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THURSDAY, JUNE 1 (Click on day for events JUNE 2 JUNE 3 JUNE 4)
ELKTON
 - Yard Sale Days
(270) 265-9877, www.elktonky.com/400_mile_sale.htm
SOUTH UNION
 -Offering 50% discount on admission or 10% discount in the Shaker Museum
BOWLING GREEN -Blue Grass Jet Jam, Carson Stahl Memorial Flying Field (est. 50 pilots), Mike Kirby (270) 784-9276 or Charlie Conley (270) 793-9993. www.skymacrc.com
GLASGOW
 -Highland Games, Barren River State Park www.cityofglasgow.com
EDMONTON
 -400 Mile Sale
Court House Yard

- Relay for Life
HARRODSBURG

-Ward's Landing will have music all four days of the event including gospel music on Sunday.
WILMORE Ichthus Grounds on Hwy 68 will offer a community "Fair" atmosphere with exhibits, food, live music, games and fun along with numerous vendors.
BLUE LICK STATE PARK - Blue Licks SP will host a spot for the 400 Mile Yard Sale with NO vendor fees for those participating as well as planned programs and special activities throughout the entire weekend for those traveling along Hwy 68. Friday night the Lodge dining room will feature an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet featuring crab legs and peel-n-eat shrimp. Special activities include childrens' games on Saturday, food vendors and in the vendor court area and evening entertainment for those staying overnight at the park.
FRIDAY, JUNE 2
GRAND RIVERS - VARIETY! Is Western Kentucky's newest entertainment attraction and celebrates music and entertainment from our country's past and present. This Branson-style family show features a dynamic cast of singers and a live band. This professional cast hails from Branson, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee. Join us and enjoy the fun of an American Variety Music Show. Located at the new Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers on J.H. O'Bryan across from Patti's Restaurant. 8 PM
GILBERTSVILLE -Twilight Cabaret Theatre Productions will open its summer theatre season with A Barrel Full of Pennies. Ken-Bar Lodge, Route 641N, Gilbertsville. Dinner by reservation 6:30 pm with play beginning at 8 pm. (270) 436-2399 for information. www.twilightcabaretproductions.org or email: twilight@vci.net
AURORA
 -Bluegrass Festival at Ken Lake State Resort Park at Kenlake SP in Aurora. $15-Friday, $15-Saturday or $25-weekend pass. Call the Marshall County Tourist Commission at 800-467-7145 or email: fun@kentuckylake.org. www.kentuckylake.org
HOPKINSVILLE Who has the best Barbecue? There will be the first Annual BBQ Festival for Hopkinsville featuring a cook-off with "chefs" coming from as far away as California and Alabama to prove that their BBQ is the Best! Friday, June 3rd - Barbecue will be served along with some wonderful live Nashville Country Music. Contact (270) 348-3622.
ELKTON - Yard Sale Days
(270) 265-9877, www.elktonky.com/400_mile_sale.htm
SOUTH UNION -Offering 50% discount on admission or 10% discount in the museum
AUBURN -Antique Engine & Tractor Show
(270) 542-4149
BOWLING GREEN -Blue Grass Jet Jam, Carson Stahl Memorial Flying Field (est. 50 pilots), Mike Kirby (270) 784-9276 or Charlie Conley (270) 793-9993. www.skymacrc.com

-O'Reilly Friday Night Fun Racing, Beech Bend Raceway. Gates open at 5pm. (270) 781-7634. www.beechbend.com

-ISA Men's Softball Class C & D NIT, Lampkin Park, Kevin Gettings, kevingettings@geraldprinting.com
GLASGOW -Highland Games www.cityofglasgow.com, Barren River State Park
EDMONTON -400 Mile Sale
Court House Yard

- Relay for Life
CAMPBELLSVILLE Chatteris Estates Hwy 68 located at 2430 Greensburg Road(Hwy 68) Campbellsville, KY 42718(One mile West of Hwy 55 on the northside of Hwy 68 directly across from Arrow Head Archery & next to Sha-Lawn Village) 7am EST until 6pm EST. There will be media coverage here on Friday, June 3rd to take photos of the event as well as talk to some of those present.
HARRODSBURG -Picnic in the Park
(859) 734-9614
Old Fort Harrod State Park
100 S. College St.

-Fort Harrod Beef Festival Concert
(859) 734-5546 or 734-9614
Featuring Kentucky Headhunters
Mercer County Fairgrounds, Linden Avenue

-Ward's Landing will have music all four days of the event including gospel music on Sunday.
WILMORE Ichthus Grounds on Hwy 68 will offer a community "Fair" atmosphere with exhibits, food, live music, games and fun along with numerous vendors.
BLUE LICKS STATE PARK - Blue Licks SP will host a spot for the 400 Mile Yard Sale with NO vendor fees for those participating as well as planned programs and special activities throughout the entire weekend for those traveling along Hwy 68. Friday night the Lodge dining room will feature an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet featuring crab legs and peel-n-eat shrimp. Special activities include childrens' games on Saturday, food vendors and in the vendor court area and evening entertainment for those staying overnight at the park.
SATURDAY, JUNE 3
GRAND RIVERS - VARIETY! Is Western Kentucky's newest entertainment attraction and celebrates music and entertainment from our country's past and present. This Branson-style family show features a dynamic cast of singers and a live band. This professional cast hails from Branson, Missouri and Nashville, Tennessee. Join us and enjoy the fun of an American Variety Music Show. Located at the new Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers on J.H. O'Bryan across from Patti's Restaurant. 8 PM
GILBERTSVILLE -Twilight Cabaret Theatre Productions will open its summer theatre season with A Barrel Full of Pennies. Ken-Bar Lodge, Route 641N, Gilbertsville. Dinner by reservation 6:30 pm with play beginning at 8 pm. (270) 436-2399 for information. www.twilightcabaretproductions.org or email: twilight@vci.net
AURORA -Bluegrass Festival at Ken Lake State Resort Park at Kenlake SP in Aurora. $15-Friday, $15-Saturday or $25-weekend pass. Call the Marshall County Tourist Commission at 800-467-7145 or email: fun@kentuckylake.org. www.kentuckylake.org
CADIZ -Community Production of "Seussical the Musical", contact Janice Mason Art Museum for more info. (www.jmam.org)
HOPKINSVILLE Who has the best BBQ? Meet and sample some of the many competitors' "Best Stuff" with Saturday night announcing the winners and even more country music. Contact (270) 348-3622.
FAIRVIEW - Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebration. Will host the annual Celebration on June 3-4. The park marks the birthplace of the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War.
ELKTON - Yard Sale Days
(270) 265-9877, www.elktonky.com/400_mile_sale.htm
SOUTH UNION -Offering 50% discount on admission or 10% discount in the museum
AUBURN -Antique Engine & Tractor Show
(270) 542-4149
BOWLING GREEN -Blue Grass Jet Jam, Carson Stahl Memorial Flying Field (est. 50 pilots), Mike Kirby (270) 784-9276 or Charlie Conley (270) 793-9993. www.skymacrc.com

-ISA Men's Softball Class C & D NIT, Lampkin Park, Kevin Gettings, kevingettings@geraldprinting.com

-DeCave Bike Tour, Bowling Green League of Bicyclists. 7 am - Noon, Oakland Elementary Schoo. www.bglob.com

- Kid's Day at Chaney's Dairy Barn celebrating Dairy Month, Chaney's Dairy Barn 10 am - 4 pm. (270) 843-5567

-Eastern Ranch Horse Show, WKU Ag Expo Center. 8 am Erica Kenney (606) 271-2963. www.wku.edu/agexpocenter

-Mondello Oldsmobile Appreciation Nationals, Beech Bend Raceway. (270) 781-7634. www.beechbend.com
GLASGOW -Highland Games Barren River State Park www.cityofglasgow.com
EDMONTON -400 Mile Sale
Court House Yard

- Relay for Life
GREENSBURG

-"Arts in the Alley" Festival - located in an alley off Town Square. Booths of artisans from across Kentucky offering their wares for sale. Examples include: oils and watercolors, jewelry making, silk scarves, pottery, hand-made dulcimers, custom fishing rods, carved walking sticks, painted gourds, folk art, hand-made baskets and nature prints. There will also be music throughout the day. Will include harpists, dulcimer ensemble, Celtic and classical violin, piano, Irish folk music and bluegrass. June 3rd from 9 am - 5 pm (CST) ). (270) 932-4298; (270) 932-7778.
LEBANON -Marion County Super Reunion, Centre Square. Super Reunion is gathering of all students that attended pre-Marion County High School inc. Lebanon High, St. Charles, Holdy Cross, St. Francis, St. Augustine, Bradfordsville, Rosenwald and the Kentucky Military Institute. Will offer low impact contests, memento viewing, food, drink and music. Gates open at 5 pm and tents will be set up to represent each school for sign-in. Meal served at 6:30 pm and dance begins at 8 pm. (270) 692-0021
HARRODSBURG

-Antiques & Collectibles Show/Sale
745 Cane Run Street open from 10 - 5 Saturday and Sunday. Located in old manufacturing building known as the Cricketeer with a huge water tower - easy to locate just off 68 off the 127 bypass.
(859) 734-5507

-Ward's Landing will have music all four days of the event including gospel music on Sunday.

-Fort Harrod Beef Festival, Old Fort Harrod State Park & the Mercer County Fairgrounds. (859) 734-9614
PLEASANT HILL

-Annual Antique Show & Sale at Shaker Village
(800) 734-5611 - admission required ($10-ages 12+; $5-ages 6-12; under 6 free)
WILMORE Ichthus Grounds on Hwy 68 will offer a community "Fair" atmosphere with exhibits, food, live music, games and fun along with numerous vendors.
PARIS Garden Fair & Tour of Historic Homes & Gardens, Outdoor fair including fun, food, garden market, live plants for sale and entertainment at the Wallis House and Arborteum, 616 Pleasant St. in Paris. Several historic homes and gardens are included on tour. Fair is free and tours are $15. Hrs. from 10 am - 5 pm. Contact Kathy Thompson at (859) 987-7791.
BLUE LICKS STATE PARK - Blue Licks SP will host a spot for the 400 Mile Yard Sale with NO vendor fees for those participating as well as planned programs and special activities throughout the entire weekend for those traveling along Hwy 68. Friday night the Lodge dining room will feature an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet featuring crab legs and peel-n-eat shrimp. Special activities include childrens' games on Saturday, food vendors and in the vendor court area and evening entertainment for those staying overnight at the park.
SUNDAY, JUNE 4
FAIRVIEW - Jefferson Davis Birthday Celebration. Admission to the museum and elevator is $4 for adults, $2.50 for children. The museum and elevator will be open from 9 am - 5 pm. For more information 270-886-1765.
ELKTON - Yard Sale Days
(270) 265-9877, www.elktonky.com/400_mile_sale.htm
SOUTH UNION -Offering 50% discount on admission or 10% discount in the museum
BOWLING GREEN -Blue Grass Jet Jam, Carson Stahl Memorial Flying Field (est. 50 pilots), Mike Kirby (270) 784-9276 or Charlie Conley (270) 793-9993. www.skymacrc.com

-ISA Men's Softball Class C & D NIT, Lampkin Park, Kevin Gettings, kevingettings@geraldprinting.com

-Eastern Ranch Horse Show, WKU Ag Expo Center. 8 am Erica Kenney (606) 271-2963. www.wku.edu/agexpocenter

-Mondello Oldsmobile Appreciation Nationals, Beech Bend Raceway. (270) 781-7634. www.beechbend.com

-St. Joseph Cemetery Walking Tour conducted by costumed interpreters, 2 PM - $5. Meet at cemetery gates, Landmark Association. (270) 782-0037. www.bglandmark.org
GLASGOW
 -Highland Games Barren River State Park www.cityofglasgow.com
EDMONTON
 -400 Mile Sale
Court House Yard

- Relay for Life
HARRODSBURG

-Antiques & Collectibles Show/Sale
New Location - 745 Cane Run Street open from 10 - 5 Saturday and Sunday. Located in old manufacturing building known as the Cricketeer with a huge water tower - easy to locate just off 68 off the 127 bypass.
(859) 734-5507

-Ward's Landing will have music all four days of the event including gospel music on Sunday.

-Fort Harrod Beef Festival, Old Fort Harrod State Park & the Mercer County Fairgrounds. (859) 734-9614
PLEASANT HILL

-Annual Antique Show & Sale at Shaker Village
(800) 734-5611 - admission required ($10-ages 12+; $5-ages 6-12; under 6 free)
WILMORE Ichthus Grounds on Hwy 68 will offer a community "Fair" atmosphere with exhibits, food, live music, games and fun along with numerous vendors.
BLUE LICKS STATE PARK - Blue Licks SP will host a spot for the 400 Mile Yard Sale with NO vendor fees for those participating as well as planned programs and special activities throughout the entire weekend for those traveling along Hwy 68. Friday night the Lodge dining room will feature an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet featuring crab legs and peel-n-eat shrimp. Special activities include childrens' games on Saturday, food vendors and in the vendor court area and evening entertainment for those staying overnight at the park.

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