Food Trucks Roll In Today — Weekend Lineup and Local Happenings Inside
Radcliff, KY · August 28, 2026
The aroma of kettle corn and smoked meats is already drifting across town as Friday kicks into gear. Grab your sunglasses and plan on spending the evening out.
The Lead
Weekend festivities launch across the area today as local venues open their gates for a packed late-August slate. Headlining the weekend is the annual Foodfest gathering, which brings together regional food trucks, artisan vendors, and community lawn games near the city center starting at 11:00 AM. Meanwhile, Friday night lights return to high school stadiums across Hardin County, accompanied by downtown musical performances and outdoor exhibits running through Sunday. For residents looking to get outside before September settles in, local trailheads and community pavilions are fully prepped for heavy foot traffic. Gates open this morning, with parking coordinators directing visitors along Lincoln Trail Boulevard.
Local Pulse
Radcliff Fire Department Opens Recruitment Applications Candidates can submit applications at City Hall on Lincoln Trail Boulevard through mid-September for upcoming recruit classes.
Annual Artifact Exhibition Arrives This Weekend Prehistoric relics and educational displays fill Pritchard Community Center starting tomorrow morning for collectors and history fans.
Today's Outlook
- High 86°F · Low 64°F — Mainly clear
- Clear skies and mild evening temperatures make it ideal for dining outside tonight.
What's On Around Town
Radcliff Foodfest Colvin Community Center (230 Freedoms Way), 11:00 AM–8:00 PM Dozens of regional food trucks, lawn games, and open-air seating.
Elizabethtown: Bourbon, BBQ, and Mayhem Downtown Elizabethtown, 5:00–9:00 PM Short drive for live music, smoked meats, and outdoor gathering.
Elizabethtown: 1964 The Tribute The Historic State Theater (209 W Dixie Ave), 7:00 PM Classic Beatles recreations in a vintage auditorium setting.
Spotlight & Story
- Corvin's Furniture & Flooring
- Walter Corvin and his wife launched a modest grocery shop in 1974 before expanding into home furnishings and flooring. Five decades later, their children operate four area storefronts, anchoring their trade in personal service and handshake deals.
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