Harrodsburg Named One Of The ‘Coziest Towns’ In Kentucky
The Harrodsburg Herald/Robert Moore
Kellie and Cash Cocanougher get cozy at the Mercer County Fair and Horse Show last year. This year’s carnival kicks off on Monday, July 22.
Robert Moore
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Harrodsburg has been named one of the six coziest towns to visit in Kentucky in 2024. That’s according to WorldAtlas.com, which recently celebrated the coziness of Hogtown and five other towns in Kentucky, which the website called “one of the most welcoming places to visit in the US.”
Small Kentucky towns like Harrodsburg “offer unique opportunities to truly experience a slice of authentic Kentucky,” the website contended, offering visitors “a blend of scenic beauty, cultural significance, and community spirit.”
Other towns named on the list include Bardstown, Berea, Danville, Paducah and Midway.
According to WorldAtlas.com, “cozy little Harrodsburg offers a unique glimpse into the state’s pioneer past.” The website noted that top attractions in Harrodsburg include Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Old Fort Harrod State Park, as well as geographic landmarks including the Kentucky River Palisades and Herrington Lake.
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill’s Craft Fair kicks off Aug. (Image: shakervillageky.org).
The website directed to upcoming events like Shakertown’s Craft Fair, which kicks off Saturday, Aug. 3, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 4. For a cozier look at Shakertown, check out the Music on the Lawn series, which runs every Friday and Saturday into the fall. On Friday, July 12, Scott Collins is scheduled to start playing at 6:30 p.m. On Saturday, July 13, Dean Phelps will perform by the fire pit. For more information, call 859-734-5411 or visit shakervillageky.org.
The website also noted Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod, which kicks off Thursday, Aug. 15, and runs through Sunday, Aug. 18. For more information about Pioneer Days, visit pioneerdaysky.com.
There’s also Picnic in the Park on Friday, July 12, which features singer-songwriter Lightning Rod. For more information, call 859-734-3314 or visit the park’s Facebook page @fortharrod.statepark.
Also, “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” continues to bring live outdoor drama to Old Fort Harrod on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 13, with performances scheduled to start at 8 p.m. For more information, call 859-734-3314 or visit their Facebook page @James Harrod The Battle For Kentucky.
File image. The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show in 2022.
Don’t forget one of the biggest events of the year is coming up, the Mercer County Fair and Horse Show, the oldest continuously running horse show in America. The dairy show happens at the livestock arena starting at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 20, while the demolition derby happens that night at 7 p.m. The fair proper kicks off on Monday, July 22, starting at 6 p.m. For more information about the fair, visit online at mercercofair.com.
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