Morgantown Tourism Commission

06/19/2026

You’re invited to America’s Birthday Party!

Join the City of Morgantown, in partnership with the Morgantown - Butler County Chamber of Commerce, as we celebrate Independence Day during the Green River Catfish Festival.

📅 Saturday, July 4
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Main Stage—Green River Fairgrounds

Celebrate with the Mayor and City Council, enjoy patriotic t-shirts and cookies (while supplies last), and then stay for the largest fireworks show in South Central Kentucky at dusk.

Bring your family and help us celebrate America’s birthday. We look forward to seeing you there! ❤️🤍💙🇺🇸

06/19/2026

06/03/2026

You won't have any trouble finding something to do in Morgantown this weekend! 🎶

Kick things off with the Miss Morgantown Pageant and live music from The Rose Band, then join us on Saturday for the first-ever Roots & Rhythm Festival featuring an incredible lineup of Bluegrass music.

With great entertainment, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

And the best part? It's all free of charge!

06/02/2026

🎣🐟 FISHING TICKETS ARE NOW ON SALE for the 2026 Green River Catfish Classic! 🐟🎣

Get ready for 3 DAYS of fishing, fun, and BIG catches on the Green River! 🌊🔥

🎟️ Tickets are:
✅ $20 BEFORE June 26th at 6:00AM
✅ Covers ALL 3 DAYS of fishing

OR

🎟️ Purchase your ticket at the river for:
💲$25 for ALL 3 DAYS

See the flyer for the exciting prizes.

📍 Get your tickets today at:
• Aberdeen Grocery & Bait Shop
• Drake’s Farm Service
• Corner Market in Roundhill
• Baker’s General Store in Rochester
• Morgantown-Butler County Chamber of Commerce

🐠 Don’t wait until the last minute — grab your tickets early, save money, and get ready to reel in a MONSTER catfish!

Tag your fishing buddies, share this post, and make plans now for one of the biggest weekends of the summer! 🎣🏆

06/01/2026

Morgantown is going to be the place to be this weekend!

To kick off our Roots & Rhythm Festival, we’re excited to welcome The Rose Band to perform on Friday, June 5th, 2026 at Charles Black City Park!

Come support our Miss Morgantown Pageant at the Eva Hawes Building beginning at 5:30 PM, then head down to the stage for a night of great music, dancing, and fun with the community. We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/30/2026

Next Saturday at the Roots & Rhythm Festival!