2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

FEBRUARY
Feb. 11-13: Perfect Harmony Weekend, General Butler State Resort Park. Weekend for Two. Lodging and Dinner at the Two Rivers Restaurant on Friday.  Well-being workshops to enhance body, mind and spirit.  Saturday Dinner Theater in the evening.   www.generalbutler.com. 866-462-8853 or 502-732-4384.

MARCH
March 8: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org

APRIL
April 12: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org
April 16: Kentucky Kruizers Saturday Night Cruise, Cooper’s Restaurant Parking lot on Gillock Avenue. DJ With 50’s music, dash plaques, all beginning at 6 p.m. 502-732-8291 or 502-732-5010.
April 23: Easter on the Square
Courthouse Square.  The Easter Bunny will be there with other entertainment for all. 502-732-5713                   or cmainst@bellsouth.net.
April 24: Easter Day Brunch, General Butler State Resort Park Conference Center, www.generalbutler.com. 866-462-8853 or 502-732-4384
April 29-May 1  “Now That’s a Bargain Weekend” Camper appreciation Weekend. General Butler State Resort Park.  Stay for two nights for the price of one.  Swap  meet.  Set up and sell your wares during this special weekend or find a bargain. 866-465-8853. www.generalbutler.com

MAY
May 6-8: Pioneer Power Club’s Annual Antique Tractor Show at Kentucky Motors on Highland Avenue. Come and see the tools that made our country  an agricultural power. Vintage/antique tractors and other implements. Exhibits, games, good food and live entertainment.  859-567-1292.
May 10: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org
May 13-14: Kentucky Scottish Weekend, General Butler State Resort Park.  Bag pipes, bands, Highland dancing, games, Celtic music, British car show, border collies, venders and much more. 502-732-4384. www.kyscottishweekend.org
May 14: 13th annual Spring Bash Demo Derby Carroll County Fair Grounds, 8 p.m. Stock 80 and Newer Class, Compact Class, Modified Compact Class and Compact Figure 8 Class. Call Eddie Rose, 502-525-1533
May 14-15:  Spirit of Butler Paranormal Weekend General Butler Resort Park. Study an investigation of paranormal  activity of the Butler-Turpin State Historic House, cemetery and grounds. 866-465-8853. www.generalbutler.com
May 21: Heritage Saturday
Historic Masterson House.  Demonstrations of heritage skills such as spinning, basket weaving, wine making and lye soap making, etc. Tours available of the historic house (c. 1790) 502-732-5786. Held by Port William Historical Society.
May 21: Kentucky Kruizers Saturday Night Cruise, Cooper’s Restaurant Parking lot on Gillock Avenue. DJ With 50’s music, dash plaques, all beginning at 6 p.m. 502-732-8291 or 502-732-5010.
May 28: Play Er Agin’ Music Concert Series. Blues, bluegrass and honky  tonk music. General Butler State Resort Park Butler- Turpin House. Free concert series, 7 p.m. Informal seating. 502-732-4384. www.generalbutler.com

JUNE
TBA: Carroll County Fair. Carroll County Fairgrounds (behind Walmart).  Enjoy and watch carnival rides; tractor, truck and ATV competition; demo derbies; beauty pageants. Livestock shows. Free with admission. Corn hole, arcade games and family games available.  4-H exhibits, food and music round out the All-American county fair. 502-732-7036.
TBA: Ford Tough – River Challenge Bass  Tournament, Point Park. Sponsored by Earl Floyd Ford. Contact: Dan Hilton. 513-505-5426.
June 3: First Friday on the Courthouse Square. Farmers market festival held on our beautiful courthouse lawn. Enjoy home grown produce, honey, sorghum and  jams, children’s entertainment, food & music. Sponsored by Carrollton Main Street Program. 502-732-5713.
June 14: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org.
June 18: Kentucky Kruizers Saturday Night Cruise, Cooper’s Restaurant Parking lot on Gillock Avenue. DJ With 50’s music, dash plaques, all beginning at 6 p.m. 502-732-8291 or 502-732-5010.
June 25: Play Er Agin’ Music Concert Series. Blues, bluegrass and honky  tonk music. General Butler State Resort Park Butler- Turpin House. Free concert series, 7 p.m. Informal seating. 502-732-4384. www.generalbutler.com

