Kampground & Music
(Kentuckiana’s 55th Season)
309-449-3274 309-840-2234
27585 Kentuckiana Rd. Mackinaw, Il. 61755
Kentuckiana Kampground is a privately owned campground. All visitors must register and get a parking pass. All visitors staying past 5:00 PM on Saturdays must pay $5.00 per adult. Children are FREE. Visitors choosing to include the opry show are $10.00 for adults and children are FREE.
*****ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE*****
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FOR UPDATED EVENT INFORMATION
May Activities
Happy New Year Special for Nightly Campers
Camp the first weekend with a special deal. Camp May 2 and 3rd and bring a buddy camping FREE. Reserve your two sites to ensure camping side-by-side.
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May 2
Hopedale Town-wide Yard Sales Friday and Saturday
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Happy New Year! Welcome back campfire social / 2025 kids’ activity fundraising kickoff at the West Shelter. Let’s ring in the new year of camping with a hoot and a holler, flashing of lights and tooting of horns. Campfire music and s’mores in a bag, hot dogs and popcorn selling for 55 cents each; proceeds go toward activity fund; each in honor of Kentuckiana’s 55th year.
May 3
Hopedale Town-wide Yard Sales
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball at the Rec Hall
1:30 PM – Book of the Month at the Rec Hall. Come hear a children’s story by guest reader, Cathy Moore, and join Miss Rosie’s Garden Club for a very special activity.
5:00 PM – Potluck for Seasonal and Monthly Campers in the rec hall. Bring a covered dish (NO DESSERTS) and your own table service. Campground provides the chicken. Cake will be served at the meeting in the Opry House afterward.
6:00 PM – Dessert in the Opry House as we celebrate 55 years. Spin and win for prizes. A brief camper meeting will include campground update and rule overview.
BOGO Mother’s Day Camping Deal
Camp May 9 and get the night of May 10 half off! (a $38 savings) A sweetheart of a deal.
May 9
Happy Mothers Day Weekend – keep Mom out of the kitchen!
6:00 PM – Mom’s Night Out featuring Kentuckiana’s Cheap Date Night $10.00 per couple in the Rec Hall; Spaghetti with Meatballs, salad, bread, dessert, water, and table service. Music BINGO for date couoples following dinner. Prizes for the winners. Sign up in
Rec Hall.
May 10
7:30 – 9:00 AM – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in the Rec Hall (or carryout available). Tickets at the Door; $5.00 Adults; $3.00 Kids. Mom’s drawing for Kentuckiana Kash.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:00 AM – Kids’ Craft for Mother’s Day in the Rec Hall. FREE
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball- Meet at the Rec Hall
1:45 – 1:45 PM – Kids’ Beginning Fishing 101 – meet at the Rec Hall. details TBA. Kids bring your own pole or borrow one of ours.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House
May 15
5:30 PM – Rick’s Grillin’ Be watching for details.
May 16
7:00 PM – BINGO (age 18 and up) in the rec hall. For registered campers and their visitors.
May 17
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:00 AM – Canvas Connections Painting Class in the Rec Hall. Come paint & create your own wooden wind spinner with us. Pay and choose your spinner style upon arrival. (first come-first serve for styles and while supplies last) Sign up in the Rec Hall. (Example will be on the table in the Rec Hall.) For those who choose to do an alternate project, there will be ceramics/wood/pre-sketched canvas kits available ranging in price from $2-$49. Take & Make kits also available – paint at your campsite!
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball at the Rec Hall.
2:00 PM – Euchre (adults) at the Rec Hall.
2:00 PM – UNO (kids) at the Rec Hall.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry in the Opry House
May 23
7:00 PM – Kids’ Glow in the Dark Bingo (parents welcome) – in the Rec Hall. Wear your glow!
May 24
8:00 AM – Biscuit & Gravy Breakfast and Bake Sale in the Rec Hall (until sold out) sponsored by the East Side. Just $5. All proceeds go to the activity fund. Donations of baked goods appreciated.
8:00 AM – Flea Market set up at various campsites. You MUST be a camper to sell fleas.
8:00 AM – Flea Market Scavenger Hunt – get games sheets at the office counter. Find 10 to get a free popsicle.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball Meet at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball– meet at the Rec Hall
2:30 PM – Yahoo BINGO (age 18 and up) – in the Rec Hall. A BINGO card game. Bring; 5 quarters, 5 dimes and a dollar. Wear a hat for a chance at door prizes.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry in the Opry House. Guest: Josh Houke.
