Kampground & Music
(Kentuckiana’s 56th Season)
309-449-3274 309-840-2234
27585 Kentuckiana Rd. Mackinaw, Il. 61755
Kentuckiana Kampground is a privately owned campground. Public may attend the opry by buying a camp visitors pass for
$10.00 for Adults. Kids free. All visitors entering the campground must register and get a parking pass. All visitors staying past 5pm on Saturday must pay $5 per adult. For adults attending the opry, it is $10.00. *Opry for campers attending is $5 per adult. Kids free.
*****ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*****
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE WEEKLY
FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION
Ongoing throughout the camping season:
9 am-7 pm – Yours to borrow. Ours to share.
Stop by the rec hall to check out our resources.
May Activities
Happy New Year Special for Nightly Campers! Camp the first weekend May 1 & 2 and bring a buddy camping FREE. Reserve your 2 sites now to ensure camping side by side.
May 1
Hopedale Town-wide Yard Sales
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Welcome back! Enjoy your “bond”fire! Free popcorn will be delivered to sites with campfires. Cheers to
another great season.
May 2
Hopedale Town-wide Yard Sales
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:30 AM – Game Time for Kids – meet in the rec hall;
House Rules for tetherball, gaga ball, 4 square, hook ‘n ring, ping pong, and the holler playground will be included.
1:00 PM – Seasonal/Monthly Camper Meeting and Dessert Potluck – in the rec hall. If you wish, bring a dessert to share
(precut) if needed. Ice cream and toppings, table service, coffee/water provided by campground.
6:00-6:45 PM SERVING – 3 Chicken Tenders and Potato Rounds $5.00. Also, serving at intermission
7:00 PM – Twin City Trivia Night – Teams of 2-6 players. For registered campers and their visitors. Ages 10-adult. $5.00 a person. 50/50 drawing. (winning team gets coupon for two large pizzas)
May 8
Happy Mothers Day Weekend – keep Mom out of the kitchen!
6:00 PM – Mom’s Night Off – featuring Miss Rosie’s chicken and noodles with a biscuit. $6.00 per meal. Until sold out.
7:00 PM – Yahoo BINGO – A Bingo card game. Be ready for some good laughs and prizes. In the Rec Hall. For campers and their registered visitors ages 18 and up. Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes, and a dollar to play.
May 9
7:30 – 9:00 AM – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in the Rec Hall (or carryout available). Tickets at the Door; $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Kids. Mom’s drawing for Kentuckiana Kash.
8:30 AM – Friends in Motion – Organizational meeting in the Rec Hall for those interested in walking together and/or chair zumba.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:00 AM – Kids’ Craft for Mother’s Day in the Rec Hall. FREE
10:30 AM – Game Time for Kids – Meet at the Rec Hall
1:45 – Kids’ Beginning Fishing 101 – meet at the Rec Hall. details TBA. Kids bring your own pole or borrow one of ours.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott
Bugg, Darrel Cummings, Josh Houke and Erin Webb Leverenz.
May 15
5:00 – 6:30 PM – Taco Boats Cost $3. Dine in or carry out.
7:00 PM – Silly as a Goose BINGO in the Rec hall. Make someone smile and dress goofy. Prizes! Daubers provided. Must be 18 or
older to play. For registered campers and their visitors.
May 16
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:30 AM – Wiffle Ball – Come one, come all! Wear wild or crazy socks.
2:00 PM – Adult and School Age Crazy Eight card game – In rec hall. Wear your crazy hat!
3:30 PM – Kentuckiana Book Club – At this first meeting, Speed booking will be featured to share good books you’ve
read and want to share with others. Books will be discussed and chosen for the next month’s reading.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – Hosts Next Thing Smokin’ in the Opry House. Featuring Kim Bolin, Jon Rapp, Melanie Finley, Jeff Gordon, Jerry Erickson, Kyle Ripsch, and Drake Sorensen.
May 22
7:30-8:00 PM – Kids’ Glow in the Dark Bingo in the Rec Hall. Prizes! Kids wear your glow. Parents welcome.
May 23
8:00 AM – until sold out – Biscuits & Gravy Breakfast $5.00 (and Bake Sale) – sponsored by the East Side in the Rec Hall. All proceeds go to the activity fund. Baked good donations appreciated.
8:00 AM – Flea Markets – at various campsites. You must be a camper to sell fleas!!
