McCreary Fest Parade

06/18/2026

✨ Mom Prom is TOMORROW! ✨

Ladies, if you’ve been thinking about coming, now is the time to get your ticket!

Grab your girlfriends, pick out your favorite dress, and join us for a fun-filled night of music, dancing, laughter, photos, door prizes, and making memories. And remember—you do NOT have to be a mom to attend!

📅 Friday, June 19
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 McCreary County Senior Citizens Building

🎟️ Tickets are $25 and include appetizers.

Stop by the McCreary County Tourism Office today to purchase your ticket. If you can’t make it by before closing, send us a message and we’ll help make arrangements.

Don’t miss your chance to enjoy a ladies-only night out while supporting McCrearyFest and the McCrearyFest Parade!

👑 Prom Queen voting will take place during the event ($1 per vote), with the winner receiving a crown and sash.

No men. No kids. No stress. Just a night out with friends.

We can’t wait to see you there!

Mom Prom

06/09/2026

🚨✨ ONE-DAY FLASH SALE! ✨🚨
TODAY ONLY — Tickets are just $20!
(Regular price $25)

🎟️ Tickets may be purchased at the McCreary County Tourism Office today until 4:30 PM. We know many of you are at work during office hours, so if you’re unable to make it by 4:30 PM, simply send us a message and we’ll reserve your $20 flash sale ticket for 24 hours. *Tickets not paid for within 24 hours will be released*

Join us for a fun night of dancing, laughter, music, photos, and memories while helping support McCrearyFest!

📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 McCreary County Senior Citizens Building

👑 Prom Queen voting will take place during the event ($1 per vote), and there will be plenty of fun throughout the evening!

McCrearyFest costs approximately $10,000 each year to provide the events and activities our community enjoys, and Mom Prom is one of our biggest fundraisers. Every ticket purchased helps us continue making McCrearyFest possible.

Get your ticket today for just $20 before this flash sale ends!

Grab your friends, dress up, and make it a girls’ night out for a great cause!

06/05/2026

🎬✨ McCrearyFest 2026 Theme Reveal! ✨🎬

The wait is over! We’re excited to announce the official theme for McCrearyFest 2026:

Lights, Camera, Cartoons!
“Bringing your favorite animated characters to life!”

Get ready for a weekend filled with creativity, fun, and plenty of cartoon-inspired excitement as downtown Whitley City transforms into a celebration of some of the most beloved animated characters of all time. Whether you’re planning a parade float, decorating a booth, participating in an event, or simply joining the fun, we can’t wait to see the imagination this year’s theme inspires!

📅 October 2–3, 2026
📍 Downtown Whitley City, Kentucky
🎈 McCrearyFest Parade
🕛 Saturday, October 3 at Noon

We would LOVE to see kids come enjoy the festivities on Saturday dressed as their favorite cartoon characters! Whether it’s a classic cartoon, a superhero, a princess, or a modern animated favorite, we hope you’ll join in the fun and help bring this year’s theme to life throughout downtown Whitley City.

From classic favorites to modern animated adventures, the possibilities are endless. Start planning now. We can’t wait to see cartoons come to life in McCreary County!

Who already has ideas for a parade float or costume? 👀🎬

06/03/2026

05/30/2026

🎉 Mom Prom Ticket Giveaway Winner 🎉

Thank you to everyone who liked, shared, and tagged their friends for our Mom Prom ticket giveaway!

Congratulations to Kimberly Crabtree, the winner of our FREE Mom Prom ticket! ❤️

Kimberly, please send us a message so we can get your ticket information to you.

If you didn’t win, don’t worry — there’s still time to grab your ticket and join us for an unforgettable night of music, dancing, laughter, and fun with an amazing group of women.

Mom Prom is Friday, June 19 starting at 7pm and we can’t wait to celebrate with all of you!



Mom Prom

05/26/2026

We’re giving away ONE FREE TICKET to Mom Prom on Friday, June 19 starting at 7 PM.

Here’s how to enter:
❤️ Like this post
📣 Share this post
👯 Tag a friend you’d bring with you

That’s it!

Get ready for a night of music, dancing, laughter, and making memories with an amazing group of women. Whether you dress up big or just come to have fun, this is YOUR night!

Winner will be announced Friday, May 29th! 🎉
Mom Prom

04/23/2026

We’re gearing up for the 2026 Motors on Main Street- season, and we couldn’t be more excited!

Join us the first Friday of every month, May through October, from 6 PM to 10 PM in downtown Whitley City. It’s a night full of classic cars, trucks, bikes, and a whole lot of community fun.

We’re kicking things off in May with our first show of the season, proudly sponsored by McCreary Tourism.

Bring the family, take a stroll down Main Street, and enjoy a great evening with us. It all starts in May and we can’t wait to see you there!

04/16/2026

Mark Your Calendars, McCreary County!
We’ve got a FULL lineup of events coming up, and we need our community to show up and support!

