FEBRUARY 2012

 

FEBRUARY 1-5
Winter Kitchen Dining
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road

Dine on Shaker favorites alongside the warmth of an inviting fireplace in the Winter Kitchen, located in the West Family Dwelling cellar. The Winter Kitchen provides an intimate dining experience during the winter months at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. Full lunch and dinner menus are available every day.  (Reservations are necessary for all meals to assure availability.  Walk-ins are welcome if seating is available.)

Lunch
Served Every Day 11:30 AM to 3:00 PM 0
Dinner
Served Every Day 5:00 PM to 8:30 PM


FEBRUARY 3, 4
The Grand Central Band
859/734-3400
Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse
180 Lucky Man Way

Variety/Jazz Band from NYC
9:30 PM – 1:30 AM


FEBRUARY 3-5
Disney’s Sleeping Beauty
859/734-2389
Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main Street
Friday & Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 3 PM
Adults, $8; Seniors, $7; Children, $6.

A Children’s Theatre Production—It’s Princess Aurora’s sixteenth birthday, and Flora, Fauna and Merryweather must use their fairy magic to save her from the spell of evil sorceress Maleficent!


FEBRUARY 10, 11
Apostrophe
859/734-3400
Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse
180 Lucky Man Way

Alternative Rock/Metal Band
Battle of the Bands Winner 2011
9:30 PM – 1:30 AM


FEBRUARY 14
Valentine’s Dinner at the Inn
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road

Valentine’s Dinner at the Inn

Valentine’s Day at Beaumont Inn
859/734-3381 or 800/352-3992
Beaumont Inn, 638 Beaumont Inn Drive

Main dining room and Old Owl Tavern open for dinner.


FEBRUARY 17, 18
Trailer Trash
859/734-3400
Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse
180 Lucky Man Way

Country Band
9:30 PM – 1:30 AM


FEBRUARY 24
Friday Night Fish Fry
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.95
 
In addition to our regular Winter dining menu, guests are invited to a good-old-fashioned fish fry complete with fried Atlantic Cod, homemade tartar sauce, hush puppies, french fries and cole slaw.


Charlie Wood & his Swamp Gang Revue
859/734-3400
Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse
180 Lucky Man Way

Country Band
9:30 PM – 1:30 AM


FEBRUARY 25
Southern High
859/734-3400
Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse
180 Lucky Man Way

Southern Rock/Country Band
9:30 PM – 1:30 AM

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MARCH 2012

MARCH 2
Friday Night Fish Fry
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.95
 
In addition to our regular Winter dining menu, guests are invited to a good-old-fashioned fish fry complete with fried Atlantic Cod, homemade tartar sauce, hush puppies, french fries and cole slaw.


Coy Taylor
859/734-3400
Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse
180 Lucky Man Way

Country Nashville Band
9:30 PM – 1:30 AM


MARCH 2-4
Dearly Beloved
859/734-2389
Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main Street
Friday & Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 3 PM
Adults, $8; Seniors, $7; Children, $6.

A Main Stage Theatre Production—The Futrelle Sisters, Frankie, Honey Raye and Twink, are throwing a wedding.  The rumor mill in their small town of Fayro, Texas, is working overtime.  This is the sequel to the comedy “Southern Hospitality” which was performed at RECT in 2009.


MARCH 3
Maple Syrup Breakfast
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.95

Sit down to a buffet breakfast of buttermilk pancakes and fried cornmeal mush with hot maple syrup and butter, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cinnamon and bourbon smothered apples, fried potatoes, juice and coffee. After breakfast, step out into the Village to see how we cook down the sap collected from our own maple trees to make freshly-tapped syrup.


Band TBA
859/734-3400
Eddie Montgomery’s Steakhouse
180 Lucky Man Way

9:30 PM – 1:30 AM


MARCH 9
Friday Night Fish Fry
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.95
 
In addition to our regular Winter dining menu, guests are invited to a good-old-fashioned fish fry complete with fried Atlantic Cod, homemade tartar sauce, hush puppies, french fries and cole slaw.


MARCH 9-11
Dearly Beloved
859/734-2389
Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main Street
Friday & Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 3 PM
Adults, $8; Seniors, $7; Children, $6.

A Main Stage Theatre Production—The Futrelle Sisters, Frankie, Honey Raye and Twink, are throwing a wedding.  The rumor mill in their small town of Fayro, Texas, is working overtime.  This is the sequel to the comedy “Southern Hospitality” which was performed at RECT in 2009.


MARCH 10
Maple Syrup Breakfast
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $10.95

Sit down to a buffet breakfast of buttermilk pancakes and fried cornmeal mush with hot maple syrup and butter, bacon, sausage, scrambled eggs, cinnamon and bourbon smothered apples, fried potatoes, juice and coffee. After breakfast, step out into the Village to see how we cook down the sap collected from our own maple trees to make freshly-tapped syrup.


MARCH 16
Friday Night Fish Fry
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.95
 
In addition to our regular Winter dining menu, guests are invited to a good-old-fashioned fish fry complete with fried Atlantic Cod, homemade tartar sauce, hush puppies, french fries and cole slaw.


