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Places to go, Things to do and People to see in KentuckyTRANSCRIPT
It’s Fair Time!If you are looking for a place to spend a
final weekend getaway with the familybefore summer comes to an end and thekids go back to school, look no farther.
This month’s issue of The Weekenderhighlights some of the most popular countyfairs and festivals in Kentucky. What betterway is there to find something for everyoneto enjoy?
If you like live music concerts, check outthe emtertainment preview for the state fairon page six. If you prefer classic cars andcomedy entertainment, Cruisin’ the Heartlandmay be more to your liking. See page 11 for apreview on an opportunity to see as many as1000 cars all in one place, complete with liveentertainment and a movie.
The Grayson County Fair offers a spin onthe annual deomolition derby - with lawmow-ers. See page 12. Then there is ultimate cham-pionship wrestling featured at the LarueCounty Fairgrounds in Hodgenville the end ofthis month. See page 15.
So grab your calendar and pencil and startmaking your list so you won’t miss a singleevent. Be sure to check out our updates andextended coverage on facebook as we visit asmany fairs and festivals as we can in yourarea.
We also invite you to share your summeractivities with us and you will be entered inour Weekend Getaway contest. We have FREEtickets to give away to two lucky familiesfrom our sponsor, Beech Bend Water park inBowling Green. Email us at [email protected] and tell us where youwent and where you had the most fun. Wewill contact you by responding to your email.
Until next month....
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LOUISVILLE - Each year, thousands of fans fillCardinal Stadium to relive their glory days with clas-sic hits and experience new and upcoming acts thatare on the verge of super-stardom. And this year’sfree concert line-up is no exception. Fans can witnessthe next big thing with artists such as Jake Owen andHot Chelle Rae and break out their 80’s aqua-netwith Cinderella. Check out thus year’s line-up to findold favorites and new ones.
“We are excited to be able to bring high quality,affordable entertainment to Fair patrons,” HaroldWorkman, President and CEO, said. “The free con-cert series brings old favorites and the newest up-and-coming artists, and we are pleased to offer thisyear’s line-up.”
Bringing an alternative twist to the group is theband Young the Giant. This indie rock group releasedtheir self titled debut album in 2010. Their first twosingles, “My Body” and “Cough Syrup”, reached thetop five U.S. Alternative Song chart. Pop culture blog411mania said, “Their influences are worn on theirsleeves throughout, and the result is a sound that'ssomewhat like a middle ground between Coldplayand latter-day Kings of Leon.” They are performingat Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival later this month.
Along with Young the Giant, pop rock band HotChelle Rae is bringing their fireball like show to theFair. They recently opened for Taylor Swift in her“Speak Now” tour. They gained widespread atten-tion for their 2011 double platinum single, "TonightTonight” when it crashed into the Top 10 on BillboardHot 100 Chart.
Country music star Justin Moore can be noted forhits such as, “If Heaven Wasn’t So Far Away”, “How
I Got to Be This Way”, and “Small Town USA”. Justinbecame the only new Country artist to earn #1 singlestatus (for his hometown anthem "Small TownUSA"). The success of "Small Town USA" made theArkansas native the first solo artist to have a songfrom his/her debut album go to #1 since TaylorSwift's "Our Song" (from her Big Machine Recordsself-titled release) in December 2007.
Jake Owen, who has made a name for himself inthe Country music scene by touring with KennyChesney and Brad Paisley, will be bringing his deepvocals and strong energy to the Fair. Owen is per-forming at the CMA Music Festival in Nashville thisJuly. All shows begin at 8 p.m. and gates open at 6:30p.m. For a complete listing of events and attractionsat the Fair, visit kystatefair.org.
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Peop l e t o See
a t the . . .
