Come try a different kind of fall festival that celebrates Appalachia: the first Hillbilly Jubilee

By: Beth Howard

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: October 9, 2026

Words: 796

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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It’s fall festival season in Kentucky, a time when each of our 120 counties has its time to shine, and small town streets are lined with tents, crafts, local food, and music. Each place has its own unique flair, like London’s World Chicken Festival or my hometown of West Liberty’s Sorghum Festival, but no matter what town you’re in, it’s a time to be proud of our home, our people, and our culture.

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