Third Weekend brings together RUX alumni, partners, network members, and their loved ones for a weekend of connection & exploration.

About Third Weekend

In 2024, we launched a new offering for cohort members and alumni called “Third Weekend.” Hosted in the 2026 host community, Third Weekend is an alumni-led gathering planned by “third years” that provides:

a launch point for cohort members’ alumni experience, kicking off their “3rd year” and giving them a first step in RUX leadership as the hosts of this event;
alumni a chance to gather, build collaborations, and support the new cohort;
the cohort an opportunity to gather after the Community Intensives in a relational atmosphere that is focused on welcoming them into the alumni network.

Who can attend?

Third Weekend is open to current cohort members, alumni, their loved ones, and membership program members. The weekend will include RUX curriculum and alumni-led experiences. This weekend is optional and self-pay, though we work with alumni and affiliates to sponsor scholarships and encourage folks to carpool and share rooms & campsites to minimize costs for members. Proceeds from Third Weekend will raise money for the RUX microgrant program.

Third Weekend 2025

We will gather at Pennyrile State Resort Park from September 5-7, 2025. Register today at tinyurl.com/3rdweekend!

Register today!

Registration closes Monday, August 4th, at 11:59pm CT.

If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring scholarships, please contact us at kentuckyrux@gmail.com.

2025 Lodging Information

RUX has a room block reserved at Pennyrile State Park. RUXers are responsible for booking their own accommodations. There are cottages and lodge rooms both available with reduced pricing until Tuesday, August 5, 2025 using Group Code: 2575.

Reservations can be made by calling 1-270-797-3421 or can be made online using the code. Please note: some cottages and lodge rooms require significant stair climbing. Confirm accessibility when you book your accommodation.

Off-site hotels & Airbnbs are also available in the area. Primitive camping is $20 per night and can be booked online via Reserve America, or you can call 606-286-0152.