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Nature Exploration Stations
First Saturday - On the first and third Saturday of every month, volunteers in Bernheim's Naturalists-In-Training program lead fun and entertaining Nature Exploration Stations at the Visitor Center. Both children and adults enjoy the varied interpretations of the nature of Bernheim at these events. These programs offer changing experiences each month. You might get to stroke a snake, look a toad in eye, hear hidden stories in plants and trees, figure out the food chain, and discover a whole lot more about your connections with nature. And you can get in touch with your natural creativity through take home nature inspired craft projects. Ages 5 and up.
Location: Visitor Center at Bernheim Forest
Time: Anytime between 1:00 - 4:00 pm
Place: Visitor Center at Bernheim Forest
Phone: 502-955-8512
Cost: Free with admission and to Bernheim members
Web: www.bernheim.org
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Kidsfest
Second Saturday (March 13) - A festival designed to entertain and educate children 12 years old and under. Children must be supervised by an adult. 10:00 am to 3:00 pm. Free admission.
Location: Exit 117; Paroquet Springs Conference Centre & Expo Hall
Contact: Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce (502-955-9641)
E-mail: fhowe@bullittchamber.org
Download: Information Flyer (1.2Mb PDF)
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Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot
Second Full Weekend - Nation's largest show and shoot for traders, shooters and Spectators. Knob Creek Gun Range is open year around for your shooting enjoyment! The facility is encompassed by more than 600 acres & designed to provide you & your family a safe shooting environment.
Location: Exit 117; Hwy 44 W.
Contact: Kenny Sumner (502-922-4457)
E-mail: thecreek@sprynet.com
Web: www.machinegunshoot.com
Web: www.knobcreekrange.com
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North Bullitt Lions Club Demolition Derby
4th Saturday (April 24) - This event is full of "on the edge of your seat" excitement. Don't miss out on the fun, Derby starts at 7:00 pm.
Location: Exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Contact: Bill Cox or Gary Poynter (502-396-4604)
E-mail: GPPoynter@aol.com
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Mt. Washington Spring Festival
Second Friday & Saturday (May 7-8) - If you are looking for a place to spend quality time with the entire family, this is the great place. Mt. Washington Spring Fling will offer craft booths, food, parade, pagents and tons of fun stuff. Don't miss the kick-off to spring.
Location: Exit 117, HWY 44 E, Mt. Washington
Contact: Bill Breeden (502-538-4897)
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Mt. Washington Spring Fling 5K Run/Walk
Second Saturday - This 5K Run/Walk will take place in Mt. Washington, one of two run / walks in the county. The 5K will start at 8:00 am. Registration fee will be $12 if you pre-register before May 1st or register the day of for $15. Come sign up and accomplish your goals by signing up to participate in the run or the walk. Set your own pace, have fun and hope to see you there.
Location: St. Francis Church
Contact: Amy Puritt (502-802-0802)
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BloomFest & Spring Plant Sale
Third Saturday (8am-5pm) - The annual spring and fall plant sales will give you an opportunity to find that one-of-a-kind plant for your garden. Bernheim also provides a host of informal programs in planting, design, pruning, and arboretum walks to help you better take care of your new plants. Please come and start off your planting season right. Bloomin Brunch, kite flying and more.
Location: Exit 112, East on HWY 245, one mile off the exit
Contact: 502-955-8512
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Hillview City Fair
Fourth Thur-Saturday - Carnival rides, craft and vendor booths, food, petting zoo, pony rides and carriage rides, live music and other entertainment. Something for everyone!
Contact: Terry Bohannon
Phone: 502-957-5280
Email: tbohannon@hillviewky.org
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Red Crow Indian Pow Wow
First full weekend - The Indian Pow Wow displays an array of cultural background to educate and entertain. Native American vendors exhibit arts and crafts. Traders, dancers, food & cultural exhibits are just some of the experience you will have when you attend.
Location: Shepherdsville City Park, Exit 117
Contact: Linda Dishon (502-543-8582)
E-mail: ewasee@yahoo.com
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Bullitt County Fair
Third week (June 14-19) - Get away from the hustle and bustle of a busy work week. Bring your family to the fair and enjoy pageants, rides, horse shows and motocross events. Don't miss out!
Location: Exit 112; Bullitt Co. Fairgrounds
Contact: Ruth Sohm (502-543-4855)
E-mail: btsauction@yahoo.com
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Lebanon Junction Spring Festival
First Saturday (June 5) - The LJ Community along with the LJ Fire Dept come together for a block party to benefit the Crusade for Children, Live Music Food & Fun.
Location: Exit 105, Lebanon Junction
Contact: Marsha Puckett (502-833-2571)
Contact: Tobee Taylor (502-833-9364)
E-mail: marshapuckett@bellsouth.net
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Free Fishing Days at Bernhheim
First Weekend (June 5-6) - Bring the whole family for a day of free fishing in one of Bernheim's great lakes.
Contact: 502-955-8512
Web: www.bernheim.org
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4th of July Bullitt Blast
A great time for the whole family. There will be food, rides and activities for children, music, competitions, and fantastic fireworks display over the Salt River. Come join us for this free celebration!
Location: Exit 117; Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
Contact: Troy Beam (502-543-8687)
E-mail: tbeam@travelbullitt.org
Download: Exhibitor Form (87kb PDF)
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Annual Salt River Canoe Race
4th of July - Compete for the trophy, or take a scenic ride down the Salt River. Come and enjoy any activity you decide to take on. Canoeing is a great way to excise and relieve stress. Sign up and have fun at the same time.
