MOUNT OLIVET, Ky. – The Holiday Dinner Theater at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park has been selected as a “Top Ten” event for the winter/holiday season by the Kentucky Tourism Council.

This year’s holiday dinner theater is Dec. 14-15 and features “An Appalachian Gatherin’” with Dick “Richard” Albin. There’s an all-you-can-eat buffet with roast beef, catfish and many more favorites from the Hidden Waters Restaurant.

A panel of impartial judges selects the “Top Ten” events for each season for the Kentucky Tourism Council. Criteria include popularity of the event, the impact on local tourism as well as the cultural and historical significance.

“An Appalachian Gatherin’” is a humorous, nostalgic look at years gone by with music and reminiscing for the whole family. Albin will be joined by hammered dulcimer player Molly McCormack. Tickets are $29.95 for adults; $14.95 for children 6 – 12, $5.95 for children under 6. Seating starts at 6:30 p.m.

Call 1-800-443-7008 for information and reservations.

Blue Lick Battlefield State Resort Park is one of the few Revolutionary War battlefields left in the country.  The park is equipped with a lodge, Hidden Waters Restaurant, cottages, mini-golf, gift shop, picnic area, hiking trails, Pioneer Museum and a campground. The park is located 48 miles northeast of Lexington on U.S. 68, between Mount Olivet and Carlisle.

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The Kentucky State Park System is composed of 53 state parks plus an interstate park shared with Virginia. The Department of Parks, an agency of the Commerce Cabinet, operates 17 resort parks with lodges -- more than any other state. Each year, Kentucky parks draw 7 million visitors and contribute $317 million to the economy. For more information on Kentucky parks, visit our Web site at http://www.parks.ky.gov