It’s Founders’ Day Week in Eddyville with several festivities planned for the public to enjoy through the weekend.
Eddyville Mayor John Choat explains that the Founders’ Day celebration came about after Lake Barkley was impounded in the early 1960s and the city of Eddyville was going to be no more. That is, he says, until Lee S. Jones a Louisville attorney with roots in Eddyville donated land to start a new town.
click to download audioLake Barkley Tourism Executive Director Debi Dodd said Wednesday night will offer up Worship in the Park.
click to download audioThen on Thursday, it’s Movie in the Park.
click to download audioDodd says the activities will continue on Friday and includes a street dance and musical entertainment that night.
click to download audioSaturday kicks off with a basketball tournament and includes the Founders’ Day Parade and more entertainment.
click to download audioThe fun continues after the parade into Saturday evening.
click to download audioIn addition, Mayor Choat says more than 50 vendors will be at the festival.
click to download audioHe encourages everyone to come out and enjoy all the Founders’ Day festivities.
