Weekender Oct. 16—24: Wicked Wines, Halloween At Cummins Ferry And A Whole Lot More
The scarecrow village created by members of the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce remain on display at Old Fort Harrod State Park through Halloween.
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Spook season is here. Wicked Wines and High Spirits Festival at the Lodge at Logan Vineyards Winery happens Saturday, Oct. 18, starting at noon. In addition to wine tastings and Halloween-themed cocktails, there will be live music by Good Thang, Kyra Waits, Brad Harding and Five Below Band. Food trucks include the Swinery, Blessing Mobile Food Service and Casa Grande. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 on the day of the event. Visitors must be 21 and up to consume alcohol.
Both local pumpkin patches are open. Daynabrook Farms and Greenhouse (135 Dunn Lane) is open Mondays through Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 6 p.m. The cost is $15 per person aged three and up. Admission includes: pedal cars, playgrounds, inflatables, small zip line, corn maze, wagon ride, petting zoo, access to the covered pavilion and the super slide. Everyone gets a pumpkin to take home. Concessions, tower zipline, greenhouse plants, and additional pumpkins are available at additional cost. Groups of 15 or more can save $3 per person on general admission. Ride bracelet are $5 and include unlimited rides on the tea cups, swing ride (48-inch height requirement), cowboy ride, train (size restricted), dizzy disco, carousel and roller coaster. 859-734-7863 or visit online at daynabrookfarm.com or their Facebook page @daynabrookgreenhouse1.
Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (623 Talmage Mayo Road) is open Fridays from 6 to 10 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Sundays from 1 to 5 p.m. Admission is $14 for age 13 and up, $12 for ages three to 12 and free for children ages two and younger. Admission includes a free pumpkin, the 10 acre corn maze, wagon rides, feedlot challenge, duck races, human hamster wheels, the hay maze, tube swings, giant slide, corn crib, tire mountain, bonfire with roasted marshmallows, critter petting, zip track, corn hopper, barnyard ball, spider web, board games and giant swing. The zip line racer is $10 extra. A season pass for age 13 and up is $42 and $35 for ages three to 12. Season passes are valid during normal business hours only. 859-613-5066 or visit online at devinescornmaze.com or visit their Facebook page @devinescornmaze.
Have a great weekend, Mercer County!
Thursday, Oct. 16
• Baby Tumble Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). For children aged 6 months to 18 months to develop their large motor skills, gain social interactions and enhance their cognitive development. Kid friendly climbing mats, sensory pads, a tunnel and more. A free play, come and go as you can program. No registration is required. Starts 10 a.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• A Taste of Homemakers at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Sample crockpot meals and participate in silent auction. Starts 6 p.m. Cost: $7, benefits ovarian cancer research. Open to Cloverbuds and regular 4-H members. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Tony Toy 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 5:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Karaoke with DJ Jay Iacona at Nan’s Olde Town Grill and Game Room (110 West Broadway). Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. each Thursday. 859-605-2234 or Facebook @Olde Town Grill.
• Live music by Eric Poore 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, Oct. 17
• Story Time for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Story Time for PreSchoolers Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Cotter Hill 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 5:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Friday Family Flicks: “The Nightmare Before Christmas” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Screening Tim Burton’s stop-motion holiday classic featuring Jack Skellington’s spooky adventure that’s part Halloween, part Christmas, and all fun. Starts 6 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Halloween at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Fun includes Kids Scary-Oke at the Pavilion at 6 p.m., Halloween movie at the firepit and Adult Scary-Oke at the Pavilion, both at 7 p.m. Food by Bluegrass Food Truck and dessert by Street Sweets. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). A lantern-lit tour of the cemetery, with surprising tales of everything from headless corpses to violent feuds. Starts 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. 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, Oct. 18
• Drystone Fence Construction Introductory Workshop at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join the Drystone Conservancy for this two-day workshop to learn how to care for and repair these remarkable pieces of Kentucky culture. 8:300 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Cost: $400, includes one complimentary admission and one voucher redeemable for 20 percent off dining (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended. Program for ages 18 and up. 859-266-4807 or [email protected]. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• 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.