9:00 AM – Flea Market Scavenger Hunt – Get game sheets at the office counter in the Rec Hall. Find 10 to get a FREE popsicle.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – Meet at the East Court
10:00 AM – Tickets on sale for 50s show – happening Sept. 6th in the Rec Hall. All seats $10.00.
10:30 AM – Game Time for Kids – Too Big for your Britches – Prizes!Meet at the Rec Hall.
1:00 PM – Kids Bocce Ball – Meet at west court. Age 6 yrs and up.
2:30 PM – Yahoo BINGO – A bingo card game for registered campers and their visitors age 18 and up in the Rec Hall. Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes and $1 to play.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott Bugg, Nicky Bugg and Darrel Cummings.
May 24
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball Tournament – East Shelter. $5.00 registration fee. Register in the Rec Hall from 8:00-8:30 AM.
12:00 -1:30 PM – Hamburger/Cheeseburger Picnic Meal – at the west shelter. Cost $7.00 includes hamburger, chips and a warm donut. Grilled Hot Dog Dinner includes a hot dog, chips and a cookie. Cost $3.00. Proceeds go to the activity fund.
12:30 – 2:00 PM – The Gibson Girls – at the West Shelter. Three sisters who sing patriotic, gospel, and vintage classics. They appear at many honor flight ceremonies, churches & festivals. https://thegibsongirlsmusic.com Donations appreciated.
1:30 – 3:30 PM – Foam Party by That Kid Place – Mega Foam Cannons. Wear clothing that can get wet/foamy. A donation bucket for the activity fund will be at the party. thatkidplace.com
2:30 PM – Canvas Connections Painting Party in the Rec Hall – 16×20 canvas. Cost is just $20. Pay upon arrival. Open to all ages that can handle a paintbrush. See the example and re-register at the table in the Rec Hall.
7:00 PM – Karoake with Simon & Company – in the Rec Hall. Participation prizes. Snacks available.
May 25
10:15 AM – Honor Day – Please join us along the parade route on both sides of the road by the veterans tree gazebo to honor our Kentuckiana veterans in a golf cart parade. Veterans please gather behind the rec hall in your cart. (Contact the office if you need a cart.) The parade will go past the Veterans tree gazebo and loop down Country Club and Rosemary court before ending back at the Veterans tree gazebo for the TAPS ceremony by Rodger & MaryAnn Zook. Seating available for veterans at the gazebo.
May 28
5:30 PM – Rick’s Grillin – in the Rec Hall. Sign up at office in the Rec Hall by Wed. May 27 at noon to participate. Cost is $10.00. All proceeds go to activity fund.
May 29
7:00 PM –BINGO – in the Rec Hall. Daubers provided. Must be 18 or older to participate. For registered campers and their visitors.
May 30
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Kids Bags Tournament – meet at west shelter. Winner gets yard sign prize for their campsite.
1:00 PM – Adult Bags Tournament – at the west shelter. Sign up in the Rec Hall by 1:00 pm to participate. $2.00 entry fee.
6:00 PM – Kentuckiana’s Cheap Date Night – (dinner & music in the Rec Hall for couples) An opportunity to dance with your sweetheart. Advanced registration $10.00 per couple through May 27. Registration after May 27 is $12.00 per couple. Register at the office. Dinner includes Spaghetti & Meatballs, salad, LaGondola bread, dessert, water, and table service. Dueling Pianos by Simon & Chrissy.
June Activities
BOGO CAMPING DEAL; CAMP JUNE 5 AND GET THE NIGHT OF JUNE 6 FREE (A $40.00 SAVINGS)
June 5
6:00-6:45 PM – Sloppy Joe and chips. Cost is $5.00. Dine in or carry out.
7:00 PM – Twin City Trivia – for registered campers and their visitors ages 10 and up. Teams of 2-6. Winning team gets coupon for two large pizzas. Play trivia and have a sloppy joe & chips for $10.00…or just play Trivia for $5.00. 50/50/drawings.
June 6
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East court
10:30 PM – Game Time for kids – Meet at the rec hall. Spoon up some fun building a catapult and spoons.
1:30 PM – Bean Bag Baseball near the Rec Hall. For all ages. Wear your baseball attire or favorite team shirt and cap. FREE Hot dogs!
