Each year, thousands of boaters, fishermen, and other outdoor enthusiasts descend on Kentucky Lake to enjoy all that it has to offer. The traditional beginning of boating/swimming season is Memorial Day, when the water is starting to warm and the 3-day weekend beckons. Here is a list of some of the other upcoming activities at Kentucky Lake:
| Paris Catfish Derby Set | |
| Where: Paris When: May 1 - 30, 2008 | |
| Paris Catfish Derby – May 1 – 30, 2008 – weekly contest prior to the upcoming Bass Pro Shops “Big Cat Quest” Catfish Tournament (May 31, 2008). The Catfish Derby is to pre-fish to win cash and free tournament entries prior to the Tournament on May 31st. Weigh-in locations to be determined. |
 | Spring Fashion Show Luncheon |
| Where: Grand Rivers When: May 8, 2008 | |
| A Day at the Lake - Spring Fashion Show Luncheon. It will be held Thursday, May 8, 11:00 a.m. at the Senior / Community Center in Grand Rivers, KY. Join the Grand Rivers Chamber and area businesses as they present Resort Fashions for Spring and Summer. Event includes fashion show and lunch. All proceeds from this event go to support the Grand Rivers Chamber Scholarship Fund. Tickets are $10.00 and can be purchased at the Chamber office. |
| | 3rd Annual Watercolor Guild |
| Where: Cadiz When: May 9 -10, 2008 | |
| The Watercolor Guild of Trigg, Lyon and Caldwell Counties (WAG/TLC) will have their 3rd annual Art Show, Friday & Saturday, May 9th & 10th (Rain date: May 16th and 17th ). The guild has been invited to have their show on the grounds of Seasons by the Lake Nursery and Gift Shop. In past years the show has had just miniature paintings for sale in the Carriage House at the Fairholme House. This year, paintings of all sizes will be offered along with giclee' prints and cards. There will also be working artists, painting in the garden areas. Helping Hands of Trigg County will have a concession booth throughout the show. Please join us for a relaxing spring day among the plants, flowers, and art. For more information please call 270-522-5905 or email rjbower@earthlink.net |
| | The Dove Brothers |
| Where: Draffenville When: May 9, 2008 | |
| Award-winning Southern Gospel performers the Dove Brothers will be in concert Friday, May 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the Kentucky Opry in Draffenville. Formed in 1998 by brothers Eric and McCray Dove, the Dove Brothers received the Horizon Group of the Year in 1999 and Favorite Traditional Male Quartet at the 2002 Singing News Fan Awards. Their hits include “Get Away Jordan,” “Didn’t It Rain” and their latest release, “You Don’t Know God’s Love.” The group’s single “I Can Pray” was named the number one song of 2007 by the Singing News magazine and became the number one selling soundtrack of all time, surpassing “Beulah Land.” Their latest CD, “Life,” is available at the group’s Web site, www.dovebrothersquartet.com. Tickets are $18 for adults and $9 for children. Proceeds from the concert will benefit WVHM, a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week, listener-supported Southern Gospel radio station in Hardin, Kentucky. To reserve tickets, call the Kentucky Opry at (270) 527-3869. For more information on the Opry, visit the Web site www.kentuckyopry.com. |
| | TRRA Sponsored Crappie Masters |
| Where: Paris Landing When: May 16 - 17, 2008 | |
| All tournaments are out of Paris Landing and sponsored in part by Henry County Tennessee River Resort (TRRA). www.crappiemasters.net |
| | Street Dance - Southern Fry'd |
| Where: Grand Rivers When: May 24, 2008 | |
| Join in on the fun of the Grand Rivers Street Dance. The Street Dances have been a Grand Rivers Tradition for over 20 years. Dances held every Saturday from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Free (almost – donations are welcomed). Everyone Welcome! It will be held Saturday Nights 7:00 – 10:00PM at the Little Lake Park in Grand Rivers. |
| | TRRA Sponsored Triton Boats |
| Where: Paris Landing When: May 27 - 31, 2008 | |
| All tournaments are out of Paris Landing and sponsored in part by Henry County Tennessee River Resort (TRRA). www.tritonboats.com |
| | Street Dance - Classic Waxx |
| Where: Grand Rivers When: May 31, 2008 | |
| Join in on the fun of the Grand Rivers Street Dance. The Street Dances have been a Grand Rivers Tradition for over 20 years. Dances held every Saturday from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Free (almost – donations are welcomed). Everyone Welcome! It will be held Saturday Nights 7:00 – 10:00PM at the Little Lake Park in Grand Rivers. |
| | TRRA Sponsored Big Cat Quest |
| Where: Paris Landing When: May 31, 2008 | |
| All tournaments are out of Paris Landing and sponsored in part by Henry County Tennessee River Resort (TRRA). www.kenfreemanoutdoorpromotions.com |
| | Street Dance - Critical Condition |
| Where: Grand Rivers When: June 7, 2008 | |
| Join in on the fun of the Grand Rivers Street Dance. The Street Dances have been a Grand Rivers Tradition for over 20 years. Dances held every Saturday from Memorial Weekend to Labor Day Weekend. Free (almost – donations are welcomed). Everyone Welcome! It will be held Saturday Nights 7:00 – 10:00PM at the Little Lake Park in Grand Rivers. |
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