Stanton Tourism

55th Annual KEN-MOR Bluegrass Nationals
2025-10-11 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-10 08:00 - 23:00, 2025-10-09 08:00 - 23:00 (America/Kentucky/Louisville) | Kentuck Dragway, 718 11th St., Clay City, KY, 40312, United States
THURSDAY!!!! Kicks things off with an exciting new addition of an open format $5k Warm-up Race, along with Test & Tune!!! Anyone can enter. Details below…..AND your entry into the Warm Up Race INCLUDES Test & Tune! So come early and take advantage of our new Thursday format that give you a guaranteed chance of racing with even MORE Guaranteed Payouts!

***City 64 Shootout will be RAN ON SATURDAY!

So who’s coming for the early Thursday action?!? Like, share and TAG another RACER for a chance at a THURSDAY NIGHT ENTRY!!!

Only a few spots remaining in Saturdays 10k City 64! Message the Kentucky Dragway page to claim an entry or alternate spot!

https://www.facebook.com/events/1088482979573345

Rocktoberfest 2025
2025-10-11, 2025-10-10, 2025-10-09, 2025-10-08 | KY
It’s that time of year again… ROCKTOBERFEST SEASON!!

We are so psyched to announce that Rocktoberfest 2025 registration is officially LIVE!

https://rrgcc.org/rocktoberfest/

Snag our early bird discount through September 10th – grab your discounted tickets while you can! Your ticket covers all the action from Wednesday, October 8th to Sunday, October 12th (clinics not included), and yes, that covers camping at LOTA!

And yep, you read that right – this year marks 25 YEARS of your favorite climbing festival! So of course, we’re cooking up some extra special festivities this year.

Like always, we’ve got a stacked lineup of pros to help us celebrate: @sebbouin, @kailightner, @annahazelnutt, and @emilyaharrington will all be joining the party this year!

Check out our clinics with the pros and learn from the world’s best. Secure your spot asap – they’ll go fast!

We’re psyched to reveal this year’s stellar logo, designed by the talented @jeremy.richthofen. He’s outdone himself this year!

New this year, we’ll have plenty of merch to commemorate the event, and of course all proceeds go toward helping protect climbing in the Red River Gorge, Kentucky.

Rocktoberfest is our largest fundraiser of the year. With the money raised from this event, we’re able to maintain our property, pay our staff, and save up for the next land acquisition that we set our sights on.

Last but not least, we’re bringing back our exclusive Rocktoberfest member discount – RRGCC members, check your inbox (and spam folder ) for your discount code!

This year’s going to be big. Don’t miss out!

We can’t wait to see you there!

Red River Gorge Boogie
2025-10-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-10-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-09-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Stanton Airport, 102 Plum St, Stanton, KY, 40380, United States
Learn to skydive or come watch the fun at Stanton Airport! See the website for skydiving options and pricing.

Red River Museum Pioneer Day Quilt Exhibit
2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Clay City Am Vets Bldg, 99 Veterans Lane, Clay City, KY, 40312, United States
Check out some beautiful quilts! Declutter your fabric stash and take part in the Fabric Swap. If you have quilts for sale or exhibit, please email tstewartmays@gmail.com for more info!

Red River Museum Pioneer Day
2025-09-27 09:00 - 16:00 | Clay City Main Street, 4651 Main Street, Clay City, KY, 40312
We didn’t always have cell phones, Amazon, and cars. See how we used to live before all that! We are getting geared for a wonderful day of demonstrators and exhibits Come join us!

2025 Powell County Lions Club Mud Run
2025-09-20 17:00 - 22:00 | Lion’s Club Park, 600 N. Bend Rd., Stanton, KY, 40380, United States
Trucks and jeep! Wrestling 5 to 7 pm. Mud Run starts at 8 p.m. Several class of vehicles with varying entry fees and prizes.
Kids under 5 get in free!
See Flyer for details!

