Events Calendar

Now-May 22nd: Spring Subsidy LIHEAP. Apply at your local community action agency. Call 800-456-3452 for more details or visit capky.org.

Thursday, May 21st: 2026-27 Preschool Pre-registration and screening at the Hancock County Career Center, 8:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Thursday, May 21st: HCMS Good Faith Effort Reward Day.

Thursday, May 21st: HCHS Track team at University of Kentucky for state track meet.

Thursday, May 21st: OCTC CDL Program hosts information session at downtown campus, 1501 Frederica St., 5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. For more information, contact [email protected] or at 270-686-3786.

Thursday, May 21st: Eighth grade graduation at Hancock County High School Gym, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 22nd: Last day of school for students at HC Schools (This date is subject to change). Closing day for teachers and staff is Tuesday, May 26th.

Friday, May 22nd: HCHS Class of 2026 Graduation Day. Senior Breakfast, 8:30 a.m. Senior time capsules and info, 9:00 a.m. Class picture in gym, 9:15 a.m. Graduation practice, 9:30 a.m. Graduating seniors meet in Commons Area for staging, 5:15 p.m. Processional into the gym, 6:00 p.m.

Friday, May 22nd: 5th Grade Promotion Ceremony at North Hancock Elementary Gymnasium, 9:00 a.m. Doors open at 8:40 a.m.

Friday, May 22nd: The Hancock County Local Emergency Planning Committee meeting at Commonwealth Rolled Products, 1372 St. Hwy. 1957, Lewisport, 11:30 a.m. Park in large parking lot. Enter at the white gate with turnstile, and someone will let you in. Call Terry Dossett with questions at 270-273-9727. *RSVP by noon on May 18, to: [email protected].

Monday, May 25th: Memorial Day.

Tuesday, May 26th: Summer school at Hancock County Schools begins.

May 28th-29th: Hancock County Boys Basketball 2026 Youth Camp at HCHS gymnasium, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. For rising 2nd-8th graders. *Register early to ensure a Camp T-shirt. Cost is $45 per single camper, $30 for each additional sibling.

May 28th-30th: Lewisport Heritage Festival. Bands playing at Chapman Park: Friday, May 29th – Hall Pass, 7:30 p.m., and Saturday, May 30th – Greg Tate and Company, 4:00 p.m., Bub and Company, 6:00 p.m., and Josh Mitcham, 8:00 p.m.

Friday, May 29th: Today is the deadline to return applications for the 2026 Hancock County Youth Agricultural Production Cost Share Program. Ages 9-19 are eligible. Pick up applications at the Hancock County Cooperative Extension Office or fill out at this link: forms.gle/qKY62szCNJyZC4fR9.

Friday, May 29th: Today is the deadline to sign up for Aspire 2026 Summer Work Program. Requirements: ages 14-21; IEP, 504 Plan or documented disability; still in an educational setting; and can work at least 10, 20, 30 or 40 hours per week. $10 an hour. All students will have an adult mentor with them at all times. Call Kathy White for more information at 270-485-4900.

Saturday, May 30th: 5K Color Run during the Lewisport Heritage Festival. Race starts at 190 4th Street, 8:00 a.m. Registration forms available at City Hall, HCPL, Senior Center, Career Center, Rehabilitation & Performance Institute and Poole’s Pharmacy. *Pre-register by May 18th to guarantee a T-shirt. Fee is $20. Proceeds go to scholarships and future events. Call Julie Newton with questions at 270-922-7580.

Saturday, May 30th: Antique Tractor Pull during Heritage Festival at Lewisport Community Center, 10:00 a.m. For more information contact Kevin Emmick at 270-314-4940.

Saturday, May 30th: Lewisport Heritage Festival Tractor Show and Drive. Tractor Show categories at Chapman Park are 1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, 4th place, 5th place and Fan Favorite. Awards at 2:00 p.m. $100 per place and trophies. T-shirts for all participants. Tractor Drive downtown, 2:30 p.m. For more information contact Brent Wigginton at 270-922-6665.

