EVENTS

Events Calendar

JANUARY

JAN 11 & 25, 2019 - Bourbon Barons: The Early Pioneers

Stone Fences Tours presents their Bourbon Barons: The Early Pioneers, taking you back to the late 1700s to join the early settlers of Kentucky that were traveling the Wilderness Trail with hopes in their heart and stills on their back. Follow them on their journey into the untamed wilderness to stake their claim, grow their corn and introduce America to its Native spirit. The tour will concentrate on three of these brave men: Jacob Myers, Elijah Craig and Jacob Spears. You will hear their stories while also visiting three craft distilleries that are in close proximity to the original sites of these Early Pioneers: Wilderness Trail Distillery, Bourbon 30 and Hartfield & Co. This tour includes tours and tastings at all three distilleries, lunch, and water and snacks will be provided. They will pick you up at the Lexington Visitor Center. Tickets for this tour can be purchased HERE. Stone Fences Tours

JAN 24, 2019 - Habitat for Humanity Trivia Night

On January 24, 2019, theScott County Humane Society will hosts their annual Trivia Night Fundraiser to support safe, decent and affordable housing. They invite you to the fundraising event at the Hilton Garden Inn in Georgetown from 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm. Tickets are available HERE. Hilton Garden Inn

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SEPT 08-NOV 03, 2018 - AutumnFest

When pumpkins and the apples start to ripen for the fall season, Adventures begin on the Farm! There’s unlimited access 7 days a week to Hayrides, Spooky FarmHouse, Sky High Slide, Bunnyville, Pumpkin Vine Zip Lines, Chutes and Slides, Culver's "Thank You Farmers" 5 Acre Corn Maze, Petting Zoo and much more. Bi-Water Farm, 877 Cincinnati Road.

SEPT 15-OCT 29, 2018 - Harvest Festival

Harvest Festival at Evans Orchard will take place every weekend though Halloween. U-pick apples and pumpkins! Pony and hay rides. Mums, fodder shocks, pumpkins and more. Come celebrate the fall season with Evans Orchard! Evans Orchard and Cider Mill

OCT 05, 2018 - Seed to Feed Dinner Series at Old Friends

Satisfy the foodie within at Georgetown’s Seed to Feed Dinner Series, cohosted by Georgetown/Scott County Tourism and Local Feed. Popular chef Ouita Michel of Midway’s Holly Hill Inn accompanies chef Justin Thompson of Local Feed for a tasteful 4-course meal at Old Friends Farm on Friday, Oct. 5. This farm-to-table dinner will include an all-inclusive cocktail hour with hors d’oeuvres and beer, wine & spirits, as well as lively music, author Nick Allen Brown’s Field of Dead Horses signing and excerpt reading, and a local items auction. Seed to Feed is a ticketed event and varies in price according to menu. Get your tickets to this unique dinner HERE. Royal Spring Park

OCT 06, 2018 - Meet, Eat & Greet with Author Nick Allen Brown

On Saturday, Oct. 6, all are welcome to join Kentucky author Nick Allen Brown for a “Meet, Eat & Greet” event from 3-5 p.m. at the Scott County Public Library. Brown will discuss his page-turning mystery novel, Field of Dead Horses, a story concerning a nearly 80-year-old secret and its ties to Georgetown, Kentucky. Sweetening the afternoon will be samples of delicious homemade pies provided by Fava’s, a local dining favorite featured in Brown’s novel. The Meet, Eat & Greet with Author Nick Allen Brown is a complimentary event presented by Georgetown/Scott County Tourism. Pre-registration is highly-encouraged HERE, and all who pre-register will be entered to win a $100 gift basket (must be present to win). Scott County Public Library

OCT 06, 2018 - Buffalo Daze

Join Stamping Ground on Saturday, Oct. 6 from 9am to 6pm for the 2018 Buffalo Daze! SG Community in Action presents activities such as arts & crafts, food, petting zoo, magic show, pie & pickle contest, buffalo harvest farmers market and more. This event is open to all ages. Call for more info at 502-542-9395. 3270 Main St. Stamping Ground, KY

