Tag: Entertainment
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Check Out The New Hatfield McCoy Historic Feud Driving Tour Brochure!
Greetings, fellow history enthusiasts and adventure seekers! Pikeville-Pike County Tourism CVB is thrilled to share some exciting news with you – the much-anticipated release of the new Hatfield McCoy Historic Feud Driving Tour brochure! This comprehensive guide is your key to unlocking the fascinating history of one of America’s most infamous feuds, and we’re proud…
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In Loving Memory of Ocelene Hall: A Dedicated Steward of Pikeville-Pike County Tourism
It is with heavy hearts and deep sadness that we remember Ocelene Hall, a pillar of our community, and a tireless advocate for tourism in Pikeville-Pike County, Kentucky. Ocelene, aged 96, passed away on October 15th, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of unwavering commitment to our region’s tourism initiatives. For over 30 years, Ocelene Hall…
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Rebecca Lynn Howard Returns Home to Eastern Kentucky: The Mountain Grrl Experience
Country music artists are known for having an enduring bond with the places they call home. Much of the soul they pour into their music springs from the experiences they had in their humble beginnings. Artists often find themselves drawn back to their roots, seeking to reconnect with their past and to recapture these fond…
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Hillbilly Days 2024 Dates Announced
Hillbilly Days 2023, the annual Spring festival of Pikeville, Kentucky, was a huge success. The festival, which features ridiculous characters and outrageous jalopy cars, raises money each year for the Shriners Hospitals for Children, with over 100,000 visitors attending the event this year. Hillbilly Days 2024 was announced for April 18th through the 20th, with…
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Pikeville Hillbilly Days 2025
Please follow our Pikeville Hillbilly Days Facebook page and check out the hillbilly days.com website to stay updated.
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Jimmy Wolford: A Man Who Matched the Mountains
Written by Ron McCoy and Pike County Tourism CVB The Tug Valley has lost one of its brightest stars, as singer/songwriter Jimmy Wolford has passed away on March 5th, 2020. Wolford was also known as a storyteller, and one of the region’s pioneers in reviving the Hatfield McCoy heritage, which has drawn the interest of…