This year’s event set for April 24-26 in Pikeville
PIKEVILLE, Ky. (Feb. 21, 2014) — The Kentucky Travel Industry Association (KTIA) has again recognized Hillbilly Days as one of Kentucky’s top 10 festivals.
Nominated by Pike County Tourism CVB, the beloved Hillbilly Days Festival is one of Eastern Kentucky’s most prolific events. Hillbilly Days’ lively character, rowdy but family friendly atmosphere, and heart for raising funds and awareness for the Shriners Hospital for Children has enticed more than 100,000 visitors each year to Pikeville, Kentucky.
The economic impact of the festival has been well documented, making Hillbilly Days an overall success for the Appalachian region.
“The live music, great food, carnival, games and spectacle of Hillbilly Days sets it apart from everyone else,” said Tony Tackett, Pike County Tourism CVB Executive Director. “These hillbillies know how to have fun, and they truly love donating their time for a worthy cause, and that’s the children’s hospital in Lexington, Ky., which serves so many of our children in this region.”
“It truly is the festival with a heart,” said Pike County Tourism Co-Chair Judi Patton. “This is evident by the variety of people from all over that make their way to Pike County each year to show their support. We are truly grateful for everyone involved.”
The 38th Annual Hillbilly Days is April 24-26. For more information, visit hillbillydays.com.
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