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CATFISH FESTIVAL MAP
Here is where you find your way to the Fireworks, Mello Yello Chuggin’, Catfish Wrasslin’ and so much more.
CATFISH FESTIVAL SCHEDULE
We have a packed Schedule of Events, with activities for any age!
PRE-GAME
Saturday 6/15
6:30AM-7:15AM ROAD RACE Toughest Race on the Green River 5 Mile Walk Run Check-In, City Park
7:30AM ROAD RACE STARTS
Saturday 6/29
6AM-6PM $7500 FISHING TOURNAMENT, Green River, Aberdeen Boat Ramp
8AM- 3 on 3 MEN’S BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT, Morgantown Elementary School
1PM-VFW POKER TOURNAMENT, VFW Morgantown, Sponsored By: VFW Post #5837
7PM FISHING TOURNAMENT SPECIAL AWARDS GIVEN, Green River, Aberdeen Boat Ramp
Sunday 6/30
6AM-6PM $7500 FISHING TOURNAMENT, Green River, Aberdeen Boat Ramp
7PM FISHING TOURNAMENT SPECIAL AWARDS GIVEN, Green River, Aberdeen Boat Ramp
Monday 7/1
6AM-6PM $7500 FISHING TOURNAMENT, Green River, Aberdeen Boat Ramp
9AM-5PM BC 4-H Project Entry Drop-Off at the Eva J Hawes Bldg. & Adult Division Drop-Off at the BC Extension Office
7PM FISHING TOURNAMENT SPECIAL AWARDS GIVEN, Green River, Aberdeen Boat Ramp
Wednesday 7/3
10AM-12PM SPECIAL FRIENDS DAY in conjunction with BC Schools, Positive Directions and Bowling Green Parks & Rec., Sponsored By: BeechTree News, Butler County Family Care, Marks Amusements & Up in Smoke Catering
7/4 – CITY OF MORGANTOWN NIGHT
7AM TERRAPIN RACE SIGN UP, Basketball Court
8AM TERRAPIN RACE, Basketball Court, Sponsored By: Cassia Lodge #272, Jones Funeral Chapel & Monument Co., Henderson Land Surveying, BC Shrine, BeechTree News, Drakes Farm Service
9:30AM-10AM FIELD DAY GAMES (FOLLOWING THE TERRAPIN RACE), WALKING TRAILS
1PM TRAIL TOWN FLOAT REGISTRATION WOODBURY Boat Ramp
2PM TRAIL TOWN FLOAT STARTING AT WOODBURY BOAT RAMP to ABERDEEN BOAT RAMP, Sponsored By: Morgantown Trail Town Task Force
4PM GATES OPEN/ADMISSION $10.00
4:30PM FORTNIGHT TOURNAMENT Pavilion #2
5PM DINO-ROAR Show #1, Ross Melton Pavilion
5PM-9PM BC 4H PROJECT SHOW & BC OPEN DIVISION CONTEST, Eva J Hawes Bldg.
5PM ART SHOWCASE, Pavilion #1, Sponsored By: Butler County Arts Guild
5PM GRCF CEREMONIES: National Anthem & “My Old Kentucky Home” performed by the BC Marching Band Alumni, Presentation of Colors By: BCHS NJROTC Color Guard; Tagged Fish Drawing, City of Morgantown $1000.00 Fishing Ticket Drawing, Special Fishing Tournament Awards, Main Stage
6PM CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
6PM ADVENTURE ZONE, Front Soccer Field, Sponsored By: Double K Amusements
7PM GUINNESS WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT, Back Soccer Field, Sponsored By: City of Morgantown
7PM DINO-ROAR Show #2, Ross Melton Pavilion
7:30PM FISHING FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Chamber Trailer, Sponsored By: J&S Motors
8PM $500.00 PAID ENTRY DRAWING, Main Stage, Sponsored By: City of Morgantown
8:15PM ROSE BAND, Main Stage, Sponsored By: Morgantown Bank & Trust
9PM FIREWORKS! Sponsored By: City of Morgantown
7/5 – EMBRY & WATTS CPA’S NIGHT
4PM GATES OPEN /ADMISSION $10.00
4PM-6PM ANDREA GUESS, Main Stage
4:30PM FORTNIGHT TOURNAMENT Pavilion #2
4:30PM DOG SHOW CHECK-IN, Amphitheater, Sponsored By: Elite Detailing
5PM DINO-ROAR Show #1, Ross Melton Pavilion
5PM-9PM BC 4H PROJECT SHOW & BC OPEN DIVISION CONTEST, Eva J Hawes Bldg.
