Weekender April 7-14: Go Tell America Crusade, Demolition Derby And More
The Carey Family at the Vault, Family Farm Days at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the Easter Bunny at Amanda’s Crafts, Demolition Derby at the Mercer County Fairgrounds and Go Tell America Crusade at CU-Harrodsburg.
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com
After weeks of preliminary events, the Go Tell America Crusade with Rick Gage starts Sunday, April 10. The crusade starts 7 p.m. and runs nightly for four nights at Campbellsville University Harrodsburg, until Wednesday, April 13. The event is free to the public and features Ken Freeman, Adrian Depres, David Pollack, the Jason Lovins Band and Allison Speer.
Crash! Boom! Bang! That’s no April shower, it’s time for the heavy metal thunder to descend on Mercer County when the season’s first Demolition Derby happens at Mercer County Fairgrounds on Saturday, April 9. The derby features mini cars, youth mini cars and quick build big cars. The action starts at 7 p.m.
(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)
Thursday, April 7
• Live music by Nick and Tony at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Swinery. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live acoustic music by Jared Shoemaker at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
Easter Bunny at Amanda’s Crafts.
Friday, April 8
• Easter Bunny at Amanda’s Crafts (124 South Main Street). The Easter Bunny will be hopping by every Friday and Saturday until Easter. 3-6 p.m. Facebook: Amandaswoodstuff.
• Bedtime With The Babies at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Gather outside the barn for a warm drink and a quiet bedtime story with the animals. 6–7 p.m. Meet outside Trustees’ Office 10 minutes before the program. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by Jarrod Stratton at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuit Scratch. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Trivingo (trivia plus bingo contest) at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
• Friday Night Karaoke at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Live music by 190 Proof Bluegrass Band at Rock Haven Cigar Tap Pour House (419 East Office Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook: Rock Haven.
Family Farm Days at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.
Saturday, April 9
• Family Farm Days at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Family fun lambs, kids, chicks, piglets, calves, miniature donkeys and more. Also activity stations, sheep shearing, hay wagon rides, hay bale maze, scavenger hunts, pony rides and more surprises. Children 17 and under must be accompanied by a paying adult. All participants must be ticketed. Tickets are non-refundable and event is rain or shine. 9:30 a.m. to noon. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Triple Cross Ag Swap at Southern States (1027 N. College Street). Poultry, small animal and farm goods. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 859-613-2297.
• Rug Hooking And Spinning Demonstration at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Learn about traditional rug hooking and spinning with fiber artist Fran Decker at the welcome center. Participation included with admission. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Easter Bunny at Amanda’s Crafts (124 South Main Street). The Easter Bunny will be hopping by every Friday and Saturday until Easter. Noon–3 p.m. Facebook: Amandaswoodstuff.
• Easter Egg Hunt with special appearance by the Easter Bunny at Mackville Community Center (10651 Main Street, Mackville). For children 12 and under. Starts 2 p.m. Facebook: Mackville Community Center.
• Go Tell America Crusade Block Party on Chiles Street. Warm up event for upcoming crusade featuring free food, live music and games. 3–7 p.m. gotellministries.com.
• Bedtime With The Babies at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Gather outside the barn for a warm drink and a quiet bedtime story with the animals. 6–7 p.m. Meet outside Trustees’ Office 10 minutes before the program. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Cruze In At Old Bridge General Store 2 (101 Dory Drive, Salvisa). Car show with food, music and door prizes. 6–9 p.m. David Sexton, 859-613-4310.
• Live music by Fishoutawater at Rock Haven Cigar Tap Pour House (419 East Office Street). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook: Rock Haven.
The Fall Brawl demolition derby at Mercer County Fairgrounds happens Saturday, April 9, starting at 7 p.m.
• Demolition Derby at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Features mini cars, youth mini cars and quick build big cars. Tech Time: 3–6 p.m. Entrants must be in line by 6 p.m. to run derby. No cars entered after 6:15 p.m. Derby starts 7 p.m. Admission: $15 (10 and under free). mercerfair.com or Derby Coordinator Shawn McCollum, 859-553-0951.
• Live music by 190 Proof Bluegrass Band at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Bluegrass Foods. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
The Carey Band at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits.
• Live music by the Carey Band at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
• Live music at McAfee Jamboree (163 Dunn Lane). Music starts 7 p.m., doors open 6 p.m. Facebook: McAfee Jamboree.
• Sing-O at Rock Haven Cigar Tap Pour House (419 East Office Street). Starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook: Rock Haven.
Sunday, Apr. 10
• Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). 10:30–11:15 a.m. Limited to 12 children, reservations required. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by 2nd Hand Smoke. Starts 5 p.m. 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
The Go Tell America Crusade with Rick Gage at Campbellsville University Harrodsburg.
• Go Tell America Crusade with Rick Gage at Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Athletic Complex (772 University Drive). With Ken Freeman, Adrian Depres, David Pollack, the Jason Lovins Band and Allison Speer. 7 p.m. nightly through Wednesday, April 13. gotellministries.com.
Tuesday, April 12
• Taco Cruz Day with the Combination Food Truck at Auto Kustoms (123 South Chiles Street). 5–8 p.m. Facebook: Auto Kustoms.
Wednesday, Apr. 13
• Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). 10:30–11:15 a.m. Limited to 12 children, reservations required. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Thursday, April 14
• Kendyl and Friends Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. Facebook: Kendyl and Friends Inclusive Easter Egg Hunt.
• Live music by Carrie Ann McDonald at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Boston’s Way. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
• Live acoustic music by Tiny Toy 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.