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🌿 April
• April 2 – Group Hike: Crack in the Rock
(Meet at McCreary Co. Extension Office – leaves at 10 AM)

• April 11 – Wildflower Weekend with Skench Outdoors (Natural Arch)

• April 18 – 2026 Spring Cleanup
Registration at 8 AM at Cumberland Falls | Cleanup 9 AM – 12 PM

• April 19 – Christ, Crossroads, Cars & Coffee (C4 Car Show) (Stearns)
2 PM – 7 PM

• April 24 – McCreary Gravel Rally Car & Bike Show (Downtown Stearns)
6 PM – 9 PM

• April 25 – McCreary Gravel Rally
Racers from across the region will take on our scenic gravel roads in this high-energy event happening all across the county. Keep an eye out for rally cars and experience the excitement right here in McCreary!

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🚗 May
• May 1 – Motors on Main Street (Downtown Whitley City)
6 PM – 10 PM

• May 1 – Group Hike: Panoramic Trail/Natural Arch
(Meet at McCreary Co. Extension Office – leaves at 10 AM)

• May 2 – McCreary County Farmers Market Opening Day (Stearns)

• May 3 – Spring Slipper Hike with Skench Outdoors (Lick Creek Falls Trailhead)

• May 16 – Blue Heron 10K (down by the concession stand at Blue Heron/Mine 18)
Registration at 8 AM | Race at 10 AM

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🎶 June
• June 5 – Motors on Main Street (Downtown Whitley City)
6 PM – 10 PM

• June 5 – Mom Prom
📍 Senior Citizens Building (Tickets Required – available at the Tourism Office)

• June 6 – Main Street Market (Downtown Whitley City)
10 AM – 4 PM

• June 6 – McCreary County Worship- FREE Christian Concert (Downtown Whitley City)
6 PM – 8:30 PM

• June 11–13 – Blazin’ Bluegrass Spring Festival (Sandhill 4-H Camp)

• June 12 – MCPL Appalachian Art & Music Festival (McCreary County Public Library)
5 PM – 8 PM

🚫 No group hikes scheduled in June

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🇺🇸 July
• July 3 – Motors on Main Street (Downtown Whitley City)
6 PM – 10 PM

• July 4 – 250th Birthday of America Celebration (Downtown Stearns)
Vendors start at 2 PM | Fireworks at 9:45 PM

• July 11 – Chamber Coed Softball Tournament (McCreary County Park)

🚫 No group hikes scheduled in July

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🚘 August
• August 7 – Motors on Main Street (Downtown Whitley City)
6 PM – 10 PM

• August 14 – Group Hike: Yahoo Falls
(Meet at McCreary Co. Extension Office – leaves at 10 AM)

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🍂 September
• September 4 – Motors on Main Street (Downtown Whitley City)
6 PM – 10 PM

• September 11 – Group Hike: Bear Creek Overlook / Split Bow Arch
(Meet at McCreary Co. Extension Office – leaves at 10 AM)

• September 17–19 – Blazin’ Bluegrass Fall Festival (Sandhill 4-H Camp)

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🎃 October
• October 2 – Motors on Main Street (Downtown Whitley City)
6 PM – 10 PM

• October 2 – McCrearyFest Chili Cook-Off & Wrestling on Main Street

• October 3 – McCrearyFest
Vendors • Parade • Games • Petting Zoo
Starts at 10 AM | Parade at Noon

• October 9 – Group Hike: Buzzard Rock
(Meet at McCreary Co. Extension Office – leaves at 10 AM)

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We can’t stress this enough. Showing up matters!
👉 Bring your family
👉 Invite/Tag your friends
👉 Show up and support local

And if you have a community event you’d like to see added to this calendar, please let us know!

Be sure to follow McCreary Tourism for updates and details on each event!

03/11/2026

✨ Ladies, it’s time to grab your girlfriends and get ready for the ultimate girls’ night out! ✨

Put on your favorite dress, bring your best friends, and get ready for a night of music, laughter, photos, and memories at Mom Prom!
(And don’t worry — you don’t actually have to be a mom to come!)

Update- Friday, June 19 | 7:00 PM
McCreary Senior Citizens Building

Tickets: $25 (includes appetizers)
*PRE-SALE ONLY – No tickets sold at the door!

Your night includes:
• Fun photo op spot
• Door prizes & various awards
• Dancing and a night out with friends
• Prom Queen voting the night of Mom Prom ($1 per vote)

The lady who receives the most votes will be crowned Mom Prom Queen and will receive a sash and crown!

Tickets will be available starting April 1st at the McCreary County Tourism Office.

This is a ladies-only, 18+ event — semi-formal to formal attire encouraged.
No men. No kids. Just a night out for YOU.

All proceeds benefit the McCrearyFest Parade!

Let’s dance, laugh, and make memories while supporting a great cause!