Thurs., Aug. 16 – Cinderella with Sebastian Bach Fri., Aug. 17 – Keith Sweat with Robbie Bartlett Sat., Aug. 18 – Hot Chelle Rae with Twenty One
Pilots Sun., Aug. 19 – Oak Ridge Boys with Jimmy
Fortune Mon., Aug. 20 – Newsboys with Sanctus Real Tues., Aug. 21 – Ronnie Milsap with BJ Thomas Wed., Aug. 22 – Jake Owen with Florida Georgia
Line Thurs., Aug. 23 – Happy Together Tour with
Turtles, Grass Roots, Gary Puckett, Buckinghamsand Micky Dolenz
Fri., Aug. 24 – Young the Giant Sat., Aug. 25 Justin Moore with Colt Ford
Tickets for the Kentucky State Fair MainStage Series events will be available atKentucky Exposition Center Ticket Office,KFC YUM! Center Ticket Office, KentuckyInternational Convention Center (KICC)Ticket Office and all Ticketmaster outlets.
Tickets purchased through Ticketmaster aresubject to a convenience charge. No servicecharge at the KEC or KICC Ticket Offices. Tocharge by phone, call Ticketmaster at (800)745-3000. For accessible seating, call (502)367-5144 or (800) 231-8085.
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People to See: at the Kentucky State Fair
H a n kWilliams Jr.and his 20g o l dalbums, sixp l a t i n u malbums and10 No. 1 sin-gles willkick off theMain StageC o n c e r tseries onAug. 16. Hits like “Country BoyCan Survive,” “Dixie on MyMind” and “All My RowdyFriends Are Coming OverTonight” are among Williams’ fanfavorites. George Thorogood andthe Destroyers will open playingmaterial from his latest album,"2120 South Michigan Ave." Abreakthrough came whenThorogood and The Destroyersopened for The Rolling Stones ontheir 1981 tour. Since 1981, theband hassold 15 mil-lion albumsworldwide,with theirmost recenta l b u mpeaking atNo. 1 on theB i l l b o a r dTop BluesA l b u m s
chart. Journey will bring
classic rock toFreedom Hall Aug.17 with iconic hitslike "Don't StopBelieving," "AnyWay You Want It"and "Faithfully." Theband’s three-decadecareer ranks themwith the best-sellingartists with two
gold, three plat-inum and eightmulti-platinumalbums. Journeyplayed in 2009to an enthusias-tic, sell-outcrowd at theKentucky StateFair. Four-timeG r a m m yAward-winnerPat Benatar will support Journey.
Benatar has beenrocking the stagesince the early 1980s,emerging as one ofmusic’s top-sellingfemale artists and aleading vocalist inthe industry.Loverboy’s anthemsbecame the partysongs of an entiregeneration of rock
fans. Dubbed The American Band
Tour, Rascal Flatts will headlinean all band set-up Saturday, Aug.18 with Little Big Town, Eli YoungBand and Edens Edge opening.Rascal Flatts will be on tour insupport of their forthcomingrelease, Changed. The bandseighth studio effort is scheduledto hit stores on April 3 through BigMachine Records. Little Big Towncontinues to tour in support of
their most recentrelease, 2010 2s TheReason Why. EliYoung Band willpromote 2011 2sLife at Best, whileEdens Edge toursbehind their self-titled debut album.
Since their self-titled debut albumlaunched in 2010,
the Grammy-nominated grouphas climbed the country chartswith hits like “Hip to My Heart,”“If I Die Young” and “All MyLife.” Their second single “If I DieYoung” hit No. 1 and was nomi-nated as single, song and musicvideo of the year in 2011. Thealbum's fourth single, "All YourLife," also topped the countrychart for the band’s second No. 1ranking. The trio is nominated forVocal Group of the Year.
A beautiful downtown is just part ofthe charm of Mt. Sterling inMontgomery County. Take a short driveto the country and take in the beautyat Hickory Springs Dazzling DaylilyDays or a delicious farm fresh lunch atBramble Ridge Apple Orchard. Tours ofthe History Museum, Ruth Hunt CandyFactory and the Gateway Arts Centerare a great way to spend a summerday.
Perhaps a challenging round of golf at Old Silo ora movie at the Judy Drive-In is what you callSummer Fun! Live music is alive at the manyevents throughout the Summer in our friendlytown. Come check it out-Affordable overnightpackages available! The following highlights ofsummer activities are sure to make a great weekendgetaway for the whole family.
• The Rebel Rodder's Cruise In Car Show is heldevery first Saturday of the month at the CourthouseSquare in the summer from 6-10pm! DJ, Trivia,50/50 and more!
