Weekender July 4—12: Independence Day Fireworks, ‘James Harrod’ And So Much More
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Jeremy and Kristen Carter watch the fireworks show at Anderson-Dean Community Park on Wednesday, July 3.
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Let’s get right into the boom-boom-boom. The Fourth of July at Millennium Park in Danville happens Thursday, July 4, starting at 5 p.m. with music by the Lexington Concert Band and J.D. Shelburne starting at 6:30 p.m.
There will also be fireworks at Royalty’s Marina on Thursday, July 4, starting at 10 p.m.
The biggest fireworks shows in Mercer County happens Friday, July 5. The 22nd Annual Lights Over Herrington is presented by Kamp Kennedy Marina, Chimney Rock Marina and Restaurant and Pandora Marina. The fireworks start at dusk.
On Saturday, July 6, there will be fireworks shows at Freeman’s Cane Run Marina and RV Park and Herrington Lake Marina. The fireworks are scheduled to start at 10 p.m.
That’s not the only fireworks available this week. Live drama returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park on Friday, July 5, 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 Happy Fourth of July, Mercer County!
Thursday, July 4
Independence Day
• Fourth of July at Millennium Park (1000 Cunningham Way, Danville). Food trucks, basketball tournament, face painting, kids home run derby and live music by the Lexington Concert Band starting at 6:30 p.m. and Musician J.D. Shelburne. Starts 5 p.m. Facebook @Downtown Downbeat 4th of July Edition.
• 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 Rayna Warford 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.
• Fireworks at Royalty’s Marina (2095 Normans Camp Road, Harrodsburg). Show starts at 10 p.m. 859-748-5459 or [email protected] or Facebook @Royalty’s Marina.
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.
Larry Sanders And The Borderline Band at Old Fort Harrod State Park.
• 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.
• “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.
File image: Lights Over Herrington 2017.
• 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.
Saturday, July 6
• 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.
• Mercer County Farm Thangs Swap at Southern States (1027 North College Street). Happens every second Saturday with farm and produce products, live animals, soaps and crafts. 8 a.m. to noon. 859-734-2369 or Facebook @mercerswap.
Image: HerringtonLakeKY.com via Facebook.
Chris and Alyson Rogers are hosting the 7th Annual Rogers Raft-Up on Saturday, July 6.
• 7th Annual Rogers Raft Up will be tying up down in the Cane Run area. A full day of fun organized by Alyson Rogers and Chris Rogers with Five Below Band and DJ Gio. Procceds benefit Camp Nelson Honor Guard. Starts at noon. Facebook @7th Annual Rogers Raft Up.
• Painting Demonstration: Bill Berryman at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Berryman demonstrates his artistic process through drawings and paintings in the Welcome Center. Guests will be able to interact with the artist and discuss his process. Participation is included with admission. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Chess at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). A morning of chess and snacks open to all ages and skill levels. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Cruz on Chiles at Auto Kustoms (123 South Chiles Street). Open to all makes and models vehicles. Family fun atmosphere. Music, food trucks and more. 5 to 8 p.m. Facebook @Auto Kustoms.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Dean Phelps 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.
The Harrodsburg Herald/Robert Moore
Eric and Sarah Forman return as James Harrod and Ann McDonald in “James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky.” The outdoor drama returns for its ninth season on Friday, July 5.
• “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Live outdoor drama is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @James Harrod The Battle For Kentucky.
• Live music by Vanguard 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.
• Live music by Hi5 at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Bluegrass Food Truck. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Fireworks show at Freeman’s Cane Run Marina and RV Park (326 Cane Run Camp Road, Harrodsburg). Fireworks scheduled to start at 10 p.m.. Contact: 859-748-5487 or email [email protected] or Facebook @Cane Run Marina and RV Park.
• Fourth of July Fireworks Extravaganza at Herrington Lake Marina (136 South Homestead Lane, Lancaster). Starts 10 p.m. 859-548-2282 or email [email protected] or visit online at herringtonmarina.com or Facebook @herringtonmarina.
Sunday, July 7
• Live music by Good Thang at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Starts 3 p.m. 859-548-3591 or sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunsetmarinaandresort.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
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Shoppers Becky Reilly and David Reilly chat with Denise Motley at the Midweek Market on Tuesday, July 2.
Tuesday, July 9
• 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.
Wednesday, July 10
• Pet the Piglets at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Adam Chisholm, a teacher at the Mercer County Intermediate School, will bring real, live Meishan and Kunekune piglets. Learn how to care for piglets, feed and pet them. Also: book reading, craft and surprise ending. Starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Thursday, July 11
• Lunch and Learn: Native Trees at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Cooperative Extension Horticulture Agent Jessica Bessin teaches about trees native to Kentucky. The library will provide beverages and something sweet. Also take some time to visit the seed library to take a selection of seeds. Starts at noon. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• 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 Chris Linton at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. 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.
• 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 12
• Toddler Tales Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children 18 months to 2 years old. 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. Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Picnic in the Park at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Singer-songwriter Lightning Rod perform under the Osage orange tree starting at noon. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.
• Teen Game Zone at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Friday night gaming—video games, board games, card games, or ping pong. Snacks provided. Program for teens age 13 to 18. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Daniel Cain performs at Friday Night On Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). Live music as well as food and shopping from 5 to 10 p.m. (Music starts 6 p.m.) 859-734-6811 or [email protected] or downtownharrodsburg.com or Facebook @HarrodsburgFirst.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Scott Collins 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). Starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Live outdoor drama is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @James Harrod The Battle For Kentucky.
• Live music by Ebony and Ivory at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Starts 8 p.m. 859-548-3591 or sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunsetmarinaandresort.
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