May 25
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball Tournament- at the East Shelter. Sign up in the Rec Hall 8:00-8:30. $5.00 registration fee.
1:30 PM – Canvas Connections Painting Class – in the Rec Hall, on a 16 x 20″ canvas. Open to all ages that can handle a paintbrush. No experience necessary. Painting example, details and sign up sheet are on the table in the Rec Hall. Please sign up in Rec Hall asap so we have enough for all. Cost is $20. Pay upon arrival.
For those who choose to do an alternate project, there will be ceramics/wood/pre-sketched canvas kits available ranging in price from $2-$49. Take & Make kits also available – paint at your campsite!
2:00 – 4:00 PM – Foam Party by That Kid Place next to the Basketball Court. Mega foam cannons, custom built foam truck shooting enough foam to fill a house. Plan on getting wet. Fun for all ages. A nonprofit company supporting special needs kids. Thatkidplace.com. DOUBLE THE FUN Bucket! – a donation bucket for the activity fund will be a the party and the campground will match donations up to $200.
5:30 – 7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Outside Jam (band donations appreciated) & Hamburger Day Picnic in the West Area. Hamburger meals are $7 and include hamburger, chips & cookie. Hot Dog meals are $2.50 and include hot dog, chips & cookie. All proceeds go toward the activity fund.
May’s 50/50 Bord Winners will be drawn at 6:30pm. You do not have to be present to win.
May 26
10:15 AM – Honor Day Please join in along the parade route down Rosemary Ct. and Country Club to honor our Kentuckiana veterans in a golf cart parade. Veterans please gather at the Rec Hall in your cart. Contact the office if you need a cart. The parade will end at the Veterans tree gazebo for the TAPS Ceremony.
May 30
7:00 – 7:30 PM – FREE Popcorn in the Rec Hall. Come up for a free bag to enjoy at your campsite.
May 31
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball meet at the Rec Hall
1:00 PM – Movie Matinee (TBA) in the Opry House. 55 cent hot dogs and popcorn
7:00 AM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House
June Activities
June 6
7:00 PM – BINGO (age 18 and up) in the Rec Hall. Daubers provided. For registered campers and their visitors.
June 7
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East court
9:00 AM – Gaga Ball meet at the Rec Hall
1:30 PM – Bean Bag Baseball near the Rec Hall. For all ages. Wear your baseball attire or favorite team shirt and cap. FREE Hot dogs!
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry house
June 13
Father’s Day Weekend – Back to the Basics!
7:00-8:00 PM – Campfire Social at the West Shelter. Campfire music and walking tacos 2 for $5.50.
June 14
7:30 – 9:00 AM – Pancake & Sausage Breakfast in the Rec Hall (or carryout available). Tickets at the door. Adults $5.00, Kids
$3.00. Dad’s drawing for Kentuckiana Kash.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:00 AM – Kids’ Craft for Father’s Day in the Rec Hall, FREE
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball near the Rec Hall
1:00 – 1:45 PM – Fishing 202 Meet at the rec hall. Review of Fishing 101 and more! Kids bring yuor own pole or borrow one of ours.
2:30 PM – Games at the West Playground. H-O-R-S-E, hopscotch, jump rope. Hey dads!- come show your kids how it’s done.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House. Guest: Josh Houke
June 20
Every dog has its’ day!
7:00 – 8:00 PM – Doggy Ice Cream Social and Yappy Hour. Free ice cream for dogs and humans. Friendly leashed pets are welcome for this howling good time. A donation jar and 50/50 board will be available to help support the Tazewell County Animal Protective Society (TAPS).
June 21
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:30 AM – Pet Parade Paws for a Cause Costumes and decorated golf carts optional. Both Golf carts with pets and walked pets are welcome. Meet at the Rec Hall to parade down Rosemary Ct and
Country Club to the west shelter. Watch the parade and join in on the 50/50 boards and donation jar to help support the Tazewell
County Animal Protective Society (TAPS).
12:00 PM – Hot Dog Lunch at the Rec Hall. Donations and 50/50 board help support the Tazewell County Animal Protective Society (TAPS)
12:30 – 2:00 PM – Canvas Connections Painting – “Pawsome Flowers” See the example and sign up in the Rec Hall. Immediately after the Pet Parade…bring your dog/cat over to the grassy area next to the Rec Hall. We will “PRINT” your pet’s paws onto canvas (with the owner’s help) using pet-safe painting supplies. You choose the colors. There will be a paw clean-up area. After printing, you’ll take your pet back to your campsite, then return with your canvas to complete your masterpiece by adding the floral details. All pets MUST be on a leash and not allowed to “meet each other” or play together for their/our safety. Cost: $20 (with a portion going to TAPS shelter). If you’d like to help the dogs/cats out even more…you can bring items to donate items to TAPS. There will be a donation box for food, treats, blankets, cat litter, paper towels, beds and toys.
