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The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority will meet May 20 in Frankfort to review tourism incentive applications under the state's Tourism Development Act program.
Governor Beshear announced that 12 Kentucky nonprofit organizations have received grants through the Arts Access Assistance program to support health and wellness initiatives through the arts.
Governor Beshear's new Kentucky Historic Dining Guide connects visitors with locally-owned restaurants in National Register historic buildings, supporting the state's restaurant industry and record-breaking tourism growth.
Gov. Beshear announced $2 million in funding for 87 tourism marketing organizations across 80 Kentucky counties through the Regional Marketing and Matching Funds Program, supporting local marketing efforts and economic development.
Kentucky State Parks has completed preservation and enhancement work at eight historic sites using $75,000 in America250KY grant funding, part of the state's effort to commemorate 250 years of American history.
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority will hold its monthly meeting April 15 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern to review tourism development incentive applications under the state's Kentucky Tourism Development Act.
Kentucky's 2025-26 Poet Laureate Kathleen Driskell will lead a three-day writing workshop called "Postcards from Pine Mountain" at Pine Mountain State Resort Park May 8-10.
Gov. Beshear has unveiled 10 new stops on the Kentucky African American Heritage Trail to expand recognition of African American contributions to the state and nation.
Governor Andy Beshear has unveiled the official 2026 Governor's Derby Celebration poster, designed by artist Alexandrea Pangburn, according to the Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Cabinet.
Kentucky's Main Street communities achieved $75.6 million in total investment during 2025, creating 395 new jobs and 72 new businesses through a combination of $23.6 million in private and $8.9 million in public investments.
Kentucky's 19 state park campgrounds will open March 13, offering outdoor enthusiasts access to camping and recreational opportunities throughout the state.
The Kentucky Crafted Market returns to Lexington's Kentucky Horse Park March 6-8 featuring more than 120 Kentucky artists and craftspeople, with free admission for public visitors on Saturday and Sunday.
The Kentucky Tourism Development Finance Authority will hold its monthly meeting to review incentive applications for tourism development projects, with the meeting available to attend in person or via Zoom.
The Kentucky Arts Council awarded $1.2 million to 112 nonprofit arts organizations for fiscal year 2026, including two Lexington-based groups among nine new recipients.
Governor Beshear announced five tourism development projects generating $118 million in investment and creating 298 jobs, with four additional projects in preliminary approval stages. The projects include hotel expansions and theme parks across the state, with two major developments planned for Lexington.
Barren River Lake State Resort Park will receive $9.5 million in upgrades beginning in 2026, with improvements including modernized lodge rooms, updated dining and meeting spaces, and new HVAC systems, as part of Governor Beshear's broader investment in Kentucky's state park system.