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry house. Next Thing Smokin’ with Jon Rapp, Melanie Finley, Jeff Gordon, Jerry Erickson, Kyle Ripsch and Drake Sorensen.
June 12
Every Dog has its day!
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Doggy Ice Cream Social and Yappy hour – at the west shelter. Free Human and dog ice cream available. Friendly, leashed pets are welcome for this howling good time. A donation jar and 50/50 board is available to help support the Tazewell County Animal Protective Society (TAPS).
June 13
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Pet Parade Paws for a Cause – Costumes and decorated golf carts optional. Both golf carts with pets and walked pets welcome. Meet at rec hall. We’ll parade down Rosemary Ct. and Country Club Lane to the west shelter. Watch the parade and join in on the 50/50 boards and donation jar to help support the Tazewell County Animal Protective Society (TAPS). A donation box will be available in the rec hall for TAPS for pet items such as towels, blankets, litter, food, toys, etc.
11:00-12:30 PM – Grilled Hot dog lunch – at the rec hall. Donations help support the cause. 50/50 board drawing. All proceeds go to TAPS.
11:00-1:00 PM – Pop Up Bake Sale for TAPS (by Rhonda – in the rec hall.
12:30-2:00 PM – Canvas Connections Paw Print Painting – A portion of the painting fee will be donated to TAPS. Bring your leashed pet anytime during the time-frame. Pet owners will be involved in the process of creating your own artwork. A cherished remembrance of your best friend! Cost $20. Pay upon arrival.
2:00 PM – Yahoo Bingo – A bingo card game for ages 18 & up for registered campers and their visitors in the rec hall. Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes and $1 to play.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – hosts Old Friends Jamboree featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Darrel Cummings, Eric Gordon, Jason Zilm, Chrissy Sparks, Erin Webb Leverenz, Janet Durham, and Josh Houk. pending
Happy Father’s Day, Pop!
June 18
5:30 PM – Ricks Grillin’ – in the rec hall. Cost is just $10.00. Sign up at office by Wednesday, June 17 at noon to participate. All proceeds go to the activity fund.
June 19
6:15 -6:45 – Donut Holes – Get ‘em while they are hot! By the garage. $3.00 a bag.
7:00-7:45 PM – 60’s & 70’ Pop Hits Sing-a-Long – with Keith White and Eric Gordon. Lyrics available. Snap, crackle, pop bars provided.
June 20
7:30-9:00 AM – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast – in the rec hall. Carryout also available. All proceeds go to activity fund. Tickets at the door; Adults $5.00, Kids $3.00. Dad’s drawing for Kentuckiana cash.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
9:30 AM – Kids Craft – for Father’s Day. In the rec hall. FREE.
10:30 PM – Game Time – for kids. Too Big for Your Britches, POP. Meet at the rec hall.
1:00-1:45 PM – Fishing 202 – meet at the rec hall. A review of Fishing 101 and more. Kids bring your own pole or borrow ours.
2:30-3:00 PM – Family Bingo – in the rec hall. Prizes include popcorn, bomb pops, lollypops, rock pops and ring pops.
3:30 PM – Kentuckiana Book Club – meet in the rec hall. New members welcome.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott Bugg, Nicky Bugg, Chrissy Sparks and Darrel Cummings.
Get ready for July 4th weekend. Pick up a parade entry number for golf carts and kids bike parade at Circle Hill #10 and decorate.
June 26
5:00-6:30 PM – Taco Boats – Cost is $3.00
7:00 PM – Bingo – in the rec hall for campers and their registered guests. Daubers provided. Ages 18 and up.
June 27
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Game Time – for kids. Meet at the rec hall.
1:00 PM – Crafts Patriotic crafts for kids. FREE. Sign up in the rec hall.
1:00 PM – Canvas Connections Painting – a patriotic project for adults. See the example and pre-register in the rec hall. Pay upon arrival.
2:00 PM – Euchre – meet in rec hall. UNO for kids.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott Bugg, Nicky Bugg and Darrel Cummings.
July Activities
Hotter than July Deal*** Double the Fun! Camp Fishing Derby weekend on July 10 & 11, leave the trailer set up July 12-16, and camp the following weekend Christmas in July 18 & 19 for 25% off your total camping fee Save on gas, time, and double the family fun. All fishing derby and Christmas in July activities/prizes are free. *** $127.50 A savings of $42.50(an additional $2.00 a day if running ac) Make your reservations ASAP!
