Department of Parks
Kentucky Scottish Weekend May 14 at General Butler

CARROLLTON, Ky. – General Butler State Resort Park will host the 29^th Annual Kentucky Scottish Weekend on Saturday, May 14.

The events will run from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and will include athletic competitions, Highland dancing, car shows, piping and drumming competition and music.

Admission at the gate is $15 for adults, $14 for seniors and $3 for children ages 6-12. Advance tickets are also available by going to www.kyscottishweekend.org  A family package is also available for $25, which covers two adults and three children. The package is available on an advance basis only.

The entertainers include Alex Beaton, Mother Grove and Seven Nations.

General Butler State Resort Park has a lodge, Two Rivers Restaurant, cottages, campground, gift shop, golf course and hiking trails. Call 1-866-462-8853 for information.

For more information on Scottish Weekend, go to: www.kyscottishweekend.org or call 513-574-2969.

General Butler State Resort Park is located 44 miles northeast of Louisville. From Louisville, take I-71 to Carrollton. If you are coming from the Huntington area traveling west off of I-64, take exit #172. Drive north on Hwy 1, to the AA Highway north. Take the AA Highway North to I-275 West. Drive West on I-275 to I 71/75 South, then I-71 South to Exit 44. Turn right on Hwy 227 to the Park.

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