Location: Exit 117; Shepherdsville
Contact: Bullitt County YMCA, (502-543-3985)
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North Bullitt Lions Club Demolition Derby
(July 24) - This event is full of "on the edge of your seat" excitement. Don't miss out on the fun, Derby starts at 7:00 pm.
Location: Exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Contact: Bill Cox (502-396-4604)
E-mail: GPPoynter@aol.com
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Bluegrass 101 Festival
Last Friday & Saturday (August 27-28) - Held from 6:00pm to 10:00pm on Friday, and Saturday from noon to 10:00pm. Admission $10 (Friday), $15 (Saturday) or $20 (both days). Children 12 and under FREE. the bands are Bluegrass 101, Cherryholmes, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, David Davis and the Warrior River Boys, Sassafras, No Tools Loaned, Sammy
Adkins and the Sandy Hook Mtn. Boys, and Dean Osborne. We would love to have you come out and be with us on the 28th and 29th. It will be held under a large pavilion rain or shine "the show will go on". All net proceeds will go toward the WHAS Crusade for Children. Bands subject to change.
Location: I-65 exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Contact: Pam Waldridge (502-507-5449 or 502-252-9004)
Web: www.bluegrass101.com
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Bernheim's BugFest
1st Saturday - On This First Saturday, Nature Discovery Day, Bernheim will be a buzz with all sorts of fun as we explore insects and other little crawly things. Free programs and activities at the Visitor Center from 10:00 - 4:00 pm will celebrate our diminutive neighbors.
Location: Exit 112; Hwy 245 at Bernheim Forest
Time: 10:00 - 4:00 pm
Place: Visitor Center at Bernheim Forest
Cost: Free with admission and to Bernheim members
Web: www.bernheim.org
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Bernheim's CONNECT & Fall Plant Sale
3rd Saturday - Bernheim's twice-yearly plant sales are always eagerly anticipated events. You'll find a distinctive variety of plants propagated from Bernheim's own collections, along with a varied selection of other unique trees, shrubs, grasses and perennial herbaceous plants. All are suitable for north central Kentucky growing. Bernheim is a great place to expand your mind, body, spirit and connect with nature - and your garden! 8:00 am - 9:00 am, Members Only - 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, Open to the Public. Visitor Center.
Location: Exit 112; East on HWY 245, one mile off the exit
Phone: 502-955-8512
Web: www.bernheim.org
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North Bullitt Lions Club Demolition Derby
Last Saturday (September 25) - This event is full of "on the edge of your seat" excitement. Don't miss out on the fun, Derby starts at 7:00 pm.
Location: Exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Contact: Bill Cox (502-396-4604)
E-mail: GPPoynter@aol.com
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Mt. Washington Fall Festival
Sept. 25 (9:30am-8:00pm) - If you are looking for an event to spend some quality time with your loved ones, this is the place. Mt. Washington Fall Festival will offer craft booths, food, corn hole tourney, rides, drawings, car show, petting zoo and tons of fun STUFF! Festival will be held on downtown main street from Flatlick Road to Hwy 44. Don't miss the kick-off to fall!
Location: Exit 117, HWY 44 E, Mt. Washington
Contact: Vince Kaufman (502-376-3903)
E-mail: Mt.WashingtonFallFestival@gmail.com
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Bullitt County Business Expo
September 23
Location: Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
E-mail: fhowe@bullittchamber.org
Contact: Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce (502-955-9641)
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Lebanon Junction Old Fashion Days
First weekend (Oct. 2-3)- Celebrate with a little down home fun. Come visit the Old Fashion Days and you will enjoy rides, craft booths, home made jewelry, country music and much more.
Location: Exit 105; Lebanon Jct. KY 40150
Contact: Marsha Puckett (502-833-2571)
E-mail: marshapuckett@bellsouth.net
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Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot
Second Full Weekend - Knob Creek Gun Range has a full Showroom of new and used firearms for sale! They also stock thousands of other gun related products. If you're looking for a specific item please e-mail us. We will do our very best to reply in a timely manner.
Location: Exit 117; Hwy 44 W.
Contact: Kenny Sumner (502-922-4457)
E-mail: thecreek@sprynet.com
Web: www.machinegunshoot.com
Web: www.knobcreekrange.com
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Bernheim's ColorFest & Scarecrow Jubilee
Third weekend - One of Kentucky's Top 10 Fall Festivals! Spectacular fall color, Nature craft demonstrations and exhibits. Hikes and guided walks, music, pumpkin carving, kids activities, call for more information.
Location: Exit 112; Hwy 245 at Bernheim Forest
Contact: 502-955-8512
Web: www.bernheim.org
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Bullitt County Health Fair
October 23- Free Health Screenings, over 50 booths to help improve your health. Attend a health seminar taught by experts. Have your questions answered. Save time & money have several screenings done in one day. 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. No Appointment Necessary!
Location: Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
E-mail: fhowe@bullittchamber.org
Contact: Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce (502-955-9641)
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Light Up Shepherdsville
First Friday (Dec. 3) - Refreshment begin at 6:00 p.m. Bring the kids out to visit with Santa and watch the City Park light up with joy when you visit. This holiday event is a great way to spend the holiday season with your family, don't miss it!
Location: Shepherdsville City Park
Contact: 502-543-2923
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Christmas in the City, Lebanon Junction
First Saturday (Dec 4) - Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow... come visit Santa at the Community Center along with refreshments, games, carriage rides and much more from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.
Location: Exit 105; Lebanon Jct. KY 40150
Contact: Marsha Puckett (502-833-2571)
Contact: woopswoo@juno.net
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