MARCH 17
Kentucky's Finest: A Spirited Bourbon Event at Shaker Village

859/734-5411 0r 800/734-5611 Ext.1545
Call for Reservations .  Advanced registration and non-refundable payment required.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill
3501 Lexington Road

This spirited series celebrates bourbons from Kentucky’s legendary distilleries at Kentucky’s premier historic landmark. 2012 will welcome new bourbon authorities and topics.
 
BOURBON & OTHER SPIRITS
With Special Guest Dave Schuerich
10 AM – 3 PM / $125 per person / West Lot Dwelling / Space is Limited
Former distiller, Dave Shuerich, will share secrets of distilling bourbon and other distilled spirits. Includes class, tastings and lunch.

A SPIRITED KENTUCKY DINNER
With Special Guest Mark Williams
6:30 PM / $85 per person / Space is Limited
Join guest chef Mark Williams, Executive Chef at Brown Forman Corporation, for a special bourbon-inspired meal. Includes appetizers, three courses and three complimentary drinks.


MARCH 23
Friday Night Fish Fry
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.95
 
In addition to our regular Winter dining menu, guests are invited to a good-old-fashioned fish fry complete with fried Atlantic Cod, homemade tartar sauce, hush puppies, french fries and cole slaw.


MARCH 23-25
A Musical Revue
859/734-2389
Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main Street
Friday & Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 3 PM
Adults, $8; Seniors, $7; Children, $6.

Join the talented young actors, singers, and dancers for a musical revue of some of the world’s favorite children’s musical numbers direct from Broadway!


MARCH 30
Friday Night Fish Fry
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.95
 
In addition to our regular Winter dining menu, guests are invited to a good-old-fashioned fish fry complete with fried Atlantic Cod, homemade tartar sauce, hush puppies, french fries and cole slaw.
 

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APRIL 2012

APRIL 6
Friday Night Fish Fry
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.360 (Reservations recommended)
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Times: 5:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $12.95
 
In addition to our regular Winter dining menu, guests are invited to a good-old-fashioned fish fry complete with fried Atlantic Cod, homemade tartar sauce, hush puppies, french fries and cole slaw.


APRIL 7
Community Easter Egg Hunt
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
10AM - 12 Noon
Free admission (Reduced admission to fort & museum.)

The Easter Bunny pays a visit to children of Mercer County on the front lawn by the Osage Orange Tree.  Sponsored and presented by the Harrodsburg Kiwanis Club, this annual event features lots of fun and games and sweet treats!


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 p.m. (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


APRIL 14
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 p.m.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


The Shakertown Stakes at Keeneland’s Bluegrass Stakes Day
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Keeneland Race Course, Versailles Road
Lexington, KY

The Shakertown Stakes is an American Thoroughbred horse race run annually in mid-April at Keeneland Race Course.  Raced on turf over a sprint distance of 5.5 furlongs, it is open to horses three years of age and older.  A Grade III race since 2003, it currently offers a purse of $100,000.  The race was named in 1997 in honor of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.


Breakfast with the Babies
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $10; Ages 5 & under, $5. 
(Space is limited.  Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary)

Feed your little ones then help us feed ours!  Enjoy a kid-friendly buffet breakfast then get a hands-on introduction to the newest additions to the farm family, including lambs, kids, chicks, and more.  Afterwards, burn off breakfast with active outdoor fun, including sack races, tug of war, three-legged races and a guided family hike through the scenic Nature Preserve.


APRIL 20, 21
WORKSHOP -- Making Shaker Oval Boxes with John Wilson
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.1548
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Friday,  6-10 PM; Saturday 8:30 AM-4:30 PM
$200 for Friends / $225 Non-members
(Space is Limited. Registration and Non-Refundable Prepayment Required)

Master the fine points of making Shaker oval boxes with expert woodworker John Wilson during this day-and-a-half program. Each participant constructs a nest of five oval boxes. Workshop fee includes three meals, instruction, materials and use of tools. Attendees receive 10% off overnight rooms at The Inn at Shaker Village!


APRIL 21
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 p.m.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Breakfast with the Babies
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $10; Ages 5 & under, $5. 
(Space is limited.  Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary)

Feed your little ones then help us feed ours!  Enjoy a kid-friendly buffet breakfast then get a hands-on introduction to the newest additions to the farm family, including lambs, kids, chicks, and more.  Afterwards, burn off breakfast with active outdoor fun, including sack races, tug of war, three-legged races and a guided family hike through the scenic Nature Preserve.

 
APRIL 22
Tea with the Tailors
859/734-2927 or 734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
2- 4 PM

The 1800s Mansion Museum comes to life as a guest historic character highlights local history.  You’re invited to dress in period clothing (1810-1925), but modern dress is also acceptable with an anticipated donation for an enjoyable afternoon.


APRIL 23 - MAY 11
Sheep Shearing at the Farm
800/734-5611 or 859/734-5411
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
10AM – 5 PM
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.

Visit the farm and see us shear our flock of sheep—then learn how the Shakers created colorful wool shawls and other textiles through spinning and weaving demonstrations.


APRIL 28
Plant Swap
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
10AM - 12 Noon
Free admission

Join in the fun at this informal gathering of people who love to garden. Bring plants from your own gardens to share with others.  The plant swap brings together beginner gardeners all the way up to Master Gardeners.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM. (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Breakfast with the Babies
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext.1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 9:30 a.m.
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $10; Ages 5 & under, $5. 
(Space is limited.  Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary)

Feed your little ones then help us feed ours!  Enjoy a kid-friendly buffet breakfast then get a hands-on introduction to the newest additions to the farm family, including lambs, kids, chicks, and more.  Afterwards, burn off breakfast with active outdoor fun, including sack races, tug of war, three-legged races and a guided family hike through the scenic Nature Preserve.