OCT 06, 2018 - It's All About Quilts

The P.E.O Sisterhood Chapter AQ in Georgetown presents the It's All About Quilts Buffet Lunch on Saturday, Oct. 6, 2018. Lunch and presentation by Charles Bolton, renowned interior decorator and quilt historian and owner of Lyle House Antiques in Lexington, takes place at the Georgetown College Conference Center from 11am to 1pm. All proceeds for the event will go to local college scholarships for women. Call for reservations: Joyce Feix, 501-915-2125 or Judy Covington, 859-806-4392. Georgetown College Conference Center

OCT 07, 2018 - Country Boy Brewing Autumn Bazaar

Country Boy Brewing's Fall Bazaar is on tap 1-6pm on Sunday, Oct. 7. Browse the works of more than 50 local artists working in all variety of mediums in the laidback atmosphere of Country Boy Brewing: Georgetown Taproom. Food trucks and children's activities will be available onsite. Cheers! Country Boy Brewing: Georgetown Taproom

OCT 10, 2018 - Bourbon Barons: Early Pioneers

OCT 12, 2018 - G’Town After Hours

Looking for some awesome deals for the fall and winter season? Join Downtown Georgetown from 5-7pm on Friday, Oct. 12 as participating businesses stay open later for Gtown After Hours! Many will offer great discounts and promotions to soothe all your spending desires. Downtown Georgetown

OCT 12, 2018 - Concert for a Cause

Head downtown on Friday, Oct. 12 as Georgetown hosts a pop-up "Concert for a Cause" from 7-10pm in the Square! Enjoy crowd-pleasing Swing Street and food and drinks from Red State BBQ- all to help benefit Georgetown/Scott County Toys for Tots! We encourage all participants to bring an unwrapped gift or a monetary donation for Toys for Tots. Rain location scheduled for Royal Spring Park. Downtown Georgetown

OCT 13, 2018 - Scott County Heart Walk

Accept the challenge of the Scott County Heart Walk to help fight heart disease and stroke. The walk begins with registration at 9am at the Georgetown Community Hospital, followed with the walk at 9:30am. More details can be found HERE. Georgetown Community Hospital

OCT 14, 2018 - Vintage Base Ball Day at Ward Hall

Mark your calendar for Sunday, October 14th as Ward Hall will be hosting our ninth annual vintage base ball game! This will be a fun event that gives a look into the historic origins of America's greatest pastime! Come watch Black Bottom 9 from Ohio take on the Rising Sun Belle Rivers from Indiana in what promises to be a spirited match. Admission: $5 for ages 14 and up and $3 for ages 7-13. Free for those ages 6 and under. Anyone in their Little League uniform will be admitted for free! Ward Hall

OCT 14-20, 2018 - Stop the Silence. Stop the Violence: Domestic Violence Awareness Week

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and here at Elizabeth's Village we are hosting week long events from October 14th - 20th to spread awareness on this issue! See the full list of events here. Elizabeth's Village

OCT 19-20 & 26-27, 2018 - Haunted Trails of Whispering Woods

Think you are brave enough? For only $10 per victim/person, you can take a ride on a wagon, deep into the woods on a beautiful cool howling night! Join Whispering Woods Riding Tables on Oct. 19-20 & 26-27 for the most frightful fun you've ever had. For more info call 502-570-9663. Whispering Woods Riding Stables

OCT 20, 2018 - Fire Parade and Safety Day

Join downtown Georgetown for the annual Fire Parade and Safety Day! The Parade will begin at 11 am on Main Street and S. Broadway. The Safety Day event will follow at 12 pm until 3 pm at Georgetown College's Hinton Field on Military Street. There will be fire, police, EMS, SWAT, and more! Please come out to the free, family friendly event. Downtown Georgetown

OCT 27, 2018 - Notorious L.E.X

Stone Fences Tours presents their Notorious L.E.X. journey to the underbelly of 19th century Lexington. You will discover the most famous madam in American history and her amazing rags to riches story, the sex scandal that brought down a Senator from one of Kentucky’s most famous families, and Lexington leaders who risked death to preserve their code of honor. If you are brave enough you may be able to participate in the time-honored tradition of dueling. One, two, three, Fire! Tickets for this event can be purchased HERE. Stone Fences Tours

OCT 27, 2018 - Thrilled to Give Parade

Dance the night away with the Zombie Dance School in downtown Georgetown on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018. Costumes contest and event take place from 6-8pm. Thrilled to give raises canned goods and money for the AMEN House in Georgetown. Rain date is Oct. 28. Downtown Georgetown

