Buckhorn Lake to Stage Classic Car and Motorcycle Show August 16, 2008

Cruise on in to Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park on Saturday Aug. 16, 2008 for a celebration of classic cars, classic motorcycles and classic rock and roll music.

The Cruisin’ with the Classics event will feature a classic car and bike show with trophies and no entry fees, starting at 10 a.m. and winding up at 4 p.m. Guests can enter hoola-hoop contests and a jump-rope competition and listen to live music and a DJ spinning “oldies but goodies” from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. A cook-out at the park’s beach house from noon to 8 p.m. will serve up food and refreshments for sale. Bring lawn chairs or blankets and stake out a piece of the park’s lawn area overlooking beautiful Buckhorn Lake.

Buckhorn Lake State Resort Park features a lodge and cottages for overnight accommodations, a restaurant and a wide range of activities, including hiking, fishing, boating, swimming and mini-golf. The park is located 25 miles northwest of Hazard, or 124 miles southeast of Lexington. The park’s address is 4441 KY Hwy. 1833 near KY Hwy. 28 in Perry County. For more information about the park’s amenities, visit http://www.parks.ky.gov/.*

For additional information regarding activities in the surrounding area, visit the Kentucky Artisan Heritage Trails (KAHT) and check out the attractions along the Buckhorn Trail.

*Information taken from http://migration.kentucky.gov/newsroom/parks/cruisinclassics.htm.