APRIL 28 – OCTOBER 28
Dixie Belle Riverboat Rides
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Departure Times:  2 & 4 PM daily (Ride is subject to weather and river conditions.)
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $10; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.

Enjoy a relaxing cruise through the scenic Kentucky River Palisades, along a stretch of river with high limestone cliffs and untouched natural beauty.  See the oldest exposed rock in Kentucky and High Bridge, an engineering marvel built in 1877.

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MAY 2012

MAY (throughout month)
Baby Animals Arriving
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
10AM – 5 PM
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.

Baby farm animals will be arriving through the spring.  Make family memories and watch our newborn lambs, kids and chicks play and grow throughout the spring and summer.  See the heirloom garden come alive, and experience the wonders of spring with our heritage breed animals.  (Included in tour admission.)


MAY 5
Wildlife Cruise to the Blue Heron Rookery
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext.1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM (Advanced registration and non-refundable prepayment required.)
Cost: $40

Looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience? Cruise down the Kentucky River through a Great Blue Heron rookery with an up close view of a breeding colony during nesting season. A Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources biologist will guide the cruise through the rookery.  The colony along the Kentucky River Palisades in inaccessible by land and consists of 30-40 nests.  Bring your binoculars and cameras for this must-see wildlife encounter.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


MAY 12
Mercer County Appreciation Day
859/734-5411 0r 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
10AM-5PM
Admission:  Free for Mercer County residents; non-residents pay regular tour admission--Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.
Free admission today for all residents of Mercer County!  Don’t miss this special day of celebration.


Wildlife Cruise to the Blue Heron Rookery
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM (Advanced registration and non-refundable prepayment required.)
Cost: $40

Looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience? Cruise down the Kentucky River through a Great Blue Heron rookery with an up close view of a breeding colony during nesting season. A Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources biologist will guide the cruise through the rookery.  The colony along the Kentucky River Palisades in inaccessible by land and consists of 30-40 nests.  Bring your binoculars and cameras for this must-see wildlife encounter.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM. (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


MAY 19
Wildlife Cruise to the Blue Heron Rookery
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM (Advanced registration and non-refundable prepayment required.)
Cost: $40

Looking for an unforgettable wildlife experience? Cruise down the Kentucky River through a Great Blue Heron rookery with an up close view of a breeding colony during nesting season. A Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources biologist will guide the cruise through the rookery.  The colony along the Kentucky River Palisades in inaccessible by land and consists of 30-40 nests.  Bring your binoculars and cameras for this must-see wildlife encounter.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Bark in the Park
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
10 AM – 5 PM
Free admission.
Calling all dogs!  Bring your four-legged best friend for a day at Old Fort Harrod State Park.  Any and all dogs, canine owners or pet lovers of any kind are sure to enjoy this day.  Event features pet supply vendors, rescue groups, entertainment and a pet contest.  Prizes donated by Burkman Feeds.


MAY 26
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


MAY 26, 27
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 10 AM – 12:30 PM (Advanced registration and non-refundable payment required.)

Featuring New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center.  Spend the weekend with world-acclaimed chamber musicians.  Magical concerts in a restored barn, special suppers and more during this unforgettable festival.

Peformances & Lectures
Concert I: May 26 / 11:00 a.m. / $20 / Meeting House
Pre-Concert Lecture I: May 26 / 3:00 p.m. / Meeting House
Concert II: May 26 / 5:00 p.m. / $38 / Meadow View Barn
Concert III: May 27 / 11:00 a.m. / $20 / Meeting House
Pre-Concert Lecture II: May 27 / 3:00 p.m. / Meeting House
Concert IV: May 27 / 5:00 p.m. / $38 / Meadow View Barn


MAY 27
Tea with the Taylors
859/734-2927 or 859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
2- 4 pm

The 1800s Mansion Museum comes to life as a guest historic character highlights local history.  You’re invited to dress in period clothing (1810-1925), but modern dress is also acceptable with an anticipated donation for an enjoyable afternoon.


MAY 31 – JUNE 3
Antiques, Collectibles & Stuff Sale
859/734-2364 OR 800/355-9192

400-mile sale across Ky’s Historic Highway US 68/80 featuring dozens of communities, hundreds of yard sales, antique shops and food vendors.

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JUNE 2012

JUNE TBA
Summer Stage Children’s Workshop & Play
The Emperor’s New Clothes
859/734-2389
Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main Street

An Emperor who cares for nothing but his appearance and attire hires a young boy pretending to be a tailor who promise him the finest suit of clothes made from a magic fabric.


JUNE 1
Picnic in the Park featuring “Next of Kin”
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon
Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JUNE 1, 2
Kentucky’s Fort Harrod Beef Festival
859/734-5546
Mercer County Fairgrounds, 560 Linden Avenue   
Friday, 5-11 PM; Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM

Highlights include beef grill-offs and competitions, steak and eggs breakfast, 5K race, juried arts and crafts fair featuring exhibitors, great live music, festival food, live entertainment, children’s activities, shows, craft demonstrations, beauty pageants, and much more! 


