Mitch Barnhart, Matthew Mitchell toured a coal mine in Eastern Kentucky today

For the second summer in the row, UK Athletics is traveling the state to get to know fans through the Big Blue Caravan tour. Today, they kicked things off with a stop in Hazard, where Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart, Women’s Basketball Coach Matthew Mitchell, UK Gymnastics Coach Tim Harrison, and other members of the athletic department toured a Blackhawk coal mine:

From there, they went to City Hall for a meet and greet with fans:

On Twitter, Barnhart recapped the experience:

It was also great catching up with L.D. Gorman at city hall and visiting the Hazard ARH Medical Center. Some special people here in Eastern Kentucky who really love their Cats. pic.twitter.com/LwTd5iqZgn

— Mitch Barnhart (@UKMitchBarnhart) June 24, 2019

All events are open to the public and include poster giveaways and photo opportunities with UK’s mascots and trophies. On Wednesday, fans in Paintsville will have the chance to meet hometown hero Kash Daniel:

Very excited to get back to my hometown in Paintsville, Kentucky for the Big Blue Caravan next Wednesday, June 26th at the Paintsville Rec Center starting at 10 AM! Make sure to come hangout with me and some other UK football players! You never know who will show up!🤷🏻‍♂️ #BBN

— Kash Daniel (@KashDaniel15) June 20, 2019

Here’s the full schedule so you can plan accordingly.

— Paintsville, Ky. | Wednesday, June 26 | 10-11:30 a.m. | Paintsville Recreation Center (232 Preston St.)

— Owensboro, Ky. | Thursday, June 27, 4-6 p.m. | Kroger (2630 Frederica St.)

— Meade County, Ky. | Friday, June 28, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Kroger (568 By Pass Rd.)

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