When Americans gather to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary in 2026, Boyle County will be right in the middle of the party. For the past several months, a large group of volunteers who are part of the Boyle County’s America 250 committee have been hard at work making plans for events that will take place in the spring and summer of 2026, leading up to a very special Fourth of…

Celebrate Kentucky history, community, and creativity at the Constitution Square Festival in downtown Danville! This much-loved annual event brings together local makers, food trucks, artists, and musicians for a day filled with family fun on the historic grounds of Constitution Square. Whether you’re here for the handcrafted art, the live music, or the mouthwatering food, the Constitution Square Festival has something for everyone. Event Details Saturday, September 13th, 9-5 PM…

It was sweet victory for two Boyle County businesses as winners were announced recently in Kentucky Living magazine’s 2025 “Best in Kentucky” contest.For the second time in recent years, Danville’s Burke’s Bakery was a top 3 finalist in the contest’s Best Bakery category. In 2023, Burke’s came in third place in the Best Bakery division. This year, however, Burke’s took the top spot ahead of second place winner Hadorn’s Bakery…

The Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) board of directors recently awarded a total of $12,000 to five local organizations to help market and advertise their events and activities.The CVB designates a portion of its annual budget to a grant/sponsorship program designed to aid special events and organizations in Boyle County that promote tourist activity. The primary purpose of this grant is to increase visitation to Boyle County. Funding…

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Abba Mania.These are some of the performances you can enjoy at the Boyle County Performing Arts Center during their upcoming 2025-2026 season.There will be beloved musicals, unique theatrical experiences, dynamic musical acts, and heartwarming holiday traditions.Tickets go on sale soon at https://www.thebcpac.com/. Different membership levels are also available that allow you to purchase multiple tickets at a discount and…

Pioneer Playhouse finishes up its regular play season with Not From Around Here, a brand-new comedy set in a typical 1980s suburb where one family is keeping a secret that’s anything but typical.“We love producing new work,” said Heather Henson, managing director of the theatre her father, Eben C. Henson, founded in 1949. “This show is fresh and funny, and it has a terrific twist that audiences will love.”Not From…

Pioneer Playhouse continues its 76th season in the Bluegrass with a heartwarming southern comedy about a grandma and a juvenile delinquent who forge an unlikely bond.Walking Across Egypt, adapted for the stage by Catherine Bush from the novel by Clyde Edgerton, will run from July 1-19, Tuesdays through Saturdays, in the outdoor amphitheater. A home-cooked BBQ dinner is available at 7 p.m. in the shaded courtyard before the 8:30 p.m.…

Centre College’s Norton Center for the Arts has announced a brand-new season packed with can’t-miss entertainers, world-class artistry, award-winning emerging artists and a whole lot of fun. The upcoming season features powerhouse performances from some of America’s most celebrated storytellers in song. Country hitmaker Rodney Atkins kicks off the year, bringing his chart-topping anthems like “Watching You,” “Farmer’s Daughter” and “Cleaning This Gun,” to Newlin Hall. Get ready to stomp…

Kentucky’s rich and complex history is being brought to life in a whole new way with the launch of the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail and you can find Danville and Boyle County along part of this journey on the Forgotten Landmarks Trail, which shines a spotlight on the African American sites, stories, and individuals who shaped not only Danville but the entire Commonwealth. Danville, known as the “City of…