Weekender June 5—13: Picnic In The Park, 400 Mile Yard Sale And So Much More
Magician and musician David Cottrell opens the 41st season of Picnic in the Park with a bang on Friday, June 6, at noon. (File image from 2024).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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The 41st season of Picnic in the Park at Old Fort Harrod State Park—Mercer County’s oldest live entertainment series—begins with magician Dave Cottrell on Friday, June 6, at noon under the Osage orange tree. The series will run every Friday at noon through the end of July.
The big event this week is the 400 Mile Yard Sale, which begins Thursday, June 5, and runs through Sunday, June 8. While the yard sale is centered on U.S. 68, there will be sales all over Harrodsburg and Mercer County, so if you’re out and about this weekend, keep an eye out for bargain hunters.
Have a great weekend, Mercer County!
Thursday, June 5
• 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.
• Mercer County Farmers Market in Burgin (308 Main Street, Burgin). Local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items Thursdays through Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected] or farmersmarketmercer.square.site or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
• Whiz Bang Science Show at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Dr. Dave and the Whiz Bang Science Show will be performing his new show entitled “The Periodic Table of Art.” Like the atomic periodic table describes the atoms that make up the matter in our universe, the show will discuss scientific principles that help us to make art. Using masterpieces and not-so-masterpieces we will delve into colors, shapes, light, perspective and more to have a fun, innovative show loved by all. Starts 9 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Trivia Night at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Play solo or in a group of up to four people to win prizes and glory. Please register in advance to ensure there’s enough pizza for everyone. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Trivia and Queen of Hearts Drawing 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 Brad Hardin at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Biscuits BBQ. Music starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Karaoke at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Friday, June 6
• 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.
• Storytime for Toddlers with Precision Dance at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Storytime for PreSchoolers Story Time with Precision Dance at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Picnic in the Park at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). 41st season of Mercer County’s oldest live entertainment series begins with magician Dave Cottrell at noon under the Osage orange tree. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.
• All Abilities Craft: Suncatchers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Adult and teens of all abilities can create a sparkling suncatcher to take home. All supplies provided and no registration required. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Movie Date Night: “Asteroid City” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Bring a date and visit the library after hours for this instant classic Wes Anderson film. Adults and teens only. Popcorn and snacks included. Starts 7 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Devan Bishop at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit between the historic 1839 Trustees’ Office and the garden. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Naughty at Night at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Take a special stroll through some of the historic buildings as we share stories about the naughtier side of life at Pleasant Hill. Starts 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 for annual passholder, $15 for everyone else. Program travels approximately 0.5 mile of graveled, level terrain and will climb and descend several flights of stairs. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light or semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather. Program deals with mature themes including addiction, intoxication, and sexuality; it is not suitable for young children. All tickets non-refundable and non-transferable. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Saturday, June 7
• 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.
• Herrington Lake Bass Club Tournament at Pandora Marina (125 Pandora Drive). Qualifier for National Team Bass Association. 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Membership is $10 per person. Regular tournaments are $40 per person or $65 per boat. Includes $10 launch fee. Tournament members may fish with one guest. Guest can only fish one tournament without paying $10 membership fee. Five fish limit per boat. Fish six regular tournaments to qualify for fish-off. Participants who fish 10 regular tournaments, fish free in Fish-Off. Age 16 and under may fish for free when accompanied by an adult. Robbie Sargent, 859-583-1618 or [email protected].
• 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 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected] or farmersmarketmercer.square.site or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
• Herrington Lake Conservation League Pancake Breakfast at Pandora Marina (125 Pandora Drive, Harrodsburg). Drop off trash and debris at the Pandora Marina Boat Ramp. Do Your Part to help keep the lake clean. Pick up trash bags at Pandora Marina or Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Register to win a HLCL long sleeve t-shirt when returning your collected trash or debris at the Pandora Marina Boat Ramp. Take pictures of your haul or stacks and submit them to be posted on the HLCL web page 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. [email protected] or HLCL.org.
• Kathy Bullock at St. Peter A.M.E. Church (225 West Lexington Street). Kathy Bullock, a scholar, performer and educator specializing in African American music and culture, particularly gospel music, spirituals, and classical works by composers from the African diaspora, will present “the History of African American Music” starting at 2 p.m. Contact the sponsors at Facebook @James Harrod Trust or Facebook @ Harrodsburg-Mercer County African American Historical Society or 859-613-9360 or [email protected].
• Basic Broomology: An Introduction to Hand-Tied Brooms at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Make your own hand-tied brooms without special machinery or equipment. Using hemp cord and natural broomcorn, the same materials once used by the Shakers, learn to make several different kinds of basic brooms, including a whisk broom, pot scrubber, and cobwebber broom with wooden handle. No experience necessary. Workshop for ages 14 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. 2 to 5 p.m. Cost: $65 for annual passholders, $75 for everyone else, includes complimentary admission and voucher for 20 percent off dining at (excludes alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• 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 Liz Bowman at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit between the historic 1839 Trustees’ Office and the garden. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Naughty at Night at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 for annual passholder, $15 for everyone else. Program travels approximately 0.5 mile of graveled, level terrain and will climb and descend several flights of stairs. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light or semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather. Program not suitable for young children. All tickets non-refundable and non-transferable. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by the Danny Kuller at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Glorias Mexican. 859-865-2003 or or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Live music by Reed Fields at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Cornhole league starts 4 p.m., music starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Radio 80 will perform at Sunset Marina Saturday, June 7, starting at 8:30 p.m. (File image).
