Shakespeare, Regional Playoff Action, and Weekend Farm Stands
Canada, KY · November 13, 2026
Fog is hugging the hollows early, but Friday night football and weekend stages will soon stir the county to life.
The Lead
Regional high school football postseason competition heats up across the mountains tonight, with the Belfry Pirates hosting Floyd Central at Haywood Field in round two of the KHSAA Class 2A playoffs.
Belfry rolls into tonight’s clash sporting a dominant 10–1 record after dismantling Martin County 56–8 in their postseason opener. The visiting Jaguars, sitting at 5–6, earned their ticket across the county line following an opening-round victory and will look to counter Belfry’s punishing ground game. With a spot in the regional championship round on the line, both squads face cold, slick turf conditions that historically favor hard-nosed interior line play. Kickoff is slated for 7:00 PM, with gates opening early to accommodate the usual packed home stands.
Local Pulse
- Belfry Hosts Floyd Central in Second-Round Clash Schools Kickoff is set for 7:00 PM tonight at Haywood Field with regional bracket advancement on the line.
Today's Outlook
- High 46°F · Low 38°F — Rain (54% chance of precipitation)
- Keep a sturdy umbrella and warm rain gear in your vehicle all day.
What's On Around Town
Today
Much Ado About Nothing Appalachian Center for the Arts (218 2nd St), Pikeville, 7:00–9:00 PM Classic Shakespearean wit staged live by UPIKE Theater talents.
Cult Classic Movie Screening Appalachian Center for the Arts (218 2nd St), Pikeville, 7:30–9:30 PM Big-screen fall cinema paired with themed community fun.
Tomorrow
- Pikeville Farmers Market Pikeville Farmers Market (130 Adams Ln), Pikeville, 9:00 AM–1:00 PM · Free
- Story Time Pike County Public Library (126 Lee Ave), Pikeville, 11:00 AM–Noon · Free
- Community Square Dancing Pike County Extension Office (148 Trivette Dr), Pikeville, 6:00–9:00 PM
Sunday
- Appalachian Beautiful Art Exhibition Appalachian Center for the Arts (218 2nd St), Pikeville, Noon–5:00 PM · Free
Spotlight & Story
- 788 Square Miles Pike County spans 788 square miles, making it the single largest county by land area in the Commonwealth. That vast mountain footprint is larger than the entire state of Rhode Island, connecting dozens of distinct hollows, creeks, and coal camps across nearly 800 miles of winding ridgelines.
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