REGIONAL EVENTS

Aug 16

NCT Bass Club Open at Lick Creek

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 7am - 3pm

Lick Creek Boat Ramp, Colson Road, Dover, Dover

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% Payout for a total of $60.00 at ramp. Tournament dates are 3/15, 3/29, 4/19, 5/31, 6/7, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, and 9/20. For more details, contact Tim York at 931-802-1568.

Contact: 931-802-1568

Aug 16

Hummingbirds of the World

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 1:30 - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Only one kind of hummingbird breeds in the Eastern United States, the ruby-throated. However, it has lots of cousins-there are over 300 species of hummingbirds in the world! Join us for this presentation to discover some of the world's most interesting hummingbirds such as the Marvelous Spatuletail, Bee Hummingbird, Streamertail, and Sword-billed Hummingbird. Then step out into our backyard gardens to watch our friendly neighborhood ruby-throats buzz around!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 16

Sunday Funday: Bunny Ball

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our bunny! Watch as he reacts to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 16

Games & Graces

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 10am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

The chores are all done and it's time to play! Test your might, skill and wits with the popular pastimes of the 1850s. Perhaps you'll try your hand at Horseshoes. See if you can catch the hoop in a game of Graces, or compete with your friends and family in a good old-fashioned Tug-of-War! All this and more when it's game time on the farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 16

Pigging Out

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's farm. Meet Pinky and Blake, our heritage breed pigs, we'll be telling you all about them while they enjoy a tasty treat.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 16

Murray State Women's Soccer vs. Missouri

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 1pm

Cutchin Field, Curris Center, Cs-1075, Murray, KY 42071, Murray, Murray

Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on the University of Missouri at Cutchin Field.

Contact: goracers.com/sports/womens-soc…

Aug 16

Andrew O'Rourke

Sunday, August 16, 2026 - 1:30 - 5:30pm

Fat Daddy's, 119 Driftwood Shores, Dover, Dover

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

Contact: www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Aug 19

Cadiz Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 19, 2026 - 7am - 12pm

Cadiz Farmers Market Pavilion, 21 Spring Street, Cadiz, Cadiz

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

Aug 21

Sounds of the 70's Tribute - Diamond & Carpenter

Friday, August 21, 2026 - 7pm - 9pm

The Badgett Playhouse, 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Enjoy a night out with the Sounds of the 70's Tribute - Diamond & Carter! Relive the classic sounds of the 70's at The Badgett Playhouse.

Aug 21

Joel Nulty

Friday, August 21, 2026 - 1:30 - 5:30pm

Fat Daddy's, 119 Driftwood Shores, Dover, Dover

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

Contact: www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Aug 21

Reed Swindler

Friday, August 21, 2026 - 6:30 - 9:30pm

Tiki Turtle, 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Contact: www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-tu…

Aug 21

Retro Arcade Weekend

Friday, August 21, 2026 – Sunday, August 23, 2026 - TBD

Holiday Hills Resort, 5631 State Route 93 S, Eddyville, Eddyville

Retro Arcade Weekend (July 21-23rd) at Holiday Hills Resort brings a nostalgic lineup with 90s music night, a Mario Kart tournament, retro outfit dance craze, and bingo night.

Contact: 270-388-5253

Aug 22

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser I-pop at 5:30pm Taylor Swift at 7pm Laser X - 90's Alternative Rock at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 22

Dinner with the Hummingbirds

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 6pm - 8pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

It's hummingbird time at Nature Station! What better way to celebrate than to enjoy a catered meal prepared just for you in our beautiful backyard as ruby-throated hummingbirds fill the air! Our backyard sees up to 200 hummingbirds a day, and they all come to feast at our easy-to-watch bird feeders! If you love hummingbirds, you certainly won't want to miss this! The event includes live music & hummingbird program. $30 per person Call 270-924-2020 to reserve your space. Please indicate if you would like a vegetarian option.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 22

Marsupial Munchies

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Marsupials love munchies too! Join us as we meet our resident rescued opossum, up close and personal and learn about how you DEFINITELY want one of these patrolling your backyard!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 22

Soar like an Eagle

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Who rules the water and sky of Land between the Lakes? The Bald Eagle of course! Visit with the Nature Station's resident eagle, Tahahente, during her chow time and learn why this bird is found abundantly throughout Land Between the Lakes and the secrets of their survival. We'll also discuss the successful comeback of the bald eagle in Land Between the Lakes and beyond.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 22

Grand Rivers Street Dance

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 7pm-10pm

Payne Street, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

The Grand Rivers Street Dance is a summer tradition that began over 30 years ago! Enjoy the sounds of Crowfoot, a little rock, a little country, and a little blues but a whole lot of fun and great music!

