Weekender Aug. 14—22: Pioneer Days And So Much More
Elite Wrestling Alliance will be at Pioneer Days on Saturday, Aug. 16, with a meet and greet at 6 p.m. and the main event happening at 7 p.m. Image: Elite Wrestling Alliance Facebook page.
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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The 13th annual Pioneer Days Festival returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) starting Thursday, Aug. 14, running through Sunday, Aug. 17.
The event is free, but ride bracelets are $5. There will also be a wide variety of food at the food court, with local vendors, including Capt. Franks Hotdog Emporium, Dunn’s Bar-B-Q and Catering, Bee’z Street Eats, Your Main Squeeze Treats, the Casa Mobile, Piggin’ Out and Snowie Shaved Ice.
Browse more than 100 vendors with jewelry, cosmetics, candles and home decor, local honey, kayaks, T-shirts, artisan crafts as well as demonstrations and much more.
Epic Play Center (120 South Main Street) will host a Kids Camp for children aged 4 to 12 starting Thursday, Aug. 14, through Saturday, Aug. 16, from 9 a.m. to noon. Activities include art, story and craft, indoor and outdoor games, snacks, tons of pretend play and more. For more information, call 859-324-9289 or [email protected] or epicplaycenterky.com or Facebook @ EPIC Play Center.
See you at Pioneer Days, Mercer County
Thursday, Aug. 14
• Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Festival starts and Disney Princess Meet and Greet at 5 p.m., Pioneer Days Baby Contest at 7 p.m. (registration at 6:30 p.m., Pioneer Encampment. Encampment continues through Friday and Saturday starts 7 p.m. and Villains Show at 8 p.m. In addition, there will be inflatables, yard games, picnic areas, giant mural and more. Event is free, ride bracelets are $5. pioneerdaysky.com or Facebook @Pioneer Days of Mercer County Kentucky.
• Live music by Brad Hardin at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Cubano. 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, Aug. 15
• Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Festival starts at 5 p.m. Live music with Kyra Waits at 5:30 p.m., Jam/Jelly Taste Off and Tree Walk at 6 p.m., Pickle Your Fancy Pickling Contest at 6:30 p.m. (Pre-registration starts 5:30 p.m.), Meet the Titans and Historic Ghost Walk at Pioneer Cemetery at 8 p.m. and live music by the Five Below Band at 9 p.m. In addition, there will be free train rides, corn hole, art council activities/mural, vendors, Pioneer Village, inflatables, petting zoo, robot character and more. Event is free, ride bracelets are $5. pioneerdaysky.com or Facebook @Pioneer Days of Mercer County Kentucky.
• Live music by Lil’ Jimmy Ritchey at Papa Smoke Pizza (112 South Main Street). Music starts at 6 p.m. 859-605-2232 or Facebook @papa smoke pizza harrodsburg ky.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Greg Schaber 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.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Saturday, Aug. 16
• 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].
• Harrodsburg Lions Club Pioneer Days Run/Walk For Sight 5K Run at Harrodsburg School of Chiropractic (974 University Drive). Prizes for each age division. Registration ends 7:15 a.m. Kids Quarter Mile Fun Run at 8 a.m. 5K run starts 8:15 a.m. Registration for the 5K costs $30. No cost to register for the fun run. Register online at runsignup.com/Race/KY/Harrodsburg/PioneerDay5K.
• 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.
Elite Wrestling Alliance will be at Pioneer Days on Saturday, Aug. 16, with a meet and greet at 6 p.m. and the main event happening at 7 p.m. Image: Elite Wrestling Alliance Facebook page.
• Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Festival starts with Pioneer Days Colonial Breakfast at 8 a.m. Cardio Class with Image Fitness at 8:30 a.m. Pet Show with Cherjoe’s County Care and Training at 10 a.m. Shiji Karate Demonstration at 11 a.m. Precision Dance Performance at 11:50 a.m. Pizza Eating Contest and Music with Phoenix Theatre Productions Rock and Country Ensemble at noon. Pie Eating Contest at 1 p.m. 250th Time Capsule Ceremony with Arts Council at 2 p.m. Family Dances at 2:10 p.m., 3:30 p.m. and 6 p.m. Live music by Blue Groove Jazz by 2:30 p.m. Live music by Donovan Howard Blues at 4 p.m. Tree ID Walk at Osage Orange Tree and Elite Wrestling Meet and Greet at 6 p.m. Live music by One More Round at 6:30 p.m. Elite Wrestling at 7 p.m. Historic Ghost Walk at the Pioneer Cemetery at 8 p.m. Live music by Pour Decisions at 9 p.m. Also look out for free train rides, inflatables, petting zoo, stilt walker, vendors, robot character, giant mural, cast iron cooking, Pioneer Village, and blacksmithing inside fort. Event is free, ride bracelets are $5. Tickets for the breakfast can be purchased at the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce office or by calling 859-734-2365.pioneerdaysky.com or Facebook @Pioneer Days of Mercer County Kentucky.
