Weekender July 3—11: Fourth Of July, Mercer County Week At Shakertown And More
Ellie Widner and McKenna Gooch were enjoying the fireworks show sponsored by the Mercer Baptist Association on Sunday, June 29, at Devine’s Corn Maze. Fireworks at Anderson-Dean Community Park start at dusk on Thursday, July 3. There will be food trucks and the pool will be open until fireworks end. The 22nd Annual Lights Over Herrington—the biggest fireworks show in Mercer County—happens on Independence Day on Friday, July 4, at the Kennedy Bridge. (Robert Moore/The Harrodsburg Herald.)
Robert Moore
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Fireworks at Anderson-Dean Community Park happens Thursday, July 3, with the fireworks scheduled to start at dusk. In addition, there will be food trucks. The pool will be open until fireworks end.
The biggest fireworks show in Mercer County, the 22nd Annual Lights Over Herrington happens Independence Day Friday, July 4.
Shaker Village is inviting Mercer County residents to visit free of charge from Tuesday, July 1, through Sunday, July 6.
Mercer County residents with a valid ID may attend daily programs and exhibits at no cost. Admission to some attractions will be limited, and all guests must receive their complimentary passes at the Shaker Village Welcome Center upon arrival.
All adults must have valid ID demonstrating Mercer County residence to receive free admission. Children under age 18, accompanied by a qualifying adult, will also be extended free admission. Does not apply to group rates.
Have a happy Independence Day, Mercer County!
Thursday, July 3
• 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.
• Trivia Night at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Test your knowledge by playing solo or on a team. Winner will receive a gift card and the glory of victory. Please register in advance so we can order enough free pizza for all participants. 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.
Roger Williams and Jamarius Mayberry enjoy some fireworks before the main show at Anderson-Dean Community Park in 2022. (File image).
• Fireworks at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road).Food trucks on site. Pool will be open until fireworks end. Bring chairs, blankets, and family. Fireworks at dusk. 859-734-9167 or [email protected] or andersondeancommunitypark.com or Facebook @ andersondeancommpark.
• Live music by Josh Secrest at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by Blessings Mobile. 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.
Larry Sanders And The Borderline Band at Old Fort Harrod State Park. (File image).
Friday, July 4
Independence Day
• 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 Larry Sanders and the Borderline Band at noon under the Osage orange tree. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.
• Red, White and You Bash at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Free hotdogs and popcorn from 1 to 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Cornishville Community Picnic (Cornishville School, located at 120 Grapevine Road). Potluck picnic with hotdogs, hamburgers and water. Activities include cornhole, open gym and firetrucks on display. Starts 6 p.m. Hosted by Cornishville Community Committee or Facebook @Cornishville Community Picnic.
• Music on the Lawn featuring Keith Williams 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 LBP Band at Pandora Marina (125 Pandora Drive, Harrodsburg). Music starts 8 p.m. 859-748-9121 or Facebook @Pandora Marina.
Boaters enjoy the Lights Over Herrington fireworks show back in 2018. File image.
• 22nd Annual Lights Over Herrington at the Kennedy Bridge. Biggest fireworks shows in Mercer County starts at dusk on Friday, July 4. lightsoverherrington.com.
Saturday, July 5
• 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.
• Artist Demonstration with Bill Berryman at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Berryman demonstrates his artistic process through drawings and paintings at the Welcome Center from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Book Signing by Mike Holdren at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Holdren, author of “Herrington Lake: Kentucky’s Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower and Nature” will sign copies of his book from noon to 4 p.m. Books are available at $49.95 with 100 percent of the profits going to the Herrington Lake Conservation League herringtonlakebook.com or 859-548-2002 or kampkennedymarina.com or Facebook @Kamp Kennedy Marina.
• 8th Annual Rogers Raft Up will be tying up down in the Cane Run area of Herrington Lake. A full day of fun organized by Alyson Rogers and Chris Rogers with Five Below Band and DJ Aqua de Gio. Fun starts at 1 p.m. Proceeds benefit Camp Nelson Honor Guard. Facebook @8th Annual Rogers Raft Up.
• 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 Shane White at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). 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 Andy Palmer at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by the Bluegrass Food Truck. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.
• Live music by Cotter Hill at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Music starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
• Live music by Flashback 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.
• Firefly Hike at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Enjoy nature’s fireworks on a twilight hike starting 8:30 p.m. Cost: $15 for annual passholders, $25 everyone else. For ages 12 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged and up. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.
• Fireworks at Cane Run Cove. Fireworks show is being organized by local residents of Cane Run Cove. Members of the public will still be able to enjoy the fireworks.
• Fireworks at Herrington Lake Marina (136 South Homestead Lane, Lancaster). Fireworks start 10 p.m. 859-548-2282 or email [email protected] or visit online at herringtonmarina.com or Facebook @herringtonmarina.
Sunday, July 6
• Book Signing by Mike Holdren at Kamp Kennedy Marina (4646 Kennedy Bridge Road, Lancaster). Holdren, author of “Herrington Lake: Kentucky’s Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower and Nature” will sign copies of his book from noon to 4 p.m. Books are available at $49.95 with 100 percent of the profits going to the Herrington Lake Conservation League. herringtonlakebook.com or 859-548-2002 or kampkennedymarina.com or Facebook @Kamp Kennedy Marina.
• Trivia at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by MnM Smokehouse. Competition starts 6 p.m. (doors open 1 p.m.) 859-734-7791 or Facebook @Lemons Mill.
Monday, July 7
• 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.
• Kindermusik for Ages 4-5 at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Register in advance for four-week class hosted by Kindermusik. Only 25 spots available. Starts 11 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Kid Yoga at Mercer County Public Library (131 Short Street). Be Still Yoga will leading a yoga class for children aged 3 to 12. Bring your beach towel. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• No Bake Cooking—Granola Bars at Mercer County Public Library (131 Short Street). Anyone age 13 to adult can participate in this fun, no-stove-involved cooking class presented by the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office. Registration required. Class limited to 25 people. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Cooking the Globe at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). International cooking class series open to youths aged 11 and up and adults. Limited spots available. Participants who attend all three sessions will be entered to win a prize raffle. Starts 5:30 p.m. RSVP required 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.
• Open Mic Night at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Karaoke starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Tuesday, July 8
• Cooking the Globe at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). International cooking class series open to youths aged 11 and up and adults. Limited spots available. Participants who attend all three sessions will be entered to win a prize raffle. Starts 5:30 p.m. RSVP required 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.
• Tween Time at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Tweens age 8 to 12 can enjoy games, puzzles, crafts and other activities as well as a free snack in the Children’s Activity Room from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Teen Movie Club featuring “the Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds & Snakes” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Popcorn, candy and an all star cast starts 3:30 in the Meeting Room. 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.
• Ice Cream Social at the Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). Meeting starts 7 p.m. 859-325-9028 or harrodsburghistorical.org.
• 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, July 9
• Pokemon Club at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Children ages 6 to 12 can come enjoy Pokemon crafts, activities and episodes. No registration required. Starts 10 a.m. . 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Afternoon Chess at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Learn to play or perfect your game in the Reading Room. Starts 3 p.m. Open to all ages and skill levels. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Singo at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.
Thursday, July 10
• 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.
• 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 Skinny Mulligan 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, July 11
• Storytime for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Starts 9:30 a.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Book Signing with Author Diana Caroll at Mercer County Chamber of Commerce (101 South Main Street Suite 1). Carroll discusses her book of poetry. Starts 10 a.m. Sponsored by the Art Council of Mercer County. mercerchamber.com or 859-734.2365 or [email protected] or Facebook @Mercer Chamber Of Commerce.
• 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 the Elkhorn Pickers Club at noon under the Osage orange tree. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.
• All Abilities Craft: Edible Slime at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Teens and adults of all abilities come together in our Meeting Room every month to make ooey, gooey edible slime. All supplies are provided . No registration is required. Starts 1 p.m. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.
• Cooking the Globe at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). International cooking class series open to youths aged 11 and up and adults. Limited spots available. Paticipants who attend all three sessions will be entered to win a prize raffle. Starts 5:30 p.m. RSVP required 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.
Daniel Craig in Knives Out (Image: Lionsgate Films).
• Movie Date Night featuring “Knives Out” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Teens and adults are invited to enjoy a PG-13 flick, along with free popcorn and candy. Movie starts 6 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 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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