Hillbilly Days - Pikeville, Kentucky

amy

Once you’ve been one time, that’s really all you need to go. But I’ve been a couple of times and it’s pretty decent. Food, friends, rides, booths, hot temps, more food, lemonade, etc, etc. This previous time (2022), we only got a lemonade and a water and that was $6. I read that other people’s foods/drinks cost $$. It’s outrageous and I’d hate to see next year’s prices if everything continues to go up. Overall though, it’s a fun experience.

D

Has become very, very, very commercial. Not much related to history. Does not feel authentic in the least...all the Hillbilly's are covered in plastic buttons. Only a few locals do any dancing.

I was told that the kin calling event was cancelled months prior, but they still kept it on the website anyways.

No mechanical bull.

One of the best carnival ride (Midway) at any fair I've been to.

The parade was ok, but the jalopies drove thru too fast. Instead of the parade, they should just have all the jalopies parked in town so folks could walk thru and see them.

Music was a mix - some bands were good, others were so-so.

One problem is that it ends Sat at 6pm, vendors out by 9pm. So here is this three day event, but it closes early on Sat.

I saw the fireworks on Friday night, and how they started a fire on the mountain.

Bradley K.

50$ bucks for mac and cheese a gyro and undercooked chicken is absolutely bonkers. Be weary of the booths that don't have prices listed. They will rob you!

Darby J.

To be honest Google asked me how was hillbilly days it implied that I was there 5 days ago hillbilly days over a month ago I think they have something malfunctioning but as for hillbilly days I really enjoyed it when I was younger but now it's just the same over and over again I would rather donate to Shriners directly than to go to hillbilly days

B J.

Hillbilly days lol this weekend 22nd-23rd is my days to go then the parade usually Sunday, can't wait been cancelled last couple years, I rode the mechanical bull was awesome and lots of good food from great kind people from across the United States even make Betty crockers mouth water, venders are very friendly nice, lots of great items for sale u usually don't see round these parts lol, turns the deep dark hills of eastern Kentucky into deep fried BBQ friendly fun hillbillies lol. Can't wait y'all downtown Pikeville ky, come on down un-tellin what u might see, don't get in no trouble y'all !!

Bill A.

Went for 2 of the 3 days. Great for family activities and free entry. Lots of safety personnel staged across the multiple city blocks of the closed off streets. Something for everyone.

Some R. T.

It’s an overall fun experience. The food is very overpriced, and there should be a little bit more ride options though.

Wayne M.

Great spot