• Big Jack Pearson Auto Show at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Part of Pioneer Days. Memorial car show presented by AK Autoworx. All vehicles welcome. Cost: $20 per vehicle to enter but it’s free to look around. First 50 cars will receive dash plaques, with trophies and giveaways and music by D.J. Charlie Napier. Hours 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. pioneerdaysky.com or Facebook @Pioneer Days of Mercer County Kentucky.
• Stewardship Saturday at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Help battle erosion, clear invasive species and protect one of Central Kentucky’s most popular outdoor spaces. Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers will use hand tools including shovels and loppers, and should wear leather work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or work boots. All volunteers are eligible to receive 20 percent off an overnight stay (available the Thursday through Sunday nights of the stewardship weekend). Use promo code SSW4 when reserving your room. Volunteers will also receive a voucher for 20 percent off one meal at the Trustees’ Table. Reservations recommended. 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Woodworking Demonstration at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Artisan Joe Baron will be demonstrating woodworking. Baron’s items will be available for purchase at the Welcome Center from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Author Talk with Mike Holdren at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street).Holdren, will discuss his book, “Herrington Lake: Kentucky’s Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower and Nature” at the Hitory Research Center starting 2 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Fresh Food Adventures with Celebrity Chef Tony Yalnazov at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Celebratr the best of the region with Yalnazov, chef at the Apiary in Lexington starting 6 p.m. Menu: Fried Grit Cake and Green Tomato Chow Chow with Kenny’s fromage blanc, Smoked Trout Cakes with Creme fraiche, trout roe and chives, appetizers. Main course of Shopska Salad and Seared Lamb Loin with Yukon gold and lemon soubise, baby squash, okra, eggplant pesto, artichoke and green olive tapenade. Dessert: Summer Berry Parfait by Chef Amber Hokams. Cost: $99 per person. For guests ages 21 and up. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Dine to Donate at Blackbird Bakery & Cafe (225 South Main Street Suite 100). Donating 10 percent of sales to Relay for Life from 6 to 9 p.m. Patrons must inform their server they are there to support Relay for Life for the donation to count. [email protected] or cafeblackbird.com or Facebook @blackbirdcafeharrodsburg.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Randy Kaplan 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.
Chris Linton performs at Papa Smoke Pizza on Saturday, Aug. 16. (File image).
• Live music by Chris Linton at Papa Smoke Pizza (112 South Main Street). Music starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2232 or Facebook @papa smoke pizza harrodsburg ky.
• Live music by D. Boone Pittman at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by the Curry Kitchen. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Back to School Bash featuring live music by Ashley Best Trio at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Live music by VSP at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Music starts 8 p.m. 859-548-2002 or kampkennedymarina.com or Facebook @Kamp Kennedy Marina.
• 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 after sunset. Minors should have adult supervision. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Sunday, Aug. 17
• Pioneer Days at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) Festival starts with Church Service with Bethel Baptist at 10 a.m. In addition, there will be giant mural, vendors, cast iron cooking and more. Event is free, ride bracelets are $5. pioneerdaysky.com or Facebook @Pioneer Days of Mercer County Kentucky.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Curry Kitchen. Competition starts 6 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Monday, Aug. 18
• Baby Sensory Storytime at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Themed story followed by sensory activity for children aged 6 to 18 months from 9:30 to 10:15 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Morning Chess at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Learn to play or practice in the Reading Room. All ages welcome from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
Tuesday, Aug. 19
• 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 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.
• Dart League at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Competition starts 6:30 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Wednesday, Aug. 20
• Singo at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Thursday, Aug. 21
• 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.
• Live music by Jeremy and the Spawn 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, Aug. 22
• 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.
• 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 between the historic 1839 Trustees’ Office and the garden. Starts 6:30 p.m. 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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