Weekender July 24—Aug. 1: Wrasslin’ At The Mercer County Fair And More

Robert Moore
Herald Staff
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The 198th Family Wealth Group Mercer County Fair and Horse Show continues this week, concluding Saturday, July 26, with the return of wrasslin’ at 7:30 p.m.

Saturday starts with entries being removed from Floral Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. The Academy Horse Show at Center Ring and Swine Show at the Livestock Arena start at 9 a.m. The Open Youth Rabbit Show begins at Floral Hall Building at noon. The Goat Show kicks off at Livestock Arena at 1 p.m. The carnival opens at 6 p.m. with Hall of Fame inductions at the Center Ring at 6:30 p.m. Horse Show in the Center Ring start at 6:30 p.m. USWF Wrestling at 7:30 p.m. The carnival closes at midnight.

See you at the fair, Mercer County!

Thursday, July 24
• 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.

• 4-H Floral Hall at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Floral Hall open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. mercercofair.com.

• Stay Crafty: Tea Light Lanterns at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Make this month’s project is tea light lanterns. All supplies provided. No registration required. For adults and teens. Starts 5:30 p.m. in the Meeting Room. For all ages. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Welchomes and Mulch 2 Go Night at the 198th Mercer County Fair and Horse Show (560 Linden Avenue). Floral Hall opens 5 p.m. Carnival opens 6 p.m. Horse Show in the Center Ring start at 6:30 p.m. Carnival closes 11 p.m. mercercofair.com.

• 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 Nick and Tony at Lemons Mill Brewery (166 Marimon Avenue). Food by M&M Kitchen Food Truck. 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 25
• 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. All ages are welcome, but puzzles are aimed at teens and adults. 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.

• 4-H Floral Hall at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue). Floral Hall open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. mercercofair.com.

• 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 concludes with Native American flute player Fred Keams at noon under the Osage orange tree. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.

• Friday Family Flicks featuring “A Minecraft Movie” at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Free all-ages film, complete with popcorn and candy. Movie starts 6 p.m. in the Meeting Room. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Music on the Lawn featuring J.J. Marrs 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.

• Farmers National Bank Night at the 198th Mercer County Fair and Horse Show (560 Linden Avenue). Floral Hall opens 5 p.m. Carnival opens 6 p.m. Horse Show in the Center Ring start at 6:30 p.m. Truck Tug sponsored by CC Auto and NWK at 7 p.m. Carnival closes at midnight. mercercofair.com.

• Trivia at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Saturday, July 26
• 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 Field to Fork Swap (670 Beaumont Plaza). Find competitive prices and all kinds of great things, including jams, jellies, salsa, pickles, lotions, soaps, crafts, produce, fresh beef, fresh lamb, chicks, chickens, garden plants, eggs and more. Set up for the swap 7:30 to 8 a.m. No set up fee. Bring your own table and chair. Swap runs from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. weather pending. Swap meets continue through October on the second and fourth Saturdays. Facebook @Mercer County Field to Fork Swap.

• Local Author Showcase at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Meet local authors and, if you wish, purchase a signed edition to take home from 9 a.m. to noon. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info. 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.

• Family Wealth Group Night at the 198th Mercer County Fair and Horse Show (560 Linden Avenue). Entries leave Floral Hall from 9 to 11 a.m. Academy Horse Show at Center Ring and Swine Show at the Livestock Arena starts 9 a.m. Open Youth Rabbit Show at Floral Hall Building at noon. Goat Show at Livestock Arena at 1 p.m. Carnival opens 6 p.m. Hall of Fame Inductions at Center Ring at 6:30 p.m. Horse Show in the Center Ring start at 6:30 p.m. USWF Wrestling at 7:30 p.m. Carnival closes at midnight. mercercofair.com.

• Mercer County Farmers Market at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Relocated for the county fair for two weeks. 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.

• Paws to Read at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Promote reading skills and build confidence as children will get to read books to adoptable dogs from PuppyLove KY in 15-minute sessions from 10 a.m. to noon. For ages 3-12. Reservation required. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info or 859-734-3314 or Facebook @fortharrod.statepark.

• Pod’s Forge Demonstration at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). David Shadwick of Pod’s Forge will bring his forge and make nails in this fun, informative demonstration from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Participation included with admission. 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Hand-Tied Turkey Wing Brooms at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Returning to the folk art tradition of broommaking that originally inspired the Shakers, making hand-tied brooms without special machinery or equipment. The “turkey wing” brooms, made of hemp cord and natural broomcorn, are as decorative as they are useful. 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Cost: $45 for annual passholders, $50 for everyone else. No experience necessary. Workshop involves visual acuity, fine-motor control, and the ability to securely hold and grip materials. Recommended for ages 14 and up. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Program fee includes complimentary admission and voucher for 20 percent off dining (excluding alcoholic beverages). 859-734-5411 or shakervillageky.org.

• Music on the Lawn featuring Burton Joyner 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.

• Live music by Skinny Mulligan at Cummins Ferry RV Park and Campground (2558 Cummins Ferry Road, Salvisa). Food by Bullheaded BBQ. 859-865-2003 or cumminsferry.com or Facebook @Cummins Ferry RV Campground.

• Live music by Sparky Greene and the Pollinators at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Music starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

• Live music by Good Thang at Sunset Marina and Resort (325 Sunset Lodge Road, Lancaster). Music starts 6 p.m. 859-548-3591 or sunsetmarinaandresort.com or Facebook @Sunset Marina and Resort.

• Live music by Exit 87 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.

Sunday, July 27
• 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 28
• How to Adult “Low Key” at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Open to incoming 8th, 9th, & 10th grade students. Participants will learn life skills and important information for the future from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. RSVP required. [email protected] or 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.

• 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.

• 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.

• Open Beef Show at the 198th Mercer County Fair and Horse Show (560 Linden Avenue). Open Beef Show at Livestock Arena starts 6 p.m. mercercofair.com.

• Summer Movie Night at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Movie in the backyard starts 8 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Tuesday, July 29
• How to Adult “Low Key” at Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Open to incoming 8th, 9th, & 10th grade students. Participants will learn life skills and important information for the future from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. RSVP required. [email protected] or 859-734-4378 or Facebook @mercercountyextension.

• Sensory Garden for Toddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Children 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. No registration required. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Sensory Garden for Preschool ChildrenToddlers at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Children 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. No registration required. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Teen Craft Corner at Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Teens ages 13-18 can enjoy a variety of craft options and a snack starings 3:30 p.m. in the Teen Area. 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.

• 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 30
• Singo at the Vault—Harrodsburg (235 South Main Street). Starts 7 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook @the Vault.

Thursday, July 31
• 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 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. 1
• 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.

• Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm (7695 Mackville Road). Drumming, movement, sound healing, therapeutic and rhythm-centric workshops, live performances runs through Sunday, Aug. 3. Friday schedule: gates open at 11 a.m., opening ceremony at the Pavilion at 2 p.m. 3 p.m. Workshops: Ergonomics and Movement for Drummers with FunknBliss Thomas and Gabriella at the Pavilion, Drum Circle Facilitation Basics with Ed and Edison Haggard, Ross Lester at the Chapel and Beginner Drumming with Tom Kondas at the Roundhouse. Open Drum Jam at the Pavilion at 5:30 p.m. N’goni Presentation and Performance with Biko Casini at the Chapel starts 7:30 p.m. Love Drums at the Chapel at 8:30 p.m. Epic Fireside Drum Circle for Everyone at the Pavilion at 10 p.m. Secred Dub Sound Journey with FunknBLiss at the Pavilion at 1 a.m. rhythm-rising.com or terrapinhillfarm.com.

• Antique and Classic Boat Cruise at Chimney Rock Marina and Restaurant (250 Chimney Rock Road, Harrodsburg). Dixieland Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society is cruising Herrington Lake through Sunday, Aug. 3. Cruise launches from Chimney Rock starting around noon until 3 p.m. and arrives at Sunset Marina around 7 p.m. until sunset. Butch Davis at [email protected] or 513-652-3612.

• Pool Party! Summer Reading Send-Off at at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road). Enjoy free evening admission for all ages plus snacks and fun with your friends from the Mercer County Public Library. Celebrate your summer reading achievements and beat the heat starting 6:30 p.m. Maximum pool capacity 500. Admission first-come, first-served. 859-734-3680 or mcplib.info.

• Music on the Lawn featuring Joanah Loomer 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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