5PM ART SHOWCASE, Pavilion #1, Sponsored By: Butler County Arts Guild
5PM CLASSIC CAR/HOT ROD CHECK-IN & LINE-UP, BC Extension Office Parking Lot, Sponsored By: Final Finish
5PM DOG SHOW, Amphitheater, Sponsored By: Elite Detailing
5:30PM CLASSIC CAR/HOT ROD PARADE INTO PARK-JUDGING AT PARK, Eva J Hawes Bldg. parking lot, Sponsored By: Final Finish
6PM CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
6PM ADVENTURE ZONE, Front Soccer Field, Sponsored By: Double K Amusements
6:30PM POWER WHEELS CRASH-UP DERBY, Main Stage, Sponsored By: Chad’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service, LLC
7PM DINO-ROAR Show #2, Ross Melton Pavilion
7:30PM FISHING FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Chamber Trailer, Sponsored By: J&S Motors
8PM $500.00 PAID ENTRY DRAWING, Main Stage, Sponsored By: Embry & Watts, CPA’s
8:15PM TWANG & ROUND, Main Stage
MORGANTOWN BANK & TRUST NIGHT
9AM GATES OPEN /ADMISSION $10.00
9AM BEAUTY PAGEANT REGISTRATION BABY AGES 0 TO 7YRS OLD, UPPER BALL FIELDS
10AM BEAUTY PAGEANTS, starting with BABY AGES 0 TO 7YRS OLD, UPPER BALL FIELDS
10AM-1PM TRACTOR SHOW, Ross Melton Pavilion, Sponsored By: Southerland Farm Weddings & Events
12 NOON SOKY STRONGEST MAN COMPETITION, Soccer Fields, Sponsored By: Double E Vending
3PM CATFISH WRASTLIN’, Eva Hawes Bldg. yard, Sponsored By: Smith Funeral Home & Monument Sales, Green River Feed Mill
4PM BEAUTY PAGEANT REGISTRATION LITTLE MISS & MR (5-7YRS), PRE-TEEN (8-12YRS), TEEN (13-15 YRS) & MISS (16-21YRS), Upper Ball Fields
4PM-5:45PM LIVESTOCK SHOW CHECK-IN/WEIGH-IN, Eva J Hawes Bldg.
4PM-6PM CREEKWATER BAND, Main Stage, Sponsored By: Chad’s Body Shop & Wrecker Service, LLC
4:30PM FORTNIGHT TOURNAMENT Pavilion #2
5PM BEAUTY PAGEANTS, LITTLE MISS & MR (5-7YRS), PRE-TEEN (8-12YRS), TEEN (13-15 YRS) & MISS (16-21YRS), Upper Ball Fields
5PM DINO-ROAR Show #1, Ross Melton Pavilion
5PM-9PM BC 4H PROJECT SHOW & BC OPEN DIVISION CONTEST, Eva J Hawes Bldg.
5PM ART SHOWCASE, Pavilion #1, Sponsored By: Butler County Arts Guild
6PM CARNIVAL RIDES OPEN
6PM ADVENTURE ZONE, Front Soccer Field, Sponsored By: Double K Amusements
6PM OLD FASHION GAMES, Main Stage
6PM CORN HOLE TOURNAMENT, Tennis Courts
6PM LIVESTOCK SHOW- BEEF HEIFER SHOW Eva J Hawes Bldg.
6:30PM LIVESTOCK SHOW – MARKET HOG, SHEEP, GOAT immediately following, Eva J Hawes Bldg.
7PM DINO-ROAR Show #2, Ross Melton Pavilion
7:30PM FISHING FOR THE LITTLE ONES, Chamber Trailer, Sponsored By: J&S Motors
8PM $500.00 PAID ENTRY DRAWING, Main Stage, Sponsored By: Morgantown Bank & Trust
8:15PM JD SHELBURNE, Main Stage, Sponsored By: Butler County Farm Bureau Agent James Runion
FIREWORKS
With South Central Kentucky’s Largest 4th of July firework show, we are sure to draw a crowd. We will rock you back to the 80’s with 20 minutes of chest rumbling and breathtaking explosions in the air.
FOOD
Can you have a Catfish Festival without catfish? We don’t want to find out. Stop by the Catfish Capital of the World and try some of our amazing catfish. If that’s not your thing, we have various food vendors offering a great variety of food. From BBQ, Mexican, alligator on a stick, and more.
FUN
Here in Butler County, we value the family traditions of a good ol’ Festival. We have rides for all ages, an Adventure Zone with all kinds of inflatable fun, a Dinosaur Show and more! Old Fashion games, 4-h craft shows, livestock shows and so much more.
FISHING
When you come to the Festival, you’re sure to get that down-home feel. Don’t let our small-town fool you, we can draw a crowd. Everyone comes out to be a part of the biggest event Morgantown has to offer! We take pride in showing our town off and reconnecting with those we haven’t seen in a while (or since last years festival). Celebrating our 39th annual Green River Catfish Festival, we must be doing something right!