The City of New Haven hosts several events each year. If you would like to donate items or volunteer your time to any of the events above, please contact City Hall at 502-549-3177.
Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival
Festival Committee Members
President - Andy Hall
Vice President - Fred DeWitt
Secretary - David Rust
Treasurer - David Nalley
Other Members : Tammi Nalley, Ricky Reiter, Amber Hellard, Christopher Cecil, Brandon Hurn, Kim Maupin & Lois Boley
The 2024 festival was one for the record books. With record numbers for attendance and for vendors, New Haven was put on the map. Hearing all of the positive feedback about the 2024 festival is why we enjoy putting the festival on year after year. Planning for 2025 has already begun and we hope to make even bigger next year. Come out and see what true southern hospitality looks like. Chris Cecil
The 2025 Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival will be on Saturday, September 13th.
Community Appreciation Day
This event will always be the 2nd Saturday in May. We will have live music and some good friend. Come out and celebrate with us!
River Day
CHECK BACK FOR 2025 RIVER DAY INFORMATION. AS SOON AS IT IS PROVIDED TO ME, I WILL POST IT.
Saturday, May 13 from 10AM to 12PM - Thank you to everyone who came out and supported this event! Check back for the date of our next event. We may have another float in 2023.
Canoe and Kayakers: Your day will begin by you transporting your vessels to the Thompson farm where you will gain entry to the river. We will allow an allotted amount of vessels on to the river, to avoid congestion and a safe successful trip down the mighty Rolling Fork!
Once entry by all is gained at the Thompson farm, the site will be shut down and all volunteers will proceed to various other parts of the events, No access will be allowed to Thompson Farm after that time. With the possibility of a larger turn out, please expect a staggered entry. Please understand there may be a delay as you arrive. We express that patience is maintained throughout the event.
As you arrive you will pay entry fee at gate . The entry fee will be : $10 per boat
Halloween Event
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Christmas Parade
The New Haven Christmas Parade will be on Sunday, December 8, 2024. The theme will be "Let's Celebrate Christmas". Start thinking of your float ideas. The Christmas parade is so much fun to participate in. We hope that you will join in the fun with us this year. Santa & Mrs. Claus will be visiting with the children immediately following the Christmas Parade at New Haven School. They will have numerous activities for the children to participate in.