Weekender For June 9–16: Dinner On Main Returns, Founders Day And More

Strawberry Moon hike at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, the two Dorothys in Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of the Wizard of Oz who will make an appearance at the Dinner On Main, the Founders Day Celebration at the Diamond Point Welcome Center and LBP Country play on Friday and Saturday. Combined Image.

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com

Another big weekend, almost too big to say anything here, but we need to point out that an even busier weekend lies ahead for Mercer County next week, with the PlayThink Festival at at Terrapin Hill Farms which starts Wednesday, June 15, and runs through the weekend; the second annual Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth Celebration at West Lane Park on Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18; the premiere of the Ragged Edge Community Theatre‘s production of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz,” which begins a two-week run on Friday, June 17; the Settlement and Raid at Old Fort Harrod State Park on Saturday, June 18; and Sunday, June 19. Oh, and don’t forget, we’re celebrating Harrodsburg’s birthday on Thursday, June 16, at the Diamond Point Welcome Center.

For those of you who can’t wait that long to see the wonderful Wizard of Oz, there will be a special preview at the Dinner On Main on Friday, June 10. The Mercer County Humane Society is also holding a yard sale this weekend and Shakertown has enough scheduled for Saturday night to last you all summer. Let’s get to the listings.

(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)

Thursday, June 9
• Two live music acts: John Moore Band and Nick and Tony at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Combination. Starts 5:30 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.

• Live music by James Foster at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118  or Facebook: The Vault.

Friday, June 10

• Yard Sale at Mercer County Humane Society (165 Eminence Avenue). Stop by for great deals. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Humane Society. 869-734-9500.

• Picnic In The Park featuring live music by David “the Piano Doctor” Stahl at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Live concert series under the Osage orange tree runs every Friday until August. Facebook: Old Fort Harrod State Park.

“The Dorothys”— Olivia Yeager and Presley Boyne—in Ragged Edge’s production of “The Wizard Of Oz” may appear at the Dinner On Main Friday.

• Dinner on Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). Gather your friends for a picnic-style meal and vignettes from the Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of “the Wizard of Oz.” Bring your own dinner. Cash bar available. Tables and chairs provided. $25 per person, $150 for table of eight. Proceeds benefit Ragged Edge. Starts 6 p.m. Harrodsburgfirst@gmail.com or 859-734-6811.

• Summer Bash at the Willows at Harrodsburg (180 Lucky Man Way). Food, games, live music and family fun. Starts 6 p.m. Facebook: Willows at Harrodsburg.

• Music on the Lawn by Josh Mitchum 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.

• Seed-To-Table Evening Experience at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Experiment with fresh summer flavors, try your hand at making herb butter and sample a refreshing drink. All ages are welcome. Meet outside the Trustees’ Office 10 minutes before the program, which starts at 6 p.m. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Karaoke at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.

LPB Country perform Friday at Pandora Marina and Saturday at Casa Grande.

• Trivingo at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118  or Facebook: The Vault.

Saturday, June 11
• 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.

• Yard Sale at Mercer County Humane Society (165 Eminence Avenue). Stop by for great deals. 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Proceeds benefit Humane Society. 869-734-9500.

• 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.

• Story Time Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stables (560 Linden Avenue). The Mercer County Public Library will set up for a special Story Time. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-4378 or 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Kids Science Saturday at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Village admission ticket will allow you to participate in everything. Plus, save 50 percent on kids meals at the Trustees’ Table and 20 percent on kids merchandise in the Shops. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. Admission and adult supervision required. 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.

• Seed-To-Table Evening Experience at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Experiment with fresh summer flavors, try your hand at making herb butter and sample a refreshing drink. All ages welcome. Meet outside the Trustees’ Office 10 minutes before the program, which starts at 6 p.m. $10 for season pass holder, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Fresh Food Adventure: Hike For Beer at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Enjoy 30-minute guided hike that ends with tacos, tapas and Rhinegeist beers at Meadow View Barn. Starts 6 p.m. Tickets: $89. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Music on the Lawn by Chris Weiss 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 Lisa Allen Foster and Monty at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Gotchee Hibatchi Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.

• Live music by LBP Country at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). 7 p.m. 859-613-5669, casagrandeky.com or Facebook: Casa Grande.

• 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.

• Live music by Paul Kinzer at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2118  or Facebook: The Vault.

• 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.

• Sunset Paddle at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Two-and-a-half hour guided paddle excusion through the Kentucky and Dix Rivers led by Canoe Kentucky and leaves from nearby Shaker Landing. Starts 7:30 p.m. Rental: $50 per person for canoe, $60 per person for kayak. Bring your own: $45 per person for canoe, $50 per person for kayak. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.Sold out.

Strawberry Moon Hike at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill.

• Live music by Five Below Band at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.

• Night Hike: Strawberry Moon at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Gentle hike through the Preserve. Starts 9 p.m. $15 for season pass holder, $20 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

Sunday, June 12
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by the Pig Out. Starts 5 p.m. 859-325-6960 or Facebook: Lemons Mill Brewery.

Tuesday, June 14
• Fossils, Rocks and Minerals at at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Examine fossils and minerals up close with author and amateur geologist Toni Wiley. 10:30–11:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Taco Tuesday At Auto Kustoms (123 South Chiles Street). Food by the Combination. Starts 5 p.m. Facebook: Auto Kustoms.

Wednesday, June 15
• 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.

• PlayThink Festival at Terrapin Hill Farms (7695 Mackville Road). Four day festival with transformational workshops, fire and flow performances, yoga and meditation, healing arts, food and craft vendors, permaculture and sustainability. Gates open 9:30 a.m. terrapinhillfarm.com, brenda@terrapinhillfarm.com, playthinkfestival.com or 859-612-9670.

Thursday, June 16

Becky Sauls of the Harrodsburg Historical Society sliced up the birthday cake for Harrodsburg, which celebrated its 247th birthday last year. This year’s celebration happens at Diamond Point Welcome Center starting at 2 p.m. on Thursday, July 16.

• PlayThink Festival at at Terrapin Hill Farms (7695 Mackville Road). Four day festival with playshops, time in nature, music, movement, food, and community that enriches the heart and feeds the soul. Gates open 9:30 a.m. terrapinhillfarm.com, brenda@terrapinhillfarm.com, playthinkfestival.com or 859-612-9670.

• Founders Day Celebration at Diamond Point Welcome Center (488 Price Avenue). Celebrate Harrodsburg’s birthday with food truck, music, speakers and dessert. 10:30 a.m.–2 p.m. Hosts: Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. 800-355-9192 or tourismed@harrodsburgky.com.

• Live music by Charlie Johnson 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.

• 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.