June 3 - 6.
Glasgow Highland Games, GLASGOW. Join us for a "highland fling" of past stories of Scotland with song, dance and athletic competitions. 270.651.3161.
June 3-6
Quasquicentennial, GUTHRIE. June 3 - historic exhibits downtown , walking trail dedication, old fashioned dress, oldest citizen recognized, 1900's phot taken, Bill Cunningham, author of On Bended Knees speaks regarding the Black Patch Tobacco Wars, good food. June 4 - bands, street dance, dinner and fireworks. June 5 - parade, food from local vendors offered downtown. Veteran's Memorial dedicated at 1 pm. (270) 483.2511 or 265.9877
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June 4 - 5.
2nd Annual Summerfest in CADIZ. Includes a classic car/hot rod "drive-in", live music, food & entertainment. 270.522.8756.
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June 4 - 5.
Metcalfe Co. Relay for Life in EDMONTON will be held Friday from 7 pm to 7 am Saturday at the Metcalfe Football Field, next to Hwy 68/80. May provide opportunity for all night shopping in lighted area. Call 270.428.3301.
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EDMONTON-METCALFE COUNTY. Other sites with events going on throughout the 400 mile Sale. #1 - Hunley's Grocery (in business since 1939); #2 - Wisdom Community (home of unique barns, Kentucky Headhunters and the Dripping Springs Church; #3 - Michael's Homestead - Yard Art and more; #4 - Cane Ridge Crafts; #5 - future home of the Welcome Center; #6 - Bowling Park - juried Kentucky artists; #6 - Lion's Club yard sale and refreshments; #7 - Relay for Life (see above); #8 - Hwy 68, Jim's Flea Market; #9 - Jesse James Hideout; #10 - Hwy 70 - Lighthouse Restaurant and more unique barns; #11 - Bifarcats; #12 - Local merchants on the square.
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June 4 - 5.
Opening weekend of Twilight Cabaret Productions Summer Theatre in AURORA. A comedy performance with dinner preceding the show at Kenlake State Resort Park, Aurora - 270.436.2399.
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June 4 - 5.
The 2nd Annual Kentucky Lake Bluegrass Festival will also be held in AURORA at Kenlake State Resort Park that Friday and Saturday. This two day event will feature live bluegrass music from bands such as Special Consensus, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver, the McKendrees and many more. 800.467.7145.
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June 4 - 6
Charity Street Rod Show in PADUCAH. Unique colorful display of pre-1949 modified cars (street rods) from across the United States. (270) 554-2975.
June 5,
Summerfest in CADIZ will officially kick off at 2 pm with craft booths, live music, inflatables for the kids. A sidewalk artist available at 6 pm. Antique cars, street rods on display, hula hoop contest, dance etc. Farmers' Market will open at 7 am - 1 pm. Antique and gift shops open early and close late, food booths and downtown restaurants open all day.
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June 5, PADUCAH Downtown After Dinner. Saturday eventing 7 - 10 pm. Six blocks of live music, dancing, antique cars, carriage rides and family fun. 800.paducah. www.paducah-tourism.org
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June 5.
Logan County Antique Engine & Tractor Show in AUBURN at McCutchen-Coke Park. Numerous displays & demonstrations of tractors and old gas engines,an antique tractor pull, antiques,craft booths and food.270.542.4149
June 5.
Saturday Night Fun Racing, Beech Bend Raceway. BOWLING GREEN. 5 pm. (270) 781-7634. www.beechbend.com
June 4, 5.
American Rides-Hogs & Vettes, Harley-Davidson BOWLING GREEN & National Corvette Museum. (270) 846-4488, 800-53-VETTE. www.corvettemuseum.com
June 5.
Houchens Center Yard Sale, BOWLING GREEN. 115 Adams Street (one block off Hwy 68/80). 7 am - 1 pm (270) 842-6761.
June 5-6. BOWLING GREEN Rose Society Rose Show, Cumberland Presbyterian Church. 1:30-4pm, Ann Jacob (270) 781-2592.
June 5-6.
Foundation Quarter Horse Show, WKU Ag Expo Center. BOWLING GREEN. (270) 843-3542.
June 6.
NHRA Drag Racing & Pro King Qualifier, Beech Bend Raceway. BOWLING GREEN. 11 am; (270) 781-7634. www. beechbend.com
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June 5 - 6.
Smiths Grove Community Days Festival. Downtown SMITHS GROVE. Entire community participates in this annual event which features numerous antiques, crafts, food vendors, sidewalk sales, music and entertainment for the whole family. 270.563.9667 or 563-3411.
June 4
Jamming on the Square, GREENSBURG. Features Jill Carlson at 5:30 pm CT and the Wulfe Brothers at 6:30 PM CT. The concert will be held on historic Stone Row in downtonw Greensburg.
June 5
Circle of Friends Garden Club's Garden and Home Tours, GREENSBURG. 1-6 pm CT
June 5
Mark Mattox Auction House will be having an antique auction. NICHOLAS CITY (outside of Maysville). Sale features RS Prussia and Nippon plus other fine china.
June 6
Dedication of the restored Old Greensburg Depot, GREENSBURG. 1pm CT (103 N. Depot). and Pansy Phillips Appreciation Day, 1-4 pm CT. - An art exhibit of works by local artist and preservationist Pansy Phillips will be displayed at the Old Depot.
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June 5 - 6.
Pleasant Hill Antique Show & Sale, Shaker Village of PLEASANT HILL near HARRODSBURG. This 2nd annual event features 70 prominent dealers from across the country offering for sale authentic antiques at reasonable prices. Cost: $12/person includes touring the restored 19th century village. 800.734.5611. www.shakervillageky.org.
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June 5 - 6.
Fort Harrod Festival, HARRODSBURG. Old Fort Harrod State Park hosts the 24th annual Fort Harrod Festival featuring fine arts & crafts fair, activities for children, live entertainment, great food, a one-of-a-kind live attack on the fort and a twilight tour, colonial craft demos, authentic living history reenactments and encampments. 859.734.9614. www.oldfortharrod.com.
Special Show at the Mercer Tobacco Warehouse, 334 Marimon Ave. HARRODSBURG 859. 613-3200. Limited booth space available. Donations will be taken to benefit the Mercer County High School Football Team.
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June 5 PADUCAH Downtown After Dinner 7-10 PM every Saturday night Street Party on Broadway - food, dancing, antique cars, music and more. 800-Paducah. www.paducah-tourism.org
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June 5 - 6.
11th Annual Roots and Heritage Festival, HARRODSBURG. Celebration of African-American heritage. 859.734-5897.
June 5-6 BLUE LICKS BATTLEFIELD STATE RESORT PARK, Robertson County. Blue Licks Arts & Crafts Festival. Located on Hwy 68, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park features fine accommodations and dining along with planned recreation throughout the season. Camping available. Activities and special entertainment throughout the weekend. Call for booth information for vendors. Contact: Paul Tierney at (859) 289-5507 (ext. 2017) or www.bluelicksbattlefield.com
June 3-6 PERRYVILLE. Explore an antique store and the Elmwood Inn Gift Shop along Merchants Row, Perryville's 19th century commercial district featuring Civil War reenactors. www.perryville.net or call (859) 332-1862.
June 5-6 The Gathering Artists & Crafts Sale - Perryville. June 5th 9 am - 6 pm and June 6th 12 pm - 6 pm inside the air-conditioned Perryville Community Center (216 South Buell St) in historic Merchant's Row. Numerous artists and craftspeople, including several juried artists from the Kentucky Guild of Artists, and Kentucky Crafts Marketing Program.
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June 12.
New Elite Bassmasters 50 Series in PADUCAH. The Executive Inn of Paducah is proud to be one of the hosts of the new Bassmaster Elite 50 series tournament. The best anglers in the world will be fishing in the Ohio, Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers. 1-800-PADUCAH.
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June 11 - August 21
Daniel Boone The Man & the Legend. Old Fort Harrod State Park, HARRODSBURG. A historical outdoor drama about the settling of Kentucky, the hard-ships that were endured and the introduction of the pioneers into the world of the Shawnee. Adults $12, Seniors $10, Child $8. James Harrod Amphitheater. 800.852.6663.
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June 12 - 13.
Great American Brass Band Festival in DANVILLE. Two great days of music with world famous brass bands. Step back into the bygone era of concerts in the park at this world renowned festival. Includes parade and hot air balloon race. 800.755.0076.
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June 13.
13th Annual Woodcarvers Day in HISTORIC WASHINGTON. Hosted by the Historic Washington Shopkeepers Association from 10 am to 5 pm in WASHINGTON, KENTUCKY, carvers from several states exhibit, compete and sell their hand carved pieces. Carvers will be competing for first, second, third and honorable mention in the several divisions. 606.564.3559 or www.washingtonky.com
