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 Friday Night
The Java Shop
At Factory Stores behind Cracker Barrel has free WIFI and free Concerts every Friday Night at 8 p.m. For scheduled appearances check out the website at: www.myspace.com/thejavashopmusicvenue or call 502-229-6675

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/Fat Boys BBQ Restaurant Karaoke Night
Located US25 North of downtown Georgetown. Karaoke night, 6-10 p.m.

End of August
Shop With A Cop Fund Raiser
This event is for children that would not have much of a Christmas without this fund raiser. Any size contribution would be appreciated from $1.00 and up. To sponsor a child would be $130.00. We hope to shop for approx. 125 children that reside in Scott County.

August-October 3, 2009
Farmers Market
Court Street/Downtown Georgetown. Fridays, 7 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. and on Wednesday from 2:30-6:30 p.m. at Whitaker Bank on Champion Way. For information, 502-863-0984

August-December, 2009
Ongoing Art Exhibitions
Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts building, College Street. For information, 502-863-8399 or www.georgetowncollege.edu/art/gallery/gallery.htm#general

August-December 30, 2009
Special Art Exhibitions
The Kentucky Horse Park’s International Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate, and the American Saddlebred Museum, which is also located at the park, have announced their schedule of special art exhibitions for 2009: Moments of Merit: Select Pieces of Saddlebred History at the American Saddlebred Museum. This exhibition will feature highlights from the American Saddlebred Museum’s collection, an eclectic grouping of art, sculpture, photographs and memorabilia - many never before offered for public display, along with several new pieces of Saddlebred history.

August 1-2, 2009
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.

August 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30, 2009
Arts In The Park
The annual Arts in the Park, sponsored by Georgetown-Scott County Parks and Recreation, will go through August. All performances are free. 7:30 p.m. every Sunday evening at historic Royal Spring Park, corner of Main and Water Street through August. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and picnicking is invited. For information contact Eve Oakley at 859-492-9292 or 502-863-2721

August 1 - August 14, 2009
Cincinnati Bengal's Training Camp Georgetown is the home of pro footballs Cincinnati Bengal's NFL Training Camp. Watch practices at the Georgetown College Athletic Complex. Aug. 5 - Evening with the BENGALS! 5:30-9 p.m., dinner 6:15-7 p.m., practice from 7-9 p. m. at the Toyota Stadium. Autographs with the team will follow. Tickets: $17.50 for adults and $10 for children 6 & under. Free parking passes will be given to all Chamber attendees. In fall the Georgetown College Tigers (2001 NAIA National Champions) play at the complex. 100 Stadium Drive, Lemons Mill Road (Route 1962 West). Sponsored by Georgetown College. For information contact Stacey Varney at 502- 868-6300 or 502-868-6341 or visit Bengalscamp.com for updates.

Note: The Cincinnati Bengals have been selected for the “Hard Knocks” program and filming for the show will be conducted during training camp.  Details: Wed., Aug 5, 5:30-9 p.m. (gates do not open until 5:30 p.m.) Wrist bands will be fitted at the entrance of the stadium. For reservations call 863-5424 or renee@gtown.org. Limited space available. Reservations no later than July 29 at noon.

August 6, 2009
THURSDAY'S ON THE SQUARE
Come experience "live entertainment" in our Courthouse square, 5:30-7:30 p.m. continuing through October 1 - every Thursday for FREE! Featuring: Jamie & the Gentlemen. Bring a chair & enjoy the fare of our downtown restaurants or pack a picnic. For information email: lorisaunders@bellsouth.net

August 6-9, 2009
Hwy 127 Corridor Sale
From West Unity, Ohio to Gadsden, Alabama. Enjoy a 654 mile shopping adventure. For information, 800-327-3945

August 9-September 5, 2009
Arts & Cultural Center Exhibit
Exhibit by Daniel Graham, sculptor, and Darrell Kincer, photographer. 117 North Water Street. Tuesday-Saturday 12-4 p.m.; Open reception on Sunday, August 9, 3-5 p.m. For information, 502-863-0909

August 13, 2009
THURSDAY'S ON THE SQUARE
Come experience "live entertainment" in our Courthouse square, 5:30-7:30 p.m. continuing through October 1 - every Thursday for FREE! Featuring: Schmidt/Sherman - Jazz Duo. Theme: Mardi-Gras "Swing On Main." Bring a chair & enjoy the fare of our downtown restaurants or pack a picnic. For information email: lorisaunders@bellsouth.net

August 15, 2009
Southern Knights Hillbilly Car Cruise
Car enthusiast bring restored, classic and hot rod cars out. Location TBA.
5 p.m.-9 p.m. For information contact Art Bigelow at amonkeybutte@bellsouth.net or 502-863-3960 (Photo Gallery)

August 20, 2009
THURSDAY'S ON THE SQUARE
Come experience "live entertainment" in our Courthouse square, 5:30-7:30 p.m. continuing through October 1 - every Thursday for FREE! Featuring: Erin Wagner & Great Shoes. Bring a chair & enjoy the fare of our downtown restaurants or pack a picnic. For information email: lorisaunders@bellsouth.net

August 20-30, 2009
Kentucky State Fair
Louisville. information, 502-367-5005 or 502-589-7827

August 22, 2009
Wholly Smokers 2nd Annual Bash
Ribs & pulled pork, games, prizes & other vendors. Bring your lawn chairs & blankets. Local Gospel Choirs will perform 2-3:30 p.m. Swing Street Band will perform 6-9 p.m.Family fun for all ages! 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m., 123 Opera Alley (Downtown behind Central Bank)

August 27, 2009
THURSDAY'S ON THE SQUARE
Come experience "live entertainment" in our Courthouse square, 5:30-7:30 p.m. continuing through October 1 - every Thursday for FREE! Featuring: Team Chaos. Bring a chair & enjoy the fare of our downtown restaurants or pack a picnic. For information email: lorisaunders@bellsouth.net

August 29, 2009
The First Annual Double Saints Festival
Sponsored by St. Francis and St. John Catholic Parish will be held on August 29 from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on the new parish property (the old Double Stink Hog Farm) at the corner of Paris Pike and Newtown Road. The entire community is invited to help them celebrate! Come and enjoy live bands, good food and fun games of chance including Texas Hold'em, Blackjack, Big Six and Chuck-o-Luck. There will be plenty to do for the kids with a dunking booth, Tic Tac Toe, Crack the Safe, Ring the Bell and a Volleyball Tournament. Please feel free to contact the Parish Office at 502-863-3404 or email georgetown@cdlex.org for more information.


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