Fall fun is coming to Monticello! Lake Cumberland Fall Fest returns October 23–24, 2026, bringing two days of live music, family-friendly activities, food trucks, arts and crafts, and more to Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Best of all, admission to Fall Fest is FREE! The music kicks off Friday, October 23, at 5 p.m., featuring Rapid Transit, Cody Lee Meece, Spooky Fox, and Cody Mountain Boys. On Saturday, October 24, music begins at 4 p.m., with performances by countr

Every August, the tree line above Lake Cumberland takes on a different kind of camp life. Tents go up. Camp chairs unfold. Coolers slide out of truck beds. Women arrive with duffel bags, questions, and in many cases, a healthy dose of nerves. Some have never held a shotgun. Some grew up around fishing or hunting but never had a chance to learn the basics for themselves. Some are there because their daughters, friends, or spouses invited them. Others come alone, ready to try s

There are some traditions that just feel like home, and the Cornbread Festival at historic Mill Springs Mill is one of them. On Saturday, August 29, 2026, visitors are invited to make their way to Mill Springs Mill in Monticello, Kentucky, for a day celebrating the food, history and traditions that have been part of life in this corner of Kentucky for generations. Hosted at Mill Springs Mill by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the Cornbread Festival brings visitors to one of

If you're looking for unique things to do near Lake Cumberland this summer, make plans to spend the day in historic Downtown Monticello for 1776 Day, a free living history event that brings America's founding to life through interactive experiences, frontier characters, and family-friendly activities. Held in the heart of Wayne County, Kentucky, this one-day event offers visitors a chance to step back into 1776 and experience the people, places, and stories that helped shape