OCT 27-NOV 04, 2018 - National Horse Show

The National Horse Show, a 6-day hunter/jumper event consistently ranked by the North American Riders Group as one of the top shows in the United States, takes place at the Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park beginning Oct. 27. Each year, the National Horse Show welcomes Olympians and World Champions from across the globe, as well as the nation’s top junior riders. This year, the show hosts one of only seven Longines FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifiers on the East Coast and the prestigious ASPCA Maclay Finals. 859-608-3709; WEBSITE. Use code GEORGETOWN at ticket checkout for FREE admission to any day. KY Horse Park - Alltech Arena

OCT 28, 2018 - A Bluegrass Divided

Stone Fences Tours presents their Bluegrass Divided tour, taking you back to pre- Civil War Kentucky. During this period, Kentucky was divided on the issue of slavery. Lexington was the home to one of the largest slave markets in the country. Slave traders roamed the area looking to sell African- Americans into slavery. We will also look in to the lives of the slave-owning Ward family by visiting their summer home, Ward Hall. The area was also a hotbed of abolitionism. We will focus on the eccentric emancipationist Cassius Clay and take a tour of his family home, White Hall. So take a trip back in time with us to see the struggle to maintain or end human bondage in the Bluegrass State. Tickets for this tour can be purchased HERE. Stone Fences Tours

OCT 29, 2018 - Georgetown College Trick-or-Treat & Games

On Monday, October 29, 6 PM – 8 PM bring the kids to Georgetown College for safe and fun Halloween festivities! In this community-wide event, children and their families will essentially have the “Trick-or-Treat” experience on campus. This year, the event will take place inside and will be held in the lobbies and first floors of Allen and Collier Halls. In both lobbies and the quad, there will be activities such as Face Painting, Pin Spider on the Web, Ball Toss, and Giant Games. The children will also be able to Trick-or-Treat from door to door in the first floors of each hall. In addition to candy, refreshments will also be provided. Georgetown College

OCT 30, 2018 - Spook-Tacular Trick or Treating

Downtown businesses welcome trick-or-treaters from 11am to 2pm on Tuesday, Oct. 30 (due to Halloween's expected weather forecast). Stop in participating shops as they prepare activities and pass out CANDY to kids dressed in costume! Downtown Georgetown

NOVEMBER

NOV 03, 10 & 24, 2018 - The Farm Experience for Families

Looking for something to do this fall? Spend the day at Three Hill Farm. Learn natural horsemanship skills with trainer Dallas Todd Slusher. Learn how to Saddle and tack a horse. Learn to ride one of our quarter horses in a controlled environment. Tour the farm. Visit the many chicken coops and our transitional organic garden, interact with chickens and goats, and hike the farm loop trail. Cost $25 per person. Contact jessica@threehillfarm.com for more info. Three Hill Farm

NOV 04, 2018 - Breeders’ Cup Celebration at Old Friends

Celebrate the conclusion of Breeders’ Cup with a party featuring live and silent auctions of Breeders’ Cup memorabilia and more, catered BBQ, tours and more. Book your event reservation by calling Old Friends at 502-863-1775. Old Friends Farm

NOV 04, 2018 - Country Boy Chili Cookoff

The Fall season is upon us and you know what that means... It's time for the Annual Country Boy Chili Cookoff! The cookoff will be held on Nov. 4 from 1-5pm at the Georgetown Taproom! There is no admission charge for anyone attending! However, we will be accepting canned goods and donations for God's Pantry Food Bank. You will be able to taste all chili's, vote for your favorite and don't forget the cold beer! Country Boy Brewing: Georgetown Taproom

NOV 08-11, 2018 - US Dressage Finals

The US Dressage Finals is a national, head-to-head competition that showcases competitors in adult amateur and open divisions, at Training Level through Grand Prix. 859-971-2277; WEBSITE. KY Horse Park - Alltech Arena

NOV 15, 2018 - Southern Lights Stroll – Presented by the KHP Foundation

Lace up, head out and help The Kentucky Horse Park turn on the lights! The Kentucky Horse Park invites you to help set the Holiday Season in motion as you join the 2018 Southern Lights Stroll on Thursday, November 15th at 6:30pm (competitive 5K), the stroll/walk starting immediately after. Imagine seeing the holiday lights on foot, set in the magnificent surroundings of the Kentucky Horse Park. This year you can team up with 3 Way Racing to provide chip timing for the competitive 5K race, complete with awards. Additional activities include complimentary Mini Train Rides and refreshments! Pre-registrations are encouraged and available HERE! KY Horse Park

