Weekender June 23–30: Summer Madness In Mercer County And More
From left: Jonathan New at the Vault, Ragged Edge Community Theatre presents the Wizard of Oz, Erica Martin and Kickstart at Downtown Pizza Pub and the Mad Women at Lemon’s Mill. (Composite image).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com
Summer started Tuesday and it’s a race to Independence Day. This weekend is your last chance to go over the rainbow with the Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of “The Wizard Of Oz,” which finishes its two week run. The Herrington Lake Conservation League Fish Fry happens at Sunset Marina and Resort on Sunday, June 26, and that’s just a taste of everything that’s happening this weekend.
(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)
Jonathan New at the Vault on Thursday.
Thursday, June 23
• 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 by Jonathan New at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
Friday, June 24
• Picnic In The Park featuring singer-songwriter Dawn Osborn at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Live entertainment series under the Osage orange tree happens every Friday at noon through the summer. Facebook: Old Fort Harrod State Park.
• Unbelievable: Paranormal Stories And More at Storm Crow Curiosities (124 South Main Street). Share your personal paranormal, cryptid and unexplainable experiences or stories. Starts 6 p.m.
• Music on the Lawn by Warren Byrum 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.
Ragged Edge Community Theatre presents L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard Of Oz.”
• Trivingo at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook: The Vault.
• Live drama: L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. Tickets $12 Raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.
• Friday Family Flicks at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Featuring “The Mitchells Vs. The Machines.” Starts 7 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Saturday, June 25
• 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.
• Blacksmith Demonstration at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Demonstration by David Shadwick of Pod’s Forge, who makes the copper lanterns, brackets, wrought iron candle holders and boot scrapers seen at Shakertown. Participation included with admission. 10 a.m.–3 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live drama: L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Starts 2 p.m. Tickets $12. Raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.
• Music on the Lawn by Carrie Johnson at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Featuring outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit. No admission required. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live drama: L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. Tickets $12. Raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.
• Live music by Sunset Blonde at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). 7 p.m. 859-613-5669, casagrandeky.com or Facebook: Casa Grande.
• 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.
Erica Martin and Kickstart at Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Live music by LBP Country 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 Erica Martin and Kickstart at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 8–11 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook: Downtown Pizza Pub.
• Live music by the Brad Harden Band 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.
• Firefly Hike at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Minors must be accompanied by adult. All guests should bring flashlights. Participants should check in at the Welcome Center by 8:30 p.m. Hike starts 9 p.m. $15 for season pass holder, $20 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Sunday, June 26
• Herrington Lake Conservation League Fish Fry at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road Lancaster). Fish or hot dog, hush puppies, baked beans, cole slaw and drink. $12 adults, $6 kids 10 and under. Noon to 5 p.m. Facebook: Herrington Lake Conservation League or HLCL.org or hlclpresident@gmail.com.
Puppeteer Gene Cordova and his friends appear at the Mercer County Public Library.
• Live drama: L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Final performance starts 3 p.m. Tickets $12. Raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.
• 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 28
• Live production: Puppets and Laughter on the High Seas at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Puppeteer Gene Cordova and friends including Tator the Gator and Sydney the Shark hunt for pirate treasure. Starts 7 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Wednesday, June 29
• 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.
Mad Women at Lemon’s Mill.
• Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stables (560 Linden Avenue). Starts 2 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook: Mercer County Farmers Market.
Thursday, June 30
• Live music by the Mad Women 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 by the Carey Band 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.
