Annual Blackberry Festival Carlisle Ky

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💜🎡🎆Mark your calendars — the dates are officially set for the 80th Annual Blackberry Festival in Downtown Carlisle June ...
03/07/2026

💜🎡🎆Mark your calendars — the dates are officially set for the 80th Annual Blackberry Festival in Downtown Carlisle June 30th through July 4th, 2026!
💜This year’s festival is extra special as we celebrate 80 years of the Carlisle Blackberry Festival, hosted by Carlisle–Nicholas County Tourism, and the 250th birthday of the United States of America. That’s right… a quarter of a millennium of freedom calls for one heck of a hometown celebration.
💜Expect a full week of blackberry treats, live music, carnival rides, vendors, community events, and a star-spangled Fourth of July right here in the heart of Carlisle. It’s the kind of small-town tradition that brings everybody together — neighbors, families, and folks traveling in just to see what all the excitement’s about.
🎉 Follow our page for announcements, event schedules, and all the details as we count down to the 80th celebration of the Annual Blackberry Festival!






🎉🍇 THANK YOU, BLACKBERRY CREW! 🍇🎉From the bottom of our berry-pickin’ hearts—THANK YOU to every single person who showed...
07/07/2025

🎉🍇 THANK YOU, BLACKBERRY CREW! 🍇🎉

From the bottom of our berry-pickin’ hearts—THANK YOU to every single person who showed up, showed out, and made the 79th Annual Blackberry Festival one for the books! 💜

👏 To our hardworking volunteers,
🙌 the nonprofit groups hustlin' in the heat,
🛍️ our amazing vendors who kept the fun rollin’,
and 🎪 everyone behind the scenes who helps bring this small-town magic to life year after year…
Y’ALL ARE THE REAL MVPs. 🏆

Carlisle knows how to throw a party, and we’re already gearin' up for NEXT YEAR — our 80TH ANNUAL BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL… yep, you read that right — EIGHTY YEARS of sweet, southern tradition, makin’ us the longest running festival in Kentucky!

Stay tuned, stay proud, and stay berry sweet — 2026 is gonna be BIG. 💥

🍇🎉 It’s the LAST DAY of the Blackberry Festival, y’all — and we’re goin’ out with a BERRY big bang! 🎉🍇Here’s today’s ful...
07/05/2025

🍇🎉 It’s the LAST DAY of the Blackberry Festival, y’all — and we’re goin’ out with a BERRY big bang! 🎉🍇

Here’s today’s full lineup in Carlisle:

👩‍🍳 Blackberry Bake Off – 2PM
👑 Miss & Mister Blackberry Pageant – 2PM
🎡 Rides, Food, & Vendors – OPEN AT 6PM
🎶 Live Music with Mike King & Kool Country – 7PM
🎟️ FREE Ride Armbands – Tonight’s giveaway donated by J&J Apparel! 🙌 Winner in the comments!

Let’s send this festival out in style! Drop your best festival photos in the comments and show us just how much fun you’ve had this week — cotton candy faces, fried food selfies, and all! 📸💜

📍 Downtown Carlisle

🍇🎉 Tomorrows the FINAL DAY of the Blackberry Festival! 🎉🍇We’ve packed the week full of fun, but we ain’t done yet — Satu...
07/05/2025

🍇🎉 Tomorrows the FINAL DAY of the Blackberry Festival! 🎉🍇
We’ve packed the week full of fun, but we ain’t done yet — Saturday is STACKED, and you won’t wanna miss a minute of it!

Here’s what’s goin’ down for our last day of festival fun ⬇️

🏃‍♀️ Blackberry Bolt 5K – starts at 8AM
📝 Registration opens at 7AM — get there early and get your run on!

👑 Miss & Mister Blackberry Pageant – kicks off at 2PM
🍰 Blackberry Bake-Off – from 2PM to 4PM — come taste the berry best sweets in town!

🎶 Live music by Mike King & Kool Country – starting at 7PM to wrap this thing up right with some good tunes and small-town soul!

🎡 Rides, vendors, and food open at 6PM
🎟 Free entry // $20 ride armbands for unlimited rides

Let’s close it out with one more big night of music, milkshakes, and memories!
Tag your crew, grab your gear, and we’ll see ya in downtown Carlisle!

🍇

🇺🇸 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!! 🎆Come celebrate with us tonight at the Blackberry Festival — it’s gonna be a red, white, and...
07/04/2025

🇺🇸 HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!! 🎆
Come celebrate with us tonight at the Blackberry Festival — it’s gonna be a red, white, and rowdy good time! 🎉🍇

🎤 Kickin' off the party at 7PM is none other than the TRAILER TRASH BAND — bring your chairs, your dancing boots, and your wild side!

🎡 Rides, food, and vendors open at 6PM
🎟 Free festival entry // $20 for unlimited ride armbands

🔥 GIVEAWAY ALERT!
Thanks to our friends at Walnut Market (248 East Main Street), we’re giving away 2 FREE ride armbands!
👉 WINNER IS IN THE COMMENTS!
Wanna win tomorrow’s set? Tag your festival crew below and we’ll draw another winner in the morning!

Let’s light up downtown Carlisle with some freedom, fun, and festival magic! 🇺🇸🍦🎡

🍦🥤 MILKSHAKES AT THE NEAL BUILDING! 🥤🍦Mark your calendars, folks! This Thursday & Friday — July 3rd & 4th from 6:00 to 9...
07/03/2025

🍦🥤 MILKSHAKES AT THE NEAL BUILDING! 🥤🍦

Mark your calendars, folks! This Thursday & Friday — July 3rd & 4th from 6:00 to 9:00 PM, swing by the Neal Building during the Blackberry Festival and grab yourself a delicious, ice-cold milkshake! 😋

Made fresh and served with a smile, these tasty treats are sponsored by the Young Adult Historical Society (YAHS) — support a great cause and cool off in the sweetest way!

