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Nelson
County
2008
Event Calendar
AUGUST
Aug. 4 - The Tommy Money Orchestra. 17-piece
Big Band orchestra and vocalists modeled after the
great U.S. entertainers of the 1940's. This homage
to the likes of Basie, Ellington and Sinatra will
bring a cool and classy flair to the lineup. Tickets:
$18/Advance, $21/Day of Show 502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563.
www.stephenfoster.com
Aug. 9 - Whiskey City Cruisers, Nelson County
Justice Center. 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). 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.
Aug. 18-23 - The Civil War, A Lincoln Bicentennial
Event. Drawing on letters, diaries, firsthand
accounts and the words of Abraham Lincoln, Frederick
Douglass and Walt Whitman, The Civil War is a thrilling,
gut-wrenching and awe-inspiring dramatic theatrical
production. 8:00 pm. J. Dan Talbott Amphitheatre.
502-348-5971 or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com
Aug. 23 - 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 5:30pm.) Tickets for the fun-filled
evening are $50.00 per person which includes the play,
meal and train ride. Reservations are required. 800-272-0152.
www.kyrail.org
SEPTEMBER
Sept. 6-7 - Old Kentucky Home Bike Tour. The
31st 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
Sept. 6 - Josh Gracin in concert. He first
entered America's homes as the talented Marine and
country singer on the FOX Television hit American
Idol. His debut album produced three Top 5 country
hits and he continues to make an impact on the country
music scene. Nothin' To Lose, I Want To Live, Stay
With Me, We Weren't Crazy, and More! (Special Guest)
FLOORD is Young Rockin' Country from Bowling Green,
KY. Tickets: $27/Advance, $30/Day of Show 502-348-5971
or 800-626-1563. www.stephenfoster.com
Sept. 6 - Kentucky Railway Museum's KET Day. Fun
for the entire family, as you meet and greet a PBS
character. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org
Sept. 12-13 - 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 in downtown New Haven. Friday 6:00 pm - 8:30
pm, Saturday 9:00 am - 10:00 pm. 502-549-3117. www.newhavenkentucky.org
September 13 - Whiskey City Cruisers, Nelson County
Justice Center. 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). 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.
Sept. 16-21 - 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
Sept. 20 - 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. 502-549-5470
or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org
Sept. 27 - 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 5:30pm.) Tickets for the fun-filled
evening are $50.00 per person which includes the play,
meal and train ride. Reservations are required. 800-272-0152.
www.kyrail.org
OCTOBER
Oct. 3-4; 10-11; 17-18; 24-25 - Wickland Corn
Maze. Enjoy the 3-acre corn maze, ghost stories
and classic movies. Concession stands will be open
for food or drink. 5 pm - 7 pm un-haunted; 7 pm -
11:30 pm, haunted. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.
Oct. 4 - 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.
502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org
Oct. 11-12 - Bardstown Arts, Crafts and 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 am - 6 pm, Sunday 10 am - 5 pm. 502-348-4877
or 800-638-4877.
October 11 - Whiskey City Cruisers, Nelson County
Justice Center. 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). 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.
Oct. 18-19 - Kentucky Railway Museum’s Presidential
Campaign Train. Celebrate the Lincoln Bicentennial
as you ride along the rails with Abraham Lincoln and
company. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org
Oct. 25-26 - Kentucky Railway Museum's Halloween
Trains. Friendly ghosts and many more surprises
await you. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152. www.kyrail.org
NOVEMBER
Nov. 1 - 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 5:30pm.) Tickets for the fun-filled
evening are $50.00 per person which includes the play,
meal and train ride. Reservations are required. 800-272-0152.
www.kyrail.org
Nov. 6-8 - Holiday Preview. Join us for the
Holiday Preview in Historic Downtown Bardstown. Our
specialty shops are filled with beautiful decorations,
creative gifts and festive apparel for that special
someone on your list. The downtown restaurants are
preparing holiday entrees for you and your guest to
enjoy when you make downtown your destination. Thursday
5:00 pm - 8:00 pm, Friday & Saturday 10:00 am
- 6:00 pm. Select stores on Sunday. 502-348-4877 or
800-638-4877.
Nov 21-22 - Light Up Downtown. Join us in
Downtown Bardstown as the streets come alive. You'll
enjoy shopping, dining and restaurants.
Nov. 28-Dec. 20 - Christmas 'Round Bardstown.
A variety of holiday events including historic home
tours, musical productions, carriage rides, train
rides, fine dining, shopping, and special events with
Santa. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877 more info
Nov. 28-29, Dec. 5-6 & 12-13 - 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. 502-348-3502
or 800-323-7803.
DECEMBER
Dec. 5-6 - Fostering in the Holidays. Enjoy
your holiday shopping in the many quaint and unique
shops in Downtown Bardstown and enjoy refreshments
and music as you stroll the streets of our Historic
District. Friday 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, Saturday
9:00 am – 6:00 pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877
www.visitbardstown.com
Dec. 6-7, 12-14, 19 - 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. 502-549-5470 or 800-272-0152.
www.kyrail.org
Dec. 13 - Candlelight Tour of Homes. Tour
of privately owned homes decorated for the holidays
in Bardstown and the surrounding area. It includes
the candlelight tour of My Old Kentucky Home. Refreshments
will be served at selected homes. 2:00 - 9:00 pm.
502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.
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