Visit Monticello, Kentucky

09/06/2026

09/05/2026

Plenty to do in the City of Monticello, this weekend. Monticello Market, Downtown gets underway at 10:00am. Jeep Show, vendor booths, food trucks, bounce houses, ice cream and so much more in downtown Monticello. Visit the museum and see the wonderful history of Monticello and Wayne County. Make a stop at the City Pool Hall and get one, maybe two or three of the states best burgers according to the Food Network. Stop by Main Street Books in downtown Monticello for all your reading needs.

Check out the Quilt Show of the Little Mountains at The Aspire Center. Lots of beautiful pieces of art. Also lots of crafts for sale at the Aspire Center for people of all ages. Entry is only $5.00 and is well worth it.

Maybe it's time to hit the course and play some golf at the Monticello Country Club. Enjoy the most beautiful 9 hole course in the Lake Cumberland area. No tee times needed.

The lake is calling and Conley Bottom Resort and Safe Harbor Beaver Creek always answers. Whether it's ice cream on the dock or boat rides on beautiful Lake Cumberland, we have what you need in Monticello and Wayne County.

09/04/2026

We are so pumped to announce that headlining the 2026 Lake Cumberland Fall Fest will be Craig Morgan!!

-He is a singer, actor, author and soldier.
-He is a member of the Grand Ole Opry.
-He has charted over 25 songs on the Billboard Charts.
-He has over 2.5 billion career streams.

You won't want to miss this performance at the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest on Saturday, October 24th at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Admission for Fall Fest is FREE!!

09/04/2026

We are proud to announce that Kentucky's own Alex Miller will be opening for our headliner on Saturday October 24th at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park for the 2026 Lake Cumberland Fall Fest. Alex Miller is a rising country music artist and singer-songwriter hailing from Lancaster, Kentucky. Alex first gained national fame as a standout contestant on Season 19 of American Idol, where he won over audiences with his traditional, neo-traditional country sound and deep love for classic country music. Known for his bright, energetic personality and rich vocals, his music pays homage to traditional country icons like Hank Williams, Brooks & Dunn, and George Strait. His songs often reflect small-town life, agricultural roots, and classic storytelling. Catch Alex on the stage Saturday October 24th for the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest.

09/03/2026

The headliner for the 2026 Lake Cumberland Fall Fest will be announced Friday September 4th at noon on this page. So like and share the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest and more page to get all the info for the upcoming festival.

09/03/2026

Rockin the stage to finish up night one of the 2026 Lake Cumberland Fall Fest is Monticello's own Rapid Transit. Rapid Transit delivers live sets centered around upbeat classic rock, country-rock, and crowd-pleasing cover hits. Rapid Transit will be playing on October 23rd at the Monticello Wayne County Memorial Park. Hope to see you there.

09/03/2026

Our next artist to announce for the 2026 Lake Cumberland Fall Fest is the Cody Mountain Boys. For the best pickin in the Lake Cumberland area, you will want to be there as these guys open up the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest on October 23rd at the Monticello Wayne County Memorial Park.

09/02/2026

Our next artist announcement for the 2026 Lake Cumberland Fall Fest will be none other than Trent Lay. Born and raised here in Monticello, Trent loves music, family and the lord. Make sure you are there on October 24th as Trent takes the stage to start night two of the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. Hope to see you there.

09/02/2026

Our next artist to announce is making his Fall Fest debut. Cody Lee Meece is from the Lake Cumberland area. He is an independent singer-songwriter and self-taught guitarist from Somerset, Kentucky. He is a prominent figure in the regional regional music scene, playing both solo and with his backing band, The Poor Excuses. He has earned recognition across the region, including winning "Best Album" at the Lexington Music Awards for The Break, as well as Appalachian Arts & Entertainment Awards for "Best Guitarist" and "Best Country Band". Make plans to attend the Lake Cumberland Fall Fest on Friday October 23rd and welcome Cody Lee Meece to the stage. Hope to see you there.

09/02/2026

Our next artist announcement is Monticello's own Rust Bucket. They are a regional rock and classic hit band based out of south-central Kentucky. Their high-energy cover sets spanning classic rock, southern rock, modern country, and pop-rock favorites. Catch Rust Bucket on the stage on Saturday October 24th at the Monticello-Wayne County Memorial Park. This will be a show you won't want to miss. Hope to see you there.