Let’s be honest…where else in the country would you expect to find a long-running, popular festival called Hillbilly Days? Kentucky proudly claims this fun-filled festival as its own and it will return this April for its 44th year. Thousands of people visit this 3-day long festival in Pikeville and there may not be a more unique gathering in the region. Hillbilly Days is as fun and festive as it sounds, so perhaps this year is the time to visit this unique festival in Kentucky.

Pikeville is a lovely mountain town in Kentucky that is truly worth a visit for a variety of reasons.

Facebook/Pikeville Hillbilly Days But if you want to time your visit to also attend a unique festival in Kentucky, then make plans for April to experience Hillbilly Days for yourself.

This year, Hillbilly Days will take place in Pikeville April 16-18.

Facebook/Pikeville Hillbilly Days This tradition began back in 1977, so it will celebrate 44 years of fun in 2020. An endearing and festive gathering, Hillbilly Days has been raising money for Shriners’ Children’s Hospital in Lexington and continues this good work year after year.

Thursday through Saturday during this April weekend are filled with a variety of activities, concerts, entertainment, food, and more.

Facebook/Pikeville Hillbilly Days The entire town participates in the fun and the festival attracts visitors from all over the world. One of the best parts of the weekend takes place on Saturday with the Hillbilly Parade.

Of course the streets of Pikeville are also filled with delicious foods that include all the best festival favorites.

Facebook/Pikeville Hillbilly Days There are also tours of Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery on Friday and a can’t miss Hillbilly breakfast on Saturday.

The three stages of live music are a favorite feature of the festival.

Facebook/Pikeville Hillbilly Days You’ll see a variety of genres, dancers, and locals hopping up to participate in the song and dance. There is even a big time performer playing at the Appalachian Wireless Arena - Hank Williams Jr. (tickets are extra).

Hillbilly Days is great for all ages and the kids will love the several rides that take over the streets.

Facebook/Pikeville Hillbilly Days For more entertainment, check out the visiting Dino Roar! Tour, the Hillbilly Days Run, and even an arm wrestling tournament.

Kentucky never apologizes for its eclectic mix of locals and Hillbilly Days celebrates this laid back lifestyle.

Facebook/Pikeville Hillbilly Days And for over 40 years, the event has raised money for a wonderful cause, while also becoming one of the best, biggest, and most unique festivals in Kentucky.

Hillbilly Days in Kentucky has been raising money for a great cause and celebrating all things hillbilly for over 40 years. Pikeville plans on hosting again this year, so make plans to head to the hills and join in all the festive fun. Have you been to Hillbilly Days? What’s your favorite part of this unique festival in Kentucky? Tell us about it in the comments!

Facebook/Pikeville Hillbilly Days

But if you want to time your visit to also attend a unique festival in Kentucky, then make plans for April to experience Hillbilly Days for yourself.

This tradition began back in 1977, so it will celebrate 44 years of fun in 2020. An endearing and festive gathering, Hillbilly Days has been raising money for Shriners’ Children’s Hospital in Lexington and continues this good work year after year.

The entire town participates in the fun and the festival attracts visitors from all over the world. One of the best parts of the weekend takes place on Saturday with the Hillbilly Parade.

There are also tours of Dueling Barrels Brewery & Distillery on Friday and a can’t miss Hillbilly breakfast on Saturday.

You’ll see a variety of genres, dancers, and locals hopping up to participate in the song and dance. There is even a big time performer playing at the Appalachian Wireless Arena - Hank Williams Jr. (tickets are extra).

For more entertainment, check out the visiting Dino Roar! Tour, the Hillbilly Days Run, and even an arm wrestling tournament.

And for over 40 years, the event has raised money for a wonderful cause, while also becoming one of the best, biggest, and most unique festivals in Kentucky.

For more information on the upcoming festival, visit its website, follow along on Facebook, and view the online brochure.

And for more on Pikeville and its fascinating cut-through project, check out our previous article.

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