There Is An Entire Christmas Island In Kentucky And It’s Absolutely Delightful
Kentucky is a state that loves the water; this is well-known. From paddling in the Houseboat Capital of the World to exploring the state’s beautiful beaches and resplendent rivers, there’s no shortage of water-bound fun to be had in the Bluegrass State. But did you know that there’s an island in Kentucky? And not just any old island: a Christmas island. Each winter at Kentucky’s one and only island, there’s a holiday event that positively dazzles. Christmas Island at General Burnside State Park is a wholly unique, only-in-Kentucky attraction that absolutely belongs on your holiday bucket list.
Burnside, Kentucky, is a beautiful slice of Bluegrass paradise. Located right along lovely Lake Cumberland, Burnside offers visitors unrivaled access to an abundance of outdoor recreation.
Since the '90s, Burnside's Christmas Island has dazzled and delighted Kentuckians. This Kentucky State Park is decked to the nines in thousands of bright, twinkling lights and whimsical holiday displays.
Christmas Island happened for several years; but in the late 2010s, Kentucky State Parks sold the lights, and the future of this beloved event hung in the balance.
...now. It's the season of Christmas miracles; and this year, Christmas Island is back in Burnside, Kentucky. Sponsored by Cumberland Lake Shell, Christmas Island promises to be bigger and better than ever.
This event runs nightly Nov. 19, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2022, from 5-9 p.m. Tickets are $20 per vehicle, so pile up the family minivan, crank up the Christmas tunes, and get ready to delight in this time-honored holiday tradition in Kentucky!
Did you know about this Christmas island in Kentucky? What a marvelous place — and event! Christmas Island at General Burnside State Park happens nightly from 5-11 p.m. from Nov. 18, 2021 through Jan. 2, 2022, and admission is $20/vehicle. Learn more about this event at the Kentucky State Parks website.
Address: General Burnside State Park, 8801 US-27, Burnside, KY 42519, USA