JUNE 1-3
Thoroughly Modern Millie
859/734-2389
Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main Street
Friday & Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 3 PM
Adults, $10; Seniors, $9; Children, $8.

Watch what happens when a small town girl, Millie Dillmount, travels to New York City to try and marry for wealth instead of love—a thoroughly modern aim in 1922!  This musical comedy was featured on Broadway in 2002 and won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical.


JUNE 2
Adventure Day
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611  Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
8 AM – 5 PM

Admission:  Free (Does not include village tour.)

Full schedule of activities available online soon.

Join our talented staff and partners for a FREE day packed full of guided hikes, fishing, waterfalls, vista views and plenty of fresh air.  Adventure Day at Shaker Village welcomes the community to explore our 3,000-acre back yard.  Click here to learn more about the extensive multi-use trail system.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Firefly Music Series
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611  Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 
Free admission on the lawn of the Trustees’ Office

Spend warm summer nights on the lawn with live music and cool drinks as fireflies dance across the fields.


Evening Picnic Cruise to the Blue Heron Rookery
859/734-5411 0r 800/734-5611 Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6 PM – 8:30 PM (Advanced registration and non-refundable prepayment required.)
Cost: $60

Enjoy an old-time picnic dinner while cruising through the Kentucky River Palisades to a rarely-seen Great Blue Heron Rookery during nesting season.   The colony along the Kentucky River Palisades in inaccessible by land and consists of 30-40 nests.  Bring your binoculars and cameras for this must-see wildlife encounter.


JUNE 8
Picnic in the Park featuring David Stahl—The Piano Doctor
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon
Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JUNE 8-10
Thoroughly Modern Millie
859/734-2389
Ragged Edge Community Theatre, 111 S. Main Street
Friday & Saturday, 8 PM; Sunday, 3 PM
Adults, $10; Seniors, $9; Children, $8.

Watch what happens when a small town girl, Millie Dillmount, travels to New York City to try and marry for wealth instead of love—a thoroughly modern aim in 1922!  This musical comedy was featured on Broadway in 2002 and won six Tony Awards, including Best Musical.


JUNE 9
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Firefly Music Series
859/734-5411 0r 800/734-5611  Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Free admission on the lawn of the Trustees’ Office

Spend warm summer nights on the lawn with live music and cool drinks as fireflies dance across the fields.


Evening Dessert Cruise on the Dixie Belle Riverboat
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Reservations necessary.)
Cost: $20

After dinner at the Trustees’ Office Dining Room, board the Dixie Belle riverboat for a genteel summer evening dessert cruise through the Palisades.  Then catch a regional artist performing on the lawn as part of our FREE June Firefly Music Series.  (Cruises are subject to weather and river conditions.)


JUNE 14
Flag Day Retirement Ceremony
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street

7 PM – 8 PM

Boy Scout Troop 127 conducts an educational program on the United States flag and retires any flags in a dignified way that require disposal.


JUNE 15
Picnic in the Park presents Magician Doug Doolin
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon

Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JUNE 16
Harrodsburg’s Birthday Party
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
6 PM – 7 PM
Free admission.

Join in celebrating the 238^th birthday of Harrodsburg—Kentucky’s firs settlement.  Cake and ice cream will be served to the public.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Evening Dessert Cruise on the Dixie Belle Riverboat
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Reservations necessary.)
Cost: $20

After dinner at the Trustees’ Office Dining Room, board the Dixie Belle riverboat for a genteel summer evening dessert cruise through the Palisades.  Then catch a regional artist performing on the lawn as part of our FREE June Firefly Music Series.  (Cruises are subject to weather and river conditions.)


Firefly Music Series
859/734-5411 0r 800/734-5611  Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 
Free admission on the lawn of the Trustees’ Office.)

Spend warm summer nights on the lawn with live music and cool drinks as fireflies dance across the fields.


JUNE 16, 17
Shaker Village Antiques Show & Sale
859/734-5411 or 800/735-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Village Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM
Show Hours:  Saturday, 10 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, 10 AM – 4:30 PM
REDUCED Village Admission includes entrance into the show and village tour:  Ages 13 & Above, $10; Ages 6-12, $5; under 6, free.

Over fifty of the nation’s top dealers will travel from across the U.S. to exhibit a diverse range of antiques surrounded by the pristine Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill restoration. Among items available will be period Shaker artifacts, museum quality American furniture, vintage decorative arts and furniture, silver, jewelry, quilts, garden sculpture, fine and folk art, historical artifacts and affordable antiques from America and the Continent.


JUNE 22
Picnic in the Park presents Scott Shupe’s Reptile Show
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon

Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JUNE 23
Harrodsburg Festival on Main
859/734-6811
Main Street, Downtown
2 PM – 8 PM

Mulitple performances, street vendors, vintage car show, authors, artists, and kids activity area. 


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Evening Dessert Cruise on the Dixie Belle Riverboat
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Reservations necessary.)
Cost: $20

After dinner at the Trustees’ Office Dining Room, board the Dixie Belle riverboat for a genteel summer evening dessert cruise through the Palisades.  Then catch a regional artist performing on the lawn as part of our FREE June Firefly Music Series.  (Cruises are subject to weather and river conditions.)


