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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 website.
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.
September 24-October 9, 2010
Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show
Buffalo Bill Wild West Show every night at 7 p.m. Featuring Harvey Wallbanger, Jr. the 3000 pound riding, roping, fire jumping Buffalo "Sancho" The World Champion Riding Roping Texas Longhorn. Native American Hoop Dancers, Legends of the West, Annie Oakley, Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, Gunslingers, Whip Artists, Mechanical Bull and more. Factory Stores of America Outlet Center, 399 Outlet Center Dr. For information, www.KIEEXPO.com or Buffalo Bill's Wild West Rackcard pdf
September 24-October 10, 2010
Kentucky International Equine Expo, LLC
280 unique National/International equine-related vendors for your shopping delight. Home of the "Mustang Mania" 12 life-size fiberglass horses painted by local juried artists. "Best of Kentucky" multi-vendor food tent, Outdoor barbecued buffalo wings cook-offs Thursday nights, International Wine Tasting tent-live piano player, and Buffalo beer making contest. Factory Stores of America Outlet Center, 399 Outlet Center Dr. For information, www.kieeexpo.com or Kentucky International Equine Expo Rackcard pdf
September 25-October 10, 2010
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Competition Schedule Set
The Games will begin with opening ceremonies on September 25, 2010. The first weekend of competition (September 25-30) will include Reining competition and Endurance. In week two, (October 1-10) will include Jumping, Para-Dressage, Driving and Vaulting competition. The Games will end with closing ceremonies on October 10, 2010. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games visit www.feigames2010.org
As an added benefit, NBC Sports will extend its coverage of the 2010 Games on September 26th, adding an extra 30 minutes of Games programming. The broadcast, tentatively scheduled for noon-1:30 p.m., will feature the opening ceremonies, and highlights from the Reining and Endurance competitions. To view the updated competition schedule, please, click here.
Or for a pdf click here
October-December, 2010
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
October-December, 2010
Kentucky Horse Park
Select this link for a pdf of upcoming events at Kentucky Horse Park.
October 1-3, 2010
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 and Saturday/ Annual Toyota Grande Parade will be downtown Georgetown. Sunday/Horse Show will be at Brooking Park. 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
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October 1-22, 2010
American Academy of Equine Artists, World Games
Arts & Cultural Center/Welcome Center, 117 North Water Street. 12 to 4 p.m. 502-863-0909
October 1-31, 2010
Annual Bi-Water Farm & Greenhouse "Autumn Fest" (weekends)
Autumn, farm harvest celebration of pumpkins, apples, and gourds. Lots of fun with Spooky Farmhouse, Bunnyville, sky high slide, paintball and mini-golf. 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 1-31, 2010
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) (Photos)
October 1-31, 2010
Sculpture Display at Yuko-En Garden
Yuko-En on the Elkhorn in Georgetown, Kentucky is planning a competitive sculpture exhibit in October 2010, both indoors in the Villa and outdoors in the six acre garden. The exhibit will be held for one month during the competition of the FEI World Equestrian Games at the Kentucky Horse Park . If you are interested in exhibiting your work, please contact Yuko-En to express your interest: info@yuko-en.com.
October 2, 2010
Shack Shakin' Hoedowners
Clogging and linedancing, mixers, and children's routines. During the Festival of the Horse at the Georgetown/Scott County Museum. 6:30 p.m. For information, 502-542-7058
October 2, 2010
Buffalo Daze
Homemade arts & crafts, buffalo burgers, apple pies, mechanical buffalo, rock wall, large petting zoo, pony rides, music, entertainment, and lots of family fun. Stamping Ground. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. For information, 502-535-4530 or buffalodazefestival@yahoo.com
October 2-3, 2010
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 7, 2010
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, 2010
Sadieville Railroad Festival
Held in beautiful, historic downtown Sadieville. Food, games, activities, train exhibit and entertainment. 9 a.m.-7 p.m. For information, 502-857-4576 or www.sadievilleky.com
October 8-10, 2010
(Artworks Arts Weekend) Regional Invitational Art Show
Featuring arts events by ArtWorks Partners, including the Scott county Arts Consortium's Tour of Historic Homes - 1-5 p.m., the Scott County Art League's Regional Art Show, a play by the Georgetown Community Theatre, and a traditional clogging performance by the Shack Shakin' Hoedowners. Historic Home Tour Proceeds go for restoration of the Jail Building. For information, 502-867-0060 or artworks141@bellsouth.net
October 15-16; 22-23; 29-30, 2010
Whispering Woods Haunted Trail
Come and try the twisted trail of terror and ghostly hay ride. Dark to 11 p.m. 265 Wright Lane. For information, 502-570-9663
October 16, 2010
Haunted Swamp
Join us at the Haunted Swamp for a Spooktacular evening filled with games and activities for all ages. The Haunted Swamp features a canoe ride with surprises in store! The Pavilion, 140 Pavilion Drive. 1-8 p.m. For information, 502-863-7865 or Email: mreker@thepavilionky.com
October 22, 2010
Southern Knights Halloween Car Cruise
Car enthusiast bring restored, classic and hot rod cars out. Factory Stores of America Outlet Center Drive. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. For information contact Art Bigelow at amonkeybutte@bellsouth.net or 502-863-3960 (Photo Gallery)
October 17, 2010
"Celebrating Sadie"
Prizes will be awarded for the oldest Sadie, the youngest Sadie, the tallest Sadie, the shortest Sadie, and the hairiest Sadie. Bring pictures of a Sadie and win a prize. This is a Sadie Celebration! Music, good food and fun. Come to find out the details on October 17. 5-8 p.m. Celebrating Sadie will kick-off the search for Sadie the Steam Engine. Sadie will be hidden in Sadieville in a different location every month for a year. Funds raised will be used toward the restoration of the Mt. Pleasant Church and School. For information, 502-316-5672 or Cindy 502-857-4576
October 2010
Halloween Ghost Walk at Ward Hall (Date TBA)
Evening. Located on US 460, West of downtown Georgetown.
October 29, 2010
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 2010 (TBA)
Halloween Trick-or-Treat
Community trick or treat. 6-8 p.m.
* Note: We advise that you call ahead to verify this information since changes may be made without notification.