Memorial Day Weekender May 25–June 1: Anderson-Dean Pool Reopening, Native Dawn Flute Gathering, Ol’ Iron Rundown, MYPATH Yoga, Diving Dogs And More

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com

Things are heating up in Mercer County. Memorial Day is Monday, May 29, and the first three day weekend of the summer is positively packed with things to do, including the Native Dawn Flute Gathering, Ol’ Iron Rundown and the MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill.

First up, the Aquatic Center at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road) will re open Saturday, May 27, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The pool will be open on Sunday, May 28, from 1 to 6 p.m. and Memorial Day Monday, May 29, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Starting on Friday, June 2, the pool will reopen for regular summer hours. For more information, call the park office at 859-734-9167 or visit the park’s new website at andersondeancommunitypark.com.

Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) will host the Native Dawn Flute Gathering starting Friday, May 26, at 4 p.m. and running until Sunday, May 28 at 6 p.m. Everyone is invited to enjoy three full days of Native American flutes and traditional dancers as well food, crafts and Navajo Frybread. Things kick off Friday at 4 p.m. with Joseph Whitefeather. Performances last 50 minutes with drums and dancers between performances. Saturday starts with the Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warrior Society Color Guard at 9 a.m. and features a special performance by Fred Keams, Palmer Tolley, Danielle Parrilla and Flow Arts at 8 p.m. Robert Mullinax will close out the festival at 6 p.m. Sunday. Schedules are subject to change. Bring your own lawn chairs For more information, visit the Native Dawn Facebook page or call Fred and Angie Keams at 502-600-1895. For booth space call Tim Cordin at 937-626-5497.

Ol’ Iron Rundown returns this year at a new location: Harrodsburg’s warehouse district between Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue) and Rock Haven Bourbon Bar (419 East Office Street), with events scheduled for various venues. The annual car show happens Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This year, they’ll be showing 1964 and older cars and 1966 and older trucks, with traditional hot rods, customs, drag cars and old school motorcycles. Trophies will be handed out at noon at the Local (322 East Office Street). There will also be a Little Greaser Contest starting at noon at the Local. The Miss Ol’ Iron Pinup Pageant at Rock Haven Bourbon Bar starting at 3 p.m. There will also be live music by Jane Rose and the Deadends and Terry Lee Ridley. For more information, visit the Ol’ Iron Rundown Facebook page.

The MYPATH (Mindful-Yoga-Practice-at-Terrapin-Hill) Festival happens at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road) from Thursday, May 25, through Sunday, May 28. Billed as a weekend of yoga-related activities— including Acroyoga, Kaleidoscope, Kundalini, and Vinyasa/Hatha—there will also be music, nature, camping, good food and fellowship. All levels of experience are welcome. Early camping starts Thursday at 5 p.m. while the festival proper kicks off Friday at 9 a.m. with hayride farm tours, paddle boats, nature hikes as well as workshops through Sunday.

 

The 15th annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass happens at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road) starting with the Patron’s Gala Friday, May 26, starting at 5:30 p.m. and running through Sunday, May 28, with two concerts each day at 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Spend the weekend with world-renowned musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han will present special performances at the Meadowview Barn. There will also be two educational lectures led by a representative from Lincoln Center that explore the history of each piece of music in the festival. Patron ticket holders are treated to a private preview concert, private dining with the musicians and reserved seating at each concert. Seating is open and is filled on a first-come basis.The Educational Lectures are open for all to enjoy. For a full schedule of performances, visit shakervillageky.org.

And last but certainly not least, dock diving has come to Mercer County. Dock diving—which I am not making up—is a sport where dogs compete by jumping for distance or height from a dock into a body of water. The sport is popular, with are events in the United States, the United Kingdom, Australia, Germany and Austria.

DarkK9 Sports is hosting a North America Diving Dogs Competition from Saturday, May 27, through Monday, May 29, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Does your dog have a competitive spirit and open to new adventures? They’re offering a day of “try its” for $10. For more information, visit darkk9sports.com or call 859-221-0885.

Keep in mind, the 400 Mile Yard Sale returns with four days of bargain shopping starting Thursday, June 1.

(All events are free unless otherwise listed.)

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.

• MYPATH (Mindful-Yoga-Practice-at-Terrapin-Hill) Festival at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road). Weekend of yoga-related activities including Acroyoga, Kaleidoscope, Kundalini, and Vinyasa/Hatha. All levels of experience welcome. Early camping starts at 5 p.m. with the Lighting of the Eternal Flame at 6 p.m. mypathfest.com.

• Live music by 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.

Friday, May 26
• MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road). Weekend of yoga-related activities including Acroyoga, Kaleidoscope, Kundalini, and Vinyasa/Hatha. hayride farm tours, paddle boats, nature hikes and workshops. Kicks off at 9 a.m. mypathfest.com.

• 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.

• Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Three days of Native American flutes and traditional dancers as well food, crafts and Navajo Frybread. Performances last 50 minutes with drums and dancers between performances. Friday schedule: Joseph Whitefeather at 4 p.m., Randy Motz at 5 p.m., Tim Cordin at 6 p.m., Stephen Emerick at 7 p.m. Facebook @Native Dawn or Fred and Angie Keams 502-600-1895, Tim Cordin 937-626-5497.

• 15th annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Patron’s Gala starts at 5:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Food Truck Friday at West Lane Park (345 West Lane). Food trucks, vendors, local bands and more. 6 p.m. to dark. Vendors contact Trevorshort0@gmail.com or 502-715-8141.

• Music on the Lawn featuring Liz Bowman at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. 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.

• Speed Trivia followed by live music by Ryan Raikes 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.

• Live music by Sheerflow at Pandora Marina (125 Pandora Drive). Starts 8 p.m. 859-748-9121 or Facebook @Pandora Marina.

Saturday, May 27
• 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.

• MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road). Weekend of yoga-related activities including Acroyoga, Kaleidoscope, Kundalini, and Vinyasa/Hatha. hayride farm tours, paddle boats, nature hikes and workshops. Kicks off at 9 a.m. mypathfest.com.

• Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Saturday schedule: Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warrior Society Color Guard at 9 a.m., Randy Motz at 10 a.m., Joseph Whitefeather at 11 a.m., Tim Cordin at noon. Robert Mullinax at 1 p.m., Peter Feather Redheart at 2 p.m., Michael Laughing Fox at 3 p.m., Flag Out and the Southern Singers at 4 p.m., Mark Camden at 5 p.m., Jack Holland at 6 p.m., Sarah Elizabeth Burkey at 7 p.m. and a special performance by Fred Keams, Palmer Tolley, Danielle Parrilla and Flow Arts at 8 p.m. Facebook @Native Dawn or Fred and Angie Keams 502-600-1895, Tim Cordin 937-626-5497.

• North America Diving Dogs Competition at DarkK9 Sports (572 Ison Lane, Burgin). Dock diving competition for dogs. Offering a day of “try its” for $10. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. darkk9sports.com or 859-221-0885.

• 15th annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass happens at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Concert featuring musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han. Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Ol’ Iron Rundown. Annual car show in Harrodsburg’s warehouse district between Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue) and Rock Haven Bourbon Bar (419 East Office Street). Showing 1964 and older cars and 1966 and older trucks, with traditional hot rods, customs, drag cars and old school motorcycles. Trophies will be handed out at noon at the Local (322 East Office Street). Little Greaser Contest starts at noon at the Local. The Miss Ol’ Iron Pinup Pageant at Rock Haven Bourbon Bar starts at 3 p.m. Live music by Jane Rose and the Deadends and Terry Lee Ridley. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Facebook @Ol’ Iron Rundown.

• BBQ Party at Ace Hardware (920 North College Street). Free food, giveaways. Fundraiser for Mercer County Human Society’s Generator Fund. Donations accepted all day, giveaways will be drawn on Sunday. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 859-734-9500 or 859-605-6480.

• Live music by 190 Proof Bluegrass Band at Rock Haven Bourbon Bar (419 East Office Street). Starts 3 p.m. 859-605-2007 or Facebook @Rock Haven.

• 15th annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass happens at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Concert featuring musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han. Concert starts 5 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Rose Hill School alumni banquet at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (312 South Main Street). Anyone who has attended Rose Hill is invited and may bring a guest. Reservations required Starts 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m.. Shelby Tyler, Alumni President 859-612-9079 or Facebook @Rose Hill Alumni.

• 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 the Pastime Trio at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Live music by Erica Martin at Downtown Pizza Pub (112 South Main Street). 7–10 p.m. 859-605-6488 or Facebook @Downtown Pizza Pub.

• Live music by D. Boone Pittman at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Triple J&C BBQ. CumminsFerry.com or 859-865-2003.

Sunday, May 28
• North America Diving Dogs Competition at DarkK9 Sports (572 Ison Lane, Burgin). Dock diving competition for dogs. Offering a day of “try its” for $10. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. darkk9sports.com or 859-221-0885.

• MYPATH Yoga Festival at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road). Weekend of yoga-related activities kicks off with morning meditation at 8 a.m. with a full day of activities and workshops, which closes out around 6 p.m. Participants are invited to treat themselves to a massage, reiki session, henna, personal readings, and a variety of retail vendors. For more information. mypathfest.com.

• Native Dawn Flute Gathering at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Sunday schedule: Ohio Valley Native American Veteran Warrior Society Color Guard at 9 a.m., Stephen Emerick at 10 a.m., Sarah Elizabeth Burkey at 11 a.m., Steve Matherly at noon, Mark Camden at 1 p.m., Jake Holland at 2 p.m., Peter Feather Redheart at 3 p.m., Michael Laughing Fox at 4 p.m., Flag Out and the Southern Singers at 5 p.m., Robert Mullinax at 6 p.m. Facebook @Native Dawn or Fred and Angie Keams 502-600-1895, Tim Cordin 937-626-5497.

• 15th annual Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Concert featuring musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center. Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han. Starts 5 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

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

• 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.

Monday, May 29
Memorial Day
• North America Diving Dogs Competition at DarkK9 Sports (572 Ison Lane, Burgin). Dock diving competition for dogs. Offering a day of “try its” for $10. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. darkk9sports.com or 859-221-0885.

Thursday, June 1
• 400 Mile Sale. Barn sales, yard sales, and sidewalk sales along U.S. 68 From the Palisades to Perryville. Sales run all day. 859-516-2520 or 400mile.com.

• Live music at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). 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.