• 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 SSW9 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.
• Watercolor Painting Workshop with Charley Jolly at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Six-hour workshop for both beginner and intermediate watercolor painters, and can be taken either as a series or as individual classes. Last watercolor class of the years starts 10 a.m. Cost: $135 for annual passholders, $150 general admission, includes one complimentary admission and one voucher for 20 percent off dining (excluding alcoholic beverages). 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Halloween at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Fun includes Kids Crafts at 11 a.m., Halloween trivia at the Pavilion at 1:30 p.m., 6 p.m., Halloween movie at the firepit and Adult Scary-Oke at the Pavilion, live music by Blue Groove Jazz at 5 p.m. and trick-or-treating at 9 p.m. Food by Triple J&C BBQ. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Wicked Wines and High Spirits Festival at the Lodge at Logan Vineyards Winery (254 Hopewell Road). A spellbinding day of tasting wickedly good wines and eerie elixirs, Halloween-themed cocktails that put the “spirit” in high spirits, food trucks and fall-inspired snacks, chilling entertainment, costume contests, photo ops and more festive fun from noon to 8 p.m Live music by Good Thang starting at noon, Kyra Waits at 2 p.m., Brad Harding at 4 p.m. and Five Below Band at 6 p.m. Food trucks include the Swinery, Blessing Mobile Food Service and Casa Grande. Tickets: $25 prepurchase and $30 day of the event. Must be 21 and up to consume alcohol. Family-friendly atmosphere with activities for all ages. Facebook @Wicked Wines and High Spirits Festival or Facebook @LoganVineyards or 502-783-6604 or [email protected] or LoganVineyards.com.
• Kentucky: Frontier to Commonwealth at Mercer County Public Library’s History Research Center (114 North Main Street). Archaeologist Nancy O’Mally talks about her new book and the discoveries she made at one of Mercer County’s most important frontier sites. Starts 2 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Fall Brawl Demolition Derby at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Youth minis, stock minis, quick build big cars, power wheels for kids. Starts 5 p.m. $50 per car entry fee. Admission: $15, children 10 and under free. Shawn McCollum 859-533-0951 or mercerkyfair.com/motorsports or Facebook @Mercercofair.
• 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 between the historic 1839 Trustees’ Office and the garden. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Spirit Strolls: Death and Tragedy at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). A lantern-lit tour of the cemetery, with surprising tales of everything from headless corpses to violent feuds. Starts 7 p.m. Cost: $10 for annual passholders, $15 for everyone else. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Live music by Jeremiah Floyd at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Sunday, Oct. 19
• Drystone Fence Construction Introductory Workshop at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join the Drystone Conservancy for this two-day workshop to learn how to care for and repair these remarkable pieces of Kentucky culture. 8:300 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Cost: $400, includes one complimentary admission and one voucher redeemable for 20 percent off dining (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended. Program for ages 18 and up. 859-266-4807 or [email protected]. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Trunk-or-Treat with KB Balloons at Harrodsburg Community Center (130 North College Street). Halloween celebration features vendors, cake walk, costume contest, trunk or treat and photo opportunities. Starts 5 p.m. 859-734-9622 or [email protected] or Facebook @Harrodsburg Community Center.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Monday, Oct. 20
• Baby Sensory Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Children age 6 to 18 months can enjoy a themed story followed by a sensory activity in the Children’s Activity Room. Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Legobuds Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Youth will use Legos to build a specific item each month. Starts 3:30 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.
• 4-H Art Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Open to youth nine years and older. Starts 5 p.m. RSVP required. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.
