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​Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Committee 2026
*Monday Muster Veterans Breakfast at First Southern Veteran’s Park is every 4th Monday of the month except for holidays (3rd Monday).​

April 9-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
April 11-Wildflower Walk led by Eric Comley at Logan-Hubble Park at 9:00 am. Meet at Shelter #4.
April 13-17 Stanford City Wide Spring Cleanup.  See Flyer for information.
April 14-Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Committee Meeting at 2:00 at the L & N Depot.
April 17-Wilderness Trail Car Cruise-In on Main Street from 5:00-8:00 pm.
April 18-Main Street Clean Sweep from 9:00-12:00 celebrating Earth Day Week.  Please sign up in front of the Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce Office for trash bags/ grabber (to be returned)/ gloves. Each participant will receive a t-shirt. The City of Stanford is a sponsor of this event.
April 18-“Minds of All Kinds” Special Needs Prom at the Veteran’s Park from 4:00-7:00pm
April 23-The William Whitley House tours and Gift Shop will be open Thursday-Saturday from 10:00 am -3:00 pm.  Email jvanhook@lincolnky.com  for special appointment tours or shelter rentals.
April 24- Jeep Trail Ride to the William Whitley House for a picnic.
April 25- Drug Take Back Day 11:00 AM-1:00PM at the LC Health Department at 44 Health Way, Stanford, KY.
April 25-Siege of the Jeeps at Logan’s Fort sponsored by the Wilderness Trail Jeep Club.

May 2-Derby Brunch Fundraiser to support the William Whitley House Endowment, Inc. from 11:00 am-1:00 pm. Tickets are available on https://wildernessroad.events or you can contact Jane Vanhook. Online Auction items are for sale on ZEFFY.
May 2- Lincoln County Health Department Health Wellness Event at Veteran’s Park from 10:00 am-1:00 pm.
May 12-Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Meeting at 2:00 at the L & N Depot.
May 14-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
May 15-Wilderness Trail Car Cruise-In on Main Street from 5:00-8:00 pm.
May-15-17-Siege of Logan’s Fort Re-enactment.
May 16-Wilderness Road Music Fest featuring  Brad Hardin from 7:00-9:00 pm with food trucks, music, shopping, etc.
May 25-City Hall closed in observance of Memorial Day.
May 25- Notice:  Marching Ants 5 K Run/Walk has been postponed until 2027.

June 6-Community Shredding Event in front of the Lincoln County Courthouse from 9:00-12:00.
June 9-Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Meeting at 2:00 at the L & N Depot.
June 9-“Boone, the man, the myth, the legend” at the LCPL at 6 PM.
June 11-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
June 13- Logan-Hubble Park Fishing Derby from 9:00am-12:00pm.
June 13-Second Saturday America250 History Program TBD
June 14-Flag Day and Retirement of Flags Ceremony at 2:00 pm at Logan’s Fort led by members of the Logan-Whitley DAR Chapter and Veteran’s Post 18.
June 19 & 20-Hustonville Heritage Days
June 19-Wilderness Trail Car Cruise-In on Main Street from 5:00-8:00 pm.
June ___-Wilderness Road Music Fest from 3:00-9:00 pm with food trucks, music, shopping, etc.
June 30-July 4- Lincoln County Fair Week.
July 3-City Hall Closed in observance of 4th of July

July 4th-Reading of the Declaration of Independence at 9:00 am at the Courthouse. 
July 4th- Crab Orchard 4th of July Parade line up begins at 10:00 am.
July 9-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
July 14-Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Meeting at 2:00 at the L & N Depot.
July 11-Second Saturday America250 History Program.
July 17-Wilderness Trail Car Cruise-In on Main Street from 5:00-8:00 pm.
July 18-Remembrance service commemorating the 200th Anniversary of Isaac Shelby’s Death at the Isaac Shelby State Shrine. The time of the service will be determined as program is planned.
July ____- Wilderness Road Music Fest from 3:00-9:00 pm with food trucks, music, shopping, etc.

August 8-Second Saturday America250 History Program.
August 11-Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Meeting at 2:00 at the L & N Depot.
August 13-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
August 21-Wilderness Trail Car Cruise-In on Main Street from 5:00-8:00 pm.

September 7-City Hall closed in observance of Labor Day
September 8-Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Meeting at 2:00 at the L & N Depot.
September 10-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
September 11-Patriot Parade at 6:00 pm.
September 15-Chamber of Commerce Banquet 
September _______-Weekend date for the America 250th Celebration.
September ______-Dinner on Main Street/Memories on Main Exhibit
September 18-Wilderness Trail Car Cruise-In on Main Street from 5:00-8:00 pm.  
September 19- Distinguished Young Women (DYW) Program at 6:00pm.
September 20-Wilderness Road Marathon 
September 26-Relay for Life Tractor Ride begins at Veteran’s Park at 10:00 am with lunch being held at the William Whitley House.  
September 27-Fly Sam Fly 5K

October 2-Bourbon Chase 
October 8-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
October 13-Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Meeting at 2:00 at the L & N Depot.
October 16-Wilderness Trail Car Cruise-In on Main Street from 5:00-8:00 pm.
October ____Wilderness Road Music Fest from 3:00-9:00 pm with food trucks, music, shopping, etc.
October 31-Household Hazardous Waste Event from 9:00 am till 1:00 pm at the LC Recycling Center.

November 10-Stanford-Lincoln County Tourism Meeting at 2:00 at the L & N Depot.
November 11-City Hall closed in observance of Veteran’s Day.
November 12-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
November 20-Pink Friday- Shop Small First.
November 26-27-City Hall closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
November 28-Shop Small Saturday

December 4-Christmas Tree Lighting at the Courthouse 6:00 pm
December 5-Christmas events at the L & N Depot, Presbyterian Meeting House, Logan’s Fort/Museum.
December 5-Christmas Parade at 6:00 pm. 
December 6-Christmas Open House at the Ottenheim Immanuel Lutheran Church at 2:00 pm. 
December 6-Jingle Bell Jog begins at 2:30 pm.
December 10-City Council Meeting 6:30pm, Lincoln Co Public Library Meeting Room
December 12 & 13-Christmas on the Wilderness Road Open House at the William Whitley House from 1:00- 4:00 pm.
December 12 & 13 -Calvary Hill Baptist Church Journey to Bethlehem Live Nativity from 6:00-8:00 pm.  Location address is 100 John Street, Stanford, KY. 
December 24-25-City Hall closed in observance of Christmas.
December 31-Jan 1-City Hall closed in observance of the New Year.


Please check the following websites for additional information: 

Visitlincolnky.com

Lincoln County Public Library at www.lcplinfo.org

Lincoln County Extension Office lincoln.ca.uky.edu​

Lincoln County Chamber of Commerce