JULY
July 1: First Friday on the Courthouse Square. Farmers market festival held on our beautiful courthouse lawn. Enjoy home grown produce, honey, sorghum and  jams, children’s entertainment, food & music. Sponsored by Carrollton Main Street Program. 502-732-5713.
July 2: Fireworks, General Butler State Resort Park. Independence Day explodes with Fireworks over Butler Lake at dusk.
July 7: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta. 888-652-RACE. www.kentuckyspeedway.com
July 8: NASCAR Nationwide Series, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta. 888-652-RACE. www.kentuckyspeedway.com
July 9: NASCAR  Sprint  Cup Race, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta. 888-652-RACE. www.kentuckyspeedway.com
July 12: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org
July 15-16: Bluegrass Festival — Back to the Past for the Future Weekend festival of bluegrass music.  Location to be announced. Contact Gary Strong,  859-992-5775 or 800-325-4290. www.carrolltontourism.com
July 16: Kentucky Kruizers Saturday Night Cruise, Cooper’s Restaurant Parking lot on Gillock Avenue. DJ With 50’s music, dash plaques, all beginning at 6 p.m. 502-732-8291 or 502-732-5010.
July 23: Play Er Agin’ Music Concert Series. Blues, bluegrass and honky  tonk music. General Butler State Resort Park Butler- Turpin House. Free concert series, 7 p.m. Informal seating. 502-732-4384. www.generalbutler.com

AUGUST
Aug. 4-7: 654 Mile 127 Corridor Yard Sale. Originated by former County Executive of Jamestown, Tenn. Mike Walker.  His plan was to bring travelers from the busy interstate system to the less traveled highways of Tennessee and Kentucky.  Closest access to 127 from here is Owenton, KY. 931-879-9948. www.jamestowntn.org
Aug 5: June 3: First Friday on the Courthouse Square. Farmers market festival held on our beautiful courthouse lawn. Enjoy home grown produce, honey, sorghum and  jams, children’s entertainment, food & music. Sponsored by Carrollton Main Street Program. 502-732-5713.
Aug. 9: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org
Aug. 20: Kentucky Kruizers Saturday Night Cruise, Cooper’s Restaurant Parking lot on Gillock Avenue. DJ With 50s music, dash plaques, all beginning at 6 p.m. 502-732-8291 or 502-732-5010.
Aug 27: Play Er Agin’ Music Concert Series. Blues, bluegrass and honky  tonk music. General Butler State Resort Park Butler- Turpin House. Free concert series, 7 p.m. Informal seating. 502-732-4384. www.generalbutler.com 
Aug. 28:  Toy Train, Radio Control and Die Cast Hobby Swap Meet and Show, General Butler State Resort Park, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the conference center.  Admission is free to the public. Vendors are welcome. 502-743-5414       www.generalbutler.com

SEPTEMBER
Sept. 2: June 3: First Friday on the Courthouse Square. Farmers market festival held on our beautiful courthouse lawn. Enjoy home grown produce, honey, sorghum and  jams, children’s entertainment, food & music. Sponsored by Carrollton Main Street Program. 502-732-5713.
Sept 3: Goldenrod Gala, General Butler State Resort, arts & crafts festival,
antique tractors, vintage cars and a variety of demonstrators along with all day entertainment. 502-732-7036.www.generalbutler.com
Sept. 9-10. Bands & BBQ at the Point. Bring your own chairs or blankets and enjoy good music and good food on the Ohio River. 502-732-7036           800-325-4290. www.carrolltontourism.com                         
Sept. 9-10: Derby City Mustang Club, General Butler State Resort Park. The Derby City Mustang Car Club of Louisville hosts its annual show. The show features Mustangs from the past and present. Fun, food, entertainment and beautiful cars. 866-462-8853.
Sept. 13: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org
Sept. 17: Kentucky Kruizers Saturday Night Cruise, Cooper’s Restaurant Parking lot on Gillock Avenue. DJ With 50’s music, dash plaques, all beginning at 6 p.m. 502-732-8291 or 502-732-5010.
Sept. 17: Play Er Agin’ Music Concert Series. Blues, bluegrass and honky  tonk music. General Butler State Resort Park Butler- Turpin House. Free concert series, 7 p.m. Informal seating. 502-732-4384. www.generalbutler.com
Sept. 17: Annual Kentucky Kruizers  Car-Truck and Motorcycle Show and Swap Meet. Carrollton’s Point Park.  Registration at 9 a.m. Trophy presentation at 4 p.m.  D.J. with 50s and 60s music. 502-732-5010
Sept. 29-Oct 1: Carroll County Tobacco Festival, downtown Carrollton on the Courthouse Square. Festival with amusement rides, arts and crafts, flea market, games, parade, food vendors, music and much more. 800-325-4290. www.carrollcountyriverfest.com

