Birthplace of Abraham Lincoln • Voted Best Festival in Kentucky!
Join us in Hodgenville, Kentucky for the 53rd annual Lincoln Days Celebration on October 5-6, 2024.
Enjoy two days of history, heritage, and hospitality in the birthplace of Abraham Lincoln and learn why readers of Kentucky Living Magazine have chosen Lincoln Days as Kentucky’s Best Festival for four consecutive years.
Lincoln Days is a two-day festival in Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace featuring pioneer games, an art show, Lincoln Look-Alikes, a parade, live music, food booths, an ice cream eating contest, the 5k and 10k Railsplitter Run, a classic car show, activities for kids and families… and much more!
The Lincoln Days Schedule of Events is ONLINE at https://lincolndays.org/schedule
2024 Festival Theme: Hats Off!
This year’s festival theme is Hats Off!
Our theme reflects our earnest gratitude for the many individuals, organizations, sponsors, vendors, and participants who contribute to the success of our annual festival. Please join us as we salute the many members of our community who make our festival so memorable and special! Learn more about this year’s theme.
Lincoln Days Art Show
One of the longest, continually-held art shows in Kentucky! The Art Show Opening on Thursday, October 3 is the official kick-off for all the fun and festivities. Everyone is welcome… and bring a friend!
Art show submissions accepted Sept. 15 – 30.
Sponsored by Keith Monument, The Lincoln Museum, and LaRue Carey Insurance
Our 2024 Board of Directors:
(from left to right): Jim B. Phelps, Bryce Shumate (Treasurer), Annie Peterson (Secretary), Roxann King (Vice President), Jeff Massie, Sarah Quesenberry (President), and Daniel Highbaugh (not pictured).
This year, it’s “HATS OFF!” to:
artists • bakers • business owners • cabin builders • candy makers • choirs • churches • city, county, and state officials • civic and social clubs • community non-profits • content creators • cooks • council members and magistrates • crafters • decorators • diners • dishwashers • elected officials • event hosts and organizers • exhibitors • families • farmers and food producers • firefighters and first responders • 5K, 10k and fun runners • float builders and decorators • former board members • historical reenactors • Hodgenville civil servants and work crews • ice cream eaters • LaRue County staff and service providers • law enforcement • Lincoln Presenters and Look-Alikes • marching bands • membership organizations • military active duty and reservists • motorcycle clubs • musicians • newspapers and news stations • organizations with various faiths, creeds and missions • our Lincoln Days members • pageant winners • pastors • pioneer game teams • publishers and podcasters • radio producers • quilters • railsplitters • reporters and editors • saddle clubs • safety and security personnel • shoppers • singers • soundboard operators • sponsors • sports teams • students • teachers • tourists • tractor operators • trash and recycling teams • vendors • veterans • vintage car enthusiasts • volunteers • and everyone who participates in our hometown festival!
Lincoln Days could not happen without YOU!
Please join us throughout the year as we salute everyone
who makes our community festival so memorable, so special, and the BEST in Kentucky!
The Lincoln Days Schedule of Events is ONLINE at https://lincolndays.org/schedule
More information about the events and a schedule of activities at Lincoln Days is available online.
If you have questions about this year’s festival, you can also reach out via email at [email protected] or leave us a message at (270) 358-8710. We’ll get back in touch with you as soon as possible!
Mary & Abraham Lincoln Look-Alikes
Enjoy one of the most unique events in Kentucky! Talented historical reenactors will bring Abraham and Mary to life. Take a selfie with Honest Abe and create a memory that will last a lifetime.
Sponsored by Hodgenville Rotary and The Lincoln Museum
Traditional Country Breakfast
The original and longest-held Lincoln Days event featuring country ham, biscuits and gravy, grits, fried apples, and all the fixins. Dine in or carry out — it’s the OG…served with OJ (or coffee)!
Hosted by Woman’s Club of Hodgenville
Quilt Show
Enjoy a beautiful display of local quilts in the historic downtown church. Download a Quilt Show Registration Form if you would like to participate.
Hosted by Hodgenville Christian Church and LaRue County Extension Homemakers.
Pioneer Games
Outdoor fun and unique challenges that always delights onlookers and participants. Teams forming now…learn how!
Sponsored by Magnolia Bank
5k and 10k Railsplitter Run
*NEW COURSE* Race from the historic downtown Presidential statue to Lincoln’s Birthplace National Park.
Sponsored by LaRue Carey Insurance and Bank of Buffalo
Railsplitting Competition
Impressive demonstrations of strength and skill for men, women, professionals, and amateurs. Join in the fun and compete for great prizes!
Sponsored by Magnolia Bank
Learn about Lincoln Days Celebration
For 53 years, our community festival has welcomed visitors to Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace.
This unique event — in the heart of historic downtown Hodgenville, Kentucky — offers something for everyone.
Learn more about the all-volunteer organization that produces Lincoln Days.