NOV 16-17, 2018 - Bluegrass Rockin' Rodeo

This KHP-owned event will features two nights of elite cowboys and cowgirls at Alltech Arena. Part of the International Professional Rodeo Association, it features eight different rodeo events, followed by a concert on the 17th. Enjoy Kentucky Proud food, craft beer, bourbon, and shopping. Tickets will be available at www.kyhorsepark.com or at the door. KY Horse Park

NOV 16-DEC 31, 2018 - Southern Lights – Presented by the KHP Foundation

The annual Southern Lights Holiday Festival takes place at the Kentucky Horse Park. With three full miles of lights, this family-friendly festival has an eye-popping, selfie-worthy array of holiday displays. Drive through the lights, then enjoy park activities: local crafts, model trains and mini train rides, visits with Santa, pony and camel rides, an exotic petting zoo and more. Browse the Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop and see the Bluegrass Railroad Club Model Trains! KY Horse Park

NOV 17, 2018 - Smithsonian Hometown Teams Exhibition - Grand Opening

The Grand Opening of the Smithsonian Hometown Teams Exhibition at the Georgetown & Scott County Museum take place from 1-4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 17. The afternoon welcomes Scott County Judge Executive George Lusby, a long-time coach and sports official, as well as area sports teams and coaches. More on the exhibit can be found HERE. Georgetown & Scott County Museum

NOV 24, 2018 - Small Business Saturday

Shop small and celebrate your community with the small businesses that make it special – this is the mission of Small Business Saturday, a promotion launched by American Express in 2010 to encourage people across the country to support small, local businesses. With dozens and dozens of independently-owned shops and boutiques, galleries and restaurants – many located in its picturesque Victorian-era downtown, Georgetown makes it easy to support this annual shopping tradition with promotions and discounts at participating small businesses. Georgetown, Kentucky

NOV 24, 2018 - Bourbon Barons: Early Pioneers

DECEMBER

DEC 01, 2018 - Home for the Holidays

Come “Home for the Holidays,” on Dec. 1 when Georgetown/Scott County Tourism Commission presents its annual Christmas tree lighting and parade, activities and open houses. Picturesque with its Victorian streetscape and buildings – 200 are listed on the National Registry of Historic Places – downtown Georgetown will be decorated for the holidays and ready to welcome Santa during the parade at 6pm. Enter your group/organization into the Home for the Holidays Parade by completing the free application HERE. Downtown Georgetown

DEC 01, 2018 - Pictures with The Grinch!

The Grinch has Christmas LOCKED UP! Come visit Steve Woodrum State Farm for photos with the Grinch and his vault full of locked up Christmas presents! Photos and hot cocoa will be provided for FREE while supplies last. Pictures take place at 201 E. Main St. on Saturday, December 1st from 2-5pm. 201 E. Main St.

DEC 01, 2018 - Pictures with SANTA!

It's SANTA!!! Beat the line for pictures with Jolly Ol' Saint Nick by registering your kids, friends, pets, etc. for a time slot on Saturday, Dec. 1. Pictures will be taken by Kentucky Studios from 2-5pm in Georgetown's City Hall. Walk-ins are not guaranteed. The last group will be at 4:30pm, no later! REGISTRATION CLOSED!! Walk-ins are allowed but not guaranteed. City of Georgetown City Hall

DEC 01, 2018 - Storytelling & Letters to Santa

Did you hear? Santa Claus is coming to Georgetown on Saturday, Dec. 1! Have the kiddos been naughty or nice this year? Prepare them for his visit with FREE activities at the Georgetown and Scott County Museum. Letters to Santa will be available for kids to send off their Christmas lists before he checks them twice. Holiday Storytelling by Debra Kumar, brought to you by Whitaker Bank Georgetown starts at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. Georgetown and Scott County Museum