• Centre College Music Presents Community Sing at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Join Centre College’s Centre Singers, the Kentucky Music Ensemble and guest artist Jamie Bunce for an evening of communal singing and music-making. Absolutely no prep work required, songs will be taught during the performance and can be easily learned by singers of all backgrounds. All are welcome and encouraged to join. Starts 7 p.m Spots will be available via RSVP required. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Tuesday, Oct. 21
• Teen Craft Corner at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Stop by the Teen Area and choose from a variety of crafts from painting to beading to button making. Starts 3:30 p.m. For teens age 13 to 18. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Kid Yoga at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Bring a beach towel and be ready to stretch at this special yoga time for kids aged 3 to 12 with Be Still Yoga. Starts 4 p.m. in the Children’s Activity Room. No registration required. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Cloverbud Cooking Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Free club open to youth 6-8 years old. Club meets monthly on the third Tuesday of the month. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.
• 4-H Livestock Club at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Open to all youth 6-18 years old. Focus on beef, dairy, sheep, goat, and swine. Youth must have 6 hours of classroom instruction through 4-H activities to show livestock or compete in livestock events. Starts 7 p.m. 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.
• Harrodsburg Run Club at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Launching the Harrodsburg Run Club at Lemons Mill, sponsored by Image Fitness. Runs take place every Tuesday starting at 6:30 p.m. Free and open to all skill levels. Each run begins and ends at Lemons Mill. Facebook @Lemons Mill or Facebook @Image Fitness Harrodsburg.
• 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, Oct. 22
• Bingocize at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Combining exercise and health information with bingo for a fun way to get in shape and win prizes. Program offered in partnership with the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office. Starts 10 a.m For adults of all ages No registration required, all supplies provided. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Pokemon Club at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Children ages 6-12 can come to the library for Pokemon crafts, activities and Pokemon episodes. No registration required. Bring your cards if you have some. Starts 4 p.m in the Children’s Activity Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Singo at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Thursday, Oct. 23
• Pumpkin Painting Palooza at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Bring the whole family and get creative! Everyone is welcome to decorate their own pumpkin while enjoying fall-themed snacks and refreshments. RSVP required. Starts 5:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Mercer Baseball and Lady Titans Softball Fall Festival at Lady Titans Softball Field (1124 Moberly Road). Costumes and trick-or-treating for the kids. Games include cake walk, duck pong, face painting and more. Concessions: Hot dogs, chips, chili and drinks. Starts 6:30 p.m. Facebook @MercerTitansSoftball.
• Karaoke with DJ Jay Iacona at Nan’s Olde Town Grill and Game Room (110 West Broadway). Karaoke from 6 to 10 p.m. each Thursday. 859-605-2234 or Facebook @Olde Town Grill.
• Live music by Barefoot and Bourbon at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by T. Wayne and Smokey. 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, Oct. 24
• Story Time for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Story Time for PreSchoolers Story Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Trick-or-Treat at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). A fun and spooky evening d gathering treats—and maybe even a trick or two. Take a hayride, enjoy live music, pony rides and warming up by the bonfires. Make a kids’ craft in-between candy stops and take part in our selfie station costume contest. Grab a bite at the Food Truck Court. You can also grab a drink at the outdoor bar. Starts 4:30 p.m. Price: $10 for ages three and up, free for ages two and under. Complimentary tickets for annual passholders. Pony rides available for additional fee. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Liz Bowman and the Pastime Trio at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Part of Trick-or-Treat with Bowman at 4:30 p.m. and the Pastime Trio at 5:30 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
Michael Keaton and Wynona Ryder star in “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” at the Mercer County Public Library. Image: Warner Bros. Pictures.
• Scary Movie Night featuring “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Catch the 2024 sequel to the 1980s horror comedy classic. Starts 6 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mercerpublic.org.
• Halloween at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Fun includes Kids Scary-Oke at the Pavilion at 6 p.m., Halloween movie at the firepit and Adult Scary-Oke at the Pavilion, both at 7 p.m. Food by Bluegrass Food Truck and dessert by Street Sweets. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Haunted Frontier at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). A nightmare 250 years in the making begins at dusk and runs until 10 p.m. General admission $7, VIP Fast Pass $12 (includes drink voucher and our glow band. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark or Facebook @Haunted Frontier KY.
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