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For the perfect vacation destination, look no further than Union County, Kentucky. Set in the serene countryside of Western Kentucky, Union County not only holds fairs, festivals, and rallies. It is home to beautiful parks, recreation areas, golf courses, lakes, antique shops, a Civil War Museum, and a nature preserve.

The City of Morganfield, through Downtown Morganfield, participates in the Renaissance Kentucky Program and has achieved their "Silver Status" to focus on the historic preservation of the downtown area.

"Little Sturgis Rally" is a main event in July for the Sturgis area at the Sturgis Airport Complex. The motorcycle event has grown over the last ten years to an attendance of over 20,000 people.

 

The Sturgis Airport Complex offers the John Arnold Convention Center for meetings and special events, a 5,600 square feet meeting space and 43,750 square feet in the indoor arena, three 5,000 foot runways, and walking trails with a lake. The Union County Fair is held here each summer featuring harness racing, a horse show, and a demolition derby.

Union County purchased the old Camp Breckinridge Officers Club (circa World War II) that contains murals painted by World War II German prisoners of war. The building has been restored and renamed the James D. Veatch Camp Breckinridge Museum and Arts Center. The Museum enshrines the cannon fired after Lincoln's only presidential speech in Kentucky at Morganfield. Also, the museum largely focuses on World War II exhibits.

The Morganfield Lions Club sponsors the "Corn Festival" at Morganfield in September of each year. Performances by local bands, merchant promotions, and local food vendors - including barbecue, are featured events.

Last Updated (Monday, 14 June 2010 21:12)

 
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