Saturday, May 30th: Car and Truck Show and Cruise-In downtown Lewisport during the Heritage Festival, 4:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m. Cash prizes will be awarded at 6:30 p.m. No entry fee. For more information contact Kevin Emmick at 270-314-4940 or Jerry Emmick at 270-392-9585.

June 1st-3rd: Hancock County Tennis Camp for grades 5th-9th, 10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. $15 per day or $40 for 3 days. Scholarships available. Contact Coach Hopkins with questions at 812-508-9700.

June 1st-5th: FREE Tell City Regional Arts Theater Camp, 9:00 a.m.-noon. Set design, costumes. Grades 8-12.

June 1st-July 2nd & July 6th-August 7th: Summer Grab-n-Go Meals for ages 18 and under. HCMS: 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Vastwood Park: 11-11:15 a.m., Hawesville Library: 11:30-11:45 a.m., River Hill Apartments: noon-12:15 p.m., Lewisport Baptist Church: 11-11:15 a.m., Lewisport Library: 11:30-11:45 a.m., Poplar Grove Apartments: noon-12:15 p.m., South Hancock Park: 11-11:15 a.m., Safe Harbor Christian Fellowship: 11:30-11:45 a.m., Mt. Eden Baptist Church: noon-12:15 p.m.

June 1st-August 31st: Free Summer pass for teens at Planet Fitness, ages 14-19.

Tuesday, June 2nd: Candidate filing deadline for the general election in November, 4:00 p.m.

June 2nd-5th: 4-H Teen Conference at University of Kentucky Campus for 8th-12th grade students. *Registration deadline is April 13th. To register, contact Lisa Hagman at 270-927-6618 or [email protected].

June 5th-6th: HCHS Lady Hornets Softball Camp at the softball field at Vastwood Park. June 5th, Session 1, grades K-3, 4:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. June 5th, Session 2, grades 4-8, 5:30 p.m.-7:00 p.m. June 6th, all campers, 1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.; Skill competitions, 2:45 p.m.-4:45 p.m.; awards, 4:45 p.m.-5:00 p.m. Camp fee is $45. *Must be registered by May 28 for a guaranteed camp t-shirt.

Saturday, June 6th: HCHS Lady Hornets Softball 2nd Annual Alumni game at HCHS Softball Field, Vastwood Park, 6:00 p.m. All Lady Hornet Softball alumni are invited to play. Report to field at 5:15 p.m. for check-in and warm-up. Rosters will be announced via Facebook on May 28.

June 8th-12th: Arts Teach Kids Summer Camp for ages 6-9. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

Monday, June 8th: Annual Hancock County Chamber of Commerce Dinner at the Lewisport Community Center.

June 9th-10th: School and sports physicals at HCHS, 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

June 9th-11th: Royalty Dance Camp at Dance Haven Studios for ages 3 and up, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. $45. Sign up now at 812-548-4400.

Thursday, June 11th: Expungement clinic at One Stop Help Center, 410 Southtown Blvd, Suite 3, Owensboro, 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. Call DOC to register at 270-231-5462.

June 15th-18th: Camp Vastwood at Vastwood Park.

June 15th-26th: Theatre Academy Summer Camp for ages 10-18. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

Tuesday, June 16th: Free sports physicals at HCHS, 4:00 p.m.

June 16th-18th: Tumbler Camp at Dance Haven Studios. $30. Beginner Tumble, ages 6 and up, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Intermediate/Advanced Tumble, ages 8 and up, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Sign up by calling 812-548-4400.

Wednesday, June 17th: Capstone Presentation at the Hancock County Board of Education.

June 17th-18th: Jedi Lightsaber Camp at Dance Haven Studios, ages 6 and up, 4:30 p.m.-6:00 p.m. $30. Sign up by calling 812-548-4400.

Thursday, June 18th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Friday, June 19th: Juneteenth.

Friday, June 19th: Lady Hornet Basketball Camp at Hancock County High School Gym, 8:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. $30 per participant. For students entering 1st-8th grades. Email [email protected] to register.

