On April 18th through April 26th 2009, main day is April 25th, Scottsville opens its arms to the region when it hosts the annual Jacksonian Days festival, a celebration of music, arts, crafts and good food. Jacksonian Days offers a variety of activities and fun for all ages. Spend a day or the whole weekend.
All events, unless otherwise indicated, will be held on the Scottsville Public Square.
Bass Tournament - 6:00 AM til 2:00 PM on Sunday, April ?, 2009
Barren River Lake, New Allen County Ramp Across from Ranger Bob's, $30 Entry fee per person. Three fish limit. May launch anywhere.
For pre-registration or more information contact :
Gary Morrison (270) 622-6160, Larry Piper (270) 622-9283 or Morris Hogue (270) 622-6737
Registration day of event starts at 4:30 am at Ranger Bob's.
Spring Lights Dogwood Festival - 5:30 PM, Thursday, April ?, 2009
Scottsville Baptist Church. 301 East Main Street - Sponsored by The Scottsville Garden Club.Enjoy a delightful spring evening by celebrating the splendor of the area's Flowering Dogwood trees with a musical program presented by talented local performers.
For more information contact:
Jo Bryant (270) 237-3555
Open Horse Show - 7:00 PM, Friday, April 24, 2009
Saddle Club, Old Hartsville Road - Sponsored by The Allen County Saddle Club.
Saddle, Walking and Quarter Horse classes. Both Pleasure and Running classes. Entry fee per class. Negative Coggins required. Gate Fee $5 per person.
For more information contact:
Murray Lamb (270) 237-7658, Mike Chandler (270) 622-5636, Saddle Club (270) 622-2281
Grandest Ole Opry Variety Show - 7:00 PM, Friday April 24th, Saturday April 25th, 2009
Allen County-Scottsville High School auditorium - Sponsored by the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce.
You are sure to have loads of laughs and love the music as over 30 Opry regulars and guests are portrayed by local singers and musicians. Don't miss this opportunity to hear country music as you've never heard it before!
Admission: Adults -$6, Children (6-12) - $5, Under 6 - Free.
Jacksonian 5K Run- Saturday April 25, 2009
Sponsored by: The Medical Center as Scottsville
Benefiting: The YMCA of Scottsville & Allen County
7:00 am. - 7:45 am. Check in and Late Registration
8:30 am - 5K Run - The big Race of the Day! Entry fee: $15 per person*; $35 per family*. All entrants will receive commemorative T-shirt. Medals and Gifts to overall and division winners. Medals to 2nd and 3rd place finishers in each division.
8:45 am 1 Mile Fun Run - The best fun for kids of all ages. Entry fee: $15 per person*; $35 per family*; All entrants will receive a commemorative T-shirt. Awards to first five male and first five female finishers.
8:45 am 1 Mile Fitness Walk - Start your morning with this special Jacksonian fitness activity. Entry fees $15 per person*; $35 per family*. T-shirts for all entrants. Awards to first five male and first five female finishers. No running will be allowed during this event.
For more information contact:
YMCA of Scottsville and Allen County (270) 237-5704
Street Fair - 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2009
Sponsored by Scottsville Woman's Club.
The "city square and sidewalks" will be the setting for the Street Fair which will include unique shopping - hand crafted treasures, collectibles, antiques and more. While you're browsing, try out a new taste from many bake sale booths and food vendors. Bring your children and let them enjoy the mini-carnival rides and games for all ages! Limited booth space is available for a fee.
Rain Location: Allen County-Scottsville High School.
For more information contact:
Arts, Crafts, Etc. - Gail Bennett (270) 237-5299
Food Court - Malinda Jones (270) 237-3584 OR (270) 622-5125
Kiddie Carnival - Holly Francis (270) 622-3564
Hometown Hero/Wall of Fame Induction - 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 25, 2009 Public Square
Sponsored by the Scottsville-Allen County Chamber of Commerce
Started in 2005, with the induction of country music songwriter and producer Norro Wilson. This year, humanitarian and founder of The Center For Courageous Kids, Katherine Elizabeth Turner Campbell will be inducted into the Wall of Fame.
For more information contact:
the Chamber of Commerce (270) 237-4782.
Anything With Wheels Cruise-In - 9:00 AM, Saturday, April 25, 2009
Scottsville Baptist Church - 301 East Main Street - Sponsored by Sonic and The Citizen Times.
Dust off the hot rod! Roll out the Antique! Fire up the Custom cars, bikes and trucks! This is one of the season's first gatherings of custom vehicles. Stop by and check 'em out! All exibitors will receive a free coupon for a burger, fries and drink from Sonic. Free Admission.
For more information contact:
Bob Pitchford (270) 237-3441.
Jacksonian Art & Crafts Sale - 8:00-4:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2009
Washington Office Center, 110 South Court Street
Sponsored by: Allen County League of Artists & Craftsmen
The only place you can find original handcrafted items by local exhibitors. Items include gunholsters, baskets, jewelry, quilts, table runners, dolls, candles, needlework, bowls, turned woodwork and more.
Come see these wonderful unique treasures and take a piece of Allen County home with you. See us at the new location, just off the square on South Court Street.
For more information contact:
Nina Jones (270) 622-8029
Jacksonian Days Quilt Show - 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM on Friday April 24th and 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM on Saturday, April 25, 2009
Allen County Cooperative Extension Office, 200 E. Main Street - Sponsored by The Allen County Homemakers
Come and see Allen County's finest heirloom and modern quilts. Enjoy viewing every type of quilt imaginable including traditional pieced, appliqué, antique, novelty, and the 2008 feature category "Charm Quilts" Cast your vote for the "Viewers Choice Award" to be presented at 3:00 PM Saturday. Watch the quilting demonstrations and visit the special displays. Free Admission.
Check-in: Thursday, April 23 - 5:00 pm to 7:00 PM & Friday April 24 - 12 noon - 6:00 pm
For more information contact:
The Cooperative Extension Office (270) 237-3146 or Sew Fine Quilts (270)237-4883
Heritage Day - 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday, April 25, 2009
Allen County Historical, Genealogy Society & Museum - 301 North Fourth Street. Sponsored by the Allen County Historical Society.
Listen to music throughout the day by Freddie Brown and Members of the Allen County Dulcimer Club. There will be displays of Abraham Lincoln's Life and Legacy in Kentucky as we are celebrating his Bicentennial Commemoration February 2008-February 2010 in Kentucky. Visit our Genealogy Room and reserch your history.Tours of the Museum will be conducted. See the picture collection of people and early landmarks in Scottsville and Allen County. Free Admission.
For more information
call (270) 237-3026 or (270) 237-3086.
2009 Jacksonian Days Smash Demo Derby - 7:00 PM, Saturday, April 18, 2009 Rain Date, April 25
Allen County Fairgrounds - Sponsored by the Allen County Jaycees
Small Car Derby plus Late Model Derby
$6,000 total prize money - Admission $10. No rainchecks or refunds. All announcements made day of the event supersede all others.
For more information, contact:.
call (270) 622-4322 or visit http://www.allencountyjaycees.org
Jacksonian Beauty Pageant - 2:00 PM, Sunday, April 26, 2009
Allen County-Scottsville High School Auditorium. Sponsored by Allen County Junior Miss Board.
With a Baby Contest for boys and girls from 0-24 months and pageants for boys through age 4 and girls 2-21 years of age. Basic entry fee is $25.00.
For more information, contact:.
Connie Polston (270) 622-5898, Chelly Stamps(270) 606-0412, Diane Towe (270) 239-4400, or 270) 622-1555 (cell), Jennifer Kirby (270) 796-3923