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Nelson County
2009 Event Calendar

MAY

May 1,8, 15, 22, 29 - The Harold Hutchins Show. Harold Hutchins, Amber Martin and guest singers. Traditional Country Music every Friday night 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission $9. 859-336-9839. www.haroldhutchinsshow.com

May 9, 23, 31- Music Man Sound Stage. Various acts perform. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd. off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $6. For reservations call 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com

May 9 - Kentucky Horse Drawn Plowing Contest at Wickland. Horse drawn plows will turn the soil for the planting of a field of corn. Draft horses, and vintage farm equipment will demonstrate not only how it used to be done, but how it can be done without machine noise and noxious fumes. The Green Way. Wickland, Home of Three Governors, 550 Bloomfield Rd. Admission $5 per vehicle. Donations for Wickland accepted. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 502-507-0808.

May 9 - Whiskey City Cruisers. Stroll among classic cars from yesteryear. Music from the 50’s and drawings for prizes. Justice Center parking lot on East Stephen Foster Ave (Hwy 150E). 2 p.m. - dusk. 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.

May 15-16 - 3rd on 3rd, Putt aRound Downtown. Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants.

May 15-17 - Bourbon Open Golf Tournament. The Bourbon Open is an annual meeting of old friends, new friends, golf, the tasting of fine Kentucky Spirits and two evenings of outstanding entertainment. Old Kentucky Home Country Club and Kenny Rapier State Park Golf Course. 502-348-3528.

May 16-17 - Civil War Museum Living History. See life as it was during the Civil War days. Men in period uniforms and their families depicting camp life of the times in the setting of Old Bardstown Village, 310 E Broadway. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults $4, Children 7-15 $2, 6 and under free. 502-349-0291 or 800-638-4877. www.civil-war-museum.org

May 30 - Kentucky Railway Museum’s Murder Mystery Theatre. Amateur sleuths are needed to help solve a mystery while they take a train ride back in time. Dinner and play will begin at the Sherwood Inn (adjacent to the museum at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets for the fun-filled evening are $50 per person which includes the play, meal and a 90 min. train ride. Reservations are required. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

May 30 - Kentucky Railway Museum’s Train Robbery. Join us for a wild ride as your train gets robbed by a rootin’ tootin’ gang of train robbers. Adults $19, Children $14. Call for departure times. Reservations are required. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

May 30 - Bardstown Rotary Club Wine & Cheese Tasting. For the wine novice and enthusiast alike, the Bardstown Rotary Club, in conjunction with the American Heart Association, will hold its 34th annual wine and cheese tasting festival on the lawn of historic Spalding Hall from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Live auction begins at 7:00 pm with an ongoing silent auction. $25 in advance, $30 at the door. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

JUNE

June 5, 12, 19, 26 - Summer Band Concerts. Free weekly band concert series featuring a wide variety of musical tastes, from military bands playing Sousa to folk groups, to big-band swing. 7 – 9 p.m. at Bardstown Community Park or Farmer’s Market on select nights. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

June 5, 12, 19, 26 - The Harold Hutchins Show. Harold Hutchins, Amber Martin and guest singers. Traditional Country Music every Friday night 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission $9. 859-336-9839. www.haroldhutchinsshow.com

June 5-6 - 15th Annual Bardstown Bluegrass Festival. Performers include Bluegrass 101, Paul Williams & The Victory Trio, Tommy Brown & the County Line Grass and more. Rain or Shine show will go on, held under large pavilion. Friday, 6 - 10 p.m., Saturday, Noon - 10 p.m. Friday, $10, Saturday, $15 Combo Ticket $20. at White Acres Campground. 502-252-9004 or 502-507-5449.