DEC 01, 09, 16 & 20, 2018 - The Gingerbread Homestead

The Scott County Arts and Cultural Center presents 4 days of FUN for everyone with their Gingerbread Homestead Program. Saturday, December 1st features a local art market, bake sale, auction pre-view and live music. Spend Sunday, December 9 & 16 decorating mini gingerbread houses at Family Craft Days. And on Thursday, December 20, join the ‘Gingerbread House’ Art Auction party at Slainté Public House featuring one-of-a-kind gingerbread houses, crafted by local artist. Visit their WEBSITE for more information. Family Day Pre-registration: HERE. Scott County Arts & Cultural Center

DEC 01-31, 2018 - Southern Lights - Presented by the KHP Foundation

The annual Southern Lights Holiday Festival takes place Nov. 16-Dec. 31 at the Kentucky Horse Park. With three full miles of lights, this family-friendly festival has an eye-popping, selfie-worthy array of holiday displays. Drive through the lights, then enjoy park activities: local crafts, model trains and mini train rides, visits with Santa, pony and camel rides, an exotic petting zoo and more. Regularly chosen as a Top 20 Event in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, the festival is open 5:30-10:00 p.m. (except for Thanksgiving night and Dec. 24-31). Browse the Kentucky Horse Park Gift Shop and see the Bluegrass Railroad Club Model Trains. Visit their WEBSITE for ticket information. KY Horse Park

DEC 05, 2018 - Bourbon Barons: Early Pioneers

DEC 07-8, 2018 - Polar Express in Sadieville Train Car

Listen to a dramatic reading of The Polar Express on the Sadieville Train Car. The Scott County Public Library invites all who truly believe to travel to the North Pole on the pages of this classic Christmas book on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 7 and 8. Enjoy this beautiful story and have your ticket punched by the train conductor; afterward, meet Santa and have cookies and cocoa. Tickets go on sale at the Scott County Public Library on Nov. 26. Sadieville, KY

DEC 07 & 14-15, 2018 - Deck the Halls

Escape the stress and mania of modern Christmas by visiting the Victorian era. We take a step back in time to the bucolic mid-1800s. Let us guide you back in time my vising two of central Kentucky’s most beautiful mansions, Ward Hall and White Hall. We will experience how they each celebrated Christmas. We will see how the Wards and Clays experienced Christmas and enjoy this simpler time when fresh cut pine boughs glowed in the candle light and pine cones and holly berries graced the drawing room. So, deck the halls and ride in our sleigh as we enjoy the holiday and tour these two historical homes. Tickets for this tour can be purchased HERE. Stone Fences Tours

DEC 07-9 & 14-19, 2018 - Ward Hall Candlelight Tours

Step inside Ward Hall, one of the nation’s finest Greek Revival-style mansions, trimmed for the holidays and illuminated with dozens of candles. Learn the history of this 12,000-square-foot villa, built for $50,000 (which was paid in gold) and completed in 1857. Here, one of Kentucky’s sauciest Southern belles, Sallie Ward, once held court, hosting lavish balls, amassing a fortune by marrying four millionaires and generally scandalizing polite society. Ward Hall Candlelight Tours take place Dec. 7-9 and 14-19. Ward Hall

DEC 08, 2018 - Miracles on Main St.

I believe, you believe, we believe -- "Miracles on Main St." parade! The City of Stamping Ground will present its annual holiday parade, and is honored Scott County Deputy Jaime Morales will be Grand Marshal and receive a key to the city from Mayor Kayla Jones. The parade is at 7p.m. (beginning at Burch/Main) with lineup and parade entry judging for cash prizes at 6:30. There will be a community tree lighting at 6:30. Following the parade, Santa will visit children at the Ruritan, 3345 Main St. There is no entry fee for parade participants or holiday vendors. To sign up as a vendor or participant, email julia@gtown.org or call 502-535-6114. Stamping Ground Main St.

DEC 09, 2018 - Downstream Preview Party

Georgetown and Scott County have starring roles in an episode of KET - Kentucky Educational Television’s production of “Downstream,” and everyone is invited to a Preview Party on Sunday, Dec. 9, at Country Boy Brewing: Georgetown Taproom to celebrate. Hosted by Georgetown/Scott County Tourism, the party will include a screening of the episode, entitled “Georgetown KY – Elkhorn Creek, Bourbon Blending and Local Feeding.” The special preview will play on a large screen at Country Boy Brewing beginning promptly at 2:30pm. Reservations not required. Seating is limited. Free entry. See the episode teaser here: https://youtu.be/gHha0xCO6cE. Country Boy Brewing: Georgetown Taproom