Parades, Barbecue, and Community Events Headline Saturday
Radcliff, KY · August 15, 2026
Saturday morning brings a quiet stillness to neighborhood streets, but barbecue grills and parade floats are already firing up just down the road.
The Lead
The 51st annual White Mills Days homecoming festival reaches its main event today, drawing neighbors from across the county for a full schedule of traditions along the Nolin River. Organizers at the White Mills Civic League have set an early pace with a morning 5K and bike ride, followed by the annual parade stepping off at 10:00 AM. Attendance typically peaks around 11:30 AM for the festival's signature secret-recipe barbecue chicken dinner, served alongside live music, tractor displays, and a 2:00 PM community auction. Proceeds from today's meals and bidding directly fund local civic projects, including new kayak launches on the river and support for elementary school family resource centers. It remains one of the area's longest-running traditions, powered entirely by volunteer neighbors.
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Today's Outlook
- High 94°F · Low 74°F — Overcast
- Keep water handy during outdoor afternoon plans, as thick cloud cover will not block heat.
What's On Around Town
White Mills: White Mills Days Celebration White Mills Ballpark, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM Hometown parade, classic car displays, and famous chicken dinners along the river.
Fort Knox: Back to School Craft Barr Library (62 W Spearhead Div Ave), 11:00 AM–1:00 PM Drop-in creative session where kids craft custom bookmarks and desk organizers.
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Elizabethtown: Hardin County Community Dinner Central Kentucky Community Foundation (200 S Main St), 6:00 PM Catered fundraiser dinner gathering residents to support youth educational programs.
Spotlight & Story
- Hardin County Extension Master Gardeners Operating out of the county extension office, these volunteer horticulturists maintain demonstration beds and test soil for backyard gardeners. Each summer, their harvest program routes hundreds of pounds of fresh produce directly to regional food pantries.
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