An all-inclusive 23-mile excursion on the Licking River. Park will supply canoe's, Life jackets, transportation for 12, tents, sleeping bags, bed rolls, snacks, evening meal, and breakfast all for just $69.95. 14 miles on first day and will return the next day to park by 1:00 pm.

The Short’s Goldenrod Festival is a celebration of one of the rarest plants in the world! All day events include nature hikes, canoe trips, free workshops, farmers market, local crafts, food, live music, children’s activities, storytelling and more!

Saturday In Carlisle is day-long harvest festival in and about the courthouse lawn. Enjoy music and food, arts and crafts, a dog show, a farm machinery show and a large farmers market.

In conjunction with the Saturday in Carlisle Harvest Festival, our members will exhibit their works of art. Visit the Center to see a quality representation of local artisans. Last year's show had numerous submissions that filled 2/3 of the Center.

- Fee to submit artwork for the show is $10.00 for members and $5.00 for students. If you are not a member, the fee will provide a membership for one year. Two entries allowed per member.

National Public Lands Day is the nation’s largest hands-on volunteer effort to improve and enhance the public lands Americans enjoy. Volunteers have built trails and bridges, planted trees and plants, and removed trash and invasive plants. Join us for the 15th annual National Public Lands Day. Interested volunteers (individual and/or organizations) are encouraged to call Paul Tierney at the park.

3 Weekends! Brave the Haunted Trail of horrors at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park. Over 3/4 of a mile long with hayrides and scares that will thrill the whole family.

Eighteenth Century style shooting matches with prizes awarded. Trade blanket and goods available throughout the weekend. For more information call Paul Tierney at the park.

Voted one of Kentucky’s top ten events for 2004, patrons will dine from a delicious all you can eat buffet featuring Kentucky State Park favorites as well as a dessert buffet. Afterwards, be treated to world-class entertainment! Packages available including lodge accommodations. Limited Availability!