The first ever Thunder on the River was an event held in Beattyville, KY the first weekend in August 2011. There were over 80 classic cars cruising main street and many of them participated in the “Burn Out” competition. Every car had 60 seconds to make the biggest burn out they could and the crowd decided the winner. Around 200 spectators gathered on bleachers placed safely behind concrete barricades and enjoyed the ear busting noise and the smell of burnt rubber. Winner was Donald Wade Jr. with his 1971 Chevelle Super sport.
Upcoming Events
May
2
Thu
2024
5:30 pm
Beattyville/Lee County Tourism C...
Beattyville/Lee County Tourism C...
May 2 @ 5:30 pm – 6:30 pm
5:30pm. Open to the public. Beattyville/Lee County Tourism Commission conducting monthly business. For more info call (606) 464-5038. www.visitleecountyky.com
May
9
Thu
2024
6:00 pm
Lee County Fiscal Court Meetings
Lee County Fiscal Court Meetings
May 9 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00pm. Open to the public. Second floor courtroom of the Lee County Courthouse Lee County Fiscal Court conducting business of the local county government. For more info call (606) 464-4100.
May
10
Fri
2024
6:30 pm
Beattyville Main Street Market &...
Beattyville Main Street Market &...
May 10 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
First cruise in and artisan market event for 2019. Events made possible by the Beattyville/Lee County Tourism Commission, the Downtown Beattyville Alliance and the City of Beattyville. Local artisans free to set up and sell[...]
May
13
Mon
2024
6:00 pm
Beattyville City Council Meetings
Beattyville City Council Meetings
May 13 @ 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
6:00pm Open to the Public. Monthly City Council Meeting conducting City Business.