Department of Parks
Nolin Fest Returns to Nolin Lake State Park Aug. 25-27

BEE SPRING, Ky. – Visitors to Nolin Lake State Park and the surrounding area will be able to enjoy music, food, games and crafts with the return of Nolin Fest Aug. 25-27.

The free event honors Rex Hurt, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ranger who started the event in Edmonson County in the late 1990s. 

Friday’s events start at 1 p.m. (CT) include a most original campsite contest that lasts all weekend and a karaoke contest. Starting at 9 a.m. Saturday, guests will be able to play volleyball, take part in a beach scavenger hunt, a fishing rodeo, boat show, battle of the bands at noon and fire works. Sunday will feature a boat parade and motorcycle show.

Events will be held around Nolin Lake at the marina at Montardier and the state park’s Brier Creek Beach.

For more information, contact the Edmonson County Tourism office at 1-800-624-8687 or Nolin Lake State Park at 270-286-4240. You may also email questions to the tourism office at cavecounty@aol.com

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 52 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov