225th Celebration
From the Frontier to the Future: Celebrating Boone County’s 225 Years
Boone County has certainly come a long way in the past 225 years. From determined settlers, many of whom were veterans of the Revolution, to the booming river towns so vital to our early economy, through the Civil War and two world wars, and our considerable progress in the late 20th Century, Boone County has experienced great growth and change. But who we are is who we have always been, a strong, vital community, proud of our place in the world and determined to be the best we can be. Whether your family has been in Boone County for 200 years or just a short time, this is your Boone County and your history.
This is a big year for Boone County and it is important for us to celebrate together. From Memorial Day through December, we will be commemorating Boone County’s 225th Anniversary with several events throughout the county. To recognize our first County Court meeting in June 1799, we are going to celebrate Boone County’s 225 years of vibrant history with a day-long event on June 1st at the Boone County Fairgrounds. Keep checking back for an updated calendar of events.
225th Anniversary Schedule of Events
| Event | Location | Date | Event Information Link |
| City of Florence Memorial Day Parade | City of Florence/ KY 18 | May 27, 2024 10am | Florence Memorial Day Parade |
| 225th Anniversary Event | Boone County Fairgrounds | June 1, 2024 10am-10pm | 225th Anniversary |
| Boone County 4H and Utopia Fair | Boone County Fairgrounds | June 24-29, 2024 | Boone County Fair |
| Union Celebrates America Event | City of Union/ US42/Ryle High School | June 28, 2024 | Union Celebrates America |
| City of Florence Celebrate Independence Day |
Florence Government Center | July 3, 2024 | Celebrate Independence Day |
| Old Timers Day | Rabbit Hash Historic District | September 1, 2024 | Rabbit Hash |
| City of Walton Old Fashion Day | City of Walton/US 25 | September 14, 2024 | Walton Old Fashion Day |
| Petersburg Fall Festival | Petersburg Community Center | October 12, 2024 | |
| City of Florence Holiday Tree Lighting & Winter Wonderland Village | FLorence Government Center | TBD | |
| Boone County Holiday Event & Christmas Tree Lighting | Burlington Commons | December 7, 2024 | Boone County Tree Lighting |
Additional information, calendar of events and information will updated on the 225th webpage. We look forward to celebrating with you!