Four Big Events–MY PATH Yoga Festival, Native Dawn Flute Gathering, Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass And Ol’ Iron Rundown–And More On Memorial Day Weekend

Four big events happening on Memorial Day weekend. From left: MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farms, Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park, the Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and the Ol’ Iron Rundown at Auto Kustoms on Chiles Street. For more details, see below. (Composite image).
Weekender For May 26 Through June 2
It’s the first three-day weekend of the year and there is a whole lot happening, including four festivals. In addition, the marinas on Herrington Lake will be open for lake season.
Keep in mind Thursday, June 2, marks the beginning of the 400 Mile Yard Sale, with four days of yard sales along U.S. 68. The Great American Brass Band also blasts off next weekend, and while most of the performances happen in Danville, there will be a special performance at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on Friday, June 3, starting at 4:30 p.m.
Here’s information about the four big events happening this weekend.

MY PATH Yoga Festival Starts 6 p.m. Thursday, May 26, and runs through Sunday, May 29.
MYPATH (Mindful-Yoga-Practice-at-Terrapin-Hill) Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farms (7695 Mackville Road). Weekend yoga festival with meditation, workshops, music, nature, camping, good food and fellowship. Experience several styles of yoga including Acroyoga, Kaleidoscope, Kundalini, and Vinyasa/Hatha. Enjoy additional activities including Drum Circles, Guided Meditations, Nature Hikes, Organic Gardening, Journaling and Hula Hoop Workshops. Treat yourself to a massage, reiki session, henna, personal readings, and a variety of retail vendors. All levels of experience welcome. Starts 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 26 and 9 a.m. on Friday, May 27-Sunday, May 29. terrapinhillfarm.com, brenda@terrapinhillfarm.com or 859-612-9670.
Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Three-day festival includes Native American flutes, handmade crafts, food trucks, flow art with fire, petting zoo, face painting, flint knapping demonstration and wood crafts. Starts 4 p.m. on Friday, May 27, 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 28, and 11 a.m. on Sunday, May 29. Angie at 602-600-1895, Yellowknifeflutes@gmail.com or Facebook: Native Dawn Flute Gathering. For booth space call Tim Cordin at 937-626-5437.
14th annual Chamber Music Festival Of The Bluegrass at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Saturday, May 28-Sunday, May 29. Spend the weekend with musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in the Meadowview Barn. Tickets: Concerts I and III (11 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday): $50. Concerts II and IV (5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday): $75. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
7th Annual Ol’ Iron Rundown at Auto Kustoms (123 South Chiles Street). 1972 and Older Traditional Hot Rod, Custom Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. Saturday, May 28, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Facebook: Ol’ Iron Rundown.
(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)
Thursday, May 26
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James Foster at Lemons Mill Brewery.
Live music by James Foster at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Combination. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
- Live music by Tony Toy at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
- MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farms (7695 Mackville Road). Weekend yoga festival starts 6 p.m. terrapinhillfarm.com, brenda@terrapinhillfarm.com or 859-612-9670.
Friday, May 27
- MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farms (7695 Mackville Road). Starts 9 a.m. terrapinhillfarm.com, brenda@terrapinhillfarm.com or 859-612-9670.
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Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park.
Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Starts 4 p.m. 859-734-3314 or Facebook: Native Dawn Flute Gathering.
- Shaker Sing-a-long at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Evening of Shaker music. All ages welcome. Starts 6 p.m. Meet outside Welcome Center 10 minutes before the program. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
- Live music by Kylie Miller at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Featuring outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit. No admission is required. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
- Live music by Mad Women and live comedy by Jimmy Barger at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Taco Gallo. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
- Karaoke at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7-10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.
- Trivingo at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
- Live music at Rock Haven Cigar Tap Pour House (419 East Office Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook: Rock Haven.
Saturday, May 28
- Mercer County Farm Thangs Swap Meet at Southern States (1027 North College Street). Poultry, small animal and farm goods. 8 a.m. to noon. 859-613-2297 or Facebook: Southern States Harrodsburg.
- Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stables (560 Linden Avenue). 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook: Mercer County Farmers Market.
- MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farms (7695 Mackville Road). Starts 9 a.m. terrapinhillfarm.com, brenda@terrapinhillfarm.com or 859-612-9670.
- Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Starts 9 a.m. 859-734-3314 or Facebook: Native Dawn Flute Gathering.
Ol’ Iron Rundown at Auto Kustoms on Chiles Street.
- 7th Annual Ol’ Iron Rundown At Auto Kustoms (123 South Chiles Street). 1972 & Older Traditional Hot Rod, Custom Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Facebook: Ol’ Iron Rundown.
- Broom Making Demonstration at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Artisan Lawson Whitt will be hand-making brooms using antique equipment. Brooms will be available for purchase at the Welcome Center 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.
- 14th annual Chamber Music Festival Of The Bluegrass at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in the Meadowview Barn. Concert I starts 11 a.m. and costs $50. Concert II starts 5 p.m. and costs $75. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
- Live music by Scott Collins at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Featuring outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit. No admission is required. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
190 Bluegrass Band at Lemons Mill Brewery.
- Live music by 190 Proof at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Hogtown BBQ. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
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Stick Tight at La Casa Grande.
Live acoustic music by Stick Tight on the patio at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). 7 p.m. 859-613-5669, casagrandeky.com or Facebook: Casa Grande.
- Live music at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
- Shaker Sing-a-long at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Evening of Shaker music. All ages welcome. Starts 6 p.m. Meet outside Welcome Center 10 minutes before the program. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
- Live music at Cummins Ferry RV Park (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Starts 7 p.m. 859-865-2003 or Facebook: Cummins Ferry RV Park.
- 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 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook: Rock Haven.
- Live music by Erica Martin at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main
Erica Martin at Downtown Pizza Pub.
Street). 8-11 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.
- Astronomy In The Field at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join the Bluegrass Amateur Astronomy Club to view the wonders of the night sky. Starts after sunset. Minors should have adult supervision. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Sunday, May 29
- MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farms (7695 Mackville Road). Starts 9 a.m. terrapinhillfarm.com, brenda@terrapinhillfarm.com or 859-612-9670.
- Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3314 or Facebook: Native Dawn Flute Gathering.
- 14th annual Chamber Music Festival Of The Bluegrass at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center in the Meadowview Barn. Concert III starts 11 a.m. and costs $50. Concert IV starts 5 p.m. and costs $75. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
- Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Combination. Starts 5 p.m. 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
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Soldiers of the 369th Regiment receive medals awarded to them by France for their valor in battle alongside the French Army in World War I.
Ceremony honoring Cpl. Charles W. Estell at Centennial Baptist Church (291 West Lane). Guest speaker: military historian Rick Lee, music directed by Bro. Bobby Dale Harris, flag ceremony by the Kentucky National Guard reception at Fellowship Hall. Starts 3 p.m.
- Live music by Shane White at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Featuring outdoor dining and specialty cocktails around the fire pit. No admission required. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Wednesday, June 1
- 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 www.mcplib.info.
Thursday, June 2
- 400 Mile Yard Sale. Four days of yard sales along U.S. 68. For a full list of locations visit Facebook 400 Mile Sale or 400mile.com.
- Live music at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Combination. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.
- Live music 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.