It's hard to beat October in Elkhorn City! Weekend whitewater releases, the changing fall colors, another great show at ACT, and much, much more.
Whitewater releases on the Russell Fork will draw paddlers from all over the world each weekend of the month. The Heritage Council hosts the annual Paddler Appreciation dinner on October 13 and the Russell Fork Rendezvous on the 27th. For more information about whitewater, go to www.russellfork.info.
It's Bushwhacking on the Russell Fork time again. From May 25-27, civil war re-enactors and enthusiasts will gather to camp, eat, politic, boast, and yes, skirmish a bit.
Skirmishes will take place both Saturday and Sunday, May 26-27. Battles start around 2pm at Polley Island in downtown Elkhorn City.
Come on out and enjoy this 6th annual festival, the fastest growing re-enactment event in Kentucky!
Elkhorn City is located in southern Pike County adjacent to the Kentucky/Virginia border along the banks of the Russell Fork of the Big Sandy River. Long known as the Gateway to the Breaks, the community has garnered a national reputation as an adventure and cultural tourism hotspot. We hope our site provides useful information. Don't hesitate to contact us. Better yet, just come on down!
It's Bushwhacking on the Russell Fork time again. From May 25-27, civil war re-enactors and enthusiasts will gather to camp, eat, politic, boast, and yes, skirmish a bit.