• Bring your beat to the Courthouse Square start-ing Friday, July 20th and 27th from 6-8pm. Bringyour drums and join the fun. A free, family funevent. Call 859-498-6264.
• Relay for Life in Montgomery County is Fridayuntil Saturday at Easy Walker Park. Come out andjoin the community to support Cancer survivors.
• Downtown Walking Tour starts at the HistoryMuseum next to the Courthouse in downtown.Open Tues-Sat. from 10am-2pm.
• Free kids movie at Tenth Frame Cinema everyWednesday in July. Doors open at 9:30am and themovie begins at 10am. Call 859-497-2517 for moreinformation.
• Pick up local, fresh food at the MontgomeryCounty Farmer's Market on Wednesday andSaturdays beginning at 7am
• Open Mic Night at the Gateway Regional ArtsCenter is held at 6:30pm on Thursday eveningsJune and July. Come sign up to perform! Freeadmission.
• The First Friday Art Opening and Receptionwelcomes new visitors every first Friday of themonth all year from 4:30-7pm! Gallery Talk at5:30pm. Free admission and refreshments provided!The Gateway Arts Center is on Main Street.
• Saturday, July 21st-Come to the Cabaret at theArts Center! Fantastic variety show from local andregional talent at 7pm. Tickets are $20 and includepizza. Bring your favorite beverage. 859-498-6264.
Cornhole Tournament- 859-498-989210th Annual Car, Truck, Tractor and Motorcycle
show-859-498-9874 / Art Festival-Sign up to sellyour art at 859-498-6264
July 30-August 4th- Montgomery County Fair!Call 859-498-2589
Saturday, August 18th-Small Town AmericaFestival For more information, visit www.mtster-lingtourism.com
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Places to Go:
Mt. Sterling
Places to Go:
Mt. Sterling
Agritourism is one of the fastest growing segmentsof the agriculture industry. This growth can be attrib-uted in part to the increasing interest in buying andeating locally grown products. People are also moreinterested in healthy food choices including producegrown on our Kentucky farms.
We invite you to discover some fun on our farms!Enjoy a taste of fresh grown produce, homemadedelights, and delcious wines. Spend the day visitingone of our farms where you can pick your ownpumpkin, berries, dayliliy bulbs or apples. Bring thekids to meet our farm animals, take a wagon ride andlearn more about life on the farm.
The Gateway Agritourism Association invite you tovisit our agritourism attractions for some fun on thefarm. The Gateway Regional AgritourismAssociation is a regional organization that promotesagri-tourism operations and related businesses forthe economic well being of the region. With our pro-motion and networking strategies we will returnmore of the consumer dollar directly to farm families.
The Association is funded through a grant by theGovernor's Office of Agricultural Policy and alsolocal matching funds. The Gateway Area is definedas a seven region area including Bath, Bourbon,Clark, Menifee, Montgomery, Powell, and RowanCounties.
Members of this organization will be promotedthrough printed brochures, promotional displaysand networking opportunities. Members will also beincluded on the websites: gatewayagritourism.comandand kentuckyfarmsarefun.com. Educationalopportunities will be held each quarter addressingtopics of interest to the members of the organization.Membership for one year is $25.
To contact the Gateway Agritourism Association,call 859-498-4540 or e-mail to [email protected] e-mail address is being protectedfrom spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to viewit . Tracy Pearce is the director of the organization.
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Things To Do: Agritourism
Arnold’s Greenhouses6023 Paris Pike, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353859-498-1898
Ale-8-One Bottling Company25 Carol Road, Winchester, KY 40391Kentucky Proud Soft Drinks, Factory Tours859-744-3484 www.ale-8-one.com
B & E FarmsGeneral Farming Operation & Historic Buildings1787 Wyoming Road, Owingsville, KY 40360606-674-2953
Bittergreen Farm Bed, Breakfast, & StallPleasure Horse Boarding & Lesson FacilityOffering Overnight/ Accommodations for Guestsand Horses1441 Harper's Ridge, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353859-498-3068
Bramble Ridge OrchardApple Orchard, Farm Market, Lunch Reservations2726 Osborne Road, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353859-498-9123www.brambleridgeorchard.com
Hedgecock FarmSheep & Goat Farm, Wooling, Knitting, andSpinning Classes / Goods for Sale4609 West Hwy 36, Owingsville, KY 40360606-674-6286
Howard's Mill Vineyards185 Acre Farm and Cattle with an 8 Acre Vineyard5488 Howard's Mill Road, Mt. Sterling, KY 40353859-498-7496
The Old Silo Golf Course is con-sidered “The #1 public golf coursein Kentucky” - by Golf Digest
MT. STERLING - Old Silo Golf Course, Kentucky’sNumber One-Rated Public Golf Course, wasdesigned by Champions Tour Player Graham Marshin 2000. This 18-hole championship design is situat-ed on 209 acres of rolling bluegrass countryside, andis located just 30 minutes east of Lexington off I-64.
