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…
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Danville Welcomes Bourbon Chase Runners with Music, Food, and Fun on Oct. 3
You don’t have to lace up your running shoes to be part of the excitement — downtown Danville will be buzzing with energy when the 2025 Bourbon Chase relay makes its way through town on Friday, Oct. 3. This year’s race brings more than 2,600 runners to Kentucky, starting bright and early at the Jim Beam distillery in Clermont. Over the course of more than 200 miles, teams will weave…
Planning underway for America’s 250 events in Boyle County
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…
Constitution Square Festival Coming Soon
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…
Experience some of Kentucky’s best sweets in Danville, Junction City
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…
Balloons Over the Bluegrass Returns to Danville
Date: Sunday, August 24Time: Gates open at 4:00 PM Location: Danville-Boyle County AirportAdmission: FREE Balloons Over the Bluegrass is back for another high-flying evening of fun at the Danville-Boyle County Airport! This beloved community event celebrates hometown heroes with tethered balloon rides, delicious eats, live entertainment, and more—all in the heart of Boyle County. Event Details Balloons Over the Bluegrass returns to the Danville-Boyle County Airport on Sunday, August 24,…
Danville tourism funds awarded to help market local events
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…
From Abba to Willy Wonka: Performing Arts Center’s 2025–2026 Season Shines Bright
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…
Final 2025 play – Not From Around Here – opens July 22 at Pioneer Playhouse
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…
Walking Across Egypt opens July 1 at Pioneer Playhouse
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.…