GTB Visitor's Guide 2015

Area Events
Calvert City & Benton / Mashall County
To get to Calvert City turn right on to JH O’Bryan off of Barkley Drive, follow to the stop
sign and make a left on to US Hwy 62 and in 7 miles you will be in Calvert City, Ky. To
Benton make a left on to US Hwy 62, in 3 miles take ramp to US Hwy 641, take 641 for 7
miles turn left unto 641 South and follow for 7 miles to Benton, Kentucky. It is
approximately an 18 mile drive from the resort. Contact guest services for more
information or directions to a specific location.
Ameribration Festival - Calvert City, KY
Takes place on the 4th of July annually.
Tater Day Festival - Benton, KY
Court square in Benton the first Monday every April with activities the weekend prior.
CFSB Watermelon Bust - Benton, KY
First Saturday of August annually.
Paducah / McCracken County
For Paducah, turn left on to JH O’Bryan off Barkley Drive. Turn right on Commerce Avenue
just past Patti’s. Turn right on Hwy 453 and follow for 3.5 miles to I-24. Take I-24
20 miles to Exit 11 and Husband’ Road or continue straight to Exit 4 for the South side
of Paducah’s major shopping malls. . It is approximately a 26 mile drive from the resort.
Contact guest services for more information and directions to a specific location.
American Quilter’s Society Quilt Show & Festival
Last week of April annually.
The Lower Town Music & Arts Festival
Downtown historic Paducah annually the third weekend of May.
McCracken County Fair
Last week of May yearly at the McCracken County Fair Grounds.
Independence Day Celebration
Yearly on July 4, on the Paducah riverfront.
Barbecue on the River & Market Days
Paducah Riverfront, the last weekend of September annually.