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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.
October 2009
American Academy of Equine Art Workshop
For more information on Equine Art Workshops go to www.aaea.net/workshops or call Frances Clay Conner at 859-281-6031
October 1, 2009
Thursday's On the Square
Live entertainment featuring "Caught Red Handed" downtown Georgetown at the Courthouse Square for FREE! 5:30-7:30 p.m. Bring a chair & enjoy our downtown restaurants or pack a picnic. For information email: lorisaunders@bellsouth.net
October 1-26, 2009
Art Exhibit
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 12-4 p.m. Local artists Jan Albers, Infrared Photography, and Joseph Kinsey, Graphite Drawings, will exhibit their art at the Arts & Cultural Center, 117 North Water Street. For more information, 502-863-0909
October 1-31, 2009
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 1-31, 2009
Fall Colors Festival
Pumpkins, mums, cider. 130 McClelland Circle, US460 by-pass. Open year round. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun. noon-5 p.m. For information, 502-863-3799
October 1-31, 2009
Shawnee Run Fall Sales
Pumpkins, gourds, mums, seasonal decorations. 1200 Rogers Gap Road. Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sun. 1-7 p.m. For information, 859-361-7175
October 1-November 1, 2009
Annual Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse "Autumn Fest" (weekends)
A fall farm family event with pumpkins, apples, mums, and fresh produce. Family activities: Hayrides, 5 acre corn maze, Spooky Farmhouse, Bunnyville, Lost Pumpkin Mine, Pirates Cove, paintball, miniature golf and more. 877 Cincinnati Pike, US-25 North. Mon.-Wed. 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; Thurs.-Sat. 9 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sun. noon-7:30 p.m. For information, 502-863-3676 or e-mail biwaterfarm@bellsouth.net
October-December, 2009
Ongoing Art Exhibitions
Anne Wright Wilson Fine Arts building, corner of College and Mulberry Street. For information, 502-863-8399 or www.georgetowncollege.edu/art/gallery/gallery.htm#general
October-December, 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.
October 1, 2009
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 1-4, 2009
Festival of The Horse
(Catch a glimpse of the Festival Grand Horse Parade)
Celebrate the role of the horse to history of Scott County. Featuring exhibits, concessions, arts & crafts, a carnival, and 5k run. Stage entertainment throughout the festival. Friday: Colt & Filly Children's Parade will be 6 p.m.- downtown; Saturday: Annual Toyota Grande Parade will be 6:30 p.m.- downtown and "Experience the Horse" Games-will be 9 a.m. at Brooking Park; Sunday: Horse Show-will be 1:30 p.m. at Brooking Park, Blessing of the Animals will be 1 p.m. at the Episcopal Church & the Pet Parade will start at the Episcopal Church at 2 p.m. Festival hours are Fri. 12-10 p.m.; Sat. 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. For information, www.festivalofthehorse.org
Make plans now for 2010
30th Annual Festival of the Horse!
October 1-3, 2010
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October 1-7, 2009
Honoring America's Coal Miners
A photographic project by Thorney Lieberman. Cochenour Gallery located in the Ensor Learning Resource Center. For information contact: rachel_brewer@georgetowncollege.edu or 502-863-8399
October 3, 2009
Experience the Horse
Horse Games. Free Admission, parking, clinics. Win great raffle prizes. Breed exhibits - clinics, seminars, demonstrations. Food, crafts, pony rides, games and more. For more information on event date/time visit the website at: www.festivalofthehorse.org
October 3, 2009
Buffalo Daze
Homemade arts & crafts, horse-drawn sorghum mill, buffalo burgers, apple pies, mechanical buffalo, rock wall, large petting zoo, music, entertainment, and lots of family fun. For information, 502-535-4530 or e-mail: TLVLITTRELL@aol.com
October 3-4, 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.
October 4
The Tilford Concert Series at Georgetown College
Featuring Naomi Oliphant & Dan Weeks - Piano and Vocal. John L. Hill Chapel, 3 p.m. FREE
October 8, 2009
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 9, 2009
Choral Home Concert
Georgetown College, John L. Hill Chapel. 8 p.m. FREE,
October 9, 2009
Shack Shakin' Hoedowners Dance - (Part of the Artworks Arts Weekend)
Downtown at the Courthouse Square. 6:30 p.m. For information call Susan Tacket at 502-542-7058
October 9-11, 2009
Georgetown Community Theatre
"Bull in the China Shop" directed by Deborah Kumar. Location Building #2 at Cardome Centre. October 9 and 10 at 7 p.m.; October 11 at 3 p.m.
