McCreary County Chamber of Commerce

09/25/2026

⏰ The deadline is tomorrow! ⏰

There’s still time to recognize someone who makes a difference in McCreary County. The McCreary County Chamber of Commerce is accepting nominations for our Annual Awards until 11:59 PM tomorrow, Friday, September 25.

Help us celebrate the people and businesses who lead, serve, inspire, and make our community a better place to live, work, and visit.

🏆 Award categories:

⭐ Business / Business Person of the Year
⭐ Student of the Year
⭐ Lifetime Achievement Award
⭐ Volunteer of the Year
⭐ Educator of the Year
⭐ Citizen of the Year

Award recipients will enjoy a banquet meal, receive a commemorative plaque, and be recognized during the Chamber’s Annual Banquet, featuring keynote speaker Jim Caldwell.

Don’t assume someone else will nominate them. Take a few minutes today to recognize someone who deserves it!

📝 Submit your nomination by tomorrow night:
https://forms.gle/JKZBKnCeGQSXLyce7

Thank you for helping us celebrate the people and businesses that make McCreary County special! 💙

Nominations Deadline: Friday, September 25, at 11:59 PM. Please submit a separate nomination form for each individual or business you wish to nominate.

09/24/2026

We are excited to welcome Silvia’s Street Corn to our shopping day this Saturday! 🌽

Silvia will be serving her delicious Mexican street corn while you shop, visit, and enjoy the day with us. Come hungry…because this is one vendor you will not want to miss!

Join us Saturday, 10–4, for local shopping, great food, and a fun day at Willow & Rose

09/23/2026

🎉 Welcome to the Chamber, Big South Fork Adventures! 🎉

We are excited to welcome Big South Fork Adventures as one of our newest McCreary County Chamber of Commerce members!

This local company offers unforgettable outdoor adventures at prices that make it easier for families, friends and visitors to get outside, have fun and create lasting memories together. From whitewater rafting and kayak rentals to guided tours and shuttle services, they can help you experience some of the best adventures our area has to offer.

When you choose Big South Fork Adventures, you are not only planning a memorable experience—you are also supporting a local business right here in our community!

🌐 bigsouthforkadventures.net
📞 (855) 652-7238

Please join us in welcoming Big South Fork Adventures to the Chamber family!

Big South Fork Adventures LLC invites you to explore Kentucky's & Tennessee's whitewater rafting through the remote beautiful wilderness and the unforgettable Big South Fork River. Choose from a beginner, site seeing relaxing float and unguided "Duckie" floats to advanced challenging class (IV) whit...

09/22/2026

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🍂 Fall has officially arrived in McCreary County, and views like this are just around the corner!

There is something unforgettable about Devil’s Jump Overlook in the fall. The winding Big South Fork River, the mist rising through the gorge and the hills painted in autumn color make this one of my absolute favorite places in McCreary County.

Whether you are looking for a peaceful escape, a scenic drive or a new place to explore, McCreary County belongs on your fall travel list.

Come for the colors. Stay for the adventure. Fall in love with McCreary. 🍁

Have you experienced this view in the fall? Tag someone who needs to see it with you!

📍 Devil’s Jump Overlook
📸 Warner Outdoors

09/22/2026

Last Wednesday’s Chamber Luncheon was truly a special one!

We had a wonderful time getting to know the important people who fill the room month after month and faithfully support our luncheons. Everyone had the opportunity to introduce themselves, share the business or organization they represent and tell us a little more about the work they do in our community.

Our luncheons would not be possible without the members, business owners, community leaders and guests who continue to show up. You are the reason we can gather each month, build relationships and strengthen our local business community.

This was my final luncheon serving as President of the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to everyone who gave me the honor of serving as your president and who supported me throughout my three terms. It has truly been a privilege, and I am grateful for the friendships, partnerships and memories made along the way.

It was also Donna McClure’s final Chamber Luncheon serving as Field Representative for Senator Mitch McConnell. I think the world of Donna and am so thankful for the support and friendship she has shown our Chamber and McCreary County over the years.

Thank you, Donna, for always showing up for our community. You will truly be missed!

09/15/2026

❄️ You’re Invited to the McCreary County Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet! ❄️

Join us Tuesday, October 20, for an elegant evening celebrating our Chamber members, local businesses and community.

Our theme this year will be winter, so get ready for a beautiful evening filled with frosty details and seasonal charm!

✨ Meet and Greet at 5:30 PM
✨ Banquet begins at 6:00 PM
✨ McCreary County Park Senior Citizens Building
✨ Guest Speaker: Meteorologist Jim Caldwell
✨ Dinner catered by Knife of the Party Catering Co.

Tickets are $35 each, or reserve a table of six for $180 and save $30!

Tickets are available at:

❄️ McCreary Tourism
❄️ United Cumberland Bank (Main Branch)
❄️ Crabtree-Wilson Insurance Agency, Inc.
❄️ Randy Kidd-State Farm Insurance
❄️ Davis Auto Repair
❄️ Judge Greene’s Office- McCreary County Fiscal Court

Seats are limited, so don’t wait to reserve your ticket or table. We look forward to sharing this special evening with you!

*Tickets are nonrefundable.

09/15/2026

Join us tomorrow for our monthly Chamber Luncheon as we take time to get to know one another!

We spend a lot of time searching for informative guest speakers for our luncheons, but it recently occurred to me that some of the most interesting and important people we could hear from are already sitting in the room.

For our September luncheon, we’re shifting the focus to networking, building connections and recognizing the individuals who continually support the Chamber by attending our luncheons.

Join us Wednesday, September 16 at noon at the McCreary County Public Library. Everyone will have an opportunity to introduce themselves, share the business or organization they represent and tell us a little about what they do.

We’ll also make time for brief updates about upcoming events, projects, promotions and other things happening throughout McCreary County.

Chamber members will have the opportunity to vote for our new board members and officers. Tickets for the upcoming Chamber Annual Banquet will also be available for purchase.

Lunch will be catered by Megan’s Sweet Treats!

Whether you’re a Chamber member, business owner, community leader, organization representative or simply interested in becoming more connected within our community, you’re welcome to join us.

Come enjoy a delicious lunch, meet the people in the room and make connections that could continue long after the luncheon ends!

09/12/2026

🧟‍♀️🎃 ATTENTION McCREARY COUNTY — WE NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU! 🎃🧟‍♂️

We’re tossing around a FUN idea for the 4th Annual Main Street Spooktacular Candy Giveaway on October 31st… but we need to know if our community is interested BEFORE we make it happen!

🖤 Would YOU volunteer to participate in a THRILLER-inspired Dance/Walk down Main Street?! 🖤

No experience needed — AT ALL! 😂

We’re talking:
🧟 Getting dressed up like zombies
💃 Learning a fun Thriller-inspired dance/walk
🎃 Taking over Main Street together
😂 And having an absolute BLAST doing it!

THIS IS JUST AN INTEREST CHECK!

The Thriller Dance/Walk will ONLY happen if we get enough volunteers who are seriously interested in participating.

So… what do y’all think?! 👀

👇 If you would ACTUALLY participate, comment “I’M IN!” below!

Tag somebody you KNOW would make a good zombie! 😂🧟‍♀️🧟‍♂️

If we get enough people interested… MAIN STREET MAY JUST COME ALIVE THIS HALLOWEEN! 🎃👻🖤