Aug 22

Horsing Around

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 2pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Do you like horsing around? Our therapy horse Cinnamon and our mule Todd love to. They enjoy a good brushing, time outside the pasture, and good treats. Come meet our equines here at The Homeplace and learn what their job is on an 1850's farm.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 22

Cadiz Farmers Market

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 7am - 12pm

Cadiz Farmers Market Pavilion, 21 Spring Street, Cadiz, Cadiz

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

Aug 22

Washing Clothes

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 10am - 12:30pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Experience laundry day the old-fashioned way! Learn the step by step process of washing clothes the historic way. Lend a hand, and discover the hard work behind keeping clothes clean before modern machines made it easy!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 22

Journey from the Heart

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 7pm - 9pm

The Badgett Playhouse, 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Enjoy a night out at The Badgett Playhouse! Tonight's feature is Journey from the Heart, honoring the masterful melodies from two rock legends.

Aug 22

Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 8am - 1pm

Land Between the Lakes, 1268 The Trace, Dover, LBL

If you're looking for a challenge that goes beyond a typical trail run, the Beacon Rescue Land Navigation Challenge puts your endurance and navigation skills to the test. Held August 22 in Land Between the Lakes, participants will tackle an eight-mile course using only a map and compass, with all registration proceeds supporting Beacon Rescue's disaster response and anti-exploitation efforts.

Contact: 615-807-0576

Aug 22

Legends Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In

Saturday, August 22, 2026 – Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 2pm - 5pm

Camden Chevrolet, 260 West Main Street, Camden, Camden

If you’ve got a soft spot for old trucks, polished chrome, and small-town weekends, the Camden Cruise-In is worth adding to the calendar. Held on the fourth Saturday of each month from April through October, the event brings classic cars, door prizes, and live conversation to downtown Camden from 2 to 5 PM.

Contact: (731) 468-0763

Aug 22

Murray Downtown Farmers Market

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 7am - 12pm

5th & Maple Streets, Murray, Murray

Enjoy fresh produce, artisan goods, and connect with local producers at the largest Farmer's Market in the region. Bring cash and explore up to 60 booths!

Aug 22

My Evil Twin

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 1:30 - 5:30pm

Fat Daddy's, 119 Driftwood Shores, Dover, Dover

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

Contact: www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Aug 22

Nick Lozano

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 6:30 - 9:30pm

Tiki Turtle, 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Contact: www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-tu…

Aug 22

Sammy Jo Johnson Band

Saturday, August 22, 2026 - 6pm - 10pm

Echo Charlie's, 7612 KY-93 South, Eddyville, Eddyville

Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!

Contact: eddycreek.com/events/

Aug 23

Gar-gantuan Fish

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

There's no exaggerating the size of these catches! Watch our resident gar grab a bite to eat and learn all about them right in our own backyard pond.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 23

Sunday Funday: Turkeys

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our turkeys! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 23

Treat the Sheep

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Meet our Border Leicester sheep and learn what role they played on an 1850's farm. Offer them a treat and get up close with these fuzzy farm friends.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 23

Of Kilns & Kick Wheels

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 1pm - 3pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

19th Century Tennessee was no stranger to pottery. Redware, and salt glazed stoneware stored food on many farmsteads. Join us on the farm, and you could catch anything from kiln-making to kick wheeling!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 23

Nick Bentley

Sunday, August 23, 2026 - 1:30 - 5:30pm

Fat Daddy's, 119 Driftwood Shores, Dover, Dover

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

Contact: www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Aug 25

Tuesday Planetarium Events

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Pink Floyd - Dark Side at 5:30pm Pink Floyd - The Wall at 7pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 26

Cadiz Farmers Market

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 - 7am - 12pm

Cadiz Farmers Market Pavilion, 21 Spring Street, Cadiz, Cadiz

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

Aug 27

Murray State Women's Soccer vs. UT Martin

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 1pm

Cutchin Field, Curris Center, Cs-1075, Murray, KY 42071, Murray, Murray

Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on UT Martin at Cutchin Field.

Contact: goracers.com/sports/womens-soc…

Aug 27

Murray State Racer Football vs. Eastern Illinois

Thursday, August 27, 2026 - 6pm

Roy Stewart Stadium, 1401 KY-121, Murray, Murray

Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on Eastern Illinois at Roy Stewart Stadium.

Contact: goracers.com/sports/football/s…

Aug 28

John Sutton

Friday, August 28, 2026 - 1:30 - 5:30pm

Fat Daddy's, 119 Driftwood Shores, Dover, Dover

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

Contact: www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Aug 28

Steven Green

Friday, August 28, 2026 - 6:30 - 9:30pm

Tiki Turtle, 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Contact: www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-tu…

Aug 28

Labor Day Lakeside Fest

Friday, August 28, 2026 – Sunday, August 30, 2026 - TBD

Holiday Hills Resort, 5631 State Route 93 S, Eddyville, Eddyville

Labor Day Lakeside Fest (August 28-30th) at Holiday Hills Resort features trivia night, a BBQ cook-off, a Labor Day parade, Chef Jamie's food truck, and a cornhole tournament, bringing a full weekend of lakeside celebration.

Contact: 270-388-5253

Aug 29

Saturday Planetarium Events

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - various times

Golden Pond Planetarium, 238 Visitor Center Drive, Golden Pond, LBL

Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Retro - Best of the 80's at 5:30pm Laser Beatles at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm

Contact: 270-924-2233

Aug 29

Silent Sight

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 11:30am - 12pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

One of the rarest owls in Kentucky, barn owls once were quite common, but slowly started to disappear. Come up close and meet Ghost our resident barn owl, as we talk about her story and how we can help barn owls in Kentucky.

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 29

Crazy for Carrion

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 1:30pm - 2pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Vultures: are they super gross, just misunderstood, or somewhere in between? Join our naturalists for this fun program where you can get an up-close look at our new (and very personable) turkey vulture that just loves dinner-time, and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 29

The Science of Hummingbirds

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 3:30pm - 4pm

Woodlands Nature Station, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second! Let's discover the amazing world of hummingbirds through hands-on and interactive activities and try to meet a few of our fast-paced flyers in the backyard!

Contact: (270) 924-2020

Aug 29

Street Corner Symphony - A Cappella

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 7pm - 9pm

The Badgett Playhouse, 1838 JH O'Bryan Avenue, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Enjoy a night out at The Badgett Playhouse! Tonight's feature is Street Corner Symphony, sing along with hits from this A Cappella group.

Aug 29

Cadiz Farmers Market

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 7am - 12pm

Cadiz Farmers Market Pavilion, 21 Spring Street, Cadiz, Cadiz

Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

Aug 29

Meet the Birds

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 11am - 12pm

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Come meet our dominique chickens and cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 29

Knitting

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 10am - 11am

Homeplace Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, LBL

Join us on the farm for a cozy, hands-on fiber experience! Discover the art of knitting as we demonstrate basic techniques, share its rich historical significance, and explore how this timeless craft has connected communities for generations. Guests will have the opportunity to try knitting themselves and add a few stitches to our ongoing community washcloth project - or practice on a sample swatch designed just for beginners. Whether you're brand new to knitting or simply curious about its history, this interactive experience offers a warm, welcoming space to learn, create, and connect. Come stitch a row and become part of the story!

Contact: 931-232-6457

Aug 29

Murray Downtown Farmers Market

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 7am - 12pm

5th & Maple Streets, Murray, Murray

Enjoy fresh produce, artisan goods, and connect with local producers at the largest Farmer's Market in the region. Bring cash and explore up to 60 booths!

Aug 29

Jordan Skoda and The Damwrights

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 1:30 - 5:30pm

Fat Daddy's, 119 Driftwood Shores, Dover, Dover

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

Contact: www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Aug 29

No Limits

Saturday, August 29, 2026 - 6:30 - 9:30pm

Tiki Turtle, 265 Nautical Drive, Grand Rivers, Grand Rivers

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

Contact: www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-tu…