October 9-11, 2009
(Artworks Arts Weekend 2009) Regional Invitational Art Show
The Seventh Annual Arts Weekend will include the Scott County Arts Consortium's annual Tour of Historic Homes, Scott County Art League's Regional Art Show and a play by Georgetown Community Theatre. Oct. 11 Historic Home Tour - October 11 at 1-5 p.m. On October 10 the Choral Society will sing at the Regional Art Show (at the Georgetown/Scott County Museum, 229 E. Main Street) at 4:45 p.m. and will sing 20 to 25 minutes. Proceeds go for restoration of Jail Building. For information, 502-867-0060 or artworks141@bellsouth.net
October 9-12, 2009
Columbus Day Sale
Factory Stores of America, 401 Outlet Center Drive
October 10
The Art of Raku Program & kiku Matsuri
(Japanese Fall Chrysanthemum Festival) Participants will learn about Raku and Japanese culture. Tea, raku vase and flower for all pre-registered participants. Yuko-En on the Elkhorn, Hyw. 25 N. 1-2 p.m. For information, 502-316-4554 (Kiln house demonstrations open to the public at 2 p.m.)
October 11
The Tilford Concert Series at Georgetown College
Featuring Four Pianists - Michael Potapov, Ruth Ann (Reid) Tomkins, Cableb Richie, and Elizabeth Wolf. John L. Hill Chapel, 3 p.m. FREE
October 15-17, 2009
Scott County High School Fall Play Production
"Anne Frank and Me." Scott County High School, 7 p.m. Tickets at the door. Adults: $8; Students: $5
October 16-18, 2009
Georgetown College Home Coming
For information, 502-863-8004
October 16-November 13, 2009
Georgetown College Art Alumni Exhibition
Open reception October 16. Time: TBA. For updates call 502-863-8399 or go to www.georgetowncollege.edu/art/gallery/gallery.htm#general
October 16-17; 23-24; 30-31, 2009
Whispering Woods Haunted Trail
Come and try the twisted trail of terror and ghostly hay ride.8-10:30 p.m. 265 Wright Lane. For information, 502-570-9663
October 17, 2009
Southern Knights Halloween Car Cruise
Car enthusiast bring restored, classic and hot rod cars out. New Location: Golden Corral on Connector Road. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. For information contact Art Bigelow at amonkeybutte@bellsouth.net or 502-863-3960 (Photo Gallery)
October 20, 2009
Jockey Palooza
Jockeys, Lots of 'Em. Coming to Old Friends. Expected guests: Calvin Borel, Jean Cruguet, Desormeaux, Chris McCarron, Bobby Ussery, and others! Dinner will be served, autographs will be signed, stories will be told. 3:30 p.m. For information, 502-863-1775
October 23 & 24, 2009
Lyric Theatre Society's Fall Musical Performance
John L. Hill Chapel at 8 p.m. Tickets will be available at Georgetown College bookstore and at the door. Students with ID: $4; Non-Students: $10; Children under 8 free: For information, 502-863-8134
October 25, 2009
Lyric Theatre Society's Fall Musical Performance
John L. Hill Chapel at 3 p.m. matinee. Tickets will be available at Georgetown College bookstore and at the door. For information, 502-863-8134
October 26, 2009
2009/2010 Foust Artist Series at Georgetown College
Featuring The Spencers: Theatre of Illusion . John L. Hill Chapel, 8 p.m. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Adults: $10; Senior Citizens: $8; Students: $5 (other than GC students) For information go to www.theatreofillusion.com/home.html
October 29-31, 2009
Ward Hall Haunted Plantation Tour
Experience the horrors and hauntings of a time gone by at our mid-1850’s
haunted plantation. Relive everything from Southern Belles to Jack the Ripper. Storytellers will be there telling ghostly stories of Kentucky.
Starting at 8:00 p.m. Admission: 12 and up $8. Under 12 years $5 (Not recommended for children under 10)
Check the website for specific information: www.WardHall.net
Located one mile west of Georgetown on US 460 (Frankfort Pike)
For information call (859) 396-4257
October 30, 2009
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 30, 2009
Ghosts & Goblins Party
Young kids ages 2-10. Pavilion. Registration Oct. 1-24. 5-6 p.m. For information, 502-863-7865
October 31, 2009
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Trick-or-treat in Georgetown. 5-8 p.m.
October 31, 2009
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Factory Stores of America, 401 Outlet Center Drive. 4-7 p.m. For information, 502-868-0682
October 30-November 1, 2009
"You Can't Take it With You"
By Moss Hart and George F. Kaufman, a College Maskrafters production. Ruth Pearce Wilson Lab Theatre at 8 p.m. Students: $3; Adults: $5; Reservations. For information, 502-863-8134
* Note: We advise that you call ahead to verify this information since changes may be made without notification.