2:00 PM – Euchre (adults) in rec hall
2:00 PM – UNO (kids) in rec hall
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry in the Opry House.
June 27
7:00 PM – Wild BINGO (age 18 and up) in the Rec Hall. Wear something out of your normal attire and get a ticket for door prizes. All games will have a wild number. Daubers provided. For registered campers and their guests.
June 28
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball meet at the Rec Hall
1:45 PM – Miss Rosie’s Garden Club meet in the Rec Hall. Book of the Month in Rec Hall will be read by guest reader, Julie McNamara.
2:00 PM – Kentuckiana Klatch – informational/brainstorming in Rec Hall about comfort bags for kids receiving chemo at the Children’s Hospital. Join us!
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House
Hotter than July Deal!
Double the fun on our double nickel anniversary! Camp Christmas in July on the 11th & 12th, leave your camper set up for July 13 – 17 then camp the following weekend (Kids Fishing Derby 18 & 19) for 25% off your total camping fee. Save gas & time and have double the family fun. All Christmas in July & Fishing Derby activities are FREE. ($121.50 which is a savings of $40.50) There is an additional $2 per day fee if using A/C. Make your reservations EARLY while spaces are available.
July Activities
Happy 4th of July! Get your parade entry numbers and sign up at Circle Hill #10 for Thursday night’s parade.
July 3
4:00 PM – Hopedale Park 3.5 miles from Kentuckiana. Enjoy the carnival, food and entertainment beginning at 4 pm.
9:00 PM – Patriotic Golf Cart Parade Decorate your golf car in style. Winner gets $170 Kentuckiana Kash!
July 4
10:00 AM – Hopedale Park – Enjoy the morning parade, carnival, food and entertainment, including fireworks! (3.5 miles from Kentuckiana)
1:30 PM – Patriotic Little Kids/Family Parade Meet at the Rec Hall. All participants get a bomb pop. $25 First Prize.
2:00 PM – Patriotic Big Kids Parade Meet at the Rec Hall. All participants get a bomb pop. $25 First Prize.
July 5
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball meet at the Rec Hall
1:00 PM – Pie & Ice Cream Promenade – Sit back and relax along the parade route to enjoy FREE pie & ice cream served to you with patriotic flair!
2:30 PM – Super Soaker – 6-12-year-olds water fight on hayrack. Bring your water guns. Campers along the parade route, have your hoses ready.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House.
July 10
Rick’s Grillin’ Be watching for details.
July 11
8:00 PM – Meet and Greet Santa in the Rec Hall. Cookies and milk, coloring, photo ops, and songs
9:00 PM – Christmas Golf Cart Parade
July 12
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
9:00 AM – Donuts with Santa in the Rec Hall FREE. Wear your pajamas, have donuts and milk with Santa as he reads you a story
10:00 AM -3:00 PM Reindeer Hunt Prizes to all who find the reindeer. Get your game card from the office at 10:00 am.
10:30-11:30 AM – Kids Christmas Crafts in the Rec Hall
1:30 PM – Reindeer Games – Grass Sledding Snowball Water/Fight for kids and Snowball/pompom fight for adults. Snow cones.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House
July 18
7:00 – 7:45 – Fishy Family Fun Free prizes.
July 19
8:30 – 11:00 AM – Kid’s Fishing Derby Sign up in the Rec Hall. Bait Provided.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
11:00 – 11:30 AM – FREE Hot Dog Lunch; hot dogs, chips, drink. At the Rec Hall.
11:30 AM – Fishing Awards Ceremony – prizes include rods & reels, stocked tackle boxes and trophies.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House and drawing for the July 50/50 board. Do not have to be present to win.
July 26
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East court
9:30 AM – Book of the Month Club with guest reader, Lori Ruff, and Miss Rosie’s Garden Club immediately following. Meet in the Rec Hall.
10:00 AM – Canvas Connections Painting Class – TBD. Open to all ages that can handle a paintbrush. No experience necessary. Painting example, details and sign up sheet are on the table in the Rec Hall. Please sign up in Rec Hall asap so we have enough for all. Pay upon arrival. For those who choose to do an alternate project, there will be ceramics/wood/pre-sketched canvas kits available ranging in price from $2-$49. Take & Make kits also available – paint at your campsite!
