About the DHP

The Downtown Henderson Project was started in 1986 with the help of the National Main Street program and the Kentucky Main Street Program. The mission of the organization is to promote, improve and preserve the unique character and economic vitality of Downtown Henderson.

Downtown Separation Project

Click on the image below to view a map of the Downtown Separation Project. The map will be updated weekly (current as of 7/25/10).

Separation Map (Small)

 

KY Main Street ChallengeFRIDAY & SATURDAY
JULY 30 & 31!

When the weather is warm, the deals are even hotter at the Downtown Henderson Sizzling Sidewalk Sale Days! You'll find incredible buys from over 20 retailers throughout downtown - check out sale tables 9am-5pm both days for some incredible bargains!

For more information, please contact the Downtown Henderson Project at 131 N. Main Street, phone 270-827-0016 or email julie@downtownhenderson.org.

DHP Summer Concert Series

Fireworks
The DHP Summer Concert Series will be held on Friday evenings from June 25-July 30, 2010 celebrating a decade of talented musicians. There will not be a Friday concert on July 2. The concerts will be held in Audubon Mill Park, located on the riverfront from 7:00 P.M till 9:00 P.M.

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City of Henderson Bicentennial

The City of Henderson will celebrate its bicentennial with events scheduled for September 11-18, 2010. The schedule includes a horse show, a “Henderson Bicentennial Celebration” picnic with live music, children's events and more.

The celebration will begin with the Henderson City Horse Show on Saturday, September, 11 at the Henderson County Fairgrounds. The show will begin at 8am and will include competition in:

  • Western Pleasure
  • Western Horsemanship
  • Hunt Seat Pleasure
  • Hunt Seat Equitation
  • Saddleseat Pleasure
  • Saddleseat Equitation
  • Novice English Pleasure
  • Novice Western Pleasure

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WOW! Friday - Call To Artists

Henderson, Kentucky’s 2nd Annual WOW! Friday
Wonderful Original Works
Gallery Hop & Art Sale
Friday, November 5th
5 p.m. – 9 p.m.


Artists are invited to participate in Henderson’s Gallery Hop & Art Sale, sponsored by the Downtown Henderson Project to promote the active arts community of the Tri state. The Gallery Hop of 2009 met with much approval from patrons with an even greater anticipation of the next event. Over 2,000 mailers will go out to promote this night of sales.

Deadline for entry is August 15, 2010.

Download the Gallery Hop application for complete rules and instructions for entry: Gallery Hop Application (.pdf)