Visit London KY

06/19/2026

We want to thank Michelle Valentine and her film crew for visiting London-Laurel County this week. The spent the week touring and filming all over Laurel County for a segment of her show "Love Eat Travel with Michelle Valentine" that will air in January on the 350 PBS affiliates and various social media platforms potentially reaching millions of viewers.



www.michellevalentine.tv

06/19/2026

Rising country singer Ashley Cooke is taking the stage at Town Center Park on Friday, July 17, for the second installment of this year’s Town Center Summer Concert Series!

Opening for Cooke is Highway Home, making for an unforgettable night of country music. Don’t forget to come out, bring a chair or blanket, and have a good time! 🎶🎙️

06/18/2026

🇺🇸Red, White, and Boom shirts are now available!

Stop by the London Tourism & Parks office located inside the London Community Center to grab yours. It’s the perfect keepsake as we celebrate London’s 200th and America’s 250th anniversary.

Sizes Small-3XL
Available in Red or Blue
Cash, Check, or Card Accepted

Limited quantities available. Once they’re gone they’re gone! Be sure to grab one and wear it to this year's 2026 RWB as we celebrate this historic moment in our town and nation's history!

📅Red, White & Boom is July 3rd, 2026 4PM at the Wilderness Road Event Center(202 Fairgrounds Rd London, KY 40744)

06/17/2026

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Join us at the London Farmers Market on Friday, June 19, from 5–9 PM as we celebrate Juneteenth with an evening of great food, community, and live music featuring percussionist Joan Brannon and vocalist Sistah LaLa.

Come hungry! Food trucks will be serving throughout the evening.

Food truck lineup:
Bert’s SpeakCheezy
Honey in the Rock Lemonade
JR Hibachi
King’s Kettle Korn
Liam’s Ice Cream
Old Town Grill
Peka’s Grill
Travelin’ Tom’s
The We**ie Hut

Bring your friends, grab dinner, and join us as we celebrate Juneteenth and enjoy a fun evening at the London Farmers Market!

06/17/2026

06/16/2026

What better way to celebrate London 200 & America 250 than with Southeast Kentucky's largest firework show? 🎆

Join us for Red, White, & Boom on Friday, July 3, now at the Wilderness Road Event Center. Don't forget to bring a chair or blanket! 🇺🇸

06/15/2026

A Juneteenth Celebration, hosted by the Cumberland Chapter of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth, Laurel County African American Heritage Center, City of London, and London Tourism, will be held June 19-21.

The celebration will begin with Food Truck Friday on June 19, 2026, at the London Laurel County Farmers Market, 5-9 p.m. Entertainment will be provided by Joan Brannon, percussionist, instructor, drum circle facilitator, and community arts organizer; and Sistah LaLa, singer, songwriter, producer, and cultural performer.

The celebration will continue on Saturday, June 20, 2026, noon-8 p.m. at the London Town Center Park with food, music, re-enactment, spoken word, children’s activities, and a block party from 6-8 p.m. On Sunday, June 21, 2026, we will end the weekend at the Laurel County African American Heritage Center with food, music, socializing, and a tribute to fathers.

Events are free and open to the public. All are invited to join as we remember our ancestors, rejoice in celebrating freedom, and reimagine our future.

Juneteenth (a blend of "June" and "Nineteenth") is an annual holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States. It marks the day, June 19, 1865, when federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to ensure all enslaved people were finally freed, a full two and a half years after the Emancipation Proclamation, an executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, during the American Civil War, declaring that all enslaved individuals in the secessionist Confederate states “shall be then, thenceforward, and forever free.”

The Cumberland Chapter of Kentuckians For The Commonwealth join thousands of members across Kentucky in organizing for a fair economy, healthy environment, racial justice, and an honest democracy.

The Laurel County African American Heritage Center was founded to preserve African American heritage and history in Laurel County. Since its founding in 2004 the LCAAHC has expanded its mission and now uses the center to preserve cultural foodways, enhance community partnerships, address community food insecurity, and support food producers in the region.

06/12/2026

London’s Independence Day celebration is back with a new date and a brand-new home. Red, White, and Boom will take place Friday, July 3, at the newly constructed Wilderness Road Event Center at the Laurel County Fairgrounds, marking a shift for the long-running event.

After more than 20 years at the Somerset Community College campus, Red, White, and Boom is relocating due to the construction of the college’s new Career & Technical Education Training Complex. As co-hosts of the event for decades, the College asked that the event be moved during construction, which is set to begin this summer. While the move marks a change, it also signals exciting progress for the community.

This year’s celebration will showcase one of London’s newest assets at the 45,000-square-foot pavilion at the Wilderness Road Event Center, which officially opened this May. The facility has already welcomed major events such as the Daniel Boone National Jeep Takeover and the Archery Shooters Association, and will host the inaugural Southeast Kentucky Fair later this summer. Designed to serve as a regional hub for events, trade shows, and large-scale gatherings, the center represents a major investment in the future of London and Laurel County.

The fairgrounds themselves carry an even deeper meaning. After being directly impacted by the devastating 2025 tornado that destroyed previous structures, the site now stands as a powerful symbol of resilience, growth, and community strength.

In 2026, there’s even more reason to celebrate. This year’s Red, White, and Boom marks London’s 200th anniversary and America’s 250th birthday, making it one of the most significant celebrations in the event’s history. Organizers promise a bigger and better experience than ever before.

Festivities will kick off at 4 p.m. with a petting zoo, train rides, food trucks, inflatables, games, skydivers, and the DAV’s Presentation of the Colors. Additionally, to help commemorate America 250 and London 200, the City of London and Laurel County Fiscal Court are sponsoring a drone show prior to Southeastern Kentucky’s largest fireworks display, which will begin at dusk.

Live music will take center stage beginning at 6 p.m., closing with New Orleans’ own Bucktown All-Stars, a multi-award-winning group whose set is scheduled to span 2 hours.

“I hope that we can get a good crowd out there and put on a good show for the people of London,” said Bucktown All-Stars band member Kenny Kerth. “We’re looking forward to bringing a little New Orleans flair.”

Kerth lived in London for 15 years, deepening his love for music by studying it under locally-beloved Music Director and Conductor Jack Walker. Walker will be recognized for his commitment and influence in the community at the event, receiving a Legacy Award.

Organizers plan to announce a lineup of locations outside the property where the fireworks show can be viewed. As always, Red, White and Boom remains a free, family-friendly event, with food available for purchase and all other activities open to the public.

Guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets and plan to spend the evening celebrating in a new space that reflects both the history and the future of the community.

Presented by London Tourism & Parks and the City of London. Special thanks to our volunteers and all City of London crews, including Public Works, Police, and Fire, as well as Laurel County Emergency Management.

For questions about the event, please contact Kailyn Stewart at [email protected] or (606) 864-7777.

06/10/2026

We’re proud to be a certified Kentucky Trail Town, and there’s no shortage of ways to see why. Today's is taking you outside!

Laurel County is full of scenic overlooks, quiet walking paths, waterfalls, and trails that fit just about any pace. From Levi Jackson Wilderness Road Park to sections of the Sheltowee Trace and spots around Laurel River Lake, there’s always somewhere new to explore.

If it’s been a while since you’ve been out on the trails, this is your reminder.

To view the full list of trails, visit https://visitlondonky.com/attractions/nature-and-hiking/

06/09/2026

Treasure hunters are in town! Bring your vintage collectibles to the Community Center today through Thursday and get cash on the spot. Take a look at the list of items they’re on the hunt for below 👇

We’re thrilled to welcome the Great American Treasure Hunters Tour to London, KY on June 9th, 10th, & 11th!

They’ll be set up at the London Community Center in Room A Tuesday-Thursday from 9am to 6pm.

Looking to clean out the attic? The Treasure Hunters are searching for vintage and collectible items like old coins, gold & silver jewelry, war memorabilia, vintage toys, Rolex watches, Native American jewelry, old to***co items, musical instruments, knives, sterling silver, foreign currency, and more.

Cash paid on the spot! No appointment needed.