Hillbilly Days
About this event
The Hillbilly Days is a cultural festival in Pikeville, Kentucky, at Downtown Pikeville. Eastern Kentucky's raucous three-day street festival fills downtown Pikeville with free live music on three stages, Appalachian food, a carnival, a 5K run, and outrageous hillbilly costumes. A major regional fundraiser that has drawn crowds to Pike County for decades.
Annual, mid-April in downtown Pikeville
Location & directions
Downtown Pikeville, Pikeville, KY 41501
Frequently asked questions
Where is Hillbilly Days held?
Hillbilly Days is held in Pikeville, Kentucky, at Downtown Pikeville, Pikeville, KY 41501.
What is Hillbilly Days?
Eastern Kentucky's raucous three-day street festival fills downtown Pikeville with free live music on three stages, Appalachian food, a carnival, a 5K run, and outrageous hillbilly costumes.
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