What's on in the Gorge

Festivals, meteor showers and the big dates worth planning a trip around. Dates marked expected come from past patterns, so check the source before you book.

Geminid meteor shower

Peak night December 13 to 14, 2026

The strongest meteor shower of the year. Dark Gorge skies and a hot tub make for a good watch.

Winter solstice

December 21, 2026

The longest night of the year, and the most hours of dark sky for stargazing.

Quadrantid meteor shower

Peak night January 3 to 4, 2027

A short, sharp winter shower. Bundle up and watch in the hours before dawn.

Lyrid meteor shower

Peak night April 22 to 23, 2027

The first good shower of spring, best after midnight.

Wild and Scenic Red RiverFest

Expected

Expected Saturday, May 15, 2027

A free festival for Kentucky's only Wild and Scenic river, with music, kids' activities and river time.

Perseid meteor shower

Peak night August 12 to 13, 2027

The summer favorite. Warm nights, high rates, and a long season of activity around the peak.

Rocktoberfest

Expected

Expected October 7 to 10 or October 14 to 17, 2027

The RRGCC's annual climbing festival and fundraiser at Land of the Arches in Campton.