Visitors from near and far came out to Hopkinsville this weekend for the second annual Alien Invasion Day. The event, hosted at the Hopkinsville Visitors Center, celebrates the community’s connection to the famous “Kelly Green Men” incident 70 years ago.
The day was filled with food, fun, and activities for all ages.
click to download audioFrom local vendors to family-friendly games and contests, organizers say the event continues to grow.
click to download audioBut Alien Invasion Day also carries a deeper connection to local history. Geraldine Sutton Stith’s father was among those in the farmhouse near Kelley, Kentucky, during the 1955 encounter that became known worldwide.
click to download audioToday, she shares her family’s story across the country and even overseas.
click to download audioWith growing interest in UFOs and the paranormal, Geraldine says the tale of the Kelley Green Men resonates because it happened to “an innocent family” — one that had no idea what was happening that night. And here in Hopkinsville, Alien Invasion Day ensures their story lives on.
click to download audioOrganizers say vendors from the event will return for Goblin Con, scheduled for October 17th and 18th.