With its numerous awards and features in GolfDigest, Golf Magazine and USA Today, Old Silooffers guests a golf experience that combines award-winning design with world-class service.
Somerset Creek meanders through the propertyand dramatic views add to the aesthetic beauty ofthe golf course. The golf course features lush bentgrass tees, fairways, greens and 84 white sandbunkers. The course offers four sets of tees, rangingfrom 5,509 yards to 7,009 yards, and is designed toaccommodate players of all skill levels.
The 6,000 square foot clubhouse offers panoramicgolf course views from its balcony. With a top-notchrestaurant and adequate banquet space, there’s morethan just superb golf at Old Silo. Come visit ustoday!
Summer is Heating Up! Kick Off Your Weekendswith Friday Night Live!! For more information, visitonline at www.oldsilo.com
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Places to Go:Old Silo golf Course & RestaurantPlaces to Go:Old Silo golf Course & Restaurant
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ELIZABETHTOWN - Cruisin'the Heartland with Xfinityreturns to downtownElizabethtown July 27-28. Lastyear over 1000 cars participatedin the event and more areexpected this year.
The festivities start Fridaynight with a special presentationof the classic movie "Bullitt" atThe State Theater at 8 p.m. The activities begin onSaturday with a breakfast at The Pritchard Center.The cruise begins at 11 a.m.
WAKY radio will once again be participating andwill start their events at 1 p.m. The State Theater willbe showing "Grand Theft Auto" at 1 p.m. SwopesCars of Yesteryear Museum will have extendedhours.
Festivities conclude with a concert by singer, song-writer, humorist and small town philosopher AntsyMcClain and the Trailer Park Troubadours at 8 p.m.in the State Theater. This musical/comedy act is sureto entertainer all ages.
For more information visit www. cruisinthe heart-land.com or call 270-765-6121 x4221.
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Lawnmowers will gettheir turn at the 2012GRAYSON COUNTY FAIRat the LAWNMOWERDERBY August 29.
The entry fee to competeis $20 (plus admission tothe fair)
Prizes will be awarded asfollows:
# 1st Place - $300 (If 50 ormore entries 1st pays $500)
# 2nd Place - $200# 3rd Place - $100
RULESSAFETY: 1. DRIVER MUST
HAVE LONG-SLEEVE SHIRT,AND PANTS 2. HELMET MUSTBE WORN AT ALL TIMES 3.MUST HAVE SOME SORT OFEYE PROTECTION ON.
