Grayson Memory Days 2025

NOTICE: Outdoor Events. Some Events are subject to last-minute changes. Follow this page and Chamber Facebook pages for the most recent notices.

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

Opening Ceremonies will contain a special Veterans Highlight

During this year's Memory Days we will be honoring area Veterans and their families with a special Highlight Reel that will play for all to see during this year's Opening Ceremonies on Thursday evening May 22nd.
If you have a submission please scan the QR code or email [email protected]
Submissions will be accepted until May 10th

Memory Days Sponsors

We simply cannot have a successful Memory Days event without the help of our wonderful local and regional business and organization sponsors, please let them know your appreciation of their support.

Corporate Sponsor: Grayson Tourism

Diamond Sponsors: Pathways, Members Choice Credit Union, First National Bank of Grayson, Route 5 Village/Dugout Dairy Bar, Fresh Start Health Clinic, Commercial Bank, Smithfield Foods, McDonalds of the Tri-State, John W. Clark Oil, Business Cultivation Foundation, Grayson Sanitation, UK King's Daughters, City National Bank, Michelle Wilhoit State Farm Insurance & Investments, Cintas, Bluegrass Animal Clinic, Tres Hermanos, WGOHWUGO Radio

Platinum Sponsors: Forth's Foods/Ralph's Foodfair, KLM Electric

Gold Sponsors: Dionysus, Ramona Salyer's State Farm Insurance, Gibbs Hardware, Quality Magnetite, Kentucky Christian University, Tri-State Ophthalmology, PrimaryPlus, Grayson Mobile Homes, Griffith/Delaney/Hillman CPA, Jill Bond ReMax Realty, Bond Construction, El Mixteco Mexican Bar & Grill, Citizen's Bank of Kentucky, Wilhoit Law Office, Grayson Giovannis, Matt Jones/DJMJ, 606 Bar & Grill/Casey's Lanes, Carter County Tourism

Silver Sponsors: Todd Pratt KY Farm Bureau Insurance, Leslie Kiser Roseberry PVA, Fraley Miller Company CPA, The Hogs Trough, Violet's Dress Shop-Diane Ferguson, Willis Law Office, James Family Outfitters, RudyFest, Malone Funeral Home, W. Jeffrey Scott. B & T Concessions

Bronze Sponsors: Celebrate Recovery, Archey Fitness, Nancy Burchett Ross Reality, Miller Insurance Company, John Dean CPA, The Healer's Touch: Holistic Massage & Botanica, Dyer's Big Sandy Superstore, Centerstage Studio, Silver Spur Tattoo, Robert W. Miller & Abigail Stanley Attorney at Law, Bit o' Time Treasures, Walking on Sunshine Spa & Shoppe, Smith Dungeon Hobby, Toy & Collectibles Shop, Kee's Farm Service, Judge Rupert Wilhoit, Cabin Creek Camping, 4:10 Functional Health/Moore Wellness Clinic, Derrick McKinney, All That Bloomz, Brian Bayes

Friends of Memory Days: Horton & Brown Pharmacy, Grayson Sporting Goods, BoxDrop of Grayson, T-Mobile of Grayson

Memory Days Parade "A Walk Down Memory Lane:, Saturday, May 24th. Parade Registration Below

NEW THIS YEAR! The Memory Days Battle of the Bands.

Do you think your band has what it takes to walk away the winner? On Friday Night, May 23rd at 6:30 PM your band can compete in a 3 song competition to see who will walk away with the cash prize* AND the opening slot on Saturday's evening entertainment. Rules and Registration can be found below:

Rules:

One one band per registrant is allowed, in other words you cannot represent more than one band

A band is defined as 3 or more members with instruments, no backing tracks will be allowed.

You will be using the sound & monitor engineer provided by Grayson Memory Days. A Drum kit and Bass rig will be provided, you will be given 5 minutes during stage changeover.

The entry fee is $150 and must be paid in cash prior to the start of the competition.

The judges decisions are final

Grayson's Got Talent

Saturday, May 24th at 5:00 PM at the Go Radio Stage

Bring your best talent, singing, dancing, comedy, juggling, ventriloquist, magician and participate in the Grayson's Got Talent. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will receive prizes and our 1st Place winner will get to open one night of entertainment during the 2026 Grayson Memory Days!

SATURDAY NIGHT

Dustin Burchett & Kentucky Clear will be performing on Saturday Night

The winner of the Battle of the Bands will open for Dustin..

This is NOT the finalized schedule, events are being added as confirmed:

Saturday, May 17th:

9:00 AM: Gemstone Scavenger Hunt sponsored by Walking on Sunshine Wellness Spa/Shoppe and Bit O' Time Treasures Vendor Mall (Pick up Scavenger Hunt Cards at either location). Event ends on Sunday, May 25th @ 8:00 PM

Grayson Memory Days Pageant, East Carter High School Gymnasium. Doors open at 5:00 PM, starts at 6:00 PM. Registration form can be found at the Grayson Memory Days Facebook Page. Sponsored by East Carter Cheerleaders. Contact Jordan Goodman at 606-316-9599

Sunday, May 18th:

3:00 PM: Quilts of Valor Presentation at First Church of Christ (287 Pomeroy Street, Grayson). Presented by the Carter County Quilts for Veterans.

Thursday, May 22nd:

11:00 AM: The Golden Age Gala, sponsored by FirstLight Home Care at 4-Ever After Weddings & Events (238 Cabin Creek Road, Grayson). Food provided by Johnny's Pizza, RSVP by May 13th at 606-393-0669.

1:30 PM Grayson Memory Days "A Walk Down Memory Lane" Window Judging

4:00 PM: Merchant & Food Vendors open at The Blue Goose Building and along Pomeroy Street

6:00 PM: Opening Ceremonies, including a ceremony where we honor our Veterans, Special speakers and a Ribbon Cutting at the Go Radio Stage (Bring your own comfortable chairs)

6:00 PM: Memory Days Arts Contest, Artwork to be displayed in various parts of Main Street

6:00 PM: Holler Down the Holler & Carter County Poetry Society Poetry Slam, Grayson Gallery & Arts Center (301 E. Third Street)

6:30 PM: Dance with Hope Performance in front of the Go Radio Stage. (Bring your own comfortable chairs)

8:00 PM: City Heat (Bring your own comfortable chairs)

Friday, May 23rd:

4:00 PM: Merchant & Food Vendors open at The Blue Goose Building and along Pomeroy Street

4:00 PM - Food is gone "Duane Suttles Memorial Day BBQ" (East Third Street), sponsored by First National Bank. Donations will be accepted at the door

5:00 PM - 8:00 PM: Ice Cream Social FREE while supplies last at Bayless Memorial Presbyterian Church lawn (Second Street)

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM: East Carter High School Student Art Show at the Grayson Art Gallery (301 E. Third Street) Music & Snacks

6:00 PM: CenterStage Studio Performance in front of the Go Radio Stage (Bring your own comfortable chairs)

7:30 PM: 2025 Memory Days Battle of the Bands (See above for registration, bring your own comfortable chairs)

Saturday, May 24th:

6:30 AM: Memory Days East Carter High School 5k Run & Walk. Run begins at 7:30 AM. $20 Pre-register before May 10th to get a T-Shirt. Call Kaylee Limings Archey at 606-694-1971

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: Memory Days Car Show presented by The Carter County Cruisers, Prichard Elementary School, contact John Bailey at 606-315-0454.

9:00 AM: Merchant & Food Vendors open at The Blue Goose Building and along Pomeroy Street

10:00 AM: 24th Annual All Creatures Veterinary Care "Dog Jog", Gazebo on Main Street. Entry fee is $20. Call 606-474-5146.

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM: Grayson Gallery Artist Market Sale & Open House (301 E. Third Street)

10:30 AM: Book Sale by the Carter County Friends for the Library (Main Street)

11:30 AM: Batman (Heroes 4 Higher) will speak to the kids in front of the Gazebo.

