Every Halloween, This Kentucky Town is Taken Over by Skeletons
When it comes to spooky season, this Kentucky town has understood the assignment. The vibes are giving...
Cynthiana, Kentucky, goes all out with Harvest/Halloween decorations. Homes, businesses, parks, even doghouses are decked with witches, spiders, and jack-o-lanterns galore. Check out the Visit Cynthiana Instagram account, and you'll scroll through pictures and videos to prove why it is the number one fall destination in Kentucky.
Cynthiana, KY Skeleton Map
Along with ghost tours of their local haunts, an annual Spookeasy event, and Cemetery yoga, you can't miss the stars of the show. Hundreds of skeletons, big and small, take over for the skeleton decorating contest. Folks compete to see who can come up with the best skeleton display. How fun is that? @BeforeTheCoffin recently shared this video on Facebook of the skeleton map featuring a few of the displays.
Cynthiana, KY Special Events & Fall Fun
This makes it easier for visitors to go on a skeleton scavenger hunt! You can find everything you need to know about planning a trip to Cynthiana and that interactive map here. Most of the Fall events begin in about a week, according to their Instagram:
• Witches Day Out – Sept 27
• Creepy Carnival at the Crystal Ball – Sept 26
• Taylor Swift Café DJ Event – Oct 4
• Brewing Ballads & Brews Festival – Oct 4–5
• Spookeasy Night – Oct 17
• Yoga in the Old Cemetery – Oct 25
• Halloween Tea at Ashford Acres Inn – Oct 26
• Fall to Table Dinner – Nov 2
These Cynthiana events are ongoing throughout the end of September and October:
• Skeleton Adoption Agency (Mon–Fri)
• Maiden Moon Market (Saturdays, with food, vendors & music)
• Fall Dining at Ashford Acres (Thursdays)
• Ghost Walks & Opera House Tours (Fri & Sat)
• Wednesdays at the Café (all October long at The Sweet Boutique on Wednesdays)
Don't forget! The graphic novel and hit TV series The Walking Dead have major connections to the city. There are murals dedicated to the show and the creator, who proudly calls Cynthiana his hometown. You can read more about that here.
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Gallery Credit: Dave Spencer