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball meet at the Rec Hall
2:00 PM – Euchre (adults) in the Rec Hall
2:00 PM – UNO (kids) in the Rec Hall
August Activities
August 2
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball meet at the Rec Hall
2:00 PM – Kids’ Bocce Ball at the East Court
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House
August 8
7:00 PM – Yahoo BINGO (age 18 and up) A BINGO card game, in the Rec Hall. Wear a hat for a chance to win Door Prizes! Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes and a dollar to play.
August 9
9:00 AM – Bocce Bocce Ball at the East Court
9:30 AM – Book of the Month Club with guest reader, and Miss Rosie’s Garden Club. Meet at the Rec Hall.
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball – meet at the Rec Hall
1:00 PM – Beginning Golf for Kids – Meet at the Rec Hall. Highlighting respecting the course, other players and the game. Introduction to stance, grip and swing path.
August 15
Bundle of FUN Friday Night! Camp Friday night and get a FREE Large pizza…bundled with Firewood. Make your reservation to get your pizza ordered.
7:00 PM – Karaoke and Pizza Night – with Simon in the Opry Hall. Concessions including pizza by the slice (while supplies last) $
August 16
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball and Battle Pong Golf – meet at the Rec Hall
1:00 PM – Golf Cart Poker Run – meet in the Rec Hall. $5 registration per person
1:30 PM – Back to School Ice Cream Social – in the Rec Hall. Kids come celebrate with us by making an ice cream sundae.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House. Guest: Josh Houke
August 22
7:00 PM – BINGO – in the Rec Hall. Daubers provided (age 18 and up)
August 23
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball and Battle Pong Golf – meet at the Rec Hall
2:00 PM – Euchre (adults) in the Rec Hall
2:00 PM – UNO (kids) in the Rec Hall
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House
Labor Day Weekend – Back to the Fifties
August 29
7:30 PM – Movie Night – in the Opry House. FREE Popcorn. Rosie’s Root Beer Floats, Pop and Water for sale.
August 30
Dress in your 50’s attire to add to the fun on Saturday and Sunday!
8:00 AM to ? – Flea Market – at various campsites. Must be a camper to sell fleas.
8:00 AM – Biscuits and Gravy and Bake Sale (until sold out) $5 Sponsored by the West Side. At the West Shelter. Baked donations from campers appreciated. All proceeds go toward Kids’ activities.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball and Battle Pong Golf – meet at the Rec Hall
AFTERNOON – Rosie’s Rollin Root Beer Float Cart Look for it coming your way! $2
1:00 PM – Foam Party by That Kid Place – back by popular demand. Mega Foam Cannons.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House. Guest: Josh Houke
August 31
Dress in your 50’s attire to add to the fun on Saturday and Sunday!
8:00 AM to ? – Flea Market – at various campsites. Must be a camper to sell fleas.
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball Tournament – East Court. $5 registration fee. Sign up in the Rec Hall to participate.
AFTERNOON – Rosie’s Rollin Root Beer Float Cart – Look for it coming your way! $2
12:30 PM – Canvas Connections Painting – in the Rec Hall. Open to all ages that can handle a paintbrush. Sign up in the Rec Hall and see the example painting. Cost is $20. Ceramics, pre-sketched canvas and wood items are available as other options to paint on your own or a Take and Make at your campsite.
1:30 PM – 4th Annual Great Minnow Races – Meet at the East Shelter by the Bocce Ball court.
Drawing for August 50/50 boards. Need not be present to win.
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry 50’s and Old Time Rock-N-Roll Show at the Opry House. Guest: Larry Harms on sax.
September Activities
Welcome Fall! Fall into savings by camping the last two weekends in Sept. Camp Sept 19 and 20, leave the trailer set up Sept 21-25, and camp the following Cowboy Weekend Sept 26 & 27th for 25% off your total camping fee Save on gas, time, and stress. ***Cost $121.50 (A savings of $40.50) an additional $2.00 a day if running ac
September 5
7:00 PM – Yahoo BINGO – (adults) a BINGO card game in the Rec Hall. Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes and a dollar to play.
September 6
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
9:30 AM – Book of the Month Club –with guest reader Mel Wood and Miss Rosie’s Garden Club immediately following.