12:00 PM: Parade Lineup begins at Michelle Wilhoit State Farm office (603 West Main Street, Grayson). Parade Registration begins May 1st.

1:00 PM: The Grayson Memory Days Parade "A Walk Down Memory Lane", sponsored by The Grayson Chamber of Commerce. Grand Marshall: Becky Walker

2:00 PM* (Immediately following the parade) 2025 Bluegrass Jam "Pickin on the Porch" at Business Cultivation Foundation, (Cabin at 200 North Carol Malone Blvd). Musicians are invited to bring their instruments and all are welcome to attend, just bring your own comfortable chair

2:00 PM*: (Immediately following the parade) Citizen's Veterans Association will present a Memorial Ceremony at Veterans Park.

2:30 PM* (Immediately following the memorial celebration) Memory Days Block Party, featuring music from DJMJ and a Pizza Eating Contest brought to you by Papa Johns' Grayson on the Merchant's Parking lot in front of the Go Radio Stage

4:00 PM: Line Dancing as part of the Block Party (see above)

5:00 PM: Grayson's Got Talent at the Go Radio Stage (See above for registration) Bring your own comfortable chairs

6:00 PM: Prichard Reunion at The First Baptist Church Ministry Center (162 North Court Street). Contact Jane Fankell via Facebook Messenger for information

Saturday Night's Entertainment brought to you by Grayson Tourism & Business Cultivation Foundation on the Go Radio Stage, bring your own comfortable chairs

7:00 PM: Winner of the 2025 Memory Days Battle of the Bands

8:30 PM: Dustin Burchett & Kentucky Clear

Sunday, May 25th:

1:00 PM: Merchant & Food Vendors open at The Blue Goose Building and along Pomeroy Street

1:00 PM: Carter County Kiwanis Club Jeep Show (Main Street) brought to you by Murray's AutoSales & Tint Wizard. Contact Jami Horton at 606-474-7802 to register.

8The Mike Phillips Memorial Bluegrass Show brought to you by Members Choice Credit Union, Smithfield Foods & Commercial Bank of Grayson and welcomed by RudyFest on the WGOH Stage**. (Bring your own comfortable chairs)

4:00 PM: Adalyn Ramey

4:30 PM: Dreyden Gordon & Friends

5:30 PM: Hammertowne

7:00 PM: David Parmley

8:30 PM: The Lonesome River Band

*Times are approximate

**East Carter High School will be the rain-out site. Decision will be made by Saturday morning and posted here and on Facebook

(BONUS) Monday, May 26th: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM: AK Street Rod Car Show at First Baptist Church of Grayson (162 North Court Street). All proceeds benefit East Carter Football. Contact Todd Brown at 606-694-5575

The Mike Phillips' Memorial Bluegrass Show

Sunday, May 25th beginning at 4:00 PM on the WGOH Stage
FREE ADMISSION
Bring Your Own Comfortable Chairs

Grayson Memory Days 2025

A WALK DOWN MEMORY LANE

Do you think your band has what it takes to walk away the winner? On Friday Night, May 23rd at 6:30 PM your band can compete in a 3 song competition to see who will walk away with the cash prize* AND the opening slot on Saturday's evening entertainment. Rules and Registration can be found below:

Rules:

Bring your best talent, singing, dancing, comedy, juggling, ventriloquist, magician and participate in the Grayson's Got Talent. 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners will receive prizes and our 1st Place winner will get to open one night of entertainment during the 2026 Grayson Memory Days!

SATURDAY NIGHT

Sunday, May 25th beginning at 4:00 PM on the WGOH StageFREE ADMISSIONBring Your Own Comfortable Chairs

The Lonesome River Band

David Parmley

Hammertowne

Dreyden Gordon & Friends

Adalyn Ramey

Sunday, May 25th beginning at 4:00 PM on the WGOH Stage
FREE ADMISSION
Bring Your Own Comfortable Chairs