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Hillbilly Days Events
2026
Sat, Apr 11Pike County Central High SchoolThe Hillbilly Pageant returns April 11 at Pike County Central High School, celebrating local tradition ahead of Hillbilly Days 2026.
Multiple DatesThu, Apr 16218 2nd StExperience handcrafted quilts and Appalachian artistry at the Hillbilly Days Quilt Show, April 16–18, 2026, in downtown Pikeville, KY.
Thu, Apr 16PikevillePikeville City Park, Kentucky Power Main Stage.
Thu, Apr 16Pikeville City ParkLight up the night in downtown Pikeville. The Appalachian Wireless Fireworks Show returns with a sky-filling finale you won’t want to miss. Bring a chair, bring the family, and get ready for a dazzling celebration over the heart of the city.
Multiple DatesFri, Apr 17Division StreetHead to the Family Fun Zone for thrilling, interactive dinosaur shows featuring playful baby dinos, a growing T-Rex, and hands-on fossil fun. Catch the excitement Friday at 1, 4, and 6 PM, and Saturday at 11 AM, 1 PM, and 4 PM. It’s prehistoric fun the whole family will love—only at Hillbilly Days
Fri, Apr 17PikevilleBeards, bragging rights, and bold mustaches take over Pikeville on April 17, 2026, during Hillbilly Days — will yours measure up?
Sat, Apr 18Connection ChurchChrome, classics, and coal-country character. Cruise through the Hillbilly Car Show and check out a lineup of vintage rides, custom builds, and local favorites during Hillbilly Days 2026.
Sat, Apr 18Appalachian Wireless ArenaHillbilly Days 2026 wraps up in legendary fashion as The Marshall Tucker Band takes the stage at the Appalachian Wireless Arena on Saturday, April 18 at 7:00 PM. As the official Saturday night headliner of Hillbilly Days, this Southern rock powerhouse brings decades of timeless hits and road-tested
Start time 7 AM178 S College St, Pikeville, KY 41501, USAFinish Hillbilly Days weekend strong by hitting the pavement at the Hillbilly Half Race Series on April 19, 2026, with races for all ages and abilities benefiting Shriners Children’s Hospital.
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