Firefly Music Series
859/734-5411 0r 800/734-5611  Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM
Free admission on the lawn of the Trustees’ Office.

Spend warm summer nights on the lawn with live music and cool drinks as fireflies dance across the fields.


JUNE 23, 24
Fort Harrod Settlement & Raid
859/734-9614
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
8 AM – 5 PM (Native Raid on the fort @ 2PM each day)
Special event is included in the price of fort admission.

Come and see how the frontier was won at the birthplace of Kentucky--where the first permanent settlement was started on June 16, 1774.  Called “Harrodstown” for the first few years, pioneers constructed a sturdy fort on the hill in 1775.  This 18^th century re-enactment is the fort’s signature event of the year.  Presentations, settlers, natives, sutlers and battles will take place for two short days in the warm June sun--just like it did nearly 240 years ago


JUNE 24
Tea with the Taylors
859/734-2927 or 859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
2- 4 pm

The 1800s Mansion Museum comes to life as a guest historic character highlights local history.  You’re invited to dress in period clothing (1810-1925), but modern dress is also acceptable with an anticipated donation for an enjoyable afternoon.


JUNE 29
Picnic in the Park presents Natalie Berry & The Dingles
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon

Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JUNE 30
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Evening Dessert Cruise on the Dixie Belle Riverboat
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611 Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM (Reservations necessary.)
Cost: $20

After dinner at the Trustees’ Office Dining Room, board the Dixie Belle riverboat for a genteel summer evening dessert cruise through the Palisades.  Then catch a regional artist performing on the lawn as part of our FREE June Firefly Music Series.  (Cruises are subject to weather and river conditions.)


Firefly Music Series
859/734-5411 0r 800/734-5611  Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
7:30 PM – 9:30 PM 

Free admission on the lawn of the Trustees’ Office.

Spend warm summer nights on the lawn with live music and cool drinks as fireflies dance across the fields.

 

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JULY 2012

JULY TBA
Fourth of July Celebration
859/734-9167
Anderson-Dean Community Park, 1501 Louisville Road


JULY 6
Picnic in the Park presents Larry Sanders and Borderline
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon

Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JULY 7
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Evening Picnic Cruise on the Dixie Belle Riverboat
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $35

Join us for a new summertime tradition, casual picnic suppers on the Dixie Belle!  Enjoy platters of fried chicken, potato salad and other summer sides as you gently travel down the Kentucky River through the tree-covered cliffs of the Palisades.


JULY 7, 8
Floor Cloth Class
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
Two-Day Class:  Saturday, 9AM-4PM & Sunday, 1-4PM
$90 registration fee (includes materials)

Floor Cloth Class by Virginia Tucker. Come and take part in this fun and informative class as you learn the history and the artistry of the traditional painted floor cloth.


JULY 13
Picnic in the Park presents Emily Horn
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon

Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JULY 14
Kentucky Shaker Music Day   
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Included in Tour Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.

The Pleasant Hill Singers, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill’s choral ensemble, perform Music of the Black Shakers, a celebration of the African-American Shaker experience in song and interpretive dance.  Other special guests announced soon.


Evening Picnic Cruise on the Dixie Belle Riverboat
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $35

Join us for a new summertime tradition, casual picnic suppers on the Dixie Belle!  Enjoy platters of fried chicken, potato salad and other summer sides as you gently travel down the Kentucky River through the tree-covered cliffs of the Palisades.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


JULY 16-21
Mercer County Fair
859/734-5546
Mercer County Fairgrounds, 560 Linden Avenue

Pageants, carnival, motorsports, vendors, floral hall and various other shows.


JULY 20
Picnic in the Park presents Emily Horn
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon

Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JULY 21
Gifts From the Shaker Garden with David Larson
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM  (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $65

Join David Larson, award-winning former chef and present day overseer of the Trustees’ Office Dining room, as he interprets Gifts from the Shaker Garden.  The produce in our kitchen garden today would have been quite familiar to the Pleasant Hill Shakers.  Larson’s informative and entertaining class will transform our garden’s summer gifts into a contemporary meal inspired by the delicious, wholesome feasts prepared by the Shakers’ throughout the 19^th century.  After the class, enjoy an al fresco lunch featuring the morning’s recipes.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Evening Picnic Cruise on the Dixie Belle Riverboat
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $35

Join us for a new summertime tradition, casual picnic suppers on the Dixie Belle!  Enjoy platters of fried chicken, potato salad and other summer sides as you gently travel down the Kentucky River through the tree-covered cliffs of the Palisades.


JULY 22
Tea with the Taylors
859/734-2927 or 859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
2- 4 pm

The 1800s Mansion Museum comes to life as a guest historic character highlights local history.  You’re invited to dress in period clothing (1810-1925), but modern dress is also acceptable with an anticipated donation for an enjoyable afternoon.


JULY 23-28
Mercer County Horse Show
859/734-5546
Mercer County Fairgrounds, 560 Linden Avenue

The Mercer County Horse Show is considered one of the country’s top outdoor Saddlebred horse shows.


JULY 27
Picnic in the Park presents Studio G Performers
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
12 noon

Free admission.

Bring your favorite lunch and enjoy free entertainment for “Picnic in the Park”.  Held under the Osage Orange Tree, it’s a relaxing way to spend an hour listening to live music and entertainment provided by the best local and regional talents.


