National Civics Bee Live Event

Join us to celebrate local students and flex your civics knowledge at a community event for the National Civics Bee.

Thomas Nelson High School Auditorium

March 28, 2026

9am - Registration & Light Breakfast

10am-Noon is Live Competition

Open to the Public!

Why Civics?

We believe that informed and active citizens make for a strong country, a strong economy, and a strong workforce, and that our continued prosperity depends on the strength of all three. The National Civics Bee is a way to promote greater civics knowledge and civic participation across the country, and to energize our community with a celebration of civic pride.

Prizes

Each finalist will receive a certificate.

In addition:

• The First Place Winner will receive a $500 cash prize.
• The Second Place Winner will receive a $250 cash prize.
• The Third Place Winner will receive a $125 cash prize.

Sponsored by: US Chamber of Commerce Foundation 

Co-Sponsored by: Bardstown-Nelson County Chamber of Commerce

Local Sponsor: Nelson County Public Library