HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – For those brave enough to battle the heat this weekend, there are a few events to check out in Hopkinsville and Christian County. Head to Oak Grove for a butterfly release, participate in yoga in the park, visit a Crofton farm to enjoy local breweries and more.
- When: Saturday, Sept. 5 at 10 a.m.
- Where: Rotary Park, Hopkinsville
- Cost: Free
- Details: Join Hopkinsville Parks and Recreation and Balance Hoptown for an outdoor yoga session surrounded by nature. Participants can enjoy a calm morning of movement and relaxation in the park.
18th Annual Butterfly Festival
- Where: War Memorial Walking Trail, Oak Grove
- When: Saturday, Sept. 5 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: The annual family-friendly festival will feature a butterfly house, children’s train rides, a petting zoo, carnival rides, arts and crafts, food vendors and more. About 3,000 live butterflies will be released at 4 p.m. The event promotes conservation, environmental education and outdoor recreation.
- Where: Various locations in downtown Hopkinsville
- When: Saturday, Sept. 5
- Cost: Donations through purchases
- Details: Hopkinsville Brewing Company and The Book and Bottle Shop will donate 9.5% of their total sales to support the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library’s Imagination Library program in memory of Dolly. Baked and The Mixer will also have Dolly inspired specials
Hops and Harvest Lantern Festival
- Where: Burdoc Farms Weddings & Events, Crofton
- When: Saturday, Sept. 5, 3-8 p.m.
- Cost: $21.20 per carload
- Details: The inaugural Hops and Harvest Lantern Festival will feature craft beer from breweries across Kentucky, local food trucks, live music and light displays. Each vehicle admission includes one lantern for a community lantern launch, with additional lanterns available for purchase.
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