JULY 28
Gifts From the Shaker Garden with David Larson
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 10 AM – 1 PM  (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $65

Join David Larson, award-winning former chef and present day overseer of the Trustees’ Office Dining room, as he interprets Gifts from the Shaker Garden.  The produce in our kitchen garden today would have been quite familiar to the Pleasant Hill Shakers.  Larson’s informative and entertaining class will transform our garden’s summer gifts into a contemporary meal inspired by the delicious, wholesome feasts prepared by the Shakers’ throughout the 19^th century.  After the class, enjoy an al fresco lunch featuring the morning’s recipes.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Evening Picnic Cruise on the Dixie Belle Riverboat
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM – 8 PM (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $35

Join us for a new summertime tradition, casual picnic suppers on the Dixie Belle!  Enjoy platters of fried chicken, potato salad and other summer sides as you gently travel down the Kentucky River through the tree-covered cliffs of the Palisades.

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AUGUST 2012

AUGUST 2-5
US Highway 127 Yard Sale
859/734-2364
654-mile Sale from West Unity, OH to Gasden, AL


AUGUST 4
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


AUGUST 4, 5
Shaker Village Craft Fair
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Village Hours: 10 AM – 5 PM
Fair Hours: Saturday, 9:30 AM – 5 PM; Sunday, 10 AM – 4:30 PM

Admission includes fair and tour:  Ages 13 & Above, $10; Ages 6-12, $3; Under age 6, free. 

The Shaker Village Craft Fair is one of the state’s premier craft events.  The juried event attracts the elite among regional artisans as well as up-and-coming new artists.  The fair boasts an assortment of crafts including exceptional pottery, jewelry, glassware, woven rugs, needle crafts, basketry, leather goods, floral design and Shaker reproductions.


AUGUST 10
Monster Crawl by Arts Council of Mercer County
859/265-6049
Downtown, Olde Towne Park
Times:  7 PM
Admission:  Free

Don your best monster costume and join others as you crawl through downtown Harrodsburg.  This family, friendly theatrical event will be fun for all ages!


AUGUST 11
Seed-to-Table Secret Suppers
859/734-5411 OR 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $85

Gather around our outdoor table for a celebration of fresh food—from seed to table.  This popular al fresco dining series continues in 2012 with a new twist!  Enjoy special guests, appetizers, and a three-course meal with wine pairings in a secret location somewhere on our 3000-acre property.  Menus will feature our late-summer garden harvest, as well as produce from nearby farms.  Suppers will be moved indoors in the event of expected inclement weather

Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


AUGUST 18
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


AUGUST 25
Seed-to-Table Secret Suppers
859/734-5411 OR 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $85

Gather around our outdoor table for a celebration of fresh food—from seed to table.  This popular al fresco dining series continues in 2012 with a new twist!  Enjoy special guests, appetizers, and a three-course meal with wine pairings in a secret location somewhere on our 3000-acre property.  Menus will feature our late-summer garden harvest, as well as produce from nearby farms.  Suppers will be moved indoors in the event of expected inclement weather.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


AUGUST 26
Tea with the Taylors
859/734-2927 or 859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
2- 4 pm

The 1800s Mansion Museum comes to life as a guest historic character highlights local history.  You’re invited to dress in period clothing (1810-1925), but modern dress is also acceptable with an anticipated donation for an enjoyable afternoon.


AUGUST 31 – SEPTEMBER 2
Burgin Fall Festival
859/748-5220
Main Street, Burgin

Festival features live music, various vendors, crafts, food, games, corn hole tournament, baby show, carriage rides and more!

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SEPTEMBER 2012

SEPTEMBER 1
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


SEPTEMBER 8
Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.


Troops at Our Doorstep:  The Civil War Marches Through Shaker Village
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road

The last weeks of September and the first weeks of October, 1862, saw a frenzy of activity along the turnpike through Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, as Confederate troops repeatedly marched through.  Catch a glimpse of how the Civil War impacted this Shaker community and those who lived here 150 years ago.  Listen to the Pleasant Hill Singers perform Music of the Black Shakers; experience dramatic presentations of Sister Patsy Roberts Williamson, as she describes her life as an African American Shaker, and Sister Mary Settles, the last on of the Pleasant Hill Shakers; and much more!  Complete schedule of activities available online soon.


SEPTEMBER 14, 15
James Harrod Trust Cemetery Tour  
859/734-7829
Spring Hill Cemetery, N. Greenville Street
7 PM - 10 PM (Tours depart on the ½ hour.)

$5 per person

Local actors and volunteers bring history to life with guided tours through the Springhill Cemetery with stops at headstones of characters from the community’s past.


Salvisa Country Days
859/613-2333
Main Street


SEPTEMBER 14 – OCTOBER 31
Devine’s Corn Maze & Pumpkin Patch
859/613-6900
623 Talmage-Mayo Road
Friday, 6 PM – 11 PM; Saturday, 10 AM – 11 PM; Sunday, 1 PM – 5 PM
Admission:  Adults, ages 13 & over, $8; children ages 5-12, $6; children 4 & under, free.  ($1.00 off groups of 15 or more.)

Fall is a great time of year on the farm!  Come enjoy 10 acres of corn mazes after taking a hayride to pick a pumpkin.  Lots of activities for kids of all ages.