Saturday, June 20th: Opening Day of the Lewisport Farmers Market at Chapman Park, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. *Every Saturday in July and August.

June 20th-July 25th: Lewisport Flea Market. Contact Megan at Lewisport City Hall for vendor information at 270-295-3324. Vendor spaces are available for collectibles, antiques, vintage, retro items, and other hard-to-find goods.

Sunday, June 21st: Father’s Day.

June 22nd-25th & June 29th-July 2nd: Swim lessons at Windward Heights Country Club. Ages 3-5: 4-4:30 p.m. Ages 6-8: 4:30-5 p.m. Ages 9 and up: 5-5:30 p.m. $35 for members. $45 for nonmembers. Sign up with SignUpGenius or call/text Cassey Baker at 812-719-9643. Pay by cash or check on June 22nd.

June 23rd-25th: Super Dance Haven Bros. Camp at Dance Haven Studios. $40. Ages 6 and up, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Sign up by calling 812-548-4400.

June 27th-30th: Imagination Summer Camp for ages 7-10. Register at riverparkcenter.org/camps or call 270-925-9976.

June 29th-July 2nd: 4-H Camp.

Saturday, July 4th: Independence Day celebration at Vastwood Park, featuring an expanded fireworks display in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

July 13th-14th: Aviation Summer Camp at Owensboro-Daviess County Regional Airport for ages 10-17, 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m. $299. Register at hisawyer.com. Link on school newsletters.

July 14th-16th: Ninja Camp at Dance Haven Studios, ages 5-7 meet 9:00 a.m.-10:15 a.m., ages 8 and up meet 10:30 a.m.-11:45 a.m. $35. Sign up by calling 812-548-4400.

July 21st-22nd: Hancock County Lady Hornet Youth Volleyball Camp, 9:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Open to 2nd-5th graders, based on fall 2026 school year. $35 per camper. Must be signed up by July 6 to be guaranteed a T-shirt.

July 21st-22nd: Summer Skills Camp. Each class is $10. Back walkovers, 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. Back handsprings, 10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Leaps & turns, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sign up by calling 812-548-4400.

Saturday, July 25th: Hancock County Boys Basketball Golf 4-Person Scramble at Windward Heights Country Club, Registration at 8:00 a.m. Shotgun start at 9:00 a.m. Register now by contacting Coach Pruitt at [email protected].

Thursday, July 30th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

August 5th-8th: Hancock County Fair.

Friday, August 14th: Fall Community Pep Rally at HCHS, 5:00 p.m.

Thursday, August 20th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Monday, August 24th: First day of the new school year for students at HC Schools. (Opening Day for teachers and staff is Friday, August 21st.)

Saturday, September 5th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Monday, September 7th: Labor Day, no classes at HC Schools.

Saturday, September 12th: Giant Produce Weigh-Off event in the main pavilion at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 State Route 1389, Hawesville, drop-off begins at 9:00 a.m. Weigh-off begins at 1:00 p.m. Join the Kentucky Giant Pumpkin Growers Club Facebook group to stay updated.

Saturday, September 12th: Community Shred Day at Lewisport Branch Library, 400 2nd St., Lewisport. Shredding done on site. Five boxes/totes per vehicle.

Thursday, September 24th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

October 12th-16th: Fall Break for Hancock County Schools.

Thursday, October 22nd: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 24th: Hancock County Homesteaders Market at the Hancock County Fairgrounds, 1430 KY 1389 in Hawesville, 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Live animals and many local handmade, homegrown goods.

Monday, November 2nd: No classes at HC Schools, In-service.

Tuesday, November 3rd: No classes at HC Schools, General Election Day.

Wednesday, November 11th: Veterans Day.

Thursday, November 19th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

Thursday, December 17th: Hancock County Board of Education meeting at the HC Central Office Board Room at 83 State Route 3543, 5:30 p.m.

*For a more complete list of school events and timely updates, check your student’s newsletter and follow their school’s Facebook page, as well as the Hancock County Public Schools Communication Facebook page.