OCTOBER
Oct 1: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, Kentucky Speedway, Sparta. 888-652-RACE. www.kentuckyspeedway.com
Oct 2: Izod Indycar Series race         (200 laps/300 miles), Kentucky Speedway, Sparta. 888-652-RACE. www.kentuckyspeedway.com
Oct  1: Come Calling on Carrollton Buddy Bass Fishing Tournament at Carrollton’s  Point Park. 502-732-7036 or 800-325-4290.
TBA: Fall Brawl Demo Derby. Carroll County Fairgrounds (behind Walmart)
Starts 7 p.m. Contact Eddie Rose, 1-502-525-1533. www.derbyheat.com
Oct. 11: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org
Oct. 15: Kentucky Kruizers Saturday Night Cruise, Cooper’s Restaurant Parking lot on Gillock Avenue. DJ With 50’s music, dash plaques, all beginning at 6 p.m. 502-732-8291 or 502-732-5010.
Oct. 15: Play Er Agin’ Music Concert Series. Blues, bluegrass and honky  tonk music. General Butler State Resort Park Butler- Turpin House. Free concert series, 7 p.m. Informal seating. 502-732-4384. www.generalbutler.com
Oct. 15: Heritage Saturday,
Historic Masterson House.  Demonstrations of heritage skills such as spinning, basket weaving, wine making and lye soap making, etc.  Re-enactment of an 1800s Church Service. Tours available of the historic house (c. 1790). 502-732-5786. Held by Port William Historical Society
Oct. 20-22: Jump start your Halloween with the Halloween Family Weekend at General Butler State Resort Park. If you dare, take a ride on the Little Kentucky Flyer Railroad and enjoy the treacherous track prepared by the Kentucky Kruizer’s Car Club – but beware of what might await you. Try your hand at ghoulish miniature golf and many other surprises. www.carrolltontourism.com                       
Oct. 22-23: Spirits of Butler Paranormal Weekend. The study and investigation of paranormal activity of the Butler Turpin House, cemetery and grounds. 466-462-8853 or 502-732-4384. www.generalbutler.com
Oct. 27-29: Halloween Family Weekend, General Butler State Resort Park.  If you dare, take a ride on the Little Kentucky Flyer Railroad and enjoy the treacherous track prepared by the Kentucky Kruizer’s Car Club – but beware of what might await you. Try your hand at ghoulish miniature golf and many other surprises. www.carrolltontourism.com

NOVEMBER
Nov. 8: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org
Nov. 11-13: General Butler Dinner Theatre, General Butler State Resort Park Conference Center. Enjoy dinner and theatre to warm up a chilly November weekend. Featuring overnight packages. 866-462-8853. www.generalbutler.com.
Nov: 19:  “Another Reason to be Thankful”  customer appreciation event in downtown Carrollton.  Merchants open regular business hours  with special buys for the event sponsored by Carrollton Main Street Program. 502-732-5713
Nov. 24: Thanksgiving buffet, General Butler State Resort Park Conference Center. 866-462-8853. www.generalbutler.com

DECEMBER
Dec. 3-31: Festival of Trees. General Butler State Resort Park Lodge. Free.
Dec. 3:  Winter Wonderfest Day
General Butler State Resort Park.
866-462-8853. www.generalbutler.com
Dec. 3: A Christmas Carroll, downtown Carrollton. An old-fashioned  Victorian celebration featuring horse drawn carriage rides and visits with Santa. Christmas parade, music, crafters tent, baking contest. Sponsored by Carrollton Main Street Program. 502-732-5713. mainst@bellsouth.net
Dec. 13: Wednesdays @ One at Carroll County Public Library, 1 p.m, second Wednesday of each month. Special entertainment each month. 502-732-7020. www.carrollcolibrary.org

List compiled by Carrollton/Carroll County Tourism. Anyone with events to add to the calendar for publication in The News-Democrat can call (502) 732-4261 or email jwright@mycarrollnews.com