Grand Rivers: Arts and Crafts, Storytelling, and Vintage Boats

Grand Rivers Kentucky

Grand Rivers, Kentucky has a lot going on in the upcoming weeks, so maybe we’d better take this one at a time.

KWW Labor Day Weekend Arts and Crafts Festival

When? September 5 (Saturday) through September 7 (Monday)
Where? Downtown Grand Rivers.
What? Handmade jewelry, furniture, baskets, quilts, pottery, lace, clothing, belts and wooden decorative items are featured along with stained glass designs, and paintings. Over 100 different artisan and craftsman booths.
Who? Call Kentucky’s Western Waterlands for more information at 270-928-4411.

Grand Rivers Southern Storytelling Event

When? September 11 (Saturday) and September 12 (Sunday)   7:00 pm
Where? Badgett Playhouse Theater – Grand Rivers, Kentucky
What? Michael Reno Harrel,Kim Weitkamp, and Mitch Capel will transport you to a simpler time when good old fashioned stories were the best kind of entertainment.  Truth be told, stories are still pretty hard to beat.

Get to know the storytellers better courtesy of the Grand Rivers, Kentucky newsletter:

  • Michael Reno Harrell
  • Back for a second year by popular demand, Michael Reno Harrell is an award winning songwriter, as well as a veteran storyteller and entertainer.

    • Kim Weitkamp

    A commanding presence, beautiful singing voice, impeccable comedic timing, and perfectly woven stories makes Kim a must see.

    • Mitch Capel

    Mitch Capel is a storyteller, recording artist, poet, actor and author who has been bringing stories to life and delighting audiences with his warmth, wit and compelling storytelling style since 1985.

    Who? Call the Box Office and reserve your seats today 888-362-4223.  Produced by Grand Rivers Tourism and Sponsored by Green Turtle Bay Resort. Special Ticket Prices for this one weekend only event.

    Vintage Boats to Visit Grand Rivers

    When? Friday, September 11- 11:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
    Where? Lighthouse Landing Marina
    What? The Bluegrass Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society will cruise from Lake Barkley Marina through the canal and into Kentucky Lake to Lighthouse Landing Resort. 20 to 25 boats will  participate, all of which are among the finest restored in existence.  Club personnel will be on hand to supervise the spectator viewing.  Be there early and watch as they motor into the marina. – From The Grand Rivers Newsletter.

    You can learn more about the Bluegrass Chapter ACBS at www.bluegrass-chapter-acbs.org.

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