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Department of Tourism
Marion County to Host Country Ham Days Sept. 23-25
LEBANON, Ky. (Sept. 21, 2005) - Marion County will host Country Ham Days Sept. 23-25, 2005. One of the largest community festivals in Kentucky, Country Ham Days was first celebrated in 1970 with six hams and a handful of visitors. More than 600 hams are now needed to serve the approximately 50,000 visitors who descend on Lebanon during the last week in September for the celebration.
Besides a country ham breakfast under a tent with all the 'fixins', Ham Days features the PIGasus Parade , street dance, contests, live entertainment, carnival rides, climbing wall, car, truck & motorcycle show, arts & crafts and flea market, 5K Pokey Pig Run, and other events. The event offers something for the entire family.
Marion County is rich in history, having been settled in 1789, and Lebanon, the county seat, was incorporated in 1815. Lebanon’s downtown historic district, which features many elegant homes and attractive shops, was recently placed on the National Historic Register.
Lebanon is located about 45 miles south of Louisville in scenic central Kentucky. For more information, contact the Lebanon/Marion County Chamber of Commerce at 270-692-9594 or visit www.hamdays.com.
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The Kentucky Department of Tourism, an agency of the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet, exists to promote The Commonwealth as a travel destination, generate revenue and create jobs for Kentucky’s economy.
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