Halloween weekend you can experience the “Field of Horror”!  


SEPTEMBER 15
Pioneer Classic Cruise-In & Car Show
859/734-2364 or 800/355-9192
Anderson-Dean Community Park, 1501 Louisville Road
11 AM – 7 PM

Free admission.

The 2^nd Annual Pioneer Classic Cruise-In & Car Show, sponsored by the Harrodsburg/Mercer County Tourist Commission, will feature live entertainment and food and vendor booths.

Car Show features drive-through judging from 11 am – 3 pm; presentation of awards at 4 pm.


Guided Nature Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out what’s blooming across the village’s 3000 acres.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots on the property.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see wildflowers, waterfalls, wildlife and much more.

Seed-to-Table Secret Suppers
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 6:30 PM  (Reservations and non-refundable prepayment necessary.)
Cost: $85

Gather around our outdoor table for a celebration of fresh food—from seed to table.  This popular al fresco dining series continues in 2012 with a new twist!  Enjoy special guests, appetizers, and a three-course meal with wine pairings in a secret location somewhere on our 3000-acre property.  Menus will feature our late-summer garden harvest, as well as produce from nearby farms.  Suppers will be moved indoors in the event of expected inclement weather.


SEPTEMBER 15-17
Bike Trek to Shaker Village
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road

Experience the spectacular beauty of central Kentucky backroads on the Bike Trek to Shaker village—Kentucky’s preeminent cycling event!


SEPTEMBER 23
Tea with the Taylors
859/734-2927 or 859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
2- 4 pm

The 1800s Mansion Museum comes to life as a guest historic character highlights local history.  You’re invited to dress in period clothing (1810-1925), but modern dress is also acceptable with an anticipated donation for an enjoyable afternoon.


SEPTEMBER 28
The Heirloom Supper
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 360
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Reservations necessary.)
Cost: $25

Join in the Trustees’ Office Dining Room for a casual supper featuring popular Shaker Village dishes from the last 50 years.  After supper, enjoy a bonfire, storytelling and s’mores on the lawn


SEPTEMBER 28, 29
The Bourbon Chase
502-641-2595

200-mile relay on the Bourbon Trail in Kentucky


 SEPTEMBER 29
The Harvest 5-Mile Trail Run
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Walk, 8 AM; Run, 8:30 AM
Pre-registration Entry Fee - $25, Race Day Entry Fee - $30 .  (Fee includes a long-sleeve race t-shirt, goody bag, admission into HarvestFest at Shaker Village, overall and age group prizes, and refreshments.)
Race headquarters will be located at the Welcome Pavilion.

Looking for a different kind of race?  The 2^nd Annual Harvest 5-Mile Trail Run is a race where runners and hikers of all ages run along the trails of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.  This 5-mile, very challenging course is a combination of turf and gravel tread over rolling hills. Run through the historic village and alongside rock walls, surrounded by picturesque countryside views.  Registration and more information available this Summer.


SEPTEMBER 29, 30
HarvestFest
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Village Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM

Included in Tour Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.  

Kick-off the Fall season with a down-home harvest celebration for the whole family!  Shop for fresh veggies at the Farmers Market, climb hay stacks and bob for apples in the Kids’ Village, enter your favorite autumn recipe in the dessert contest, meet the animals on the farm, enjoy live music and so much more.  Complete schedule of activities online soon.

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OCTOBER 2012

OCTOBER 6
Guided Fall Foliage Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out the best autumn colors on the property.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see the natural wonders of fall.

OCTOBER 6, 7
Fall on the Farm Weekend
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Village Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.

Bring the kids for a day of fun-on-the farm festivities.  Make apple cider and taste apple butter made with apples straight from our orchard.  Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter.  Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm.  Pick your own pumpkins and apples.  Play at the Kids’ Village and much more!


OCTOBER 13
Guided Fall Foliage Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out the best autumn colors on the property.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see the natural wonders of fall. 


OCTOBER 13, 14
Fall Arts Festival
859/265-6049
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street

Shop and browse the many products made by local artisans as you enjoy a fall afternoon.  Live entertainment and more! 


Fall on the Farm Weekend
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Village Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.

Bring the kids for a day of fun-on-the farm festivities.  Make apple cider and taste apple butter made with apples straight from our orchard.  Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter.  Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm.  Pick your own pumpkins and apples.  Play at the Kids’ Village and much more!


OCTOBER 20
Guided Fall Foliage Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out the best autumn colors on the property.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see the natural wonders of fall. 


OCTOBER 20, 21
Fall on the Farm Weekend
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Village Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.

Bring the kids for a day of fun-on-the farm festivities.  Make apple cider and taste apple butter made with apples straight from our orchard.  Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter.  Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm.  Pick your own pumpkins and apples.  Play at the Kids’ Village and much more!


OCTOBER 27
Guided Fall Foliage Hike
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Time: 1:30 PM.  (Leaves from West Lot Dwelling Parking Lot)
Free
 
Check out the best autumn colors on the property.  The resident trail expert will lead a series of guided hikes (Saturdays through October 27) to some of the favorite out-of-the-way spots.  Go on a new adventure each week and find the best locations to see the natural wonders of fall. 