Happy 4th of July Weekend! Get your parade entry numbers and sign up at Circle Hill #10 for Thursday night’s parade.
July 3
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Campers come up by the rec hall to cheer on the kids in the bike parade.
Patriotic Little Kids/family Parade – meet at rec hall. Route is on Zane’s Lane. All participants get a bomb pop. $25.00 1st prize.
Patriotic Big Kids Bike Parade immediately following Little Kids Parade – meet by rec hall to route down Rosemary Ct, Country Club and the west side. All participants get a bomb pop. $25.00 first prize.
1:00 PM – Pie and Ice Cream Promenade – Sit back and relax along the parade route to enjoy pie & ice cream served to you with a patriotic flair.
2:30 PM – Super Soaker – Age 6-12-year-olds water fight on the hayrack. Bring your water shooter or borrow one of ours. Campers along the route have your water shooters and hoses ready to douse the kids on the hayrack.
7:30 PM – Kentuckiana Mini Carnival – in the grassy area by the rec hall. Live Music by the Red, White and Boom Trio (also known as Simon Webb, Keith White & Chrissy Sparks). Bring your lawn chairs or sit in your golf cart. Donations appreciated. Fair Food- Funnel cakes, cotton candy and snow cones, popcorn at a price you can’t pass up. FREE Patriotic Face Painting and Balloons for the kids.
9:00 PM – Light up Patriotic Golf Cart Parade – winner gets $185 Kentuckiana Kash.
July 4
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:00 AM – Hopedale Park – Enjoy the morning parade, carnival, food, entertainment, and free fireworks. (3.5 miles from Kentuckiana)
Christmas in July!
July 10
8:15 AM – Meet & Greet with Santa – cookies and milk, coloring and photo ops.
9:00 AM – Santa’s Christmas Sleigh Ride for kids, Kentuckiana Style – follow the sleighride in your lit up golf cart.
July 11
8:30-1:00 PM or while they last – Pop-up Bakery from Sweet Treats by Jessica – Licensed cottage bakery items available for purchase next to the rec hall. Jumer’s-style cinnamon rolls, cookies, breads and much more available. (You can pre-order your favorite treats to insure we have them that day at Sweet Treats by Jessica on facebook) www.sweettreatsbyjessica.com
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
9:00-9:30 AM – Donuts with Santa – in the rec hall. FREE, Wear your pajamas, have donuts and milk with Santa as he reads you a story.
10:00 – 3:00 PM – Reindeer I Spy – Prizes to all who find the reindeer. Get your game card from the office at 10:00 AM.
10:30 – 11:30 AM – Kids Christmas crafts – in the rec hall.
1:30 PM – Reindeer Games – Grass Sledding, Snowball fight and melted ones too. Snow cones.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott Bugg, and Darrel Cummings with guest Josiah White.
Hooked on Kentuckiana
July 16
Rick’s Grillin’ – sign up at the office by Wed nesday, July 15 at noon;. Cost is just $10.00. All proceeds to activity fund.
July 17
7:00-7:45 PM – Mini corndogs & mac/n/cheese bites – Cost $5.00 at the west shelter. Professional Storyteller Mike Lockett.
July 18
8:30-11:00 AM – Kid’s Fishing Derby – sign up in the rec hall. Bait provided,
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
11:00-11:30 AM – Grilled hot dog lunch – FREE hot dogs, chips and drink.
11:30 AM – Awards Ceremony
2:00 PM – Yahoo Bingo – A bingo card game for registered campers and their visitors ages 18 and up in rec hall. Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes, and a dollar.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott Bugg, Nicky Bugg and Darrel Cummings.
July 25
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Game Time for Kids – meet in the rec hall.
3:00 PM – Kentuckiana Book Club – meet in rec hall. New members welcome.
7:00 PM – Randall J – a youth Elvis Tribute Artist will do a solo performance/tracks at the opry house FREE. Tips appreciated.
August Activities
August 1
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Game Time for kids – meet in the rec hall
Dusk – Kids Outside Movie Nigh t– at the west shelter. Movie TBA.
August 7
5:00-6:30 PM – Taco Boats – in the rec hall. Cost is just $3.00.
