Lost River Art Fair
There will be more than natural beauty serving as inspiration at Lost River Cave & Valley this Saturday as Artworks, Inc. gathers for its second Art Fair beginning at 9 a.m. This event is a show place and sale for some of the areas most skilled visual artisans, showcasing original art, one-of-a-kind art, and very limited editions of signed and numbered works of art. Lost River is also the first stop on Saturday's Allied Alternative Energy Bowling GREEN Tour where participants will hear about the sustainable Wetlands Project recently completed near the Valley. For more information about the Lost River Art Fair, call 270-393-0077 or visit http://www.lostrivercave.com/.
Corn Mazes, Pumpkin Patches & Fun on the Farm
The chill in the air signals the return of a few great traditions around Southern Kentucky- corn mazes, pumpkin festivals and harvest celebrations! This Saturday, Chaney's Dairy Barn celebrates its 6th birthday on Saturday from 11 am- 5 pm with a Birthday Bash featuring hayrides, a huge corn maze, pony rides, pumpkin & face painting, barnyard playground, and more. Also have 'Fun on the Farm' at The Garden Patch in Smiths Grove this Saturday where Esli's unique garden creations will be available along with pumpkins, gourds, mums, local items from their new Farm Fresh Market, scarecrow-making, and more. Then head out to Jackson's Orchard Saturday or Sunday for the annual Pumpkin Festival featuring the best fried apple pies and cider around. You're sure to find the perfect pumpkin in their huge patch and walk away with some fresh farm fruit and baking mixes for your own fall celebrations! Visit http://www.kentuckyfarmsarefun.com/ for more info about these attractions plus many more across our region.
September 28, 2009
September 22, 2009
What's Happening this Week in Bowling Green?
The Wall That Heals
This half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be displayed at Aviation Heritage Park all weekend, 24 hours a day, beginning Thursday morning at 10 a.m. The Wall will be escorted into Bowling Green by the Kentucky Chapter of The Patriot Guard Riders in a parade leaving Smiths Grove at 11 a.m. Tuesday that will proceed South on I-65 exiting onto Cemetery Road, traveling around the square and out Scottsville Road.
On Friday morning, a special brick-laying ceremony will be held at the Warren County Courthouse to honor the Warren County veterans killed in action.Then on Sunday, the exhibit concludes with a closing ceremony featuring "Reflections at the Wall" by Bowling Green's Dr. Jerry Martin, a candlelight service and reading of the South Central Kentucky soldiers' names recorded on The Wall, a three-rifle volley, and the playing of Taps. For more information about The Wall's visit, call 270-842-4953 or visit www.aviationheritagepark.com.
Bowling Green International Festival
The Bowling Green International Festival reminds us we may live in "One World," but we have "Many Faces" as this annual celebration of cultural diversity for the entire family returns to Circus Square in downtown Bowling Green this Saturday. The all-day festival features a parade, bands, dancers, demonstrations, food, merchandise, activities, and cultural displays from around the world.
Many hands-on, edu-tainment activities for all ages will take place throughout the day! Try your luck with a pinata, compete in contests, workshops, or check out the passport program. Admission is $3 for ages 13 and up, but a $1 off coupon is available on the website or you may purchase a $5 Restaurant Discount Card and receive $1 admission. For more information, call 270-796- 2777 or visit www.bginternationalfest.com for a complete schedule, Festival map and discount coupon.
This half-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., will be displayed at Aviation Heritage Park all weekend, 24 hours a day, beginning Thursday morning at 10 a.m. The Wall will be escorted into Bowling Green by the Kentucky Chapter of The Patriot Guard Riders in a parade leaving Smiths Grove at 11 a.m. Tuesday that will proceed South on I-65 exiting onto Cemetery Road, traveling around the square and out Scottsville Road.
On Friday morning, a special brick-laying ceremony will be held at the Warren County Courthouse to honor the Warren County veterans killed in action.Then on Sunday, the exhibit concludes with a closing ceremony featuring "Reflections at the Wall" by Bowling Green's Dr. Jerry Martin, a candlelight service and reading of the South Central Kentucky soldiers' names recorded on The Wall, a three-rifle volley, and the playing of Taps. For more information about The Wall's visit, call 270-842-4953 or visit www.aviationheritagepark.com.
Bowling Green International Festival
The Bowling Green International Festival reminds us we may live in "One World," but we have "Many Faces" as this annual celebration of cultural diversity for the entire family returns to Circus Square in downtown Bowling Green this Saturday. The all-day festival features a parade, bands, dancers, demonstrations, food, merchandise, activities, and cultural displays from around the world.
Many hands-on, edu-tainment activities for all ages will take place throughout the day! Try your luck with a pinata, compete in contests, workshops, or check out the passport program. Admission is $3 for ages 13 and up, but a $1 off coupon is available on the website or you may purchase a $5 Restaurant Discount Card and receive $1 admission. For more information, call 270-796- 2777 or visit www.bginternationalfest.com for a complete schedule, Festival map and discount coupon.
September 8, 2009
What's Happening this Week in Bowling Green
Balloons, Tunes & BBQ
After seeing all the beautiful Corvettes around town last weekend, look to the skies for color this weekend as the 2009 U.S. Bank Balloons, Tunes and BBQ kicks off Thursday evening at the BG/ WC Airport! This year's event is FREE with more entertainment than ever including tethered balloon rides, balloon glows at dusk, live music, and the SAM 100.7 BG Idol Contest.
Don't miss the Hare and Hound race at 5:15 pm Saturday and country-recording artist Justin Moore. Go to http://www.balloonstunesbbq.com/ to learn more or call 270-745- 7532.
Delafield Homecoming Festival
The community of Delafield, once a bustling area receiving shipments at Boatlanding Road's city wharf, will celebrate its heritage this Saturday with a second annual Homecoming. The day will consist of Bluegrass music, a car show, children's inflatables, dunking booth, silent auction, cake walk, raffles, and more! Proceeds from this event provide two students from Warren Central with a $1,000 scholarship. For more information, contact Executive Director Shirley York at 270-782-9671.
Take a look at all the great things happening around Southern Kentucky on the Visitors Bureau's calendar at http://www.visitbgky.com/.
After seeing all the beautiful Corvettes around town last weekend, look to the skies for color this weekend as the 2009 U.S. Bank Balloons, Tunes and BBQ kicks off Thursday evening at the BG/ WC Airport! This year's event is FREE with more entertainment than ever including tethered balloon rides, balloon glows at dusk, live music, and the SAM 100.7 BG Idol Contest.
Don't miss the Hare and Hound race at 5:15 pm Saturday and country-recording artist Justin Moore. Go to http://www.balloonstunesbbq.com/ to learn more or call 270-745- 7532.
Delafield Homecoming Festival
The community of Delafield, once a bustling area receiving shipments at Boatlanding Road's city wharf, will celebrate its heritage this Saturday with a second annual Homecoming. The day will consist of Bluegrass music, a car show, children's inflatables, dunking booth, silent auction, cake walk, raffles, and more! Proceeds from this event provide two students from Warren Central with a $1,000 scholarship. For more information, contact Executive Director Shirley York at 270-782-9671.
Take a look at all the great things happening around Southern Kentucky on the Visitors Bureau's calendar at http://www.visitbgky.com/.
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