Weekender March 10–17: Chamber Banquet, St. Patrick’s Day, Daylight Saving Time And More
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com
The annual Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet will be held on St. Patrick’s Day, Thursday, March 17, at the Mercer County Fair Grounds (560 Linden Avenue). The Chamber will recognizing local businesses and individuals for their outstanding achievements and service to Harrodsburg and Mercer County. The Chamber expects over 250 local businesses and individuals to attend the annual banquet.
The theme for this year’s banquet will be St. Patrick’s Day, not surprisingly. As guests enter the banquet hallway, a photographer will greet them and take their picture in front of a banner, which will feature gold and silver sponsors, as well as the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce logo. The evening’s festivities include a social hour, live music, awards, dinner and much more.
The doors open at 5:30 p.m., with dinner served starting 6:30 p.m. Tickets start at $40. For more information, check out the listing below.
Don’t forget to set your clocks forward one hour for daylight saving time on Sunday, March 13.
Nick Lester at Lemons Mill Brewery.
(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)
Thursday, March 10
• Live music by Nick Lester and Tony at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Piggin’ Out. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live music by Brad Harden at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
Friday, March 11
• Top To Bottom: Center Family Dwelling Evening Program at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). In-depth tours of a masterpiece of Shaker architecture. Tours at 6 and 7 p.m. Meet outside Trustees’ Office 15 minutes before the program. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by Kevin Cruise at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Dueling Chopsticks. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Travingo at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
• Live music by Cadillac Tractor at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub. Moved up one night due to possibility of inclement weather.
Station 22 1/2 at Rock Haven Cigar Tap Pour House.
• Heidi’s DJ Karaoke at McAfee Jamboree (163 Dunn Lane). Music starts 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m. Facebook: McAfee Jamboree.
• Live music by Station 22 1/2 at Rock Haven Cigar Tap Pour House (419 East Office Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook: Rock Haven.
Saturday, March 12
• Volunteer Work Day at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Volunteers needed for outdoor beautification projects, including painting, staining and cleaning. For guests ages 18 and up. Space is limited. 9 a.m. through 5 p.m. All volunteers receive continental breakfast, box lunch and a voucher for 20 off one meal at the Trustees’ Table. Volunteers using promo code V321 when making reservations can receive 20 percent off overnight stay Thursday–Sunday on their volunteer weekend. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Cocktail Craftsmanship and Sipinar at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Learn to craft four popular cocktails—including an Old Fashioned—at Winter Kitchen. Class includes tastings, your very own ‘Boston Shaker’ and recipes. Starts 4 p.m. Cost: $75. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Top To Bottom: Center Family Dwelling Evening Program at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Tours at 6 and 7 p.m. Meet outside Trustees’ Office 15 minutes before the program. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by Kentucky Bourbon Tractors at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Triple J&C. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live music by Hannah Mae at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
Brothers From Different Mothers at McAfee Jamboree.
• Live music by Brothers From Different Mothers Band at McAfee Jamboree (163 Dunn Lane). Music starts 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m. Facebook: McAfee Jamboree.
• Live music by Cadillac Tractor at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub. Moved up one night due to possibility of inclement weather.
Logan Vineyard Wedding Expo
• Sing-O at Rock Haven Cigar Tap Pour House (419 East Office Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook: Rock Haven.
Sunday, March 13
Daylight Saving Time
• Wedding Expo at the Lodge at Logan Vineyards (254 Hopewell Road). Sample in house catering of the Swinery, meet wedding professionals and find what you need for your big day. 1-4 p.m. 859-559-1713 or loganvineyards.com.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Combination. Starts 5 p.m. 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
Thursday, March 17
St. Patrick’s Day
James Foster at the Vault.
• Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Social hour, live music, awards, dinner and much more. Starts 5:30 p.m. Dinner served 6:30 p.m. Tickets: $40–$50. Eventbrite.com/e/a-charmed-evening-annual-banquet-tickets or mercerchamber.com or 859-734-2365.
• Live music at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live music by James Al Foster at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
Email events to rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com.
