Going BIG in Campbellsville

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  • Hannah

Campbellsville is going BIG this summer and you will not want to miss it. Along with being home to the largest 4th of July celebration in the state, they will also be hosting Jets Over Kentucky and the Masterworks Festival. Here is everything you need to know!

(Spoiler alert: there are a lot of FREE things)

Campbellsville 4th of July Parade Courtesy of Taylor County Tourist Commission

Kentucky’s Largest 4th of July Celebration

Campbellsville has been hosting the largest Independence Day festival in Kentucky for nearly 50 years! Spanning over six days, the celebration includes something for the whole family. You will find food, entertainment, hot air balloons, free breakfast, a 5K, live music, a parade, fireworks, numerous vendors, and more. The event will be held June 29th through July 4th. You can find more details and the event schedule here.

Jets Over Kentucky

Jets Over Kentucky is a unique aerial event held in Campbellsville. The world’s greatest remote pilots will be flying at the Taylor County Airport for a full week, June 13th through the 20th. Over 600 jets will be onsite! From June 13th through the 18th, you will be able to watch the pilots practice their stunts for free. June 19th and 20th you can witness their show and “Parade of Lights” finale! Click here for more info.

MasterWorks Festival Courtesy of Taylor County Tourist Commission

Masterworks Festival

Calling lovers of classical performing arts! In its 28th season, the MasterWorks Festival is an intensive, four-week festival and masterclass for advanced and passionate students of the classical performing arts held at Campbellsville University. June 16-July 14, world-class faculty and gifted students present performances, including a 60-piece orchestra concert that is free to the public! You can find more info here.

More Campbellsville

While we are talking about Campbellsville, here are some thoughts we have from a recent trip!

Harden Coffee provided a dreamy breakfast. Their Brekky Bagel with bacon, egg, & choice of whipped feta was divine. And they had clearly elevated the avocado toast to a work of art. Starting on toasted sourdough, they layered: whipped avocado, locally cured Penn’s Bacon, and a perfect over-easy egg. Paired with their in-house roast, the perfect start to a day of adventure.

We also stopped at Sweetwater Bookshop. It delighted us with their collection of books, both gently used and new. We meandered the aisles, enjoying the artistic displays throughout the shop. They added to the whimsy and we’re always a fan of whimsy.

We hope you enjoy all of the big things Campbellsville has to offer. Thanks for being here!