7:00 PM – Yahoo Bingo with Pass the ‘Tater game – A bingo card game for registered campers and their visitors. Age 18 and up.In rec hal. Prizes! Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes and a dollar.
August 7
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court.
10:30 AM – Game Time for kids – meet at rec hall.
1:00 PM – Golf Cart Poker Run – meet in the rec hall. $5.00 registration per person.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – hosts Old Friends Jamboree featuring Simon Webb, Keith White pending, Kim Bolin, Chrissy Sparks, Darrel Cummings, Eric Gordon, Stephanie Cunninham, Ed Adams and Ron Branson.
August 14
7:00 PM – Trivia – pending in the rec hall. Teams of 2-6 players. For registered campers and their visitors. Ages 10-adult. $5.00 per person. 50/50 drawing. Winning team gets a coupon for two large pizzas.
or…Trivia combo – trivia with appetizers included $10.00 – play trivia and have corn fritters, fried cheddar cheese balls and pepper jack cubes.
August 15
8:00 AM – Keo’s Pop up bake sale – at Center gazebo. Proceeds go to St. Jude.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Game Time for Kids – meet at rec hall.
1:00 PM – Back to School Ice Cream Social – in the rec hall. Kids come celebrate by making an ice cream sundae.
1:30 PM – Washer Tournament – meet at the top of the holler tent area. Free entry. Kentuckiana Kash prize for the winning team.
Late afternoon – We are very happy that Kentuckiana has been asked to be a stop for The Not So Amazing Race 22: The Great American Road Trip, a Benefit for the Children of St. Jude. Kentuckiana’s stop will feature a Colorado/Denver theme. We will have activities in place for them. More details to follow.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – hosts Next Thing Smokin’ with Simon Webb, Jon Rapp, Melanie Finley, Jeff Gordon, Jerry Erickson, and Drake Sorensen.
August 21
7:00 – Bingo for registered campers and their visitors. In rec hall. Daubers provided. Must be 18 or older.
August 22
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court.
10:30 AM – Game Time for kids – meet at rec hall.
2:00 PM – Texas Holdem – in rec halll. $5.00 buy in.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott Bugg, Nicky Bugg, and Erin Webb Leverenz.
August 28
7:00 PM – Campfire Family Feud – groups of 5 campfire friends on each team. Teams register by Sunday, August 23 at the office. Winning team receives campfire fun kit valued at $50.00. Snacks available for purchase; mini chicken tacos $3.00, fried donuts $3.00 a bag.
August 29
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Game Time for kids –meet at rec hall.
3:30 PM – Kentuckiana Book Club – meet in rec hall. New members welcome.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Nicky Bugg, Scott Bugg and Darrel Cummings.
September Activities
Labor Day Weekend- Back to the Fifties
Mooove on over to Rosie’s Rollin’ Root Beer Floats cart coming your way on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Just $2.00
September 4
7:00 PM – Family Night with Professional Storyteller Mike Lockett – Drawings for adult and kids books. FREE snacks in rec hall. Root beer floats $2.
September 5
8:00 AM until ? – Flea Markets – at various campsites throughout the campground including crafts and garage-sale type items. Must be a camper to sell fleas!
8:00 AM – until sold out – Bake Sale & Biscuits ‘N Gravy – Cost is just $5.00 at the West Shelter. Sponsored by the west side. Baked good donations from all campers appreciated. All proceeds go to activities.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – meet at the east court.
10:30 AM – Game Time for kids – meet at the rec hall.
1:00 – 3:00 PM – Foam Party by That Kid Place – Mega Foam Cannons. Root Beer Floats for sale just $2,00, thatkidplace.com
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – hosts Next Thing Smokin’ featuring Kim Bolin, Jon Rapp, Melanie Finley, Jeff Gordon, Jerry Erickson, Kyle Ripsch and Drake Sorensen.
September 6
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball Tournament – at the East Shelter. Registration from 8:00-8:30 AM. Sign up in rec hall. $5.00 registration fee.
12:30 PM – Canvas Connections Painting Party –Sign up in the rec hall prior to the event. See the example painting on the table in the rec hall. Open to all ages that can handle a paintbrush. Cost is just $20.00 per person. Pay upon arrival. (Pre-sketched painting kits available for kids to paint there or take back to their campsite. $10.00).
