City of Somerset, Kentucky
The Spirit of Southern Kentucky
In their first event of 2021, the City of Somerset and the Somerset Tourist & Convention Commission are taking downtown out into Pulaski County with the #seemyset Art Market. The event, an open-air market from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, March 27 at Suits-Us Farm, is an effort to build tourism at home by...
We're saying goodbye to the school year and hello to summer at Saturday in the Park, a grand opening event from 12-2 p.m. Saturday, May 8 to introduce the community to all of the updates we've made to Rocky Hollow Park! Bring your family to downtown Somerset to enjoy Rocky Hollow's repaved walking trails, new...
Kick-off the weekend at the Lake Cumberland Farmers Market at Citizens National Bank Pavilion with local music, spirits and food! Bring a chair and listen to local musician Joe Quigley.
Recognized in cities and states across the country, Juneteenth — June 19 — is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States. What started as a charette on this day in 2020 to promote unity and shine a light on the experiences of Somerset’s black community has been transformed...
Our first art market was such a great success that we’re hosting another — but this time, with a midsummer night’s vibe! Join us for the #seemyset Art Market at Rocky Hollow Park from 2 to 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 14. The park will be filled with the sights, sounds and tastes of summer —...
Join us at Fountain Square in downtown Somerset as we ring in the new year at our Light Up 2022 Bash! We'll countdown to 2022 with a prop drop, food truck vendors, beverages and plenty of incredible music. Festival Map We’ll host this event rain or shine. Our emcee, Jeremy Taylor, will kick off...
On Wednesday, July 13, Somerset Parks & Recreation will host its 6th annual Golf Scramble at General Burnside Island State Park. Somerset Parks & Recreation has partnered with Don Franklin Somerset to provide a fun community event in which the proceeds go to our local Operation Angel Care Program. In the last two years, the...
The City of Somerset will celebrate unity, love, service, and the life and accomplishments of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 16 with its annual unity walk. The theme of the program is Lift Every Voice and Sing, a song considered by many as the Black National Anthem. The day’s schedule...
Join us for a day of food, music and art at the fourth Foodstock festival in downtown Somerset, KY! Foodstock features food trucks from across the state, spirit and beverage vendors, live art creation, and lots of fun music and activities for families — INCLUDING THIS YEAR — our featured event, the Somerset Smoke Show...
On Wednesday, July 12, Somerset Parks & Recreation will host its 7th annual Golf Scramble at General Burnside Island State Park. Somerset Parks & Recreation has partnered with Don Franklin Somerset to provide a fun community event in which the proceeds go to the local Operation Angel Care Program. Entry fee for a four-member team...
Let’s go back to the '80s with some old-fashioned games, music and dancing! So tease that hair, tight-roll those jeans and dust off those Doc Martins for a day of fun! Rocky Hollow will provide lunch for all who attend. This event is for children of ALL ages, but they MUST be accompanied by an...
September is National Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness and shift public perception about this critical topic. Rocky Hollow Recreation Center will host an awareness event from noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 in the gym featuring guest speakers, music, information and refreshments. For more information, call Somerset Parks & Recreation...
Enjoy a Halloween Trunk Or Treat from 3-5 p.m. on Saturday, October 28 at Somersport Park sponsored by Rocky Hollow Recreational Center. Children of all ages are welcome and costumes are not required.
The Somerset-Pulaski County community will celebrate MLK Day with a series of weekend events. Mark your calendars for the following, which are all open to the public: 8:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 12: MLK Unity Breakfast at Somerset Community College with guest speaker the Rev. Norman Franklin 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 14: MLK Community Celebration at...
Join us for a day of food, music and art at the fifth Foodstock Festival in downtown Somerset, KY! Foodstock features food trucks from across the state, spirit, and beverage vendors, live art creation, and lots of fun music and activities for families. Admission is FREE to Foodstock, however, if you want to purchase alcoholic...
Moonlight Festival 2024 will take over downtown Somerset on Saturday, October 19 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Moonlight Festival features food vendors, spirits, live art creation from local and regional artists, and an eclectic mix of performances by outstanding musicians. It takes place every October in downtown Somerset. As with all city festivals admission...
