Weekender May 18–25: A.T.O.M. Fest, Dairy Breakfast, Fish Derby And So Much More This Weekend

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com

Another busy weekend coming up with A.T.O.M. Fest, the Dairy Breakfast and much more.

Like tomatoes? The Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office will be giving away tomato plants Thursday, May 18. Giveaway. They will also be teaching how to grow productive tomatoes all summer long. The Tomato giveaway runs 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or as long as supplies last. The presentation starts 10 a.m.

The Extension Office will also host the Mercer County Dairy Breakfast on Saturday, May 20, from 6:30 to 10 a.m. Tickets for the annual celebration of National Dairy Month costs $5 each. Proceeds benefit Mercer County Dairy Show. For more information about either event, call 859-734-4378.

The third annual A.T.O.M. (A Thing On Main) Festival happens Saturday, May 20. Festival starts 2 p.m. on Main Street with live music by Duncan Shadrack, 3 to 5 p.m.; Sheerflow, 5:30 to 7;30 p.m.; and Side By Side, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Food by Grillin’ Good Eats, the Combination on Main, the Casa Mobile, Biscuits BBQ. the Scoop and Taylor Belle’s Ice Cream. There will also be plenty to drink, including Bum Ditty Hard Cider by the Vault, Lemons Mill Brewery, Rock House Brewery and Colonial Wines. Proceeds benefit Honor Flight Kentucky.

In addition, A.T.O.M. Fest will honor local veterans on a mobile billboard. Message a photo of your veteran with their name, branch of service and years served and they will be featured. For more information or to honor a local veteran, message the A.T.O.M. Fest Facebook page.

In the Warehouse District along Office Street, the Rock Haven Bourbon Bar Spring Bourbon, Beer and Music Fest happens from 3 to 10 p.m.. The festival features potent potables from Peerless Distillery, Country Boy Brewing as well as food from Hogtown BBQ, craft vendors and the Beards Without Borders beard competition. Live music by D. Boone Pittman and the Fugitives.

Also on Saturday, the 11th Annual D.A.R.E. Fishing Derby happens at Mercer County Fish and Game Farm (249 White Lane) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Harrodsburg Police Department invites everyone for free food and drink and door prizes. Limit: five fish per person. For more information, call the HPD at 859-734-5120.

Check out the dinosaurs and fossils of other mega fauna on display at the Mercer County Public Library, which is open Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. For more information, call 859-734-3680 or visit mcplib.info.

(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)

Thursday, May 18
• Tomato Plant Giveaway and Presentation at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Learn the secrets to productive tomatoes all summer long. Presentation starts 10 a.m. Tomato giveaway 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. as long as supplies last. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @Mercer County Cooperative Extension Service.

• Teen Advisory Council at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street).Calling all Mercer County teens. Earn volunteer hours and enjoy pizza while brainstorming fun events. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Live music by Skinny Mulligan 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.

Friday, May 19
• Toddler Tales Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children 18 months to 2 years old. Call to sign up. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• PIPS—Pretty Important PreSchoolers Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children ages 3-5. Call the library to reserve your spot. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Music on the Lawn featuring Shane White at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Rook at Mackville Community Center (10651 Main Street, Mackville). Food available eat-in or carry-out. Starts 6 p.m. 859-262-5600.

• 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.

• Sing-O at Rock Haven Bourbon Bar (419 East Office Street). Starts 7:30 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook @Rock Haven.

Saturday, May 20
• Dairy Breakfast at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Celebrate National Dairy Month. Tickets: $5 each (proceeds benefit Mercer County Dairy Show). 6:30 to 10 a.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @Mercer County Cooperative Extension Service.

• 11th Annual D.A.R.E. Fishing Derby at Mercer County Fish and Game Farm (249 White Lane)  Free food, drink and door prizes. Limit: five fish per person. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 859-734-5120 or Facebook @Harrodsburg Police Department.

• Herrington Lake Conservation League Pancake Breakfast at Oar House at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster) Pancakes with choice of bacon or sausage, plus fruit cup, juice coffee and tea. Price: $10 adults, $7 kids 10 and under. 9 a.m. to noon. HLCL.org or Facebook @Herrington Lake Conservation League.

• Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stable at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.

• Painting Demonstration by Marianna McDonald at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Demonstration takes place at the Welcome Center. McDonald’s art will be available for purchase. Participation is included with admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Stewardship Saturday at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Help maintain nearly 40 miles of recreational trails, battle erosion, clear invasive species. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and willing to use hand tools including shovels and loppers, and should wear leather work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or work boots. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Behind the Scenes at the Museum at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Explore Shakertown’s unique collection with three workshops: Hymns, Religion and Spirituality and Silk. Price: $20 annual passholder, $30 everyone else. All three workshops start at 2 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Board Together: Board Games for Adults at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). An afternoon of adult board games and snacks. Starts 2 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Third annual A.T.O.M. (A Thing On Main) Fest. Main Street festival with live music by Duncan Shadrack, 3 to 5 p.m.; Sheerflow, 5:30 to 7;30 p.m.; and Side By Side, 8 to 10:30 p.m. Food by Grillin’ Good Eats, the Combination on Main, the Casa Mobile, Biscuits BBQ. the Scoop and Taylor Belle’s Ice Cream. Drink by Bum Ditty Hard Cider by the Vault, Lemons Mill Brewery, Rock House Brewery and Colonial Wines. Starts 2 p.m. Proceeds benefit Honor Flight Kentucky. Facebook @atomfesthburg.

• Spring Bourbon, Beer and Music Fest at Rock Haven Bourbon Bar (419 East Office Street). Featuring Peerless Distillery, Country Boy Brewing, Hogtown BBQ, craft vendors, Beards Without Borders beard competition. Live music by D. Boone Pittman and the Fugitives. 3 to 10 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook @Rock Haven.

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

• Music on the Lawn featuring New Beckham County Ramblers at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Live music by Kenny Boyd at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by the Curry Kitchen. CumminsFerry.com or 859-865-2003.

Sunday, May 21
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill Brewery.

Thursday, May 25
• The Traveling Kentucky Vietnam Wall at Corning (680 East Office Street). Wall displays the 1,105 names of Kentuckians who were killed, taken prisoner or are still missing in the Vietnam war. Wall on display at upper parking lot.

• Common Grounds Coffee and Conversation at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Enjoy coffee, conversation and connection. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Live music: Kirsten Carey 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.

Have any events planned? Let everyone know by posting it on the Weekender. Email events to rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com.