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49th Annual Trigg County Country Ham Festival

Downtown Cadiz 61 Main Street, Cadiz

Join us for two days of small-town charm, big-time fun, and mouthwatering country ham. From live music and carnival rides to craft vendors, food trucks, and the famous World’s Largest Country Ham & Biscuit, it’s a Southern celebration you won’t want to miss! 📍 Cadiz, Kentucky📅 October 10 & 11, 2025🎡 Free admission, family-friendly fun […]

Ongoing

Wolf Week – A Howlin’ Good Fall Break

Woodland's Nature Station 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz

Fall break is all about wolves at Nature Station! Come visit our resident endangered red wolves and join their “pack” of wolf admirers. Attend special wolf programs offered each day. Discover why these cunning canines have inspired awe in people for generations. A full schedule for the weekend will be available in late summer. All […]

Kentucky’s Largest Country Ham & Biscuit

Trigg County Country Ham Festival West Cadiz Park, Cadiz

Kentucky’s Largest County Ham & Biscuit And The Vision That Started It All:   One of the most iconic and beloved traditions of the Trigg County Country Ham Festival is the annual unveiling of Kentucky’s Largest Country Ham & Biscuit—a colossal, hand-crafted biscuit sandwich that draws crowds from across the state.  Baked in a custom-built “Big […]

Trigg County Ham Show

Bank of Cadiz Lawn 79 Main Street, Cadiz

Will be on display on the Bank of Cadiz Lawn Saturday October 11th from 7:30a.m. - 2:00p.m.

Money in a Haystack – Sponsored by FNB Bank

West Cadiz Park Jefferson Street, Cadiz

  Save the date! On Saturday, October 11th, FNB will be back at the 49th Annual Trigg County Country Ham Festival for one of our favorite traditions - the Money in the Haystack Children’s Event! Kids ages 12 & under will dig through the hay to uncover hidden money and candy . Age groups will […]

Moonshine Festival

Golden Pond Visitor Center 238 Visitor Center Drive, Cadiz

Join the Friends of Land Between the Lakes on October 11, 2025 for the Moonshine Festival. The event will be held at the Golden Pond Visitor Center from 10am-4pm. There will be live moonshine demonstrations by Golden Pond Distillery located in Cadiz Ky, live blue grass music, and Tasters Alley will be there serving moonshine […]

$10.00

Trigg County Ham Fest Canoe Race

Trigg County Country Ham Festival West Cadiz Park, Cadiz

For this year's 2025 Trigg County Country Ham Festival we are bringing back the much-requested Canoe Race! The canoe race will take place Saturday October 11th at 11am. If anyone is interested in paddling for the title, please Complete and fill out an application and waiver form. The forms can be picked up at Cadiz […]

Ham & Biscuit Eating Contest

Renaissance Stage Downtown, Cadiz

Saturday October 11, 2025 11:30a.m. Renaissance Stage

Smith’s Corn Maze & Hayride

Rogers Sister's Pumpkins 6321 Hopkinsville Road, Cadzi

Open 12:00p.m. - 5:00p.m. $5.00 per person Thursday 10/9 Friday 10/10 Saturday 10/11 Saturday 10/18 Saturday 10/25 Saturday 11/1

$5.00

Ham Fest Mullet and Beard Contest

Renaissance Stage Downtown, Cadiz

Mullets at 12:30pm Sponsored by The Shoppe SalonAge categories: 12 and under, 13 to 20, 21 and upBeards at 1:00pm sponsored by Big Sexy Beard ProductsFacial Hair categories: Full beard, Mustache, Partial Beard (Chops, Whaler, Goatee) Contestants meet at the Renaissance Stage at 12:20. (Time subject to change based on the day's schedule)Register at tinyURL.com/HamFestMulletBeard

Pedal Tractor Pulls

West Cadiz Park Jefferson Street, Cadiz

  Who’s Got the Power? It’s time to find out at the Pedal Tractor Pulls – a FREE event that’s fun for every kid at heart! Saturday, October 11 1:00 PM West Cadiz Park – during the Trigg County Ham Festival This family-friendly competition is open to all ages 3 to 103 – so bring […]

Decades of Style

Renaissance Stage Downtown, Cadiz

Join in the fun of fashion of yesteryear. Saturday October 11, 2025 1:30p.m. - 2:30p.m. Renaissance Stage Sponsored by The Mason Jar

Hog Calling Contest

Renaissance Stage Downtown, Cadiz

Saturday October 11, 2025 4:00p.m. Renaissance Stage

Hamtastic Drawings

Renaissance Stage Downtown, Cadiz

Hopefully you stopped by the Ham Festival Information booth and picked up your ticket. Must be present to win! Drawing will be at 5:00p.m. at the Renaissance Stage.

Concert – Rewind

Main Stage at Farmers Market 21 Spring Street, Cadiz

Saturday October 11, 2025 5:30p.m. - 7:00p.m. Main Stage at Farmers Market

Trigg County Ham Festival – Bryan White Concert

Cadiz Farmers Market Pavilion 21 Spring Street, CADIZ

Don’t miss an exciting night of live music at the Trigg Ham Festival on Saturday, October 11! Country music star Bryan White will headline the show, with local favorites Rewind opening the evening. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled night of great music, delicious food, and festival fun in Cadiz.  

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