GENERAL RULES: 1. The gar-den or lawn mower must have afactory frame, no homemadeframes. 2. Must be front enginemower, no rear engines allowed.3. All mowers must have factorystock engines. 4. Reinforcing theframe is permitted. 5. Transaxlesmust be factory, reinforcing orspider gears is allowed. 6.Reinforcing around engine isallowed but can’t be outside ofthe hood. 7. Hoods must remainfactory, hoods can be screweddown or welded. If hood is fiber-
glass, you can make a hood fromsheet metal but it is not allowedto be any bigger than the fiber-glass hood was. 8. Brakes must bein operation when when pullingin for heat race, must also haveforward and reverse gear. 9. Gastank must be fastened with capon, if it comes loose or gas leaksyou will be disqualified. 10. Somesort of leg guard is mandatorybefore entering arena, must gofrom rear fender to front foot restor frame. 11. A rear bumper isallowed but cannot extend fourinches out from rear of mowerand not allowed to be wider thanthe tires. No sharp edges permit-ted. 12. Pulleys can be changed toincrease speed. 13. Drive trainmodifications are allowed, butmust stay belt driven. 14. Wheelsmust be of lawn mower type, nodual wheels, tractor tread and cuttires are allowed. 15. Mowerdecks must be taken off beforeentering pits, plus all headlights
and any other plasticsmust be removed beforeleaving the pit area. 16.Battery can be used tostart mower, but thenmust be taken outbefore entering arena, ifmower is a pull start,you will not be allowedto use it once you are inthe arena. 17.The frontof the frame under grillmay be strengthened forhitting but must be a
smooth finish, no front bumpersallowed. 18. If a driver rolls overhe or she is disqualified, if anypart of your body touches thground you will be disqualifiedalso. 19. In the event of a roll-over, the event will be stoppeduntil the officials get the mowerback up right. 20. Number mustbe somewhere on each side ofmower, number may be on hel-met also. 21. All of the rules as faras when you are in the arena willbe talked about at the driversmeeting. 22. If mower doesn’tpass inspection or participantrefuses to fix something, therewill be no refunds. 23. Officialshave final say, we reserve theright to check mower after thederby.
For more information visit T.E.Promotions, Inc. the "King of theDerbies" at: Www.KingOfTheDerbies.com or call: (812)689-1046or (812)871-7728
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The Hardin County Fair is known for provid-ing quality fun family entertainment. Gatesopen at 4 p.m. and the midway is open from 6p.m. until 11 p.m. The rides, games, horseshows, food, music and more provide some-thing for the entire family.
Admission is $9 per person and includes allrides and shows. The following are highlightsfrom this year’s scheduled events. For moreinformation on the fair ,visit wwwhardincofair.com or call 270-735-2302.
MONDAY, JULY 9, 2012Entry Day for Exhibits..........10 a.m. - 4 p.m. 4-H Entry Day / FFA Entry DayMark Comley Magic Show.........7:00 & 9:00 PM Heartland Songwriter Association JAM....7:30 p.m.KOTTPA Truck Pull .................................7:30 p.m.Miss Hardin County Fair Pageant............7:30 p.m.Hardin County Miniature Horse Show .........8 p.m.
TUESDAY, JULY 10, 2012Mark Comley Magic Show......................7 & 9 p.m. Kentucky Turck Tuggers Tug O’ War........7:30 p.m.Miss Teen Hardin County Pageant ..........7:30 p.m.Draft Horse Show ....................................8:00 p.m.
UCW Professional Wrestling.......................8:00 p.m.WEDNESDAY, JULY 11, 2012
Youth Beef Cattle Show............................6:00 p.m.Baby Contest, Division I ..........................6:30 p.m.Antique Tractor Pull .................................7:00 p.m. Mark Comley Magic Show......................7 & 9 p.m.Western Horse Show................................7:30 p.m. UCW Professional Wrestling.........................8 p.m.
THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2012Fairbear & Fairabear.............................5:30 p.m.HMH Wellness on Wheels.....................6-8 p.m.Tiny Miss & Mister - Division II ................6:30 p.m.
Mark Comley Magic Show......................7 & 9 p.m.Heartland Songwriters Association Jam...7:30 p.m.ORVTA Truck & Tractor Pull..........................8 p.m.Gaited Horse Show.......................................8 p.m.
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2012Princess & Prince of Hardin County..............6 p.m.Kids Pedal Pull..............................................7 p.m.
Parent/Child Look-A-Like Contest ...................7 p.m. WKMO Karaoke Contest ..............................7 p.m.Mark Comley Magic Show......................7 & 9 p.m.Mud Sling .................................................7:30 p.m.Little Miss & Mister Pageant.....................7:30 p.m.
Cow Pattie Bingo .............................................8 p.m.Gaited Horse Show..........................................8 p.m.
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 20124-H Rabbit Show..........................................10 a.m.Hardin County Fair Squares..........................7 p.m.Mark Comley Magic Show.....................7 & 9 p.m.Miss Pre-Teen Hardin County Pageant....7:30 p.m.Demo Derby/Lawn Mower Demo Derby...7:30 p.m.HWY 210 Hillbilly Stompers..........................8 p.m.Gaited Horse Show...................................... 8 p.m.Junell Street Band.......9 p.m.
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