Hungry? On your mark, get set, go! Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission is excited to introduce the “Great Restaurant Race!” This new event celebrates restaurants by encouraging locals and visitors to experience a culinary competition like no other! Finish the race by eating at 10 different restaurants in Hopkins County by April 2nd and…
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“Great Backyard Bird Count” Events in Madisonville, KY!
Connect to Birds, to Nature, and with Each Other! Take part in the 2023 Great Backyard Bird Count at Mahr Park Arboretum! The Great Backyard Bird Count is an international community-science event launched in 1998 by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology and National Audubon Society. Each February, they invite people to spend time outdoors during…
Sweetest Spots in Madisonville & Hopkins County!
Are you looking for something sweet to give your sweetheart or maybe just something for your own sweet tooth?! We’ve rounded up some of the sweetest spots in Hopkins County…just in time for Valentine’s Day! With everything from strawberry shakes to chocolate-covered strawberry cakes, and strawberry donuts to coffee, pastries, smoothies, and cookies, there’s something…
Foodie Friday: Fill My Cup
Named after Psalms 23:5 CEV, Fill My Cup is Hopkins County’s newest coffee shop! Fill My Cup is your one stop shop, grab your coffee, breakfast + lunch. Daily menu items include a variety of coffee drinks, Lotus drinks, smoothies, breakfast sandwiches, muffins, snack trays, wraps, sandwiches, pastries, and more. Fill your cup in more…
Foodie Friday: Calhoun’s Custom Meats
Find out why fresh, locally grown food makes all the difference! Calhoun’s Custom Meats is a retail store specializing in locally grown beef, pork cuts of meat, and local and Kentucky Proud products. They also offer deli sandwiches for lunch. With a large selection of deli meats, cheeses, and toppings the options are endless, and…
Foodie Friday: Cats Den
Go Big Blue! Named for their love of Kentucky Wildcats, Cats Den is a family-style restaurant in Nortonville known for their fantastic hamburgers, breakfast foods, and southern-style platters. Stop in and build your own burger, sample the daily special, or chow down on breakfast food at dinner time. Don’t forget to satisfy your sweet tooth…
23 Outdoor Adventures To Try in 2023!
The outdoors are calling! Relax and unwind or explore your adventurous side. Madisonville offers the largest variety of outdoor recreation & adventure in Kentucky. Pack your gear and see for yourself what awaits you in Madisonville and Hopkins County in 2023! Geocaching Geocaching is a real-world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices. Participants navigate…
Foodie Friday: Mr. Wok
From plates to platters, satisfy your cravings for Chinese cuisine at Mr. Wok! A local hotspot, they serve up a wide variety of Szechuan, Hunan, and Mandarin-style dishes, freshly cooked to order. Lunch specials are served 11 AM-3 PM and feature everything from chicken, vegetables, pork, beef, shrimp, and combo plates, all served with a…
Foodie Friday: Acapulco Mexican Grill
A paradise of flavor in every bite! Acapulco is known for their sizzling fajitas and signature dishes such as their onion-and-pepper smothered Quesadilla Madisonville, but the most famous item on their menu is the ANACONDA BURRITO! This dish is a 2’ feet burrito stuffed with steak, chicken, pork, lettuce, rice, beans, sour cream, and pico…
Mistletoe Art “SCROLL”
“Scroll” the talented artisans from the Mistletoe Art Stroll on the virtual artisan directory! Click here for additional event information and the official 2022 Mistletoe Art Stroll MAP! AJ Pottery April Jernigan creates handmade, functional pottery that people can use everyday! Stroll Stop: Big City Market & Coffee Bar Wild Ember Candle Co Autumn LeGate…