June 6 - Stephen Foster - The Musical Opening Night. Celebrate the opening of our 51st season with a party in the gardens on the grounds of My Old Kentucky Home State Park at 6 p.m. Performance of the musical is at 8:30 p.m. in the amphitheatre. $50 per person, dinner and show, $25 show only. 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com

June 6, 13, 20, 27 - Bardstown Ghost Trek. Two hour guided tour held every Saturday (rain or shine) 8 - 10 p.m. $15. Ghost Trek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includes the Jailer’s Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the Talbott Tavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on current events at tour time). Bring your camera, audio recorders and camcorders to collect evidence as we walk along the haunted streets of Bardstown. 859-576- 5517 for reservations. www.ghosthunter.com

June 6, 13, 20, 27, 28 - Music Man Sound Stage. Various acts perform. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd. off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $6. For reservations call 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com

June 6 - 6th Annual Blooming Bardstown Garden Tour. Self-guided tour of 9 gardens in historic Bardstown and the Nelson County area. 9 am – 4 pm. $8 in advance, $10 day of tour. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

June 6 - August 14 - Stephen Foster - The Musical Season. Kentucky’s Official Outdoor Musical is back with breathtaking costumes, lively dancing and the timeless music of Stephen Collins Foster. Don’t miss this world-renowned trip back in time to the 1850’s…a treat for the whole family. 8:30 p.m. Adult Preferred Seating $23, Standard Reserved $18, Sat. Matinee $13. Child Preferred Seating $12, Standard Reserved Seating Ages 6-12 $10, (Children 5 & under are free) Sat. Matinee $10. 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com

June 6-7, 13-14 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Day Out With Thomas. All aboard for Thomas the Tank Engine, as the classic storybook friend rolls into New Haven for a day of fun, games and train rides with Thomas. Friday $16 per person, Saturday & Sunday $18 per person. 136 S Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

June 11 - Live At The Park Concert Series. The Lovin' Spoonful - $20 Advance/$23 Day of show. Flashback to the 1960's with folk and rock 'n' roll hits like "DO YOU BELIEVE IN MAGIC", "YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO BE SO NICE", "DAYDREAM", "SUMMER IN THE CITY", and "NASHVILLE CATS". 8 p.m. www.stephenfoster.com

June 13 - Whiskey City Cruisers. Stroll among classic cars from yesteryear. Music from the 50’s and drawings for prizes. Justice Center parking lot on East Stephen Foster Ave (Hwy 150E). 2 p.m. - dusk. 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.

June 19-20 - 3rd on 3rd, Decorate Downtown. Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants.

June 20-21 - Civil War Museum Living History. See life as it was during the Civil War days. Men in period uniforms and their families depicting camp life of the times in the setting of Old Bardstown Village, 310 E Broadway. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults $4, Children 7-15 $2, 6 and under free. 502-349-0291 or 800-638-4877. www.civil-war-museum.org

June 25 - Live At The Park Concert Series. Gallagher - $20 Advance/$23 Day of show. World Famous Comedian known for his wacky props and signature "Sledge-O-Matic" sketch. 8 p.m. www.stephenfoster.com

June 27 - Pauly Zarb Street Concert. Pauly Zarb and guest musicians will perform a free concert in the downtown streets of Bardstown. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

June 27-28 - Via Colori, Italian Street Painting Festival. Via Colori, a modern day practice of the centuries old tradition of street painting, is seeking artists across Kentucky to come together to create dozens of large-scale masterpieces, in chalk, directly on the pavement. Free to artist, online registration required; children $5, no registration required. Entertainment and food available. Spalding Hall Lawn, 114 N Fifth St., Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877. www.viacolori.com

June 29 - Moonlight Big Band. Dance to, or just sit back and enjoy the music of the Moonlight Big Band at the beautiful Old Kentucky Home State Park Rotunda. Pack your picnic basket and lawn chairs and enjoy the music of the best known swing band in Kentuckiana! 7:30 – 10:00 p.m., $10 per person. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

