Kentucky Lake & Lake Barkley Events

Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on UT Martin at Cutchin Field.

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Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on Eastern Illinois at Roy Stewart Stadium.

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If you’ve got a soft spot for old trucks, polished chrome, and small-town weekends, the Camden Cruise-In is worth adding to the calendar. Held on the fourth Saturday of each month from April through October, the event brings classic cars, door prizes, and live conversation to downtown Camden from 2 to 5 PM.

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No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

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Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

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Join the Golden Pond Planetarium for exciting laser shows! Laser Retro - Best of the 80's at 5:30pm Laser Beatles at 7pm Laser Metallica at 8pm

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One of the rarest owls in Kentucky, barn owls once were quite common, but slowly started to disappear. Come up close and meet Ghost our resident barn owl, as we talk about her story and how we can help barn owls in Kentucky.

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Vultures: are they super gross, just misunderstood, or somewhere in between? Join our naturalists for this fun program where you can get an up-close look at our new (and very personable) turkey vulture that just loves dinner-time, and learn how they play a crucial role in our ecosystem!

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Hummingbirds can flap their wings 80 times per second! Let's discover the amazing world of hummingbirds through hands-on and interactive activities and try to meet a few of our fast-paced flyers in the backyard!

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Enjoy a night out at The Badgett Playhouse! Tonight's feature is Street Corner Symphony, sing along with hits from this A Cappella group.

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Shop local at the Cadiz Farmer's Market. Open every Wednesday and Saturday starting April - October.

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Come meet our dominique chickens and cayuga ducks, hearty heritage breed birds commonly found on an 1800s farmyard. They could be anywhere on our farm today, busy eating bugs or laying eggs, but let's see if they'll come over and say hello.

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Join us on the farm for a cozy, hands-on fiber experience! Discover the art of knitting as we demonstrate basic techniques, share its rich historical significance, and explore how this timeless craft has connected communities for generations. Guests will have the opportunity to try knitting themselves and add a few stitches to our ongoing community washcloth project - or practice on a sample swatch designed just for beginners. Whether you're brand new to knitting or simply curious about its history, this interactive experience offers a warm, welcoming space to learn, create, and connect. Come stitch a row and become part of the story!

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Enjoy fresh produce, artisan goods, and connect with local producers at the largest Farmer's Market in the region. Bring cash and explore up to 60 booths!

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No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

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Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

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Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!

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Don't let their small stature fool you, these tiny predators are ferocious! From lightning-fast reflexes to silent ninja-like movement, these tiny terrors are some of the most fearsome predators around. Come and meet some of our smallest native predators and learn how size isn't everything!

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Everyone loves having fun and today it's playtime for our endangered Red Wolves! Watch as they react to an interesting new food item or an exciting new toy and learn more about how the Nature Station cares for its rescued wildlife through fun enrichment activities!

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From egg baskets to picnic baskets, many different types of baskets were created by hand to help do the many jobs on the farm. Join us today to learn about the different kinds of baskets, their uses, and some tips for making your own at home.

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Come learn some fascinating facts about pigs and their place on an 1850's farm. Meet Pinky and Blake, our heritage breed pigs, we'll be telling you all about them while they enjoy a tasty treat.

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Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Georgia Southern at Cutchin Field.

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No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

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Labor Day Lakeside Fest (August 28-30th) at Holiday Hills Resort features trivia night, a BBQ cook-off, a Labor Day parade, Chef Jamie's food truck, and a cornhole tournament, bringing a full weekend of lakeside celebration.

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No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

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Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

For More Information: https://www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-turtle

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

For More Information: https://www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

For More Information: https://www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-turtle

Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!

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Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Austin Peay at Cutchin Field.

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The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% Payout for a total of $60.00 at ramp. Tournament dates are 3/15, 3/29, 4/19, 5/31, 6/7, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, and 9/20. For more details, contact Tim York at 931-802-1568.

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No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

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Visit Venture River for a FREE firework show at dusk Sunday, September 6th. The show and parking are complimentary. Please note the park closes at 5PM, and will be closed during fireworks.

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No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

For More Information: https://www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

For More Information: https://www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-turtle

Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on Valparaiso at Roy Stewart Stadium.

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/football/schedule

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

For More Information: https://www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

For More Information: https://www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-turtle

Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!

For More Information: https://eddycreek.com/events/

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

For More Information: https://www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Take a trip back to the 1960s as The Papas and Mamas bring the timeless sound of The Mamas & The Papas to the stage. With familiar harmonies, classic hits, and an authentic performance that has drawn crowds across the country, it's an evening that's sure to have longtime fans singing along and introducing a new generation to the music.

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Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

For More Information: https://www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-turtle

No cover charge at Fat Daddy's on Kentucky Lake! Come by boat or car and enjoy the Fat Daddy's Tiki Bar - great food, great drinks and a great atmosphere. Live music from 1:30 to 5:30. Come see us!

For More Information: https://www.facebook.com/fatdaddysfun

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

For More Information: https://www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-turtle

Enjoy live music at Eddy Creek Resort on Lake Barkley!

For More Information: https://eddycreek.com/events/

The North Central Tennessee Bass Club is hosting open tournaments throughout 2026 at Lick Creek Boat Ramp in Dover. Two person team or fish by yourself for $50.00 per boat with 80% payout. Optional $10.00 Big Bass Pot with 100% Payout for a total of $60.00 at ramp. Tournament dates are 3/15, 3/29, 4/19, 5/31, 6/7, 7/19, 8/2, 8/16, 9/6, and 9/20. For more details, contact Tim York at 931-802-1568.

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Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Illinois State at Cutchin Field.

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/womens-soccer/schedule

Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

For More Information: https://www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-turtle

Charity buddy tourney $1500 1st place, 100%+ of entry fees paid to anglers. Bring new book/toy for drawing for a free entry next year. Printable entry on website. Fee $100/boat, cash at ramp. Call Randy Workman at 270-871-9329

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Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on Southern Illinois at Roy Stewart Stadium.

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Live music at Green Turtle Bay's Tiki Turtle! No cover charge - come and join the fun!

For More Information: https://www.greenturtlebay.com/tiki-turtle

Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Valparaiso at Cutchin Field.

For More Information: https://goracers.com/sports/womens-soccer/schedule

Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on UIC at Cutchin Field.

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Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on South Dakota at Roy Stewart Stadium.

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Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Indiana State at Cutchin Field.

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Halloween weekend is shaping up to be a fun one with a community festival on Saturday, October 31 starting at 4pm featuring a golf cart parade, boat parade, food trucks, bonfires, free hot dogs, and plenty of candy for the kids. Whether you show up by boat or by car, come spend your spooky evening by the lake in costume!

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Watch the Murray State women's soccer team take on Belmont at Cutchin Field.

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Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on Youngstown State at Roy Stewart Stadium.

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The Barkley Beast Fest on November 13-14, 2026 at Lake Barkley features top cryptozoology and paranormal presenters. Hear from Hellbent Holler, Charlie Raymond, David "Taters" Wickham, and Martin Groves as they share stories, research, and evidence on Bigfoot, Dogman, and other mysterious creatures.

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The Missouri Valley Conference is hosting its Women's Soccer tournament right here in Murray, KY! Watch tournament action all week long as the best teams battle it out for the title of Conference Champions!

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Watch the Murray State Racer Football take on Northern Iowa at Roy Stewart Stadium.

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