Register here: Light Up Hartford 2026 – Free Registration – Fill out form The City of Hartford invites residents and businesses to celebrate the holiday season by participating in the 2026 Light Up Hartford Holiday Decoration Contest. This friendly community competition is open to anyone with a residential or business address in Hartford, Kentucky. Participation is free. Residents and businesses are encouraged to decorate homes, storefronts, yards, windows, or business…

HARTFORD, Ky. (October 31, 2026) — The City of Hartford is celebrating the creativity, community spirit, and seasonal enthusiasm of local residents and businesses following the judging of its 2026 Haunt & Harvest Decorating Contest. This year’s contest featured 12 participating homes and businesses, with displays ranging from traditional autumn harvest scenes to elaborate Halloween decorations featuring lighting, handcrafted elements, and imaginative designs. After reviewing the entries, judges selected the…

HARTFORD, Ky. (October 21, 2026) — The City of Hartford invites residents and visitors to take a drive around town and enjoy the creativity of local homes and businesses participating in the 2026 Haunt & Harvest Residential and Business Decoration Contest. This year’s contest features 12 participating locations showcasing everything from spooky Halloween scenes and haunted carnivals to festive fall harvest displays. With six residential entries and six business entries,…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE HARTFORD, Ky. — October 7, 2026 — The City of Hartford was named the 2026 Community of the Year by the Green River Area Development District (GRADD) during the organization’s Annual Meeting on Wednesday, highlighting a day of significant recognition for Hartford and Ohio County. GRADD is the regional planning agency serving Daviess, Hancock, Henderson, McLean, Ohio, Union and Webster counties, supporting communities through regional planning, economic…

The City of Hartford invites residents and businesses to join in the 2026 Haunt & Harvest Residential and Business Decoration Contest, a community-wide celebration of fall creativity, neighborhood spirit, and festive fun. From glowing jack-o’-lanterns and eerie entryways to rustic autumn displays of pumpkins, mums, hay bales, and golden gourds, the contest encourages participants to decorate in a style that celebrates the season — whether that means haunt, harvest, or…

July 14, 2026 HARTFORD, Ky. — The City of Hartford is advising motorists to use caution as roadway improvements begin on Oakwood Drive. Crews will be blacktopping Oakwood Drive, beginning near Wayland Elementary School and continuing toward Oakwood Cemetery. As part of the project, both sides of the roadway are being widened to improve safety and help ease congestion, particularly during busy school arrival and dismissal times. Motorists should expect…

The City of Hartford is now accepting vendor applications for the 2026 Christmas on the Square, a holiday community event that will bring food, shopping, festive activities, and Christmas cheer to downtown Hartford. Christmas on the Square will take place on December 12, 20226 from 10am to 3pm CST in downtown Hartford on the Square. The event will feature food trucks, market vendors, free ice skating and more! Vendor space…

HARTFORD, Ky. — The City of Hartford is proud to announce the beginning of scheduled paid firefighter coverage, with part-time positions, at the Hartford Fire Department, marking a historic milestone in the department’s continued commitment to protecting the community. Approved through the Fiscal Year 2026–2027 city budget, the initiative establishes part-time paid firefighter positions that will supplement the department’s dedicated volunteer members. City officials have allocated $44,000 for the first…

The City of Hartford is now accepting vendor applications for October Fest 2026, a family-friendly fall event scheduled for Friday, October 23, from 3 pm to 8 pm and Saturday, October 24, from 9 am to 7 pm in Downtown Hartford, Kentucky. Local vendors, food trucks, artisans, makers, organizations, and businesses are invited to apply to take part in this community celebration. There is no application fee and no vendor…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE City of Hartford Invites Families to Summer Block Party and School Supply Drive at Ellis Park HARTFORD, KY — The City of Hartford is excited to invite residents and visitors to a free community Block Party and School Supply Drive on Friday, June 20, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Ellis Park. This family-friendly event will feature a variety of free activities and attractions, including water…