47th Annual Campbellsville-Taylor County Fourth of July Celebration

The 2023 Fourth Of July Theme: Family, Fun and Freedom

For 47 years, the Campbellsville-Taylor County Fourth of July Celebration has been one of the biggest celebrations in Central Kentucky! Things are getting underway for another amazing year full of stellar festivities, great entertainment, and all-around fun!

The annual Campbellsville-Taylor County Fourth of July Celebration is so much more than just celebrating our nation’s independence. It’s about showcasing and honoring the families, friends, and communities that help make this nation so great!

For nearly 50 years, this Central Kentucky staple has been rocking the Bluegrass with exceptional musical performances, wholesome family events, fantastical hot air balloons, and jaw-dropping fireworks.

This year’s theme – “Family, Fun and Freedom” – represents everything our celebration stands for. We’re proud of our annual family event, and this year’s theme reinforces just what that means to us here in Campbellsville.

After showing off our local pride with 2022’s theme “Hometown Strong”, we’re glad to announce this year’s theme is “Family, Fun and Freedom.” What better way to promote our five-day event with a theme that reflects what the celebration’s all about!

This five-day event has it all: food, local craftsmen and shops, hot air balloons, music, parades, fireworks, and so much more. Don’t miss this year’s event. We’re making it better than ever before!

Family-Friendly Activities:

All of the great attractions, features, and family-friendly fun you’ve come to expect from this yearly celebration – including all types of music, games, food, and friends – were brought back with a bang! The myriad of shows, parades, activities, and the ever-popular fireworks show meant plenty of fun was had and memories were definitely made.

Music and Live Entertainment:

With each passing year, our musical and entertainment shows get better and better, so there’s always something to look forward to!

With live shows like gospel musicians, theater productions, and the K-Country Showdown, there’s always something to be watching or enjoying during the celebration!

Schedule:

Friday, June 30, 2023

6:00pm: Forcht Bank Fourth of July Celebration Store

6:00pm: Taylor County Bank Food Court

6:00pm: Clark Distributing Beer Garden

6:45pm: Opening Ceremonies

7:00pm: Amazon Kick-Off Concert - Commonwealth Building Products/Marvin Windows Main Stage
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Saturday, July 1, 2023

8:00am: Hometown Pharmacy Stay Well 5K/10K - 300 Main Street
The race will begin and end on Main Street and features a mostly flat course through the historic streets of downtown Campbellsville.
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4:00pm: Murakami Balloon Glow - TC Fairgrounds
- Inflatables/Rides/Petting Zoo
- Taylor County Bank Food Court

5:00pm: Smoke on Aviation Flyover at TC Fairgrounds

6:30pm: Hot Air Balloons Arrive at TC Fairgrounds

Sunday, July 2, 2023

7:00am: The Tom McClendon Memorial Hot Air Balloon Lift-Off presented by Murakami at Miller Park Walking Track

1:00pm: Campbellsville Baptist Church Community Picnic

3:00pm: Campbellsville Baptist Church Gospel Singing

7:30pm: MasterWorks Orchestra Concert, Free - Performing Arts Center at Taylor County High School

Monday, July 3, 2023

5:00pm:

Downtown Activities begin:

- Forcht Bank Fourth of July Celebration Store
- Elkhorn Baptist Church Family Fun Zone
- Taylor County Bank Food Court
- Clark Distributing Beer Garden
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Hospitality Tent
- Citizens Bank Arts and Crafts Show
- Marketplace/Non-Profit Area/Political Candidates Booths

6:00pm: Taylor County Public Library Children’s Parade presented by The Kid SpOt Center - Main street

6:30pm: Kentucky Farm Bureau Children’s Tractor Pull - Kentucky Farm Bureau Hospitality Tent - The event is for children ages 5-9

7:00pm: The 41st K-Country Showdown, Free - Commonwealth Building Products/Marvin Windows Main Stage - Downtown Campbellsville

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Downtown

7:00am: Campbellsville Christian Church FREE Breakfast

9:00am:

Downtown Activities begin:

- Forcht Bank Fourth of July Celebration Store
- Elkhorn Baptist Church Family Fun Zone
- Taylor County Bank Food Court
- Clark Distributing Beer Garden
- Kentucky Farm Bureau Hospitality Tent
- Citizens Bank Arts and Crafts Show
- Marketplace/Non-Profit Area/Political Candidates Booths
- Amusement Area

Independence Day Car Show - Campbellsville University

10:00am: Taylor Regional Hospital 4th of July Parade

12 Noon: Citizens Bank Antique Tractor and Steam Engine Show - First Street near Taylor County Courthouse

1:00pm: One Cross Health Big Wheel Races - South Central Ave. near Main St.
Children ages 3-8 will compete in 6 different age groups. Registration begins at 1:00 pm, and the first race is at 1:30 pm

Miller Park:

5:00pm: Taylor County Tourism “Party in the Park”

5:00pm: Taylor County Bank Food Court

6:00pm: Entertainment - Commonwealth Building Products/Marvin Windows Main Stage
- Perfect Fit Band
- MasterWorks Brass Ensemble Patriotic Concert

9:00pm: Fireworks over Miller Park powered by Kroger

Date: June 30 - July 4th, 2023

Location: Various Venues in Campbellsville, KY 42719

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