Cops and Kids Poker Run
2025-09-20 11:00 | Clay City Park, PO Box 1543, Stanton, KY, 40312, United States
Cops and Kids Poker Run, September 20th at Clay City Park. Ride through the Red River Gorge and support a great cause! See Flyer for details.
Poker run stops are Gladie Welcome Center, Toad’s Bar and Grill, and the Car Show at Mountain View Drive In.
For more info, call 859-576-0314
#ExploreStanton

2025 Living Archeology Weekend
2025-09-20 09:00 - 16:00, 2025-09-19 09:00 - 16:00 | Natural Bridge State Resort Park, 2135 Natural Bridge Rd., Slade, KY, 40376, United States
Living Archaeology Weekend is an award-winning, immersive experience in Kentucky’s famous Red River Gorge. Our event uses archaeological evidence to inform diverse demonstrations of the region’s Native and Pioneer technologies and lifeways. Visitors learn about the area’s rich cultural traditions and gain insights into past people’s lives and experiences.​
This FREE event is held every year on the third weekend in September in the Red River Gorge. Join us on Sept 19-20, 2025 at Natural Bridge State Resort Park for a fun, exciting, educational experience! The Friday program from 9:00am-4:00pm EST is for pre-registered school groups. The Saturday program from 9:00am-4:00pm EST is open to the public; registration is not required. Our wide range of educational materials, including a new video series, support educators and students year-round.

33rd Annual Car and Motorcycle Show
2025-09-20 09:00 - 15:00 | Mountain View Drive In, 1327 E College Ave, Stanton, KY, 40380, United States
Join us at the historic Mountain View Drive In for the 33rd Annual Car and Motorcycle show benefitting Stanton Fire and Rescue!

Clay City Annual Ice Cream Social
2025-09-19 18:00 - 22:00 | Clay City Main Street, 4651 Main Street, Clay City, KY, 40312
POSTPONED to September 19th! Join us for the Annual Ice Cream Social! We have entertainment, food vendors, and a bicycle raffle.

Powell County Lions Club Fair
2025-09-13 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-12 11:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-11 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-10 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-09 18:00 - 22:00, 2025-09-08 18:00 - 22:00 | Lion’s Club Park, 600 N. Bend Rd., Stanton, KY, 40380, United States
It’s that magical time of year again when fried Oreos count as a food group, and your cousin swears she’s gonna win the goat show this year for real.

Grab your fair booklet, folks, it’s packed tighter than a clown car with all the events, shows, and entertainment you don’t want to miss.

Rides.
Exhibit Hall
Games.
Food that your doctor definitely doesn’t approve of.

This is Powell County’s Olympics where the only gold medals are funnel cakes, and the torch we’re passing around is probably a corndog.

Check out the fair booklet below & get ready… LET THE GAMES BEGIN!

https://acrobat.adobe.com/…/urn:aaid:sc:US:f1ef9226…

Milkshakes and Market Day
2025-08-30 09:00 - 17:00, 2025-08-29 09:00 - 17:00 | The Drive-In Diner, 1327 E. College Ave, Stanton, KY, 40380
For the first time ever, our lot will be packed with yard sale treasures, flea market finds, and local vendors… plus all your favorite Drive-In Diner milkshakes, burgers, and treats.

Come sip a shake while you shop for bargains!

Clothes • Household goods • Collectibles • Vintage finds • and more!

Want to set up a booth? Spaces are limited—message us to reserve your spot!
The Drive-In Diner – Stanton, KY
Where retro flavors meet flea market fun!

Gospel in the Hills
2025-08-16 16:00 - 21:00 | Lion’s Club Park, 600 N. Bend Rd., Stanton, KY, 40380, United States
Join us for an evening of praise, restoration, and hope. An evening of great gospel music featuring Restore The Broken with special guests, Brothers in Christ.Concessions and RTB merch will be onsite! Bring your whole family, church group, congregation or your neighbors to join us!$10 Parking will go directly to Relay For Life in support of the American Cancer Society!Don’t forget to bring a chair!!
