Make It a Weekend: Marion County Country Ham Days + Small-Town Adventures
Looking for the perfect excuse to slow down, savor something Southern, and spend the weekend somewhere that feels like home? Say hello to Marion County Country Ham Days—a can’t-miss Kentucky tradition happening September 26–28, 2025, in the heart of downtown Lebanon, KY.
Voted the Best Festival in Kentucky by Kentucky Living Magazine, this award-winning event brings in over 40,000 visitors each year with its mouthwatering food, unique entertainment, and unbeatable community spirit.
🍳 Come for the Country Ham…
What began in 1969 with just six hams and a handful of volunteers has grown into one of Kentucky’s most beloved festivals. Today, more than 4,000 pounds of ham are served up at the legendary Country Ham Breakfast—a celebration of tradition, teamwork, and good eatin’.
But there’s so much more to enjoy:
🟡 Festival Favorites Include:
- The Pokey Pig 5K Run/Walk, drawing over 1,000 runners
- The lively Pigasus Parade, complete with floats, music, and community pride
- A Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show featuring 200+ vehicles
- Hot-air Balloon Glow on Saturday night + a Flyover on Sunday
- A festive Food Court, Carnival, Arts & Crafts Show, Antique Tractor Show, and Free Live Music
🛏️ …Stay for the Small-Town Charm
With so many events packed into one weekend, you’ll want to stay for the whole thing—and maybe even stick around to explore more of Lebanon and Marion County.
🛍️ Shop Small:
From locally owned boutiques to antique stores and craft markets, you’re sure to find treasures and keepsakes you won’t see anywhere else.
🥃 Bourbon Country Adventures:
Lebanon is located in the heart of Kentucky Bourbon Country, making it the perfect jumping-off point for distillery tours, tastings, and historic sites.
🌳 Outdoor Escapes:
Enjoy the fresh air at local parks, nature trails, or nearby lakes and reservoirs—ideal for a scenic walk, quiet picnic, or a peaceful paddle.
🛌 Stay Awhile:
Whether you prefer a cozy bed and breakfast, a hotel, or a vacation rental, Lebanon offers warm hospitality and easy access to all things Ham Days.
📍 Plan Your Visit
📅 September 26–28, 2025
📍 Downtown Lebanon, KY
☎️ Call: (270) 692-9594
🌐 More Info: marioncountykychamber.com/ham-days
🎉 See Y’all at Ham Days!
Whether it’s your first time or your fiftieth, Marion County Country Ham Days is the kind of weekend that stays with you. Come hungry, bring your friends, and leave with memories you’ll talk about until next September.
Ham it up, shop around, and stay the weekend—we’ll be glad to have you.
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