Newly released tourism economic impact data from the Kentucky Department of Tourism shows Boyle County’s tourism industry continued to generate significant economic benefits in 2025, posting gains in visitor spending, labor income, and tax revenue. The annual economic impact study, conducted by Tourism Economics on behalf of the Kentucky Department of Tourism, found visitor spending in Boyle County increased to $84.5 million in 2025, up from $83.5 million in 2024.…

The Danville-Boyle County Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) recently awarded funds to help market three local events, with a focus on attracting visitors to the community. The CVB’s board of directors approved the funding at their January meeting and checks were distributed in May. Funds are intended to be used to help with advertising and other marketing efforts. Those receiving funds include: Pioneer Playhouse, which received $8,000. The playhouse starts…

Pioneer Playhouse of Danville – Kentucky’s oldest outdoor theatre – is celebrating 77 years in the Bluegrass with a brand-new show time and new dinner menu, as well as new events such as family nights, a Starry Night Studio Under the Stars, photo exhibits, downtown walking tours, and a 1960s-themed opening night costume contest. “We know people love what we do, but we wanted to make this 77th season even…

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Art Center of the Bluegrass will host an opening ceremony for the inaugural firing of an anagama kiln from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, April 12. This wood-fired pottery experience is unique in this part of the United States, drawing potters from around the region and beyond to participate. The anagama kiln was built in 1993, settled into a sloping hillside in rural Danville on land once owned by Dr. Mack…

Even if fine bourbon isn’t something you personally enjoy, you may still be familiar with one of the most well-known names in the distilling world – Pappy Van Winkle.This world-famous distiller’s legal name is actually Julian Proctor Van Winkle Sr., the name he went by when he was growing up in Danville, a fact that is not exactly well known in the town where he lived through the age of…

Visitors to Danville and Boyle County will soon have access to a new set of walking and hiking trails, which will also incorporate a mountain bike trail networked designed to attract riders from across the region and beyond. Construction will begin in early 2026 on the Pine Knob Trails at Alum Springs, located a short drive southwest of Danville. The jointly sponsored City of Danville and Boyle County project represents…

There are big plans to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary throughout 2026 in Danville and Boyle County, with a Fourth of July weekend lineup that kicks off with a free concert by Montgomery Gentry featuring Eddie Montgomery. On Friday, July 3, Montgomery will take the stage at 7 p.m. at Millennium Park in Danville to perform their many hits for the crowd while also honoring America’s momentous milestone. Montgomery – a…

For their 77th season, Danville’s Pioneer Playhouse will have three performances during their June-August 2026 season, but with some tweaks to their show times and dinner schedule. Beginning with the opening of “The Play That Goes Wrong” on June 5, shows will begin at 8 p.m. instead of 8:30 p.m. And if you’ve enjoyed dinner before plays in the past, that will still be available, but only at 7 p.m.…

Celebrate the season in downtown Danville at Pumpkins in the Park Night Market on Friday, October 24, from 4–7 p.m. at Constitution Square. Shop your favorite Boyle County Farmer’s Market vendors one last time this year and enjoy the best of fall flavors, sweet treats, and seasonal goodies, along with special guest vendors from Obscurious Market. This spooktacular collaboration between Danville-Boyle County Tourism and the Danville-Boyle County Farmer’s Market will…