1:30 PM – 5th Annual Great Minnow Races – meet at grassy area near the rec hall.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry50s & Old Time Rock-N-Roll show – with guests Chrissy Sparks and Larry Harms (on sax). All seats $10.00. Root Beer Floats ust $2.00.
Dress in your 50s attire to add to the fun on Saturday and Sunday!
September 11
7:00 PM – Yahoo Bingo – a BINGO card game for ages 18 and up. For registered campers and their visitors. Iin rec hall. Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes, and $1 to play,
September 12
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court.
10:00 AM – Comfort Bags – for kids receiving chemo at the Children’s Hospital. Come help fill bags in the rec hall. Monetary and item donations from campers supply the bags. Donations accepted all season. Pick up an item list or monetary donation envolope in the rec hall.
10:30 AM – Game Time for kids – meet at the rec hall.
5:00 PM – Potluck – sign up in the rec hall by Sunday, September 6 (no exceptions). Bring own table service and a covered dish. Chicken provided.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott Bugg, Darrel Cummings, Eric Gordon and Josh Houk pending
September 18
5:30 -6:45 PM – Polancic’s Tenderloins & French Fries – Cost is just $10.00. Dine in or carryout.
7:00 PM – Trivia pending – for registered campers and their visitors ages 10 & up. Cost is $5.00. 50/50 drawing. Winning team gets a coupon for 2 large pizzas.
September 19
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court.
9:00 AM – Pop Up Bake Sale from the Heart of Dixie – located at Circle Hill #23.
10:30 AM – Game Time for kids – meet at the rec hall.
4:30 – 6:00 PM – Homemade Ham ‘N Bean Supper – Join us for our 56th consecutive Ham & Bean Supper to support activities. This supper was the original fundraiser at Kentuckiana. Adults $7.50 (ham ‘n beans, cornbread, apple dump cake). Bring your own table service.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Nicky Bugg, Scott Bugg, Darrel Cummings, Chrissy Sparks and guest Josiah White.
Welcome Fall Deal! Fall into savings by camping the last 2 weekends in September. Camp September 18 & 19, leave the trailer set up for September 21-25, and camp the following Weekend of Champions September 26 & 27th for 25% off your total camping fee. Save on gas, time, and stress.
***Cost $127.50. A savings of $42.50
(plus an additional $2.00 a day if running ac)
Weekend of Champions! This weekend features tournament play including kid and adult games played in our 2026 season. Gametime starts Friday evening and runs through Saturday afternoon. Participate in one or all. Details TBA
September 26
3:30 PM – Kentuckiana Book Club – meet in rec hall.
6:00 – 6:45 PM – Chicken tenders & potato rounds – Cost is just $5.00. Dine in or carryout.
7:00 PM – Karaoke with Simon and Company – participation prizes. Snacks available.
October Activities
October 2
5:00-6:30 PM – Sloppy Jo N’ Apple Pie in a bag (teddy grahams, apple pie filling & cool whip) – Cost is just $5.50, Dine in or carryout 7:00 PM – Bingo- in rec hall. Daubers provided. Must be 18 or older to play. For campers and their registered guests.
October 3
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court.
10:30 AM – Game Time for kids – meet at the rec hall.
1:30 PM – Bean Bag Baseball – near the rec hall. For all ages. Wear your baseball attire or favorite team shirt. FREE grilled hot dogs.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry Family Night – opry members’ family are the guest artists. Featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Bolin, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Nicky Bugg, Scott Bugg and Darrel Cummings.
Columbus Day Weekend
Holler closed on Saturday, October 12 noon through Oct 20th for construction of Spook Holler
October 9
7:00 PM – Starlight & Storytelling with Master Storyteller Mike Lockett – at the west shelter. FREE popcorn & apple cider.
October 10
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court.
8:30-1:00 PM or until sold out – Pop up bakery with Sweet Treats by Jessica – Licensed cottage bakery items available for purchase next to the rec hall. Jumer’s-style cinnamon rolls, cookies, breads and much more available. (You can pre-order your favorite treats to insure we have them there for you that day, from Sweet Treats by Jessica on facebook) www.sweettreatsbyjessica.com
10:30 AM – Canvas Connections Painting Party – $ Pre-register in the rec hall. An example of the fall project will be on the table in the rec hall. Pay upon arrival.
10:30 AM – Kids Fall Crafts – in rec hall. FREE
11:30-12:30 PM – Serving a Mug of Chili & Grilled Cheese sandwich – Cost is just $7.00.
