Events & Specials
A shared regional moment
Lake Cumberland 250 is designed to be more than a series of events — it is a community-wide initiative that invites participation from businesses, organizations, venues, and community groups throughout the region. In addition to our anchor events, be sure to check out the events and special promotions from our partners across Pulaski County!
If you have an event or special promotion you’d like to include as part of the Lake Cumberland 250 celebration, fill out our participation form.
Lake Cumberland 250 Anchor Events
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Classic Movie Night: 'Grease'
Thursday, June 25
Join us for an all-American classic, Grease, starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton John at The Virginia in downtown Somerset.
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The Highwaymen Show: American Outlaw Tribute
Friday, June 26
A tribute to the legendary music of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson at The Virginia.
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Burnside Meet & Greet
Friday, June 26
Kick off a Somernites Cruise weekend by coming out to Cole Park for the Burnside Meet & Greet, presented by the City of Burnside!
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Somernites Soapbox Derby
Saturday, June 27
Divisions for youth, teens and adults. Sponsored by Readers to Leaders, the Somerset-Pulaski Chamber of Commerce and The Urban Stillhouse.
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Somernites Cruise
Saturday, June 27
10th Annual "Somernites Cruise Truckin' Nationals" Showcase sponsored by Auto Kustoms & LMC Truck at Fountain Square in Downtown Somerset!
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Burnside Fourth of July Celebration
Saturday, June 27
Music, food trucks, family fun and fireworks at Cole Park in Burnside!
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MMF Open Mic Night
Wednesday, July 1
Bring your best tunes to Finders Keepers at The Makers Mill in downtown Somerset for a night of great music!
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PBR American Freedom Invitational
Friday and Saturday, July 3-4
A ticketed professional bull riding event celebrating the grand opening of Horse Soldier Farms distillery.
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Fireworks at Pulaski County Park
Saturday, July 4
Enjoy this annual celebration featuring food trucks, live music and fireworks over the water at dark.
Partner Events
Veterans Celebration and Bluegrass Concert
Veterans Celebration and Bluegrass Concert
In observance of Lake Cumberland 250, we invite you to join us for an evening of music and remembrance as we honor the veterans who have served and sacrificed for our country – and pay tribute to a bluegrass music legend.
Home2 Suites Somerset Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
Join us as we celebrate the official Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting of Home2 Suites by Hilton Somerset!
Bloomfest: Lavender Festival and Vendor Market
Mark your summer calendar — Woodstock Lavender Co.’s Lavender Festival is back and blooming, and this year it’s bigger and better than ever!
Join us for a full day on the farm filled with the sights, scents, and simple joys of lavender season. Stroll the grounds, learn something new, and enjoy relaxed country shopping at the farm’s NEW carefully curated vendor market, featuring hand-made goods thoughtfully selected just for you.
Nifty Nest Consignment Event
The largest non-apparel consignment event June 22-27, 2026, at the Somerset Mall. The 250th shopper will get 50% off total sale.
Speedwash Community Cookout
Our Lake Cumberland 250 Celebration Kickoff will include a community cookout - we will be grilling 250 burgers starting at 11:00 AM and have a crazy 250 deal planned!
Heritage Quilt and Art Show
In partnership with the Somerset Junior Women's Club and Watershed Arts Alliance, Woodstock Lavender Co. invites you to an evening celebrating heritage, craftsmanship, and the spirit of America as we honor the 250th celebration. This special event is a tribute to the stories stitched into quilts, painted onto canvas, carved into wood, and woven through generations.
Vendors on the Lawn
Visit Mustard Seed Trading Co. on West Hwy. 80 on Saturday, June 27, for vendors on the lawn and $2.50 discount in the store!
Follow Mustard Seed Trading Co. on Facebook for more information.
Lake Cumberland Winds presents By Dawn's Early Light
Join Lake Cumberland Winds on July 2, 2026, at 7pm for By Dawn’s Early Light — a powerful community concert featuring a concert band and choir that celebrates our nation, honors Kentucky and our veterans, and shares the inspiring story behind our National Anthem. Admission is free.
Eubank Independence Day Celebration
The Eubank Ruritans, the Eubank Fire Department and the City of Eubank present the community’s annual Eubank Independence Day Celebration, a two-day annual event at Eubank City Park! The celebration includes beauty pageants, food vendors, vendors of all kinds, music, parade, kid zone, raffle, silent auction, and it all ends with a spectacular fireworks display.
The Millie Weaver Team's First Annual Fourth of July Bash
Join The Millie Weaver Team as they host their first-ever Fourth of July Bash July 3 at Firebrook Park! The event will include a free fireworks show, face painting, food trucks and vendors. Bring a blanket for the fireworks show at dark!
