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Friday, November 6, 2026
Houseboating capital of the world with 1,255 miles of scenic shoreline.
Heart of south-central Kentucky at the Hal Rogers Parkway junction.
Official Car Cruise Capital of Kentucky every 4th Saturday, Apr–Oct.
Historic downtown Fountain Square, arts, and 1,100+ local businesses.
Friday, November 6, 2026 (ET)
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Station: Somerset-Pulaski County Airport (KSME) · Updated Fri, Nov 6, 2026, 6:31 AM EST
Live US-27, Hal Rogers Parkway, Louie B. Nunn Cumberland Parkway, and Pulaski County highway conditions via the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet.
Verified updates from the City of Somerset, See Somerset Tourism, and Pulaski County agencies.
Record 56 vendors, country legend Sammy Kershaw and an expanded kids zone headline downtown Somerset’s signature fall festival Saturday Moonlight festivalgoers won’t have to choose between a night in downtown ...
Visitors’ investment in The Capital of Lake Cumberland supports more than 1,100 jobs while generating $11.1 million in state and local tax revenue Visitors spent $152.7 million in Pulaski County ...
Chris Hayes, left, a loss control consultant with the Kentucky League of Cities, presents a $3,000 workers' compensation grant check to City of Somerset Safety Director Marc Travis. The funds...
Seventh annual event on April 18 will feature record number of vendors plus Americana-inspired buskers, art and food Downtown Somerset’s annual celebration of food, music and community is returning bigger ...
Another film is in production as momentum builds for the community’s growing on-screen presence Somerset and Pulaski County are continuing to emerge as a hub for film production in Kentucky, ...
RAVE Technologies Smart 911 replaces Code RED Somerset residents can ensure they are getting up-to-date information and emergency alerts by signing up for Pulaski County's new RAVE Technologies Smart 911...
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Lake Cumberland boating, classic car cruises, state parks, and genuine south-central Kentucky hospitality.
65,530 surface acres and 1,255 miles of shoreline for houseboating, striper fishing, Lee's Ford Marina, and Burnside Marina.
Monthly classic car show-and-shine on every fourth Saturday (April–October) plus Master Musicians Festival and Moonlight Festival.
General Burnside Island State Park, SomerSplash Waterpark, Rocky Hollow Park, and Pulaski County Park trails.
Historic Fountain Square, The Virginia Theater, local steakhouses, craft coffee shops, and family dining across Somerset.
Verified schedules, visitor center hours, and seasonal closures across Pulaski County.
Open (Christmas Island Light Tour Nov 17 – Dec 31, 6–9 PM Mon–Thu / 6–10 PM Fri–Sun)
Open Year-Round (Fall/Winter Visitor Center hours 10 AM – 4 PM ET Wed–Sun)
Open — Active Fall/Holiday Concert & Theater Season
Open — Ticketed Events Scheduled Weekly
Open — Free Level 2 EV Charger Installed Nov 2026
Open Weekdays
Closed for Fall/Winter Season (2026 season ended Sept 7; reopens May 2027)
Closed for Winter Off-Season (Nov – Mar; 2027 season begins April 2027)
Open — Next Council Meetings: Nov 9 & Nov 23, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
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