1:30 PM – Game Time for Kids – Too Big for your Britches. Meet at the rec hall.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – featuring Keith White, Simon Webb, Kim Webb, Everette Bugg, Polly Bugg, Scott Bugg, Darrel Cummings and Stephanie Foster Cunningham.
October 16 & 17
Halloween Weekend! We encourage everyone to decorate their camper and golf cart. It is not a contest.
50/50 boards will be present at some activities or at the office this weekend to help support activities. Drawing for boards will be following the parade at 3:00 PM in the opry house. You do not need to be present to win.
October 16
6:15 PM – Trunk or Treat – in the grassy area near rec hall. Bring your golf cart, wagon or lawn chair at 6:00 PM to set up if you are participating to pass out treats to the costumed kiddos.
7:00-9:00 PM – Spook Holler – If you dare…..see more by walking it!
—Ride your golf cart through it
–Ride on the trailer wagon (loads near west shelter)
No pets…. no masks through Spook Holler please.
No grabbing the spooks
Golf carts & walkers yield to wagons
Golf carts enter from Randy Road on west side
7:00 8:30 PM – Halloween Carnival Games for younger kids – East Bocce Shelter. Fun kid games, prizes and photo ops.
7:00 PM – Kids Wagon Ride toddlers-8 years old – around the campground (not in the holler). Load by east bocce shelter.
October 17
9:00-2:00 PM – I Spy Search for the Kentuckiana Pumpkins – Kids get your I Spy pumpkin stamp card at the office. Look for pumpkins scattered around the campground. As you spy each one, stamp the matching pumpkin on your card with the stamp attached to the pumpkin and continue until you’ve found the whole pumpkin family. Claim your treat for spying and stamping all the pumpkins at the office.
9:15-10:30 AM – Kids Crafts – for all ages. Meet in the rec hall.
10:30 – 12:00 PM – Inflatables by Fun on the Run – in the grassy area by rec hall. Fried donuts $3.00. from 10:30-11:00.
11:30 AM – Nickels in the Straw – for kids 5 and under. Behind the rec hall. Hunt for nickels in the straw by age – a Kentuckiana Tradition.
1:00 –2:15 PM – Foam Party by That Kid Place – foam cannon on the west side basketball court.
3:00 PM –Kids Masquerade Parade – Meet by opry house exit door. Participants will start the parade by entering the door by the concession stand and parade down the front of the stage and then to the middle aisle to the back of the opry house. All age groups will parade together. Participants will parade a second time through the opry house as judges select the top 6 entries. All participants will be given a trick or treat bag and a half dollar. The top 6 entries will be awarded a trophy.
Parade viewing– People may sit in any opry chair or bench to view the parade.
Drawing for Fall 50/50 boards – in the Opry House mmediately following the parade.
5:00 – 6:15 PM – Kentuckiana Opry Trio – in the rec hall. Featuring Keith White, Simon Webb and Kim Bolin
5:00 – 6:15 or until supplies last – Weiner Roast – by rec hall. Grilled prepared hot dogs; condiments, chips, marshmallows and drink. OR… bring your own fork and we will supply the hot dogs and marshmallows.
7:00-9:00 PM – Spook Holler Wagon rides load at west shelter.
****Be sure to pick up your closing procedures sheet at the office or red check- in shed. It will also be posted on our Kentuckiana Kampers FB page.
October 24
Last night to camp – no planned activities
October 25
4:00 PM – Check out – before 4 on Sunday. Office closes promptly at 4:00 PM for the season.
ALL seasonal and monthly campers must have their meters read and electric pd before 4 PM on October 25th. You can pay your final electric bill anytime in October. Usage after the electric payment will roll over to next year. Anyone entering the campground after Oct 26th, must call first and set up a time.
****Be sure to pick up your closing procedures sheet at the office or red check-in shed. It will also be posted on our Kentuckiana Kampers FB page.
The Harbaugh and Johnson families appreciate your business and all of the volunteer help this season. Thanks for your support and being a part of our camping family. Please let us know if you have ideas/suggestions for our upcoming season!
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Kamp (3O9) 449-3274 For Immediate Assistance (3O9) 84O-2234
Email: Kentuckianakampandopry@yahoo
27585 Kentuckiana Rd.
Mackinaw, Illinois 61755
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