Red River Gorge Tourism

06/09/2025

🎶🌅 Something magical happens when the music starts and the bugs haven’t bit yet…

Front Porch Fridays is coming in Stanton, KY and hotter than a vinyl record left on the dashboard! 🔥

🪑Bring a chair.
🍗Pack a snack.
💃Get ready to dance like nobody from work is watching.
🍴Travelin' Tom’s Coffee & Beverly Ann's

🎤 June 13 Lineup
6PM – Chelsea Nolan (Warning: may cause spontaneous foot tapping)
7PM – Jon Curtis (Bringing the soul and the strums)
8PM – Greg Bates (Yes, that Greg Bates 🎸)
9PM – Hannah Wheeler & the Heartbreakers (Emotions may be felt. You’ve been warned.)

But don’t get too comfortable…
👀 More musical mischief is coming July 11th & August 29th!

📍 Stanton City Park

Come for the tunes. Stay for the vibes. ✌️

05/28/2025

Heading to the Gorge this weekend? Don’t miss the Red River Gorge Farmers Market. Fresh produce, handmade goods, and local charm! 🧺

📍 Full blog post: https://redrivergorgetourism.com/fresh-local-and-gorge-ous-why-the-red-river-gorge-farmers-market-belongs-on-your-weekend-itinerary/

Discover the Red River Gorge Farmers Market in Slade, KY. Featuring fresh produce, local crafts, live music, and more. A must-visit for weekend adventurers!

05/21/2025

Exciting updates from the RRG Chamber of Commerce meeting today!

The Mushroom Grove shops are coming along beautifully—check out a few preview pics of some of the businesses!

Also, for those affected by recent natural disasters, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has resources available—including Disaster Loans for those impacted by floods, tornadoes, and more. Flyers with full details are included below.

05/13/2025

THIS WEEK IN THE RED RIVER GORGE!

Another packed week coming up here in the RRG! There's the regular lineup of awesome weekly events, plus we have the annual Wild and Scenic Red Riverfest hosted by Kentucky Waterways Alliance and Friends of Red River! A few other highlights include:


Drag racing at Kentucky Dragway
+Live music all over the place!
+Red Riverfest Afterparty at Pit House
+Yoga with Appalachian Asana
+Cornhole tournament at
+Free performance with Louisville Orchestra at Happy Top in Beattyville
+TONS MORE!

As always, check the comments below in case we missed anything! You can submit events to be included on our calendar on our website!

05/13/2025

🎶 FREE Community Concert in Beattyville – This Saturday! 🎶

Louisville Orchestra's Conductor is returning to Happy Top Park Amphitheater with a special guest on Saturday, May 17 at 1 PM for a FREE outdoor performance!

🌟 Featuring Grammy Award-winning Music Director Teddy Abrams on piano
🎤 With acclaimed local vocalist La’Shelle Allen
🚛 Debuting the orchestra’s brand-new automated roll-out mobile stage — and we’re one of the FIRST stops to see it in action!

Bring your family, friends, and lawn chairs for an afternoon of world-class music and community spirit — right here in Lee County.

📅 And don’t forget: The full Louisville Orchestra will return for a major concert on Thursday, September 12!

🆓 Admission is FREE
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-Friendly
📍 Happy Top Park Amphitheater, Beattyville
🔗 Learn more: LouisvilleOrchestra.org/InHarmonyTour

Beattyville Main Street

05/13/2025

The Kentucky Living Magazine Best in Kentucky 2025 voting is now open, and the Red River Gorge Geological Area is once again nominated as one of the best destinations in the state. We need your vote! 🏞️✨

But that’s not all...
🔥 Thatcher Barbecue Company is also nominated and serving up some of the best BBQ in Kentucky!

🗳️ You can vote once per day per email address through May 31 at the link below:
👉 https://www.kentuckyliving.com/explore/best-in-kentucky/vote-for-2025-best-in-kentucky

Help shine a spotlight on our incredible area and support a local business that keeps visitors full and happy after a day of adventure.

🏆 Winners will be announced in August. Let’s bring home the gold for the Gorge!


🗺️ Sponsored by LaRue County Chamber of Commerce & Kentucky Living Magazine

05/06/2025

🚙 Ready to kick up some dirt and explore Red River Gorge like never before?

We just published a new blog featuring Out the Top Adventures and Rock Bottom Adventures. Two incredible local companies offering off-road Jeep and UTV tours through the heart of the Gorge. From cave trails and creek crossings to scenic cliff views, these tours take you where your hiking boots can’t.

🌄 Whether you're steering a Polaris Slingshot through the Nada Tunnel or rock-crawling in a lifted Jeep Gladiator, adventure is just a ride away.

📍 Located in Campton, KY
📅 Open daily from 10 AM–8 PM
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly fun for all ages!

👉 Read the full article here: https://redrivergorgetourism.com/off-road-jeep-utv-tours-red-river-gorge/

Explore Red River Gorge like never before with thrilling off-road Jeep and UTV tours from Out the Top Adventures and Rock Bottom Adventures. Ride through caves, creeks, and panoramic views in Campton, KY.

05/06/2025

💙Join us May 5–10 💙 as we celebrate the heart of our community—our downtown, and the small businesses that keep it thriving! Each day is filled with fun promotions, from Beattyville BINGO and Taste Your Town treats to a fashion-filled Friday and our big Saturday 5K celebration!

Shop local. Show love. Support Main Street.
Check the flyer for daily themes and ways to join the fun!



Beattyville/Lee County Tourism

05/06/2025

05/02/2025

Opening Day Postponed!

Opening Day Postponed!

We are postponing opening day of the RRG Farmers Market one week! We will open for the season on May 10th instead of tomorrow May 3rd!

The weather looks both rainy and windy and we want to keep both vendors and customers safe!💦☔️ We did not make this decision lightly and we apologize for any inconveniences it may cause your weekend plans.

We hope you join us NEXT week May 10th from 10-2PM at the Natural Bridge Skylift!

Do us a favor and share this post so we can get the word out! Thank you in advance!