OCTOBER 27, 28
Fall on the Farm Weekend
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
Village Hours:  10 AM – 5 PM
Admission:  Ages 13 & above, $15; Ages 6 – 12, $5; Ages 5 & under, free.

Bring the kids for a day of fun-on-the farm festivities.  Make apple cider and taste apple butter made with apples straight from our orchard.  Tour our fall garden and learn how to prepare foods for the winter.  Meet the animals and learn about their chores on the farm.  Pick your own pumpkins and apples.  Play at the Kids’ Village and much more!


OCTOBER 27, 28 & 30, 31
Haunted Frontier
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
7:30 PM – 10 PM
Admission:  $6.

Come to a haunted house 238 years in the making--actually it's a haunted fort!  One of the most popular events of the year as the fort and conference center are transformed into a first class haunted house.  Come experience if you dare!  (Not recommended for children under 6.)


OCTOBER 28
Tea with the Taylors
859/734-2927 or 859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
2- 4 pm

The 1800s Mansion Museum comes to life as a guest historic character highlights local history.  You’re invited to dress in period clothing (1810-1925), but modern dress is also acceptable with an anticipated donation for an enjoyable afternoon.


OCTOBER 31
Night of the Great Pumpkin
859/734-6811
Downtown, Main Street
6 – 8 PM
Admission:  Free

Enjoy trick or treating in a safe environment, compliments of downtown merchants, area businesses and Harrodsburg First.   Free candy, games, and prizes for children ages 12 and under.

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NOVEMBER 2012

NOVEMBER 17
Holiday Open House
859/734-3314
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street


NOVEMBER 23
Blessing of the Hounds
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611, Ext. 1545
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road
10 AM – 10:30 AM
Free.

Join Shaker Village and the Woodford Hounds fox hunters for their annual Blessing of the Hounds. This traditional event features a blessing of the hounds, riders and the fox and is followed by the first meet of the formal season. Witness this grand event where riders dress in formal hunting attire with foxhounds alongside.


NOVEMBER 23-24
Harrodsburg Downtown Shopping Weekend
859/734-6811
Main Street & Downtown Historic District
Friday & Saturday, 9 AM - 8 PM

Forget fighting the crowds at the mall and walking a mile in the cold weather to find your car. Save on gas and time by shopping and dining downtown.  Support your local businesses and shop and dine downtown where you’ll enjoy refreshments, caroling and visits from Santa.


NOVEMBER 30
Christmas Tea Room
859/734-5985
Harrodsburg Historical Society, 220 S. Chiles Street
Friday, 11 AM – 2 PM

Menu features a variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts and hot spiced tea.


Harrodsburg Christmas Parade
859/734-4394
6:30 PM

Route:  Mercer County’s E. Lexington Street Campus to Main Street

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DECEMBER 2012

DECEMBER 1
Salvisa Christmas Parade
859/748-9048
Main Street
10 AM


Holiday Homes Tour
859/734-5985
Harrodsburg Historical Society, 220 S. Chiles Street

1 PM - 8 PM; $15


Burgin Christmas Parade
859/748-9333
Route:  Ash-Dan Estates, Main to High Streets
1 PM - 5:30 PM

Christmas Tea Room
859/734-5985
Harrodsburg Historical Society, 220 S. Chiles Street
Saturday, 11 AM – 6 PM

Menu features a variety of soups, sandwiches, desserts and hot spiced tea.


DECEMBER 1-31
Christmas Teas     (Reservations required.)
859/734-5050
Aspen Hall Manor, 558 Aspen Hall Drive
Monday – Saturday
Cost:  $20.95 per person

Savor a five-course luncheon featuring an array of holiday delights.


The Holidays at Shaker Village
859/734-5411 or 800/734-5611
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, 3501 Lexington Road

This season, Shaker Village will bustle with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Make time to delight in life’s simple gifts with family and friends, as lively music, merriment and candlelight illuminate the village.

DAILY HAPPENINGS

Special Holiday Lunches
11:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. | $25 | Trustees' Office | Reservations Necessary - 800.734.5611 x360
  
Gifts
Daily | 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | No Admission Necessary

Jingle Bell Shuttle
Daily | 11 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. | No Admission Necessary

Christmas Tours & Music
Daily | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. | Free with Holiday Lunches -or- Included in tour admission - $7 Ages 13 & Above, $3 Ages 6-12, Free 5 & Under


ADDITIONAL SATURDAY ACTIVITIES

Teas
Saturdays Only | 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | $11.95 | Trustees' Office |Reservations Necessary - 800.734.5611 x360

NEW!   Illuminated Evenings
Saturdays Only, December 1 - December 29 / 4:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Cost: $10 per car (personal vehicle) & canned good donation. $20 per extended van/mini bus with less than 20 people. Cash or check only. Groups over 20, call 800.734.5611 x1545 for pricing.

The air will be filled with the smell of freshly baked goodies, the sound of joyous carols and the jingle of Christmas bells. At dusk, the grand buildings and grounds along the village road will be illuminated by the twinkling of thousands of lights. Celebrate the simple gifts of the season with holiday classics, evening candlelight tours, and a visit from a very special guest.


DECEMBER 2
Larry Sanders & Borderline Christmas Concert
Old Fort Harrod State Park, 100 S. College Street
859/734-3314
5 PM; $12

Annual Country Christmas concert features a variety of holiday favorites.