www.kfea.com/Calendar/ www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=337 When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 (12noon -9pm) and Sunday, May 26, 2013 (12noon – 6pm) What: 6th Annual Spring Into Summer Festival Where: 101 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove, KY 42262 Phone: (270) 439 5675 For More Information visit our website. Email: events@visitoakgroveky.com Sat, 25 May 2013 KFEA cal337 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=338 When: Saturday, May 25, 2013 (12noon -9pm) and Sunday, May 26, 2013 (12noon – 6pm) What: 6th Annual Spring Into Summer Festival Where: 101 Walter Garrett Lane, Oak Grove, KY 42262 Phone: (270) 439 5675 For More Information visit our website. Email: events@visitoakgroveky.com Sun, 26 May 2013 KFEA cal338 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=144 Who grills the best steaks or hamburgers? You can find out at the sixth annual Kentucky's Fort Harrod Beef Festival to be held May 31 - June 1, 2013, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. On Friday May 31 at 5:00 PM, the festival will begin with live entertainment, vending booths (both food & crafts), set up of the Grill-Off teams, a Wine & Cheese Tasting, pageants and numerous other activities at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. On Saturday June 1, the signature event, a Beef "Grill-Off", kicks into high gear. The teams will compete to produce the best brisket, steak, ribs and backyard burger with all meat coming from Critchfield's of Lexington. There will also be a youth backyard burger and steak category for those ages 9-17. Judges will determine the winners in the professional, amateur and youth divisions. A "People's Choice" and "Best of Show" awards will also be presented. The cost is only $6.00 per person to sample all the wares and vote for the best griller. Other events being held that same day include a Steak & Eggs Breakfast, 5K Run/Walk, music sponsored by Ag Credit's Woodsongs Festival Stage, festival food, arts & crafts, Kentucky Proud booths, children's activities, Carnival Corral, chef demonstrations, District Dairy Show, Car Cruise-In, Motorcycle Poker Run, Corn Hole Tournament and many NEW activities. Fri, 31 May 2013 KFEA cal144 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=342 Who grills the best steaks or hamburgers? You can find out at the sixth annual Kentucky's Fort Harrod Beef Festival to be held May 31 - June 1, 2013, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. On Friday May 31 at 5:00 PM, the festival will begin with live entertainment, vending booths (both food & crafts), set up of the Grill-Off teams, a Wine & Cheese Tasting, pageants and numerous other activities at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. On Saturday June 1, the signature event, a Beef "Grill-Off", kicks into high gear. The teams will compete to produce the best brisket, steak, ribs and backyard burger with all meat coming from Critchfield's of Lexington. There will also be a youth backyard burger and steak category for those ages 9-17. Judges will determine the winners in the professional, amateur and youth divisions. A "People's Choice" and "Best of Show" awards will also be presented. The cost is only $6.00 per person to sample all the wares and vote for the best griller. Other events being held that same day include a Steak & Eggs Breakfast, 5K Run/Walk, music sponsored by Ag Credit's Woodsongs Festival Stage, festival food, arts & crafts, Kentucky Proud booths, children's activities, Carnival Corral, chef demonstrations, District Dairy Show, Car Cruise-In, Motorcycle Poker Run, Corn Hole Tournament and many NEW activities. Sat, 1 June 2013 KFEA cal342 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=49 Capital Expo Festival JUNE 6-8, 2013 Peoples Choice Best Community Event, the Capital Expo Festival continues to be one of Kentucky’s must attend festival events. Since 1973, the Capital Expo Festival has provided the Frankfort Community and its surrounding counties with three days of FREE entertainment for the entire family. This year the festival enters into its 40th consecutive year and is one of the oldest festival events in the area. We’re located near the heart of Historic Downtown Frankfort. There is plenty of shopping, hotel accommodations, and fine dining. Capital Expo Festival begins Thursday, June 6th and continues though Saturday, June 8th. Our LIVE Entertainment schedule offers the very best line-up of local and regional bands. Capital Expo Festival hosts a large assortment of food vendors that will be on-site during Expo and offer a variety of foods. A tradition for the Festival is the Rumble on the River Fireworks display starting at dusk on Saturday night June 8th. Artisans and Craft persons from all over Kentucky and many other states will be there. The very best in Carnival Rides begins Wednesday night and runs till closing time Saturday night. Also on Saturday June 8th, don’t miss our Children’s Festival and the Professional Cornhole Tournament. Additional information and event details can be found on our web-site and on Facebook. Thu, 6 June 2013 KFEA cal49 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=317 Great American Brass Band Festival The Great American Brass Band Festival is a one-of-a-kind event committed to preserving brass band music through performance and education. The Festival seeks to showcase diversity in brass through a variety of genres, presentations and performances. In addition, the Festival is committed to bringing the best brass musicians in the world to its stage. Patrons enjoy performances, free of charge, in historic downtown Danville, Kentucky. The festival works towards making an experience that is entertaining for all generations and musical experts. The festival also works to bring diversity to the musical selections and the events offered while staying true to the spirit of the festival. This event brings tens of thousands of people together to enjoy a beautiful weekend of music, family and fun. Check us out at gabbf.org Fri, 7 June 2013 KFEA cal317 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=388 Capital Expo Festival JUNE 6-8, 2013 Peoples Choice Best Community Event, the Capital Expo Festival continues to be one of Kentucky’s must attend festival events. Since 1973, the Capital Expo Festival has provided the Frankfort Community and its surrounding counties with three days of FREE entertainment for the entire family. This year the festival enters into its 40th consecutive year and is one of the oldest festival events in the area. We’re located near the heart of Historic Downtown Frankfort. There is plenty of shopping, hotel accommodations, and fine dining. Capital Expo Festival begins Thursday, June 6th and continues though Saturday, June 8th. Our LIVE Entertainment schedule offers the very best line-up of local and regional bands. Capital Expo Festival hosts a large assortment of food vendors that will be on-site during Expo and offer a variety of foods. A tradition for the Festival is the Rumble on the River Fireworks display starting at dusk on Saturday night June 8th. Artisans and Craft persons from all over Kentucky and many other states will be there. The very best in Carnival Rides begins Wednesday night and runs till closing time Saturday night. Also on Saturday June 8th, don’t miss our Children’s Festival and the Professional Cornhole Tournament. Additional information and event details can be found on our web-site and on Facebook. Fri, 7 June 2013 KFEA cal388 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=389 Capital Expo Festival JUNE 6-8, 2013 Peoples Choice Best Community Event, the Capital Expo Festival continues to be one of Kentucky’s must attend festival events. Since 1973, the Capital Expo Festival has provided the Frankfort Community and its surrounding counties with three days of FREE entertainment for the entire family. This year the festival enters into its 40th consecutive year and is one of the oldest festival events in the area. We’re located near the heart of Historic Downtown Frankfort. There is plenty of shopping, hotel accommodations, and fine dining. Capital Expo Festival begins Thursday, June 6th and continues though Saturday, June 8th. Our LIVE Entertainment schedule offers the very best line-up of local and regional bands. Capital Expo Festival hosts a large assortment of food vendors that will be on-site during Expo and offer a variety of foods. A tradition for the Festival is the Rumble on the River Fireworks display starting at dusk on Saturday night June 8th. Artisans and Craft persons from all over Kentucky and many other states will be there. The very best in Carnival Rides begins Wednesday night and runs till closing time Saturday night. Also on Saturday June 8th, don’t miss our Children’s Festival and the Professional Cornhole Tournament. Additional information and event details can be found on our web-site and on Facebook. Sat, 8 June 2013 KFEA cal389 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=318 Great American Brass Band Festival The Great American Brass Band Festival is a one-of-a-kind event committed to preserving brass band music through performance and education. The Festival seeks to showcase diversity in brass through a variety of genres, presentations and performances. In addition, the Festival is committed to bringing the best brass musicians in the world to its stage. Patrons enjoy performances, free of charge, in historic downtown Danville, Kentucky. The festival works towards making an experience that is entertaining for all generations and musical experts. The festival also works to bring diversity to the musical selections and the events offered while staying true to the spirit of the festival. This event brings tens of thousands of people together to enjoy a beautiful weekend of music, family and fun. Check us out at gabbf.org Sat, 8 June 2013 KFEA cal318 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=311 Enjoy the 31st New Castle Spring Fling, Saturday, June 8, 2013. We have arts and crafts, flea markets, antiques, food booths, farmers market, parade, live bands, displays, children's activities, citywide yards sales and lots more! Visit our website for more information. Sat, 8 June 2013 KFEA cal311 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=284 Great American Brass Band Festival The Great American Brass Band Festival is a one-of-a-kind event committed to preserving brass band music through performance and education. The Festival seeks to showcase diversity in brass through a variety of genres, presentations and performances. In addition, the Festival is committed to bringing the best brass musicians in the world to its stage. Patrons enjoy performances, free of charge, in historic downtown Danville, Kentucky. The festival works towards making an experience that is entertaining for all generations and musical experts. The festival also works to bring diversity to the musical selections and the events offered while staying true to the spirit of the festival. This event brings tens of thousands of people together to enjoy a beautiful weekend of music, family and fun. Check us out at gabbf.org Sun, 9 June 2013 KFEA cal284 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=397 Every third Saturday of each month, May-September 2013 the Cumberland Tourist Commission hosts Bike Night in the Freeman Shopping Center in Cumberland, KY. this event brings out many motorcycle owners and spectators along with their families to watch bike games, listen to music and socialize. Each month we offer a DJ or live bandto listen to and plan many different events during these nights. Bike Night in C-Town is a family event so come and enjoy the summer nights in Cumberland. Cumberland Tourist Commission 506 W. Main St. Cumberland, KY 40823 606-589-5812 email: tricitychamber@windstream.net or ctourism@windstream.net Sat, 15 June 2013 KFEA cal397 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=181 The Crescent Hill Community Council is pleased to announce that the 2013 Crescent Hill Art and Music Festival will once again take place in conjunction with The Crescent Hill Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration! After 30 years of celebrating this holiday, we have more to offer than ever. Over 90 juried artists, 35 bands on 2 stages, an incredible Zambelli fireworks display, Fun Run, Antique Car Show and Parade, Cake Booth, Pet Show, Silent Auction, Childrens play area, tours of the Peterson Dumesnil House, and a fantastic Food Court with beer. The 4th activities take place from 10a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. The Art Fair hours will be 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on both days. The festival is free with free parking on side roads as well as at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary parking lot off of Grinstead Drive. The trolley will provide free transportation up and down the hill to the Peterson Dumesnil House grounds at 301 S. Peterson Avenue. For more details check out the website. Hours: 10AM - 10PM Address: 301 S Peterson Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 Phone: 502-895-2754 Thu, 4 July 2013 KFEA cal181 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=356 The Crescent Hill Community Council is pleased to announce that the 2013 Crescent Hill Art and Music Festival will once again take place in conjunction with The Crescent Hill Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration! After 30 years of celebrating this holiday, we have more to offer than ever. Over 90 juried artists, 35 bands on 2 stages, an incredible Zambelli fireworks display, Fun Run, Antique Car Show and Parade, Cake Booth, Pet Show, Silent Auction, Childrens play area, tours of the Peterson Dumesnil House, and a fantastic Food Court with beer. The 4th activities take place from 10a.m. to 10 p.m. on Thursday, July 4 and Friday, July 5. The Art Fair hours will be 10:00 am to 10:00 pm on both days. The festival is free with free parking on side roads as well as at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary parking lot off of Grinstead Drive. The trolley will provide free transportation up and down the hill to the Peterson Dumesnil House grounds at 301 S. Peterson Avenue. For more details check out the website. Hours: 10AM - 10PM Address: 301 S Peterson Avenue Louisville, KY 40206 Phone: 502-895-2754 Fri, 5 July 2013 KFEA cal356 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=392 Every third Saturday of each month, May-September 2013 the Cumberland Tourist Commission hosts Bike Night in the Freeman Shopping Center in Cumberland, KY. this event brings out many motorcycle owners and spectators along with their families to watch bike games, listen to music and socialize. Each month we offer a DJ or live bandto listen to and plan many different events during these nights. Bike Night in C-Town is a family event so come and enjoy the summer nights in Cumberland. Cumberland Tourist Commission 506 W. Main St. Cumberland, KY 40823 606-589-5812 email: tricitychamber@windstream.net or ctourism@windstream.net Sat, 20 July 2013 KFEA cal392 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=398 Every third Saturday of each month, May-September 2013 the Cumberland Tourist Commission hosts Bike Night in the Freeman Shopping Center in Cumberland, KY. this event brings out many motorcycle owners and spectators along with their families to watch bike games, listen to music and socialize. Each month we offer a DJ or live bandto listen to and plan many different events during these nights. Bike Night in C-Town is a family event so come and enjoy the summer nights in Cumberland. Cumberland Tourist Commission 506 W. Main St. Cumberland, KY 40823 606-589-5812 email: tricitychamber@windstream.net or ctourism@windstream.net Sat, 20 July 2013 KFEA cal398 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=386 6th Annual Jane Austen Festival July 20 & 21, 2013 10-5 each day Join the Greater Louisville Jane Austen Society as we celebrate the 200th Anniversary of Pride & Prejudice with Regency style shows, emporium, Four-Course Afternoon Tea, workshops, music, a play, demonstrations and a Grand Ball. General admission $12 (certain events additional fee) Reservations begin June 1 at on website. Sun, 21 July 2013 KFEA cal386 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=137 Mercer County Fair & Horse Show, the oldest in the nation, will be held July 22-27, 2013, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, located: 560 Linden Avenue, Harrodsburg, Ky 40330 Gates open at 5:00 PM nightly Contact info: LeMayne Ellis President - 859-734-5546 Office number - 859-734-2216 Vending info: Jay Anderson 859-265-0959 Visit the website to find scheduling and times for events and activities. Mon, 22 July 2013 KFEA cal137 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=363 Mercer County Fair & Horse Show, the oldest in the nation, will be held July 22-27, 2013, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, located: 560 Linden Avenue, Harrodsburg, Ky 40330 Gates open at 5:00 PM nightly Contact info: LeMayne Ellis President - 859-734-5546 Office number - 859-734-2216 Vending info: Jay Anderson 859-265-0959 Visit the website to find scheduling and times for events and activities. Tue, 23 July 2013 KFEA cal363 www.kfea.com/Calendar/Index.cfm?calid=364 Mercer County Fair & Horse Show, the oldest in the nation, will be held July 22-27, 2013, at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, located: 560 Linden Avenue, Harrodsburg, Ky 40330 Gates open at 5:00 PM nightly Contact info: LeMayne Ellis President - 859-734-5546 Office number - 859-734-2216 Vending info: Jay Anderson 859-265-0959 Visit the website to find scheduling and times for events and activities. Wed, 24 July 2013 KFEA cal364