📍 Neal Building – right in the heart of the festival
⏰ 6PM–9PM Thursday & Friday
🍓 Come early, they go fast!

🎉 WINNER WINNER, ARMBAND DINNER! 🎉We’ve got 2 FREE RIDE ARMBANDS thanks to a generous donation from Carlisle Gifts & Col...
07/03/2025

🎉 WINNER WINNER, ARMBAND DINNER! 🎉

We’ve got 2 FREE RIDE ARMBANDS thanks to a generous donation from Carlisle Gifts & Collectibles 🎁
📍 Located at 134 East Main Street
🕘 Open Monday–Friday 9–5 & Saturday 9–3
Stop in, shop their adorable treasures, and thank them for keeping the festival fun rollin’!

✨ TODAY’S WINNER IS IN THE COMMENTS BELOW!
But don’t worry if it ain’t you — we’re drawing again tomorrow, so keep tagging your friends on this post to enter! 🙌

💥 TONIGHT'S BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL LINEUP:
🚜 Parade starts at 7PM – lineup begins at 5:30PM at the high school
👑 Blackberry Queen Crowning right after the parade
🎶 Live music by Mike King & Kool Country immediately following

Y’all bring your lawn chairs, your people, and your sweet tooth — it’s another perfect night for makin’ memories in downtown Carlisle!

🎆 FIREWORKS TONIGHT, Y’ALL! 🎆We got so busy havin’ a blast last night that we plum forgot to post the free armband givea...
07/02/2025

🎆 FIREWORKS TONIGHT, Y’ALL! 🎆

We got so busy havin’ a blast last night that we plum forgot to post the free armband giveaway winner 😅 — but don’t worry, we didn’t forget forever!

✨ WINNER IS POSTED IN THE COMMENTS BELOW ✨

Big THANK YOU to our friends at The Sterling Gypsy for donating the armbands! 💜 If you haven’t stopped by their shop yet at 116 East Main Street in Carlisle, you’re missin’ out on:
🍦 Over-the-top Milkshakes
☕️ Lattes (hot or iced!)
🍓 Soft Serve
🤠 Custom Hats, Apparel, and the cutest Accessories around!

🎉 AND GUESS WHAT…
We’re feelin’ extra festive, so we’re giving away 2 MORE ARMBANDS tonight!
👉 Just TAG YOUR FRIENDS in the comments on this post for a chance to win — we’ll draw another winner this evening before the fireworks light up the sky!

📍Fireworks go off at dark — don’t miss it!

🍇🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY, Y’ALL!! 🎉🍇The 2025 BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL officially kicks off TONIGHT — and we’re startin' strong with...
07/01/2025

🍇🎉 TODAY’S THE DAY, Y’ALL!! 🎉🍇

The 2025 BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL officially kicks off TONIGHT — and we’re startin' strong with a whole week packed full of fun, food, rides, music, and memories! 🎡🎶🍦

💥 To celebrate DAY ONE, we’re givin’ away 2 FREE ARMBANDS to ride all night long!

👇 TAG your festival crew in the comments for your chance to win!
Winners announced at 6PM — just in time to grab a corn dog and hit the Tilt-a-Whirl! 🎟️🌭

It's Free to get in, ride armbands are $20 or you can purchase singe ride tickets

🎠 Rides, food, and vendors open at 6PM nightly
🕖 Live music starts at 7PM Tonight is Mike King & Kool Country
📍 Downtown Carlisle, KY

Let’s make this the SWEETEST week of summer! 🍓🍦

🎆🍇 BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL FIREWORKS! 🍇🎆Y’all better get ready to look UP — 'cause the sky over Carlisle is about to SHOW OU...
06/30/2025

🎆🍇 BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL FIREWORKS! 🍇🎆

Y’all better get ready to look UP — 'cause the sky over Carlisle is about to SHOW OUT! 👀💥

📍 WHEN: Wednesday, July 2nd
🌌 TIME: 10pm
🎶 WHO’S PLAYING BEFOREHAND: DJ Gayle McCord with Let’s Cruise Entertainment + a special performance by the 202nd Army Band 🇺🇸

Bring a blanket, grab a milkshake, and settle in for the most explosive night of the festival! It’s gonna be red, white, and BERRY loud — just how we like it! ❤️🤍💙

🧨 You do not wanna miss this mid-week magic!

Rides, Food, Vendors open at 6pm

🎡🍇 BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL INFO DROP! 🍇🎡Wanna know the berry best part about the Blackberry Festival? 👇🎉 IT’S FREE to get in...
06/29/2025

🎡🍇 BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL INFO DROP! 🍇🎡

Wanna know the berry best part about the Blackberry Festival? 👇
🎉 IT’S FREE to get in! Yup, no gate fee — just show up and have a good time!

🎟 Wanna ride ‘til ya can’t ride no more?
Grab an armband for $20 and enjoy UNLIMITED rides all night long! 🙌
Just here for a spin or two? No problem — individual ride tickets are also available!

🍔🎠 RIDES, FOOD & VENDORS open every night at 6PM
From funnel cakes to Ferris wheels, we’ve got somethin’ for everyone — so bring the whole fam and let the good times roll!

📍 Downtown Carlisle, KY

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East Main Street
Carlisle, KY
40311

Opening Hours

Tuesday 4pm - 10pm
Wednesday 4pm - 10pm
Thursday 4pm - 10pm
Friday 4pm - 10pm
Saturday 4pm - 10pm

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