Department of Parks
Greenbo Lake To Hold Quilt Show April 21-22

Press Release Date:  Friday, March 16, 2007  
Contact Information:  Gil Lawson
(502) 564-8110 Ext. 307
gil.lawson@ky.gov
 


GREENUP, Ky. -- Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, in partnership with the Greenup County Quilt Guild, will be hosting a Quilt Show April 21-22. 

 

Registration will begin Friday, April 20, from 9 a.m. until noon. Show hours are Saturday, April 21, from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. and April 22 noon-4 p.m.  Admission is free.   

 

Ribbons will be awarded in each of the 21 categories in addition to People’s Choice and Best of Show awards. There will also be a merchant mall. For more information call 1-800-325-0083 or visit http://parks.ky.gov.

 

Greenbo Lake State Resort Park in Greenup has a lodge, Anglers’ Cove Restaurant, campground, gift shop and 23 miles of hiking trails. For more information and registration, phone 1-800-325-0063. Greenbo Lake State Resort Park is located just seven miles off of Highway 23, known as “The Country Music Highway.”

 

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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