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OCTOBER

2008

Every Thursday, Friday and Saturday Night
Upbeat Cafe' & Music Venue. Live Local and Regional Music on stage. Every Wednesday is Open Mic Night. This little nook in the heart of downtown Georgetown is ready for your enjoyment. 117 North Broadway, For information, 502-863-5445 or for dates and times of entertainment check out the web site.

Every Saturday Night
Lock N Key Coffee House & Cafe. Live Entertainment every Saturday at 3 p.m. For information, 502-867-1972

Weekly
Cedar Post Restaurant Karaoke Night, located US25 North of downtown Georgetown. Karaoke night, 6-10 p.m.

October-December 2008
Ongoing Art Exhibitions
Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts building, College Street. For information, 502-863-8399 or karen_gillenwater@georgetowncollege.eduor

October 1-31, 2008
Annual Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse "Autumn Fest" (weekends)
A fall farm family event with pumpkins, fresh produce, and hayrides. Family activities: 5 acre corn maze, Spooky Farmhouse, Bunnyville, Lost Pumpkin Mine, and Pirates Cove. 877 Cincinnati Pike, US-25 North. Open March-October. Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-6 p.m. For information, 502-863-3676 or e-mail info@biwaterfarm.com

October 1-November 15, 2008
Georgetown/Scott County Museum Exhibit
"Abraham Lincoln and the Shakers," a six weeks exhibit of Shaker furniture and artifacts and program series funded in part with a $3,500 grant from the Kentucky Humanities Council. 229 East Main. For information, 502-863-6201

October 1-31, 2008
The Harvest Trail
Georgetown and Scott County's "Harvest Trail" is a come-as-you-are, go-where-you-want, follow-the-fun kind of trail. Some events and markets are open every weekend, September 1 through October 30; other festivities are on specific dates only (Check the listing). (Photo Gallery)

October 2, 2008
Fireman's Chili Cook-off
Join in the fun and sample 27 different chili's. A great family night out for four under $20. Proceeds go to Toys for Tots for Georgetown/Scott County. Location will be in front of the Georgetown/Scott County Museum, on Main Street. Anyone wanting to participate in the chili cook-off are welcome. Set-up for those who are participating in the cook-off will be at 5 p.m. Chili will be served at 6 p.m.-8 p.m. For information contact David Raisor at 502-863-7835 or cell: 502-316-4225

October 3-5, 2008
Festival of The Horse
(Catch a glimpse of the Festival Grand Horse Parade)



Celebrate the role of the horse to history of Scott County. Features exhibits, concessions, arts & crafts, carnival, and 5k run. Stage entertainment throughout the festival. Friday/Colt & Filly Children's Parade, Saturday/ Grand Horse Parade, Sunday/Horse Show. Downtown Georgetown. Fri. 12-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For information write: Festival of The Horse, P.O. Box 676, Georgetown, KY 40324.(Photo Gallery)

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October 4, 2008

Buffalo Daze
Homemade arts & crafts, antique tractor show, horse-drawn sorghum mill, buffalo burgers, apple pies, mechanical buffalo, rock wall, large petting zoo, music, entertainment, and lots of family fun. For information, 502-535-6885 or e-mail: TLVLITTRELL@aol.com

October 4-5, 2008
Halloween Ghost Walk at Ward Hall Open House
Open the first weekend of the month. Saturday 10 a.m. -5 p.m.; Sunday 12-5 p.m. Located on US 460, West of downtown Georgetown.

October 9, 2008
Fire Prevention Parade
Cover your ears! Here comes the fire trucks. Over 100 fire trucks, ladder trucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles parade thru downtown as a reminder of fire prevention. Downtown Georgetown. 7 p.m. For information call Randy Marshall at 502-863-7833 or Tommy Barber at 502-863-7853

October 10-12, 2008
(Artworks Arts Weekend)
Regional Invitational Art Show
Arts Weekend will include not only the Scott County Arts Consortium's annual Tour of Historic Homes but also a stage play by Georgetown Community Theatre and a Regional Art Show sponsored by the Scott County Art League. For information, 502-867-0060

October 10-13, 2008
Columbus Day Sale
Factory Stores of America, 401 Outlet Center Drive

October 18, 2008
Southern Knights Car Cruise
Car enthusiast bring restored, classic and hot rod cars out. Kohl's. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. For information contact Art Bigelow at amonkeybutte@bellsouth.net or 502-863-3960 (Photo Gallery)

October 20, 2008
Harvest Festival at Evans Orchard and Cider Mill (weekends)
Come out and help celebrate the Harvest season all thru October. Live music, great food, pony rides, u-pick pumpkins, and more. Saturday 9:30-5:30 p.m.; Sunday noon-5:30 p.m. For information, 502-863-2255

October 25, 2008
Georgetown College Home Coming
For information, 502-863-8004

October 27 -29, 2007
Halloween Ghost Walk at Ward Hall
8-11 p.m. $6 for the first tour, $4 for the second tour. $10 for both. Children 5 and under are free. Located on US 460, West of downtown Georgetown.

October 31, 2008
Spook-tacular Trick or Treating
Downtown businesses welcome trick-or-treaters. Children's activities, storytelling. Downtown employees join in the fun by wearing costumes. 1-5 p.m. For information call Kitty Dougoud at 502-863-5424

October 31, 2008
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Community trick or treat. 6-8 p.m.

October 31, 2008
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Factory Stores of America, 401 Outlet Center Drive. For information, 502-868-0682


* Note: We advise that you call ahead to verify this information since changes may be made without notification.