2010 Calendar of Events

August

August 2nd - August 7th - Old Reliable Germantown Fair - Germantown Fairgrounds.  Since 1854, one of Kentucky’s oldest fairs: horse shows, baby and beauty contests, carnival rides, floral, livestock and agriculture exhibits.  Contact 606-883-3755 or www.freewebs.com/germantownfair.

August 8 -- Freedom Salute Parade, TBA

August 21st & 22nd - Battle Reenactment Celebration at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park - Tribute is paid to the brave pioneers who fought and died at the Battle of Blue Licks August 19, 1782 during this weekend of special programs and demonstrations. A craft area features local crafters, artisans and vendors along with special music and a battle reenactment at 3pm on each day. Stroll through the pioneer encampment and see how pioneers lived over 200 years ago. Special museum programs featuring hands on demonstrations.

August 28th - 13th Annual Covered Bridge Festival - Goddard Bridge, Fleming County.  Learn the history behind three of Kentucky’s 13 remaining covered bridges. Live music, crafts and food. 9am - 5pm.  Contact 606-845-1223 or www.flemingkychamber.com.

August 26th - 29th - Ohio Tobacco Festival - Ripley, Ohio.  Carnival rides, food, crafts, music and more.  Contact: 937-392-1590.

August 29th – Summer Concert - sponsored by the Maysville-Mason Co. Arts Council – 7pm on the front lawn of Maysville Community & Technical College.

September

September 3rd - 6th - Labor Day Weekend Activities – Join us as the summer season comes to a close with special activities throughout the weekend.

September 11th - Maysville Rotary Club Horseshow - Germantown Fairgrounds. Show begins at 6pm.  Contact 606-883-3289.

September 10th, 11th, 12th - St. Patrick’s Fall Festival, - St. Patrick School downtown Maysville.  Games, auctions, food, raffles, live music.  Contact: 606-564-5949. 

September 17th -- Free street party featuring the Jimmy Church Band. Downtown Maysville.

September 18th - 19th - Simon Kenton Harvