Where Heritage Runs Deep
Welcome to Elliott County
Birthplace of country music singer and songwriter Keith Whitley
Home to Kentucky Trail Town Sandy Hook
Kayak along the Little Sandy River
Boat on Grayson Lake
Upcoming events
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Bridge Day
Join us for this FREE educational event sponsored by the Elliott County Tourism Council. Come out on Saturday May 9 from 11am to 3pm. FREE Hot Dog Lunch will be available until they run out. See flyer for list of demonstrations that will be taking place.
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2026 Events List
Here is a list of 2026 events in Elliott County
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Downtown Independence Celebration
Stop by Downtown Sandy Hook Kentucky Saturday, July 4th, for free live music, food, and fireworks!
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Christmas Jubilee
Make Downtown Sandy Hook a stop this holiday season. Pictures with Santa, Christmas crafts, live music, buy holiday gifts, and end the day with the festive Christmas parade
2026 Annual Sponsors -
Diamond Sponsors
Spectre & Queen, LLC - Firstlight Homecare of Eastern KY
Platinum Sponsors
Healthy Way Pharmacy of Sandy Hook KY
Little Sandy Lodge of Sandy Hook KY
Commonwealth Cooperage of Morehead KY
Tres Hermanos Nunez of Grayson KY
Michelle Wilhoit Insurance
T&T Outdoors
Other Sponsors
Fraley, Miller & Company CPAs
John Wayne Pest Control
Whitley Gahn & Rayburn CPAs
Ramey-Estep/Re-Group
Visit Grayson Lake
Fish, Boat, Kayak, Paddle, Canoe
Find Your Trail
Ready to get out and explore?
Check out one of Elliott County’s numerous trails
History
Where Heritage and Natural Beauty Meet
Music
Whether it be bluegrass played at the annual Fiddler’s Convention or a stop at Keith Whitley’s statue.
Explore Elliott County’s musical roots.