Weekender: July 11—19: Friday Night On Main, ‘James Harrod’ And So Much More
Sarah, Eric and Nora Forman star in “James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” at Old Fort Harrod State Park, Daniel Cain performs at Friday Night On Main and “Grease” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (Composite image).
Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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Friday Night on Main returns Friday, July 12, with music by Daniel Cain and craft vendors, food trucks, and much more. Food trucks include Your Main Squeeze, Gotchee Hibachi, the Scoop, Biscuit’s BBQ and Catering, Louisiana Passion and Old Style Kettle Corn. In addition, Epic Play Center (120 South Main Street) will host “Touch-A-Truck,” allowing kids of all ages to get close to fire trucks, police cars and rescue vehicles.
Friday Night On Main is hosted by the Downtown Harrodsburg Main Street Program at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street) on Friday, July 12, from 7 to 10 p.m.
Live drama continues at Old Fort Harrod State Park as “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” happens on Friday, July 12, and Saturday, July 12, at 8 p.m.
Have a great weekend, Mercer County!
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.
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 (Image submitted).
• 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 ha**************@gm***.com 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.
Saturday, July 13
• Mercer County Farmers Market 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.
• Kids Science Saturday at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Hands-on activities. Highlights include: making your own tornado, learning to identify different rocks and minerals, discovering how to tell time with a lemon, experiments with mason jars and more at the Welcome Center. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
•Pottery Demonstration: Trish Caudill at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Caudill demonstrates her artistic process on a pottery wheel outdoors, weather permitting. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Princess Play Party at Epic Play Center (120 South Main Street). Join Princess Belle in jewelry making with Jayne Jewelry. Dress up as your favorite princess (not required). Price includes one child, one adult, souvenir bracelet, play time and photo booth. 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. 859-324-9289 or Facebook @Epic Play Center.
• Cookie Conversations at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Bring your homemade chocolate chip cookies accompanied by the recipe! We will have conversations, share cookies, swap recipes, and build relationships with others in our community. Cookies are not required to participate but are encouraged. Program offered in partnership by the MLK Day Committee, Mercer County Cooperative Extension and the library. Minors must be accompanied by a responsible adult aged 18 and up. Starts 2 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Pioneer Saddle Club Horse Show at the Harold Davis Ring At Joe Gill Showgrounds (344 Shewmaker Lane). All classes pay money. Entry fees are $7 except for 26, 27 and 28. Starts 4 p.m. Admission: $4 per adult, children under six years old free. Facebook @Pioneer Saddle Club or [email protected] or William at 904-233-0092 or Dawn at 901-679-7608.
• 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.
Grease starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (Image: Paramount Pictures via IMDB.com).
• Movie Night featuring “Grease” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street). Fundraiser featuring “Grease,” starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John. Doors open 6:30 p.m. Admission is free, but they are accepting donations and selling popcorn and beverages. raggededgetheatre.org or 859-734-2389.
• “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 the Commonwealth Band 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 Silver Wings Band at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Glorias Mexican. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Live music by Chris Linton at Mid Lake Marina and Campground (238 Cedar Lane, Harrodsburg). Starts 9 p.m. 859-748-8888 or Facebook @MidLakeMarina.
Sunday, July 14
• Live music by the Carey Band at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Starts 2 p.m. (859) 548-2002 or [email protected] or kampkennedymarina.com or Facebook @kampkennedymarina.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Starts 5 p.m. (doors open 4 p.m.) 859-325-6960 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Sky Maddox was one of the vendors at last week’s Midweek Market (File image).
Tuesday, July 16
• 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.
Thursday, July 18
• Craft Day for Kids at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Mercer County Intermediate School is having a special craft day for incoming 3rd to 5th graders. Register online. 10 a.m. to 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.
Friday, July 19
• 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.
• 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. 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.
Eric, Sara and Nora Forman appear in “James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” (File image).
• “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 the Carey Band at Pandora Marina (125 Pandora Drive, Harrodsburg). Music starts 8 p.m. 859-748-9121. Facebook @Pandora Marina.
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