Weekender For June 27—July 4: ‘1776,’ Independence Day Fireworks, ‘James Harrod,’ And More
Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of “1776” continues for a second week starting Friday, June 28, Lights Over Herrington fireworks show on Friday, July 5, and Eric and Sarah Forman will star in “Hames Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” starting Friday, July 5. (Composite image).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of”1776″ continues this week with show times starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, and a matinee performance at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. Tickets are $12.
Fireworks at Anderson-Dean Community Park happens Wednesday, July 3. In addition to fireworks, there will be food trucks, including Biscuit’s BBQ and Catering, Bus N’ it Out, Casa Mobile, Triple J&C BBQ Team. Snacks and sweets include M&J Concessions, Poppin’ J’s, Snowie Ice and the Scoop. There will also be face painting by Blushed Cheeks.
The 22nd Annual Lights Over Herrington happens at the Kennedy Bridge on Friday, July 5. The biggest fireworks shows in Mercer County starts at dusk
Also starting on Friday, July 5, live drama returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park when “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” begins a monthlong run. Performances are scheduled to start at 8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday in July.
Have a great weekend, Mercer County.
Thursday, June 27
• Trivia and Raffle at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). Teams of four compete for a $25 gift card. Competition starts 6:30 p.m., with Queen of Hearts Raffle—sponsored by Harrodsburg Rotary Club—at 7 p.m. 859-613-5669 or casagrandeky.com or Facebook @casaGky.
• Live music by the Carey Band at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Taqueria la Princesa. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Karaoke with J.T. at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Friday, June 28
• 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.
• Preschool Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children aged 3-5. Call to sign up. Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Picnic in the Park at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Native flute player and maker Fred Keams performs under the Osage orange tree. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.
• Crafternoons With Tara at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Learn how to make a new craft with Family and Consumer Science Extension Agent Tara Duty. All completed crafts eligible to enter the county fair. 1 to 3 p.m. RSVP 859-734-4378 or [email protected].
• Friday Family Flicks: Kung Fun Panda at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). After three death-defying adventures defeating world-class villains with his unmatched courage and mad martial arts skills, Po, the Dragon Warrior, is called upon by destiny to…give it a rest already. 4 to 7 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Jackpawt: The Las Vegas Experience at Dark K9 (572 Ison Lane, Harrodsburg). NADD featuring prizes Saturday and Sunday for best dressed and best parking area. Pre-registration (online) price per splash is $25 per dog. Payment due upon check-in. Splashes can be purchased on-site the day of event for $30 per dog. Starts 1 p.m. 859-221-0885 or [email protected] or darkk9.com or Facebook @Dark K9.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Burton Joyner at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit. No admission required. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by the Carey Band at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Starts 6 p.m. 859-548-3591 or sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunsetmarinaandresort.
Cast members from Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of “1776.” The Broadway classic about our nation’s founding continues for a second week starting Friday, June 28. (Image submitted).
• Live drama: “1776” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Broadway musical depicting the nation’s founding by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $12. raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.
• Karaoke at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Taqueria la Princesa. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Saturday, June 29
• Mercer County Farmers Market at the Stable at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items. 30 vendors registered. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
• Jackpawt: The Las Vegas Experience at Dark K9 (572 Ison Lane, Harrodsburg). NADD featuring prizes Saturday and Sunday for best dressed and best parking area. Pre-registration (online) price per splash is $25 per dog. Payment due upon check-in. Splashes can be purchased on-site the day of event for $30 per dog. Starts 9 a.m. 859-221-0885 or [email protected] or darkk9.com or Facebook @Dark K9.
• Land Yoga and Stand Up Paddle at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). One-hour yoga class—on land—led by Stacy Taylor with Yoga Social followed by guided group stand up paddle trip (1.5 hours) led by Kentucky by Paddle that leaves from Shaker Landing through the Kentucky and Dix Rivers. Bring your own yoga mat. Program for guests ages 12 and up. Ages 12-17 must be accompanied by a paying adult. Advanced purchase required. Plan to arrive 10 minutes ahead of start time at the bottom of River Road (Shaker Ferry Road) located .25 miles east of the main entrance, on the opposite side of US 68. There is a Shaker Landing sign at the road’s entrance. Cost $89. Sessions at 9:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Artistic Pod’s Forge Blacksmith Demonstration at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). David Shadwick of Pod’s Forge will bring his forge to the Village and make nails in this fun, informative demonstration. Participation is included with admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Fresh Food Adventure: A Step Back in Time at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Celebrating the legacy of Trustees’ Table Director of Dining Elizabeth Kremer with Chef Amber Hokams and Deirdre A. Scaggs, author of “Simplicity and Excellence: Elizabeth Kremer from Beaten Biscuits to Shaker Lemon Pie.” Event Price: $99 per person. Two course dinner with appetizers and Shaker lemon pie for dessert starts 6 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Past Time Trio at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit. No admission required. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live drama: “1776” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Broadway musical depicting the nation’s founding by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone starts at 7 p.m. Tickets: $12. raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.
• 2024 Herrington Lake-Seniors Open Bass Tournament at Pandora Marina (125 Pandora Drive, Harrodsburg). Fishing tournament. Must have 50th birthday this year to be eligible to participate. Pay back 100 percent. Cost: $100 per boat, launch fee included. Rules” You can fish by yourself but full entry required. Five fish limit- largemouth, spotted, and smallmouth bass only- 12 inch size limit. measured tail fanned-mouth closed. No culling in parking lot-you will be disqualified if you cull after trailering. One pound penalty for short or dead fish. Artificial lures only. You must have your chip in at the appropriate end time or you will be disqualified. Pandora Cove and inside marina dock structure is off limits. 7 p.m. to 3 a.m. (registration begins 5:15 p.m. at weigh-in booth). Contact: 859-509-6660 or Facebook @Pandora Marina.
Sam Carr and Blue Groove Jazz perform at Cummins Ferry RV Park on Saturday, June 29. (File image).
• Live music: Blue Groove Jazz at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Triple J&C BBQ. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Live music by Classic Rewind at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Starts 8 p.m. 859-548-3591 or sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunsetmarinaandresort.
•Music by D.J. Richard Wethington at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Starts 7 p.m. (859) 548-2002 or [email protected] or kampkennedymarina.com or Facebook @kampkennedymarina.
• 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 using a variety of telescopes. Starts after sunset, each viewing is free to the public and weather-dependent. If there is a chance of cloud cover, please call the day of the program to confirm viewing. Minors should have adult supervision. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Sunday, June 30
• Jackpawt: The Las Vegas Experience at Dark K9 (572 Ison Lane, Harrodsburg). NADD featuring prizes Saturday and Sunday for best dressed and best parking area. Pre-registration (online) price per splash is $25 per dog. Payment due upon check-in. Splashes can be purchased on-site the day of event for $30 per dog. Starts 9 a.m. 859-221-0885 or [email protected] or darkk9.com or Facebook @Dark K9.
• Live drama: “1776” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Broadway musical depicting the nation’s founding by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone. Matinee starts at 3 p.m. Tickets: $12. raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Monday, July 1
• Crafty Affairs: Patriotic Drink Coaster at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Create your own patriotic drink coaster just in time for July 4! Program and supplies are free, but registration required. Designed for adults (ages 18 and up). Starts 5 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Tuesday, July 2
• Trivia Night at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Test your knowledge against other trivia lovers on a variety of categories as an individual or team. Maximum team size four participants. Snacks provided. Program for adults (ages 18 and up). Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Mercer County Farmers Market at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). New weekly market with local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items. 4 to 7 p.m. In case of inclement weather, market will move to the Stables at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). 859-734-4378 or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
Roger Williams and Jamarius Mayberry enjoy some fireworks before the main show at Anderson-Dean Community Park in 2022. (File image).
Wednesday, July 3
• Fireworks at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road). Food trucks include Biscuit’s BBQ and Catering, Bus N’ it Out, Casa Mobile, Triple J&C BBQ Team. Snacks and sweets include M&J Concessions, Poppin’ J’s, Snowie Ice, the Scoop. Face painting by Blushed Cheeks. Fireworks start at dusk. 859-734-9167 or [email protected] or andersondeancommunitypark.com or Facebook @andersondeancommpark.
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day
• Trivia and Raffle at Casa Grande (145 Collin Drive). Teams of four compete for a $25 gift card. Competition starts 6:30 p.m., with Queen of Hearts Raffle—sponsored by Harrodsburg Rotary Club—at 7 p.m. 859-613-5669 or casagrandeky.com or Facebook @casaGky.
• Live music at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Live music by James Foster at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Starts 7 p.m. (859) 548-2002 or [email protected] or kampkennedymarina.com or Facebook @kampkennedymarina.
• Karaoke with J.T. at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Live music by Ray’s Music Exchange at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Starts 8 p.m. 859-548-3591 or sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunsetmarinaandresort.
Friday, July 5
• 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.
• Preschool Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children aged 3-5. Call to sign up. Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Picnic in the Park at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Larry Sanders and Borderline perform under the Osage orange tree starting at noon. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Chris Weiss at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit. No admission required. Music begins at 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Karaoke at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Taqueria la Princesa. Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
The Harrodsburg Herald/Robert Moore
Eric and Sarah Forman return as James Harrod and Ann McDaniel in “James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky,” which begins a three-week run at Old Fort Harrod State Park on Friday, July 5.
• “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Live outdoor drama returns Performances start Thursday, July 11. 2024, and run every Thursday through Saturday in July. All performances are scheduled to start at 8 p.m. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @ James Harrod The Battle For Kentucky.
• 22nd Annual Lights Over Herrington at the Kennedy Bridge. Biggest fireworks shows in Mercer County starts at dusk on Friday, July 5, 2024. lightsoverherrington.com.
Boaters enjoy the Lights Over Herrington fireworks show back in 2018. File image. The 2024 fireworks show is scheduled for Friday, July 5.
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