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Area Attractions
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Antiques
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| "Pot of Gold" Antique Show |
E. Carter Middle School |
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Old Time Machinery & Antique Show |
Old Time Machinery and Antique Association Grounds,
KY Rt. 7 South of Grayson
If you are interested in large or small machinery, tools, and other
implements of the past, come see them in their restored and preserved
states. Demonstrations of the mills, tractors and other older equipment
are conducted daily. Hand crafted items are also on sale. |
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Arts &
Crafts |
| The Chicken Coop Art & Craft Mall |
11 miles north of Grayson on KY-9
Features the juried work of more than 150 artisans and crafters.
April-December M-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5;
January-March Th-Sat 10-5, Sun 1-5;
606/474-9690 |
| Irish Acres Antiques |
I-64 Exit 185, KY-3 S near Bolts Fork
One of the South's largest and finest antique shops with 26 showrooms.
Tuesday - Saturday 10-5
606/928-8502 |
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Rabourn Antiques |
Olive Hill, KY |
Carter County Art Club
Anna Robinson Memorial Art Show
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Saturday before Memorial Day
This judged event features area and well known artists. Amateur and professional categories. |
| Carter County Homemaker's Christmas Craft Fair |
Third weekend in November
East Carter Middle School Gymnasium
If you love homemade items, then this annual event comes just in time for holiday gift giving. Hand crafted items of every sort are featured
during this one day event. |
Art Expo
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Carter Caves State Resort Park
Professional & nonprofessional artists show off their works during this expo. Categories include portraits and landscapes. $15 exhibitor fee. Prizes for best works. All art is for sale. |
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Biking |
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Caves &
Spelunking |
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Drama &
Theater |
| Someday Outdoor Drama |
June through July
Grayson Lake Campground
A musical cast against the dramatic backdrop of the Civil War. |
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Festivals,
Fairs & Parades |
Grayson Memory Days
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Last week before Memorial Day
Downtown Grayson Come to Grayson to remember and be remembered as the
city holds its annual celebration. Events include a Golf Tournament,
Parade, Walking & Racking Horse Show, Art Show, Street Music
and window displays. |
| The Carter County Fair |
The first week of August
Grayson Jaycee Fairgrounds, US 60 East
Come join the fun and excitement of this precursor to the Kentucky
State Fair. The weeklong event features livestock events, horticultural
events and judging, the Miss Carter County Fair Pageant, live music,
motorized events, bull riding, a carnival and more! |
| Carter County Sorghum Festival |
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Fishing |
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Folk Dancing
& Clogging |
International Festival of Folkdance
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Carter Caves State Resort Park
Folkdancing styles from around the world converge at Carter Caves. |
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Genealogy |
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Golf |
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Grayson Lake State Park
314 Grayson Lake Park Road
Grayson, KY
(606) 474-9727 |
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Course Layout
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Ask about our Stay and Play Special
Grayson Lake - No. 5 Tee Box
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Bellefonte Country Club
208 Country Club Drive
Ashland, KY
(606) 324-2107 |
Carter Caves State Resort Park
344 Caveland Drive
Olive Hill, KY 41164
(606) 286-8881 |
Diamond Links Golf Club
200 Fairway Drive
Catlettsburg, KY
(606) 928-5335 |
Eagle Trace Golf Course
1275 Eagle Drive
Morehead, KY
(606) 783-9973 |
Oaks Golf Club
1000 Oaks Drive
Flatwoods, KY
(606) 833-5565 |
River Bend Golf Club
Route 1
Argillite, KY
(606) 473-6773 |
Rolling Meadows Golf Course
Cannonsburg Road
Catlettsburg, KY
(606) 739-4140 |
Sandy Creek Golf Course
9701 Meade Springer Road
Ashland, KY
(606) 928-6321 |
Sheltowee Trail Country Club
1200 Clearfork N
Morehead, KY
(606) 784-2582 |
Sundowner Golf Course
4135 State Route 5
Ashland, KY
(606) 329-9093 |
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Golf Tournaments |
| Grayson Memory Days |
Last week before Memorial Day
Downtown Grayson Come to Grayson to remember and be remembered as the
city holds its annual celebration. Events include a Golf Tournament,
Parade, Walking & Racking Horse Show, Art Show, Street Music
and window displays. |
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Hiking |
| Wildflower Weekend |
Fourth weekend in April
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Join the park's naturalist as he leads you on an exploration of the park's exquisite wildflower population. |
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History
& Museums |
| Northeastern Kentucky History Museum |
KY-182 near the Carter Caves State Park, Traces the area's natural and cultural heritage. The varied collection includes fossils, Indian and pioneer artifacts, and items from the Civil War through Vietnam ($1, May-October daily 9-5,
606/286-6012). |
Pioneer Life Week
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Carter Caves State Park
A week dedicated to the Revolutionary War, The War of 1812 and the settlement of lands around the Ohio River.
Reenactors, music and many historical programs bring this rich heritage back to life. Minimum/maximum number of participants required. |
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Horse Shows |
| Grayson Memory Days |
Last week before Memorial Day
Downtown Grayson Come to Grayson to remember and be remembered as the
city holds its annual celebration. Events include a Golf Tournament,
Parade, Walking & Racking Horse Show, Art Show, Street Music
and window displays. |
| Carter County Shrine Club Horse Show |
Third Weekend in June
Shrine Club Park
US 60 East of Olive Hill
Experience the excitement as the horses and exhibitors from as
many as five states vie for the coveted blue ribbon. |
| Kentucky Walking and Racking Horse Classic |
Second weekend in September
Shrine Club Park, US 60 East of Olive Hill
Kentucky is horse country and there is no better place to see Walking and Racking horses than at this long running show. |
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Music |
Bobcat Alley Bluegrass Festival
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June 27 and 28, 2003
Old Time Machinery and Antique Grounds,
KY Rt. 7 South of Grayson
"Rudyfest" returns with more great entertainers as the best of bluegrass rings through the hills of
Carter County. |
| Carter County Bluegrass Festival |
Last full weekend in July
Olive Hill Showgrounds, Olive Hill, KY
This festival showcases premiere bluegrass acts and has been featured on Kentucky Educational Television. |
| Grayson Memory Days |
Last week before Memorial Day
Downtown Grayson Come to Grayson to remember and be remembered as the
city holds its annual celebration. Events include a Golf Tournament,
Parade, Walking & Racking Horse Show, Art Show, Street Music
and window displays. |
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Mountain Memory Weekend |
Third weekend in March. Traditional mountain music, crafts, storytelling and music
workshops are featured.
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| Fraley Mountain Music Gatherin' |
Carter Caves State Resort Park
Traditional musical instruments such as the dulcimer, fiddle and guitar are used to tell stories about life long ago along the foothills of Eastern Kentucky. $25 admission charge for all weekend jam sessions & concerts. Individual concert tickets. $5-$12. |
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Paddling & Canoeing |
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Racing |
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Restaurants |
Arby’s
636 N. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 474-2340 |
China House Restaurant
209 S. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 475-9199 |
Dairy Queen
618 N. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 474-8262 |
Giovanni’s Pizza
522 E. Main St.
(606) 474-7878 |
Huddle House Restaurant
200 State Hwy 1947
(606) 475-9800 |
Kentucky Fried Chicken
344 C.W. Stevens Blvd.
(606) 474-5482 |
Little Caesar’s Pizza
218 E. Main St.
(606) 474-8800 |
Long John’s Silvers and A&W
175 State Hwy 1947
(606) 474-6300 |
El Portal Mexican Restaurant
1051 N. State Hwy 7
(606) 475-0159 |
McDonald’s
751 N. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 474-8222
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Melini Cucina -
Italian Restaurant
110 Robert & Mary Ave.
(606) 475-1521 |
Pizza Hut
610 N. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 474-6462 |
Randy’s Roadside Market & Deli
431 E. Main St.
(606) 474-6455 |
Rock Springs Restaurant
77 Rock Springs Rd.
(606) 475-0737 |
Shake Shop
S. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 475-0474 |
Shoney’s
610 C.W. Stevens Blvd.
(606) 474-6229 |
Subway Sandwiches and Salads
601 N. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 474-7696 |
Taco Bell
730 N. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 474-0121 |
Tom’s Pizza and Family Restaurant
502 E. Main St.
(606) 474-6631 |
Tudor’s Biscuit World
S. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 474-0358 |
Wendy’s
750 N. Carol Malone Blvd.
(606) 474-8890 |
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Scenic Drives |
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State Parks |
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