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A relaxed open-air market on the beautiful grounds of Schoolyard Winery in Verona, KY. Local farmers, youth entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers come together every week in a welcoming countryside atmosphere. Free to attend — wine and bourbon bar on site! Indoor option available in inclement weather. Products: Fresh produce, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handmade goods, baked goods, crafts Contact: Chris — (859) 242-2087 schoolyardwinerysfarmersmarket@gmail.com 📅 Market Schedule: Morning Only Market 🌄10:00 am – 1:00pm🌄 May 2nd May 9th May 23rd May 30th June 6th June 13th June 27th July 11th July 25th August 1st Aug 8-no market August 22nd August 29th September 5th September 12th September26th October 3rd October 10th October 24th Evening Only Markets 🌌4pm-7pm🌌 May 16th June 20th July 18th September 19th October 17th Specialty Shopping Extravaganzas!!! Christmas-in-July Spectacular! July 25th 1pm-5pm Remembering Woodstock August 15th 3pm-9pm Ghouls N Goblins Trick-or-Treat/Halloween Party October 31st-3pm-9pm Small Business Saturday November 21st-1pm-6pm

🎉 FITNKY GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! 🎉 3 LOCATIONS. 1 BIG CELEBRATION. Join us Saturday, August 29 from 7 AM–1 PM as FITNKY celebrates the Grand Opening of our NEW Newport location alongside our Fort Thomas and Erlanger locations! This is more than a grand opening — it’s a celebration for the entire FITNKY community, and EVERYONE IS WELCOME! 🔥 FREE WORKOUTS 🏋️ Fitcamp & CrossFit Community Workouts 🏃 HYROX 🥊 Boxing Bootcamp 🧘 Yoga 👟 FitKids Workout 🎈 Kids Activities & Obstacle Course 🏰 Bounce House 🎵 Music 🌮 Food Trucks 🛍️ Vendor Village 🎁 FREE ONE-YEAR FITNKY MEMBERSHIP GIVEAWAY! 📍 EVENT LOCATIONS & WORKOUTS FITNKY ERLANGER 3139B Dixie Hwy, Erlanger, KY 7:30 AM – FREE HYROX 9:00 AM – FREE Fitcamp & CrossFit Community Workout 10:15 AM – FREE Yoga FITNKY NEWPORT 111 Beech Street, Newport, KY 9:00 AM – FREE Boxing Bootcamp 9:00 AM – FREE Yoga 10:15 AM – FREE Fitcamp & CrossFit Community Workout 11:30 AM – FREE FitKids Workout FITNKY FORT THOMAS 640A Alexandria Pike, Fort Thomas, KY 9:00 AM – FREE Fitcamp & CrossFit Community Workout 10:00 AM – FREE HYROX Workout

Come out to Waddy for a great car cruise at Waddy Baptist Church on Saturday, Aug. 29th from 5 – 9 pm. Prizes, cake walk, free food while supplies last, and great fellowship. Free and open to the public. Join us for this great community event. Interested in showcasing your classic ride? Contact Kent McKinney for more details at (502) 513-8100. May register day-of or call ahead – all makes, models, car clubs and enthusiasts welcome (no fee). Also visit the Waddy Baptist Church Facebook page, like and share.

Mill Springs Mill Cornbread Festival 2026 – Mill Springs Mill, 9155 Hwy 1275 N., Monticello, KY, 9am-6pm. The festival is a family-friendly event that is a delightful celebration of the region’s rich heritage and culinary traditions. The venue provides the perfect backdrop for a day of festivities, Mill tours, vendors, entertainment, cornbread contest, a delectable selection of homemade delights including soup beans & cornbread. Info 606-679-6337, 606-348-8189 or https://www.facebook.com/lakecumberland.

Join Louisville Laughs for our weekly comedy open mic at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown. The Sept. 2 show features guest host Jamie Shade and special guest Griffin Sciarra. Come out for a night of laughs, craft beer and pizza, nachos and more from Scratch Kitchen & Catering.

Volunteers of America Mid-States has teamed with supporting community volunteers and organizations to host the Hardin County Annual Stand Down. A Stand Down is a community effort to provide much needed relief to our at-risk service members, veterans, and community members. Provided Free of Charge: Help with Veteran Housing Eligibility – Health Screenings – Legal Aid – Personal Hygiene – VA and Social Security Benefits Information – Employment Counseling- Utility Assistance- Food – Entertainment All our community is welcome!

First Fridays are a true Kentucky hometown experience! On the first Friday of each month (May through October) historic Downtown Scottsville transforms into a special marketplace featuring: + Food Trucks + Artisan Vendors + Live Entertainment + Classic Car Show There’s fun for the entire family as we celebrate all things LOCAL and support small businesses!

Join us in downtown Tompkinsville for the 47th Annual Monroe County Watermelon Festival on Saturday, September 5, 2026! This beloved tradition began in 1980 and has been bringing generations of families and friends together for more than four decades. Come celebrate Monroe County with a day full of food, fun, entertainment, vendors, a parade, contests, live music, and of course—WATERMELON! ❤️🍉

Race Day Schedule 6:30-7:45am Packet Pickup 7:55am Kids Dash (Meet at the Start Line and we will walk participants out to the starting area) 8:00am National Anthem and Race Start! Results and Awards are live and available at the Registration tent immediately following your finish! Every Registration Includes Great Swag – designer shirt Custom medal Chip-timing with live results and awards Free photos FREE snacks at the finish line! Plenty of fun! Grab your friends and family, you are not going to want to miss this one! *Youth-based pricing for the 5k/10k, 12 & Under are only $17! *Register by midnight on Thursday, two Thursdays before race day, to guarantee your shirt! More Than a Run Because we’re all about fun, family-friendly events that welcome every pace and fitness level. This spring race is the perfect chance to challenge yourself, enjoy creative swag, and be part of an encouraging, affordable, and inclusive community. Whether you’re chasing a PR or just showing up for the fun, we’re here to cheer you on every step of the way. Run your race, your way. 5k/10k/Half Marathon registration includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! 1 Mile registration is untimed and includes a custom bib, designer shirt, and a custom finisher medal! The kid’s dash is a fun, untimed dash for our kiddos ages 10 and under. Registration includes a mini bib, youth-sized shirt, and a specifically crafted medal for our kids’ dash event! (If your child wants to run the kid’s dash, and doesn’t want the SWAG, they are welcome to run with us on race day for free!)

This family-friendly festival brings together residents and visitors for a day filled with live entertainment, local vendors, delicious food, children’s activities, historical demonstration, and hometown fun.

Madisonville will host a community 9/11 Memorial Service on September 5 at 1 PM on the Old Courthouse Lawn. The ceremony will feature the Ft. Campbell Military Brass Quintet, guest speakers, a Freedom Flag raising by Muhlenberg High School JROTC, and special flag presentations to local agencies. Attendees will also have a chance to win a Freedom Flag. Guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, as seating will not be provided.

Sip. Eat. Dance. Repeat. What are the details you ask? Your ticket includes: 1 taco or build-your-own guac 5 craft margaritas Live music, games, and craft vendors Live concert access (River City Yacht Club Band) It’s all capped off at 8pm with announcement of the Margarita Champion AND a concert from The River City Yacht Club Band! We will also have Downs Syndrome Of Louisville as our beneficiary. So come give to a great cause! Special thanks to our sponsors: – RANCHO LA GLORIA TEQUILA – US FOODS – PEPSICO – CINTAS – THE VISTA AT ORIGIN PARK – AMERICAN BEVERAGE – Aebersold Florist Must be 21+ with valid ID at the door. All ticket sales are final.

A relaxed open-air market on the beautiful grounds of Schoolyard Winery in Verona, KY. Local farmers, youth entrepreneurs, artisans, and makers come together every week in a welcoming countryside atmosphere. Free to attend — wine and bourbon bar on site! Indoor option available in inclement weather. Products: Fresh produce, plants, flowers, honey, eggs, handmade goods, baked goods, crafts Contact: Chris — (859) 242-2087 schoolyardwinerysfarmersmarket@gmail.com 📅 Market Schedule: Morning Only Market 🌄10:00 am – 1:00pm🌄 May 2nd May 9th May 23rd May 30th June 6th June 13th June 27th July 11th July 25th August 1st Aug 8-no market August 22nd August 29th September 5th September 12th September26th October 3rd October 10th October 24th Evening Only Markets 🌌4pm-7pm🌌 May 16th June 20th July 18th September 19th October 17th Specialty Shopping Extravaganzas!!! Christmas-in-July Spectacular! July 25th 1pm-5pm Remembering Woodstock August 15th 3pm-9pm Ghouls N Goblins Trick-or-Treat/Halloween Party October 31st-3pm-9pm Small Business Saturday November 21st-1pm-6pm

Join Louisville Laughs for our weekly comedy open mic at TEN20 Craft Brewery in Butchertown. The Sept. 9 show features guest host TyraG and special guest Brandy Norton. Come out for a night of laughs, craft beer and pizza, nachos and more from Scratch Kitchen & Catering.

The Celebrate Lexington Breakfast and Isabel Yates CommUNITY Champion Award is an annual event hosted by Celebrate Lexington (formerly America in Bloom Lexington). It honors the legacy of former Vice Mayor Isabel Yates by recognizing outstanding local volunteers and community leaders. Join neighbors and leaders on Thursday, September 10th, from 7:30-10:30 am hosted at Artworks at the Carver School. Mayor Linda Gorton will kick off the morning with a warm welcome, followed by featured speaker Jackson Osborne. Osborne will dive into the rich heritage of the Bluegrass region and its lasting influence as our nation approaches the America 250 milestone. Attendees can also bid on unique items in a “not-to-miss” silent auction benefiting local community initiatives. Tickets are just $10. Secure your seat through Eventbrite or by visiting www.celebratelexington.org

Enjoy two full days of food trucks, live entertainment, classic cars, and family-friendly fun in downtown Lawrenceburg. Wander down Main Street to browse unique arts and craft vendors, admire the car displays, and explore local boutiques, restaurants, and specialty shops. Don’t forget your lawn chairs and blankets—head over to Century Bank Park to grab a spot for live music starting at 6 PM. Food trucks begin serving at 11 AM, so come hungry and stay all day! September 11th & 12th