“I’ve always had a passion for farming,” smiled Nathan Mattingly of Mattingly Farms. The 25-acre farm was a strawberry patch for 20 years and has since been converted into a… read more →
The 2019 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival will be here June 12-15! This large and free festival attracts visitors from all over the world to experience rhythm and blues.… read more →
William Christopher Handy, also known as W.C. Handy and the “Father of the Blues,” was one of the most influential songwriters in the United States. Though he did not create… read more →
It’s no secret that the W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival is one of the largest free music festivals in the nation! Each year Henderson, Kentucky has big names in… read more →
W. C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival Selected as a Southeast Tourism Society Top 20 event, this free Kentucky festival has grown to be one of the largest free… read more →
One of the most beautiful ways to celebrate Memorial Day is to remember those who have served our country. The town of Henderson, Kentucky hosts one of the most monumental… read more →
The 34th annual Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival is set for August 9-10, 2019, in Henderson, Kentucky. The award-winning Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival returns this year for… read more →
W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival Announces 2019 Music Lineup The music lineup for the 29th annual W.C. Handy Blues and Barbecue Festival was released today by the festival planning… read more →
Henderson Tourism Marketing Director Awarded Scholarship and Tourism Marketing Professional Certification Henderson, KY (March 26, 2019) – Maddy Fritz, Marketing Director at the Henderson Tourist Commission, received a scholarship to… read more →
Spring time is arguably the best time of year to experience wildlife. After a long winter, many winged species are actively building new nests and tending to their new offspring.… read more →