• Live music by Radio 80 at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Music starts 8:30 p.m. 859-548-3591 or sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunset Marina and Resort.
Sunday, June 8
• 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.
• Shrimp Boil at St. Philip’s Episcopal Church (126 South Main Street). After church in the parish hall. Service starts 10 a.m. 859-734-3569 or [email protected] or stphilipsharrodsburg.org or Facebook @stphilipsharrodsburg.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Competition starts 6 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Monday, June 9
• Baby Sensory Storytime at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Themed stories and sensory activity for ages 6 to 18 months. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Crochet Circle at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Knitters and other fiber artists welcome. Bring your own project or start a new one. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Kindermusik for Ages 1-3 at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Register in advance for four-week class hosted by Kindermusik. Only 25 spots available. June class is for ages 1-3 Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Basket Weaving at Mercer County Public Library (131 Short Street). Learn to make your own basket in this two-part class. All supplies provided and no experience necessary. Registration required. Class open to adults and teens and limited to 15 participants. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Tuesday, June 10
• Sensory Garden for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Toddlers can interact with a variety of sensory activities, from playdough to an obstacle course in the Children’s Activity Room starting at 9:30 a.m. Parents must be present. 859-734-3680 ormcplib.info.
• Touch A Truck Tuesday at EPIC Play Center (120 South Main Street). Featuring a fire truck. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 859-324-9289 or [email protected] or epicplaycenterky.com or Facebook @EPIC Play Center.
• Sensory Garden for Preschoolers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Preschoolers can interact with a variety of sensory activities, from playdough to an obstacle course in the Children’s Activity Room starting at 11 a.m. Parents must be present. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Teen Movie Club featuring “Star Dust” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Enjoy snacks and “Stardust” in the Meeting Room starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Mercer County Farmers Market at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). Local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items Tuesdays through Aug. 26 from 5 to 7 p.m. [email protected] or farmersmarketmercer.square.site or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
• Yoga for Health and Relaxation at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Learn new techniques to help reduce stress and improve posture and balance, through intentional breathing and strength building exercises. Program is beginner friendly, bring mat if you have one, mats will be provide. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Monthly Meeting of the Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). Greg Orth presents recent findings from his study of the ancient native popularions of Mercer County in “Amateur Archaeology and the Mystery of Daniel Boone’s Footprints” starting 7 p.m. 859-325-9028 or harrodsburghistorical.org.
Wednesday, June 11
• Pokemon Club at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Children ages 6-12 can enjoy Pokemon crafts, activities, and episodes starting at 10 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Indiana Jones Movie Marathon at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Catch a matinee triple feature in the Meeting Room starting with “Raiders of the Lost Ark” at 10:30 a.m., “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” at 12:30 p.m and “Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade” at 2:30 p.m. Open to all ages, free snacks provided. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Harrison Ford in “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” which kicks off a movie marathon at Mercer County Public Library on Wednesday, June 5. Image: Paramount Pictures, LucasFilm.
• Singo at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Thursday, June 12
• Mercer County Farmers Market in Burgin (308 Main Street, Burgin). Local vendors providing locally raised produce, meat, eggs, baked goods, canned goods, honey and homemade and handcrafted items Thursdays through Aug. 21 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. [email protected] or farmersmarketmercer.square.site or Facebook @Mercer County Farmers Market.
• Teen Yoga at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Get your summer relaxation on with this teen-only program in the Meeting Room starting 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Trivia Night at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Play solo or in a group of up to four people to win prizes and glory. Please register in advance to ensure there’s enough pizza for everyone. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Trivia and Queen of Hearts Drawing 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 Josh Secrest at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Blessing Mobil Food. Music starts 7 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
• Karaoke at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Friday, June 13
• Spy Escape Room at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). A spy has infiltrated the CIA to steal top secret files and sabotage the institution. Your mission: find the evidence and escape with a secret code before it’s too late. Register up to six people for each 45 minute time slot from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reserve your slot at 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Storytime for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Storytime for PreSchoolers Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Picnic in the Park at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). 41st season of Mercer County’s oldest live entertainment series continues with 18th century balladeer Jon Hagee at noon under the Osage orange tree. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.
• Live music by Sticktight at the Willows at Harrodsburg (180 Lucky Man Way). Showtime is 4 p.m. trilogyhs.com/senior-living/ky/harrodsburg/the-willows-at-harrodsburg or Facebook @WillowsHarrodsburg.
• Friday Night On Main with live music by Nick and Tony and Night Flyer Band at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission hosts Friday Nights On Main every month from May to September. The event features live music as well as food and shopping and touch a truck at EPIC Play Center (120 South Main Street) from 6 to 10 p.m. [email protected] or Facebook @Friday Nights on Main.
• Music on the Lawn featuring the Pastime Trio at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit between the historic 1839 Trustees’ Office and the garden. Starts 6:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Naughty at Night at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Starts 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $10 for annual passholder, $15 for everyone else. Program travels approximately 0.5 mile of graveled, level terrain and will climb and descend several flights of stairs. Participants should be comfortable walking and navigating stairs in low light or semi-dark conditions. The program will proceed rain or shine, although the route may be modified in case of inclement weather. Program not suitable for young children. All tickets non-refundable and non-transferable. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
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