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It’s Festival Season in the Bluegrass!

As summer rolls toward it’s offical end, the Bluegrass is alive with Festivals, a few of which kick-off this week in Bardstown, Danville and Liberty.

2009 Kentucky Bourbon Festival, Bardstown, KY Official Poster
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This Tuesday, September 15 (also known as today), the Kentucky Bourbon Festival starts it’s six day run in Bardstown.

The Kentucky Bourbon Festival gives you a weekend full of smooth Bourbon, delicious food, and great entertainment, with a healthy dose of Kentucky hospitality thrown in for good measure. From black tie galas to historical tours, there is something for all ages and interests. It’s a wonderful five-day event full of activities for the whole family.

The “Clementine Crush Old Fashioned” is the offical drink fo the 2009 Kenntucky Bourbon Festival. Get the recipe here.

The Bourbon Festival has always been one of our favorites since we moved to the Bluegrass several years ago. We’ll see you there.


Constitution Square Arts Fest , Danville, Kentucky, September 18-20The Constitution Square Arts Fest will take place on September 18, 19, 20, 2009 in downtown Danville, Kentucky.

It’s the 31st year for the popular festival, and what better way to celebrate than with a new name, expanded offerings and a stronger emphasis on the arts!

There are a record number of exhibitors (147) who look forward to providing a memorable event for you and yours.

This year, in addition to all the usual Festival fun, we are pleased to announce The 2009 Miss Constitution Square Arts Fest. The pageant is open to all ladies between the ages of 16 and 21. The winner will qualify to attend the Kentucky Festival State Finals in Lexington on November 14 & 15, 2009.

Gilbert Brantley, 2009 Constitution Square Arts Fest, Danville, KY
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AND… Brantley Gilbert in Concert during Constitution Square Arts Fest… On Main Street in Downtown Danville, Friday, September 18.

The Brantley Gilbert Band’s sound is not your Grand Daddy’s country music…. It’s a blend of new southern rock, country and little bit of soul. It is real music about real stuff that people can relate too. Visit Brantley’s myspace profile to see and hear what it’s all about: http://www.myspace.com/brantleygilbertmusic.

Click here for this year’s Constitution Square Arts Fest entertainment schedule.


Casey County Apple Festival - September 19-26, 2009 in Liberty, KentuckyThe 35th Casey County Apple Festival will be held in downtown Liberty, Kentucky September 19-26, 2009.The festival features some 200 vendors displaying arts and crafts, food and flea market booths, plus various pageants. There’s also free live musical entertainment, children’s and youth contests, food, parade, and a carnival.

Come help us capture the spirit of a hometown, homecoming celebration that has something for the entire family. The show pieces of the festival are the 10-foot giants produced each year. On Wednesday night IGA of Liberty will bake a 10-foot chocolate cookie followed by a 10-foot pizza on Thursday night, sponsored by Pizza Hut of Liberty, and of course don’t forget the 10-foot apple pie baked from scratch and served free to the public on Saturday.

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It’s Bluegrass Festival Time Again!

Bluegrass Events logoSummer’s here and it’s time to celebrate life in the Bluegrass by getting out to one of the fabulous festivals that make Kentucky the greatest place to live. We’ve made a list of when and where some festivals are taking place this summer and we hope to see you at more than one.

Festivals are held all over the Commonwealth and each has a unique and distinctive local flavor. So get on out there and attend one of these festivals. You’ll have a great day out and you’ll be supporting Kentucky’s economy.

Festival organizers and sponsors: If we don’t have you listed and linked, please let us know where we can get information on your festival, your website and how we can download a logo to display on our events page.

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28th Annual Bardstown Arts, Crafts and Antiques Fair

The 28th Annual Bardstown Arts, Crafts and Antiques Fair will be held on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Bardstown, Kentucky.

Begin your holiday shopping as 185 artists and craftsmen display their talents. Choose from wearables, jewelry, pottery, floral, wood items and antiques. Enjoy delicious southern foods and musical entertainment. Saturday 10:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sunday 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. 502-348-4877 or 800-638-4877.

For more information, visit the official Visit Bardstown Events website.

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KY Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair

The KY Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Fall Fair will be held on Saturday, October 11, and Sunday, October 12, 2008 in Berea, Kentucky.

The fair is the perfect way to see the newest work of Kentucky’s finest artists and craftsmen. Enjoy artisan’s demonstrations, exciting entertainment and tasty food.

The Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen is proud to introduce its creative members and their exquisite workmanship. Please take a moment to get acquainted. The scope of the Guild’s art is vast, yet all of these hand-crafted works are of the highest quality, reflecting masterful skill and uncompromising attention to detail.

The Guild is comprised of world-class artists and craftsmen in a host of media.

For more information about the Guild, see the official KY Guild of Artists and Craftsmen website.

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The Casey County Apple Festival

Casey County Apple Festival LogoThis year’s Casey County Apple Festival will take place in Liberty, KY on September 20-27, 2008. There will be food, arts and crafts, and a flea market as well as events that amke the Festival the place to be next weekend.

There will be a Quilt Contest, several pageants, a 10 foot cookie, a 10 foot pizza and several other events. For more information, see the Casey County Apple Festival website, or call one of the folks listed on the contact page for specific attractions.

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