Department of Parks
Call for Artisans for General Butler SRP August Event

Call for Arts and Crafts for General Butler State Resort Park August Event

 General Butler State Resort Park in Carrollton is gearing up for the annual Goldenrod Gala, a juried arts and crafts festival that includes music, entertainers and food.  Held on the park grounds on Saturday, August 30 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the gala committee is seeking applications from artisans interested in participating in the event. 

 This year stands to be a repeat of last year’s successful event, which drew several thousand people who came to see musical performances, a car and tractor show, and craft demonstrations.

 To apply for booth space contact Mandy Parker or Rhonda Welch at the Carroll County Extension Service at 502-732-7030 or email Rhonda.Welch@uky.edu.  Additional information about the gala is on line at www.goldenrodgala.com.

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 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