JULY

July - August 14 - Stephen Foster - The Musical Season. Kentucky’s Official Outdoor Musical is back with breathtaking costumes, lively dancing and the timeless music of Stephen Collins Foster. Don’t miss this world-renowned trip back in time to the 1850’s…a treat for the whole family. 8:30 p.m. Adult Preferred Seating $23, Standard Reserved $18, Sat. Matinee $13. Child Preferred Seating $12, Standard Reserved Seating Ages 6-12 $10, (Children 5 & under are free) Sat. Matinee $10. 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com

July 3, 10, 17, 24- The Harold Hutchins Show. Harold Hutchins, Amber Martin and guest singers. Traditional Country Music every Friday night 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission $9. 859-336-9839. www.haroldhutchinsshow.com

July 3, 10, 17, 24 - Summer Band Concerts. Free weekly band concert series featuring a wide variety of musical tastes, from military bands playing Sousa to folk groups, to big-band swing. 7 – 9 p.m. at Bardstown Community Park or Farmer’s Market on select nights. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

July 4, 11, 18, 25 - Bardstown Ghost Trek. Two hour guided tour held every Saturday (rain or shine) 8 - 10 p.m. $15. Ghost Trek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includes the Jailer’s Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the Talbott Tavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on current events at tour time). Bring your camera, audio recorders and camcorders to collect evidence as we walk along the haunted streets of Bardstown. 859-576- 5517 for reservations. www.ghosthunter.com

July 4 - Stephen Foster - The Musical Fourth of July Celebration. Join us as we celebrate the birthdays of Stephen Foster and our country with old fashioned games and birthday cake at 6:30 p.m. Performance 8:30 p.m., fireworks after the show. Adult Preferred Seating $23, Standard Reserved $18. Child Preferred Seating $12, Standard Reserved Seating Ages 6-12 $10, (Children 5 & under are free). 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com

July 7-28 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Don't miss this action packed broadway musical based on the "coat of many colors" story. Various music styles and fun for all ages! Tuesday and Saturday. 8:30 p.m. Adult Preferred Seating $23, Standard Reserved $18, Sat. Matinee $13. Child Preferred Seating $12, Standard Reserved Seating Ages 6-12 $10, (Children 5 & under are free) Sat. Matinee $10. 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com

July 11 - Kentucky Railway Museum’s Murder Mystery Theatre. Amateur sleuths are needed to help solve a mystery while they take a train ride back in time. Dinner and play will begin at the Sherwood Inn (adjacent to the museum at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets for the fun-filled evening are $50 per person which includes the play, meal and a 90 min. train ride. Reservations are required. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

July 11, 25, 26 - Music Man Sound Stage. Various acts perform. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd. off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $6. For reservations call 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com

July 11 - Whiskey City Cruisers. Stroll among classic cars from yesteryear. Music from the 50’s and drawings for prizes. Justice Center parking lot on East Stephen Foster Ave (Hwy 150E). 2 p.m. - dusk. 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.

July 13-18 - Nelson County Fair. Midway rides, games, music, animals, tractor pulls, demolition derbies and much more. Nelson County Fairgrounds on US 31E South. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

July 16 - Live At The Park Concert Series. Hotel California - $20 Advance/ $23 Day of show. The #1 EAGLES Tribute in the World! 8 p.m. www.stephenfoster.com

July 17-18 - 3rd on 3rd, Sidewalk Days. Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants.

July 18-19 - Civil War Museum Living History. See life as it was during the Civil War days. Men in period uniforms and their families depicting camp life of the times in the setting of Old Bardstown Village, 310 E Broadway. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults $4, Children 7-15 $2, 6 and under free. 502-349-0291 or 800-638-4877. www.civil-war-museum.org

July 25 - Kentucky Railway Museum’s Train Robbery. Join us for a wild ride as your train gets robbed by a rootin’ tootin’ gang of train robbers. Adults $19, Children $14. Call for departure times. Reservations are required. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

July 30 - Live At The Park Concert Series. Keith Anderson - $20 Advance/ $23 Day of show. Nashville Songwriter and Recording Artist "PICKIN' WILDFLOWERS", "XXL", "PODUNK", "I STILL MISS YOU" and "SOMEBODY NEEDS A HUG". 8 p.m. www.stephenfoster.com

AUGUST

Through August 14 - Stephen Foster - The Musical Season (select dates). Kentucky’s Official Outdoor Musical is back with breathtaking costumes, lively dancing and the timeless music of Stephen Collins Foster. Don’t miss this world-renowned trip back in time to the 1850’s…a treat for the whole family. 8:30 p.m. Adult Preferred Seating $23, Standard Reserved $18, Sat. Matinee $13. Child Preferred Seating $12, Standard Reserved Seating Ages 6-12 $10, (Children 5 & under are free) Sat. Matinee $10. 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com

August 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 - Bardstown Ghost Trek. Two hour guided tour held every Saturday (rain or shine) 8 - 10 p.m. $15. Ghost Trek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includes the Jailer’s Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the Talbott Tavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on current events at tour time). Bring your camera, audio recorders and camcorders to collect evidence as we walk along the haunted streets of Bardstown. 859-576- 5517 for reservations. www.ghosthunter.com

August 4-15 - Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. Don't miss this action packed broadway musical based on the "coat of many colors" story. Various music styles and fun for all ages! Tuesday and Saturday. 8:30 p.m. Adult Preferred Seating $23, Standard Reserved $18, Sat. Matinee $13. Child Preferred Seating $12, Standard Reserved Seating Ages 6-12 $10, (Children 5 & under are free) Sat. Matinee $10. 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com

August 7, 14, 21, 28 - The Harold Hutchins Show. Harold Hutchins, Amber Martin and guest singers. Traditional Country Music every Friday night 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission $9. 859-336-9839. www.haroldhutchinsshow.com

August 7, 14, 21, 28 - Summer Band Concerts. Free weekly band concert series featuring a wide variety of musical tastes, from military bands playing Sousa to folk groups, to big-band swing. 7 – 9 p.m. at Bardstown Community Park or Farmer’s Market on select nights. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

August 8 - Whiskey City Cruisers. Stroll among classic cars from yesteryear. Music from the 50’s and drawings for prizes. Justice Center parking lot on East Stephen Foster Ave (Hwy 150E). 2 p.m. - dusk. 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.

August 15 - Music Man Sound Stage. Oldies 50's-60's Saturday Night Sock Hop Show featuring: Christy Miller & Michael Goodman. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd. off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $6. For reservations call 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com

August 15-16 - Civil War Museum Living History. See life as it was during the Civil War days. Men in period uniforms and their families depicting camp life of the times in the setting of Old Bardstown Village, 310 E Broadway. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults $4, Children 7-15 $2, 6 and under free. 502-349-0291 or 800-638-4877. www.civil-war-museum.org

August 20-22 - Buttermilk Days Festival. The event that offers good home cooking, along with sweet harmonies, dancing and lots of reunions of families, friends and neighbors on its 15th anniversary. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

August 21-22 - 3rd on 3rd, Dog Days of Summer. Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants.

August 22 - Kentucky Railway Museum’s Murder Mystery Theatre.
Amateur sleuths are needed to help solve a mystery while they take a train ride back in time. Dinner and play will begin at the Sherwood Inn (adjacent to the museum at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets for the fun-filled evening are $50 per person which includes the play, meal and a 90 min. train ride. Reservations are required. 136 S Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

SEPTEMBER

September 4, 11, 18, 25 - The Harold Hutchins Show. Harold Hutchins, Amber Martin and guest singers. Traditional Country Music every Friday night 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission $9. 859-336-9839. www.haroldhutchinsshow.com

September 5, 12, 19, 26 - Bardstown Ghost Trek. Two hour guided tour held every Saturday (rain or shine) 8 - 10 p.m. $15. Ghost Trek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includes the Jailer’s Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the Talbott Tavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on current events at tour time). Bring your camera, audio recorders and camcorders to collect evidence as we walk along the haunted streets of Bardstown. 859-576- 5517 for reservations. www.ghosthunter.com

September 11-12 - Rolling Fork Iron Horse Festival. A celebration of Rolling Fork Valley traditions through train rides, stage shows, music, parade, karaoke, arts and crafts and much more. This will all take place at the New Haven Park on Friday 6 p.m. – 9 p.m., and downtown New Haven on Saturday 8:30 a.m. – 10 p.m. 502-549-3117. www.newhavenkentucky.org

September 12 - Kentucky Railway Museum’s Murder Mystery Theatre. Amateur sleuths are needed to help solve a mystery while they take a train ride back in time. Dinner and play will begin at the Sherwood Inn (adjacent to the museum at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets for the fun-filled evening are $50 per person which includes the play, meal and a 90 min. train ride. Reservations are required. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

September 12 - Whiskey City Cruisers. Stroll among classic cars from yesteryear. Music from the 50’s and drawings for prizes. Justice Center parking lot on East Stephen Foster Ave (Hwy 150E). 2 p.m. - dusk. 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.

September 12-13 - Old Kentucky Home Bike Tour. The 32nd annual two-day ride departing from E.P. Tom Sawyer Park in Louisville with three different mileage routes to historic Bardstown, Ky. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877. www.okht.org

September 15-20 - Kentucky Bourbon Festival. Celebrate the history and making of Kentucky’s finest product, Kentucky Bourbon. Enjoy distillery tours, displays, musical entertainment, southern food and contests. Some free events, some paid events. See schedule in brochure. 502-348-3623 or 800-638-4877. www.kybourbonfestival.com

September 19 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Bootlegger's Hijacking. The Buschwhackers and Bootleggers are waiting to hijack anything drinkable. What adventure lies ahead as we re-enact those long ago days. $19 Adults, $14 Children. Call for departure times. Reservations are required. 136 S Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

September 19 - Music Man Sound Stage. Oldies 50's-60's Saturday Night Sock Hop Show featuring: Christy Miller & Michael Goodman. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd. off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $6. For reservations call 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com

September 19-20 - Civil War Museum Living History. See life as it was during the Civil War days. Men in period uniforms and their families depicting camp life of the times in the setting of Old Bardstown Village, 310 E Broadway. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults $4, Children 7-15 $2, 6 and under free. 502-349-0291 or 800-638-4877. www.civil-war-museum.org

September 26 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Dora The Explorer. ZMeet and greet Dora The Explorer from Nickelodeon Television. Enjoy a train ride along with fun and games for all ages. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. $19 per person (under 1 is free). Call for departure times. Reservations required. 136 S Main St., New Haven, KY. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

OCTOBER

October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 - The Harold Hutchins Show. Harold Hutchins, Amber Martin and guest singers. Traditional Country Music every Friday night 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission $9. 859-336-9839. www.haroldhutchinsshow.com

October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 - Bardstown Ghost Trek. Two hour guided tour held every Saturday (rain or shine) 8 - 10 p.m. $15. Ghost Trek meets at the Old Stable Restaurant and includes the Jailer’s Inn, Pioneer Cemetery and the Talbott Tavern (areas of the Tavern are dependent on current events at tour time). Bring your camera, audio recorders and camcorders to collect evidence as we walk along the haunted streets of Bardstown. 859-576- 5517 for reservations. www.ghosthunter.com

October 3 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Train Robbery. Join us for a wild ride as your train gets robbed by a rootin’ tootin’ gang of train robbers. Adults $19, Children $14. Reservations Required. Call for departure times. 136 S Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

October 10, 16, 17, 24, 30-31 - Wickland Corn Maze. Enjoy the 4-acre corn maze, corn cannon, hay ride and ghost stories. Concession stands will be open for food or drink. Fridays 6 - 7:00 pm un-haunted; 7:30 - 11 pm, haunted. Saturday 6 - 7 pm un-haunted; 7:30 pm - midnight haunted. Admission $5, children 5-8 $3, under 5 $2. Group discounts available. 502-507-0644 or 502-817-0433.

October 10-11 - 29th Annual Bardstown Arts, Crafts & Antiques Fair. Begin your holiday shopping as 185 artists and craftsmen display their talents. Choose from wearables, jewelry, pottery, floral, wood items and antiques. Enjoy delicious southern foods and musical entertainment. Saturday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

October 16-17 - 3rd on 3rd, Spooks, Spirits and Surprises. Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants.

October 17 - Music Man Sound Stage. Oldies 50's-60's Saturday Night Sock Hop Show featuring: Christy Miller & Michael Goodman. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd. off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $6. For reservations call 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com

October 17-18 - Civil War Museum Living History. See life as it was during the Civil War days. Men in period uniforms and their families depicting camp life of the times in the setting of Old Bardstown Village. 310 E Broadway. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults $4, Children 7-15 $2, 6 and under free. 502-349-0291 or 800-638-4877. www.civil-war-museum.org

October 24 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Murder Mystery Theatre. Amateur sleuths are needed to help solve a mystery while they take a train ride back in time. Dinner and play will begin at the Sherwood Inn (adjacent to the museum at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets for the fun-filled evening are $50 per person which includes the play, meal and a 90 min. train ride. Reservations are required. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

October 31 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Halloween Train. Friendly ghosts, goblins and many more surprises await you as you ride the rails through the Rolling Fork River Valley. $17 Adults, $12 Children (2-12). Excursion time is 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 136 S Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

NOVEMBER

November 6, 13, 20, 27 - The Harold Hutchins Show. Harold Hutchins, Amber Martin and guest singers. Traditional Country Music every Friday night 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission $9. 859-336-9839. www.haroldhutchinsshow.com

November 14 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Murder Mystery Theatre. Amateur sleuths are needed to help solve a mystery while they take a train ride back in time. Dinner and play will begin at the Sherwood Inn (adjacent to the museum at 5:30 p.m.) Tickets for the fun-filled evening are $50 per person which includes the play, meal and a 90 min. train ride. Reservations are required. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

November 20 - Flaget Hospital Auxiliary Christmas Bazaar & Luncheon. The bazaar will start at 9 a.m. with wonderful gifts from the gift shop as well as handmade crafts. There will be a bake sale section with homemade cakes, pies and breads all made from scratch. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. $7. Raffle tickets will be available at the door for $1.

November 20-21 - 3rd on 3rd, The Big Thanks. Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants.

November 21 - Music Man Sound Stage. Oldies 50's-60's Saturday Night Sock Hop Show featuring: Christy Miller & Michael Goodman. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd. off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $6. For reservations call 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com

November 21-22 - Civil War Museum Living History. See life as it was during the Civil War days. Men in period uniforms and their families depicting camp life of the times in the setting of Old Bardstown Village, 310 E Broadway. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Adults $4, Children 7-15 $2, 6 and under free. 502-349-0291 or 800-638-4877. www.civil-war-museum.org

November 27-28 - My Old Kentucky Home Candlelight Tours. My Old Kentucky Home is decorated for Christmas in the antebellum style beautifully accented by the glow of candles everywhere. Guests have a guided tour with refreshments afterwards. 5 - 8:30 p.m. Adults $5.50, Seniors $5, Children 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. 502-348-3502 or 800-323-7803.

DECEMBER

December 4, 11, 18 - The Harold Hutchins Show. Harold Hutchins, Amber Martin and guest singers. Traditional Country Music every Friday night 7:30 - 10:30 p.m. Bluegrass Entertainment & Exposition Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 6:15 p.m. Admission $9. 859-336-9839. www.haroldhutchinsshow.com

December 4-5 - My Old Kentucky Home Candlelight Tours. My Old Kentucky Home is decorated for Christmas in the antebellum style beautifully accented by the glow of candles everywhere. Guests have a guided tour with refreshments afterwards. 5 - 8:30 p.m. Adults $5.50, Seniors $5, Children 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. 502-348-3502 or 800-323-7803.

December 4-6 - Kentucky Railway Museum's North Pole Express. All aboard for an evening of fun and holiday cheer as we journey to the North Pole to pick up Santa and his elves who will be serving Christmas goodies on the trip back. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas for pictures with Santa at the depot. Adults, $19; Children 2-12, $14. Excursion time is Fridays, 7 p.m; Saturdays & Sundays, 6 p.m. 136 S Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

December 5-6 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Santa Express. During the Santa Express you will hear a Christmas story and holiday music as Santa and his helpers pass through the train handing out candy canes and bells. Wear your pajamas for pictures with Santa and cookies and hot chocolate back at the depot. Don't forget your camera! Adults, $17; Children 2-12, $12. Excursion time is 2 p.m. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

December 11-12 - My Old Kentucky Home Candlelight Tours. My Old Kentucky Home is decorated for Christmas in the antebellum style beautifully accented by the glow of candles everywhere. Guests have a guided tour with refreshments afterwards. 5 - 8:30 p.m. Adults $5.50, Seniors $5, Children 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free. 502-348-3502 or 800-323-7803.

December 11-13 - Kentucky Railway Museum's North Pole Express. All aboard for an evening of fun and holiday cheer as we journey to the North Pole to pick up Santa and his elves who will be serving Christmas goodies on the trip back. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas for pictures with Santa at the depot. Adults, $19; Children 2-12, $14. Excursion time is Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 6 p.m. 136 S Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

December 12 - Holiday Tour of Homes. Tour of privately owned homes, both old and new, decorated for the holidays in Bardstown and the surrounding area. It includes the candlelight tour of My Old Kentucky Home. Refreshments served at selected homes. 2:00-9:00 pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

December 12 - Music Man Sound Stage. Oldies 50's-60's Saturday Night Sock Hop Show featuring: Christy Miller & Michael Goodman. Bluegrass Entertainment & Expo Complex, 426 Sutherland Rd. off of HWY 31E. Doors open at 7 p.m. Show starts at 7:30 p.m. Adults $9, children 6-12 $6. For reservations call 859-336-9839. www.musicmansoundstage.com

December 12-13 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Santa Express. During the Santa Express you will hear a Christmas story and holiday music as Santa and his helpers pass through the train handing out candy canes and bells. Wear your pajamas for pictures with Santa and cookies and hot chocolate back at the depot. Don't forget your camera! Adults, $17; Children 2-12, $12. Excursion time is 2 p.m. 136 S. Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

December 18 - Kentucky Railway Museum's North Pole Express. All aboard for an evening of fun and holiday cheer as we journey to the North Pole to pick up Santa and his elves who will be serving Christmas goodies on the trip back. Children are encouraged to wear pajamas for pictures with Santa at the depot. Adults, $19; Children 2-12, $14. Excursion time is Fridays, 7 p.m.; Saturdays & Sundays, 6 p.m. 136 S Main St., New Haven. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org

December 18-19 - 3rd on 3rd, Holiday Wrap Up. Join us in Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants.

December 19-20 - Civil War Living History. See life as it was during the Civil War days. Men in period uniforms and their families depicting camp life of the times in the setting of Old Bardstown Village, 310 E Broadway. 10 a.m – 5 p.m. Adults $4, Children 7-15 $2, 6 and under free. 502-349-0291 or 800-638-4877. www.civil-war-museum.org

My Old Kentucky Links

Visit Bardstown.com

This site by the Bardstown-Nelson County Tourist & Convention Commission offers a handy event calendar, plus links to area attractions and more.

Stephen Foster.com

The official site for "Stephen Foster - The Musical." The drama association will also offer a production of "Grease." You'll find ticket prices and times for both shows plus the great "Live at the Park" concert series.


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