10:00 AM – Comfort Bags for kids receiving chemo at Children’s Hospital; come help fill bags for kids in the rec hall; monetary and item donations from campers supply the bags; donations accepted all season.. check in the rec hall for item list or monetary donation envelope.
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball; Battle Pong golf meet at rec hall
2:00 PM – Chili Cook-Off – sign up in rec by Sept 1 at the office; champion chili recipe will be served Oct. 11th Mug of Chili
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry in the Opry House
55 Years of Family Fun at Kentuckiana!
A big portion of our adult and kids activities are made possible through fundraising and private donations. Please join in the fun and support this weekends fundraising efforts to keep this Kentuckiana tradition going for the upcoming season. Thank you for your past generosity and support.
September 12
7:00 PM – BINGO – (adults $) in rec hall; daubers provided; must be 18 or older
September 13
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball – at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball and Battle Pong golf meet at rec hall
4:30-6:00 PM – Homemade Ham ‘N Bean Supper (Join us for our 55th consecutive Ham & Bean Supper supper to support activities. This supper was the original fundraiser at Kentuckiana.) Adults $7.50 ham ‘n beans, cornbread, dessert (apple dump cake), & bring your own table service ; Fun and Games throughout suppertime. 50/50 boards, spinning wheel of prizes, live auction (3 items), and 4 Grand Prize drawings for $55.00 Kentuckiana Kash. Purchasing dinner tickets include a chance for prizes; Tickets for additional chances on sale.All proceeds go to activities
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry in the Opry House. Guest: Josh Houke
September 19
Homecoming Weekend; identify your hometown at your campsite; wear your school colors or team shirt
7:00 PM – Glow in the dark fun – get your glow on. Meet in the grassy area near rec hall
September 20
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball and Battle Pong golf meet at the rec hall
1:00 PM – Kids Bocce Ball – meet at the East court
2:00 PM – Euchre (adults)in rec hall
2:00 PM – Uno (kids) in rec hall
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry at the Opry House. Guest: Melanie Finley
September 26
Ace in the Hole Weekend ….. Let’s Have a Ball
7:00 PM – Movie in opry house – “Holes” FREE popcorn
September 27
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball and Battle Pong golf meet at rec hall 11:30 AM – Sloppy Jo & Apple Pie in a bag (teddy grahams, apple pie filling & cool whip) $5.50 Grab & Go (or eat in the rec hall)
Drawing for Sept. 50/50 boards; do not have to be present to win
1:00 PM – Ace in the Hole Games for adults (12 & up) Including Battle Putt, Washers, and Bags. Meet in rec hall
2:00 PM – Ace in the Hole for kids football thru hula hoop, kids bags, toilet pong. Meet in the rec hall.
Winners get an Ace in the Hole Champ sign for their campsite
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – in the Opry House. Guest: Josh Houke.
October Activities
October 3
7:00 PM – BINGO (adults $) Age 18 and over. Daubers provided. In the Rec Hall
October 4
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball and Battle Pong Golf Meet at the Rec Hall
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry – at the Opry House. Guests: Opry Member’s Families
Holler closed on Sat Oct 12 noon- Oct 20th for construction of Spook Holler
October 10
7:00 PM – Yahoo BINGO – (adults age 18 and up) a Bingo Card Game. in the Rec Hall. Bring 5 quarters, 5 dimes and a dollar to play
October 11
9:00 AM – Bocce Ball at the East Court
9:00 AM – Family Pumpkin Pursuit (meet in grassy area near rec hall for rules. Search for plastic pumpkins around the campground.
10:00 AM – Miss Rosie’s Garden Club – meet at rec hall
10:45 AM – Gaga Ball and Battle Pong golf meet at rec hall
11:30-12:30 –Serving a Mug of Chili & Crackers – featuring champion recipe from the chili cook off. $3.00 or Chili dog in a bag (crushed funyums, chili, hot dog, cheese) $3.00
1:00 PM – Bean Bag Baseball near rec hall for all ages. Wear your baseball attire or favorite team shirt
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opryin the Opry House. Guest: Josh Houke
HALLOWEEN Weekend OCTOBER 17 and 18
October 18
7:00 PM – Kentuckiana Opry in the Opry House
October 24
No planned activities this weekend
October 25
Final night to camp
October 26
Everyone must be checked out before 4 PM
Check the website often for updates or additional upcoming activities.
Kamp (3O9) 449-3274 For Immediate Assistance (3O9) 84O-2234
Email: Kentuckianakampandopry@yahoo
27585 Kentuckiana Rd.
Mackinaw, Illinois 61755
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