Lake Cumberland Life

10/24/2026

Haunted House at the big shelter at the park tonight for Fall Fest.

10/24/2026

Hear the boom of cannon fire, see history brought to life, and discover the stories of soldiers and civilians at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument.

Join us on Saturday, November 7, 2026, for the 4th Annual Living History Event: Conflict at the Crossroads. The living history camp will be open from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Throughout the day, visitors of all ages can enjoy:
• Cannon and musket demonstrations
• Special presentations and talks
• Guided battlefield tours
• Living history exhibits and activities

Come learn about the Battle of Mill Springs, one of the earliest major Union victories of the American Civil War. This year's event will explore the experiences of both soldiers and civilians, with a special program highlighting the 9th Ohio Infantry Regiment.

This event is family-friendly and free to attend.

For parking, use Last Stand Hill (Driving Tour Stop 3), located at 1221 State Highway 235, Nancy, KY. Please note that there is a short walk from the parking area to the encampment.
Accessible parking is available at Zollicoffer Park, located at 960 State Highway 235, Nancy, KY.

For a complete schedule of activities, visit our event page:
https://www.nps.gov/misp/planyourvisit/events.htm

We look forward to seeing you there as history comes to life at Mill Springs Battlefield National Monument!

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Artillery gun crews firing two cannons on a foggy field. Text reads Special Event, Conflict at the Crossroads, Saturday, Nov 7, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm. NPS

10/24/2026

10/24/2026

If you love food trucks, the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest is the place for you to be today, October 24, 2026. There’s lots going on, including: vendors, food, haunted house, free concert by Craig Morgan, and lots of activities for the children! Admission is feee!! Come see us in Monticello, Kentucky at the Monticello Wayne County Memorial Park.

10/23/2026

Having trouble keeping track of what’s happening around town? Take a look through the flyers below and find something fun to add to your calendar for the weekend! 👇

10/22/2026

Timeline of events at the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest in Monticello, Ky starting this Friday evening.
Hope to see you there

10/20/2026

Join us for a Celebration of Monticello turning 225 with fireworks after the Craig Morgan performance this Saturday at the Monticello Wayne County Memorial Park. Fireworks brought to you by the Monticello Alcohol Beverage Control office reminding you to Celebrate Responsibly Don't Drink and Drive.

Monticello-Wayne County Chamber of Commerce
City of Monticello, Kentucky
Lake Cumberland Life
Visit Monticello, Kentucky

10/19/2026

With the Halloween campout behind us, we are looking forward to our next event! This year we will be doing our very first Christmas Event, Journey Through Bethlehem. Journey Through Bethlehem is a guided walk through experience recreating the town as it was at the time of Jesus’s birth. Mark your calendars and follow along for more information closer to the event.

10/15/2026

Scrolling Instagram and we caught this totally random video by and said, “Hey, she’s going to be at Fall Fest!”

10/13/2026

Check out our latest Fall Drive Series post! Do you know of an awesome drive that goes through part of Wayne County? Drop it in the comments and we will try to cover it!

Enjoy fall leaf peeping from the road and from the trail.Some of the best fall outings don’t require a long drive. From Monticello, head out Highway 167, pass the Daniel Boone National Forest entrance, and continue toward Big South Fork and Leatherwood Ford. It’s about 27 miles from Wayne County...