the kids to enjoy. It will be free entry for the whole family, so bring your favorite chair and join us this summer!

If you are a food vendor wanting to apply to be a part of our event, see the link below for our application.

Food Vendor Application

Green River Museum

The Green River Museum is dedicated to the preservation of Butler County, Kentucky’s history and folklife. Special emphasis is placed on the Green River, which helped to develop and to sustain the region for centuries.

Green River Catfish Festival

The Green River Catfish Festival is a yearly event that takes place around the 4th of July. The festival is held at Charles Black City Park in Morgantown, KY. We offer a variety of entertainment, from carnival rides and games to pageants, square dancing and concerts.

We also have our annual fishing tournament, in which anglers fish for tagged catfish in the Green River for cash prizes. Our firework display on the 4th of July is nothing short of breath taking. Come enjoy yourself with friends and family at this years 41st annual festival!

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Harvest on the Square Festival

(October)

Other Attractions

  • Rochester Arts, Crafts and Music Festival (September)
  • Ancient Indian Burial Mounds
  • Fishing
  • Indoor/Outside Flea Markets
  • Spring Fling Arts & Crafts Festival (April/May)
  • Harvest on the Square Festival (October)
  • Charles T. Black City Park
  • Civil War Monument
  • Historic Hammers House
  • Reed’s Ferry
  • Cedar Ridge Race Way
  • Hidden Valley Golf Course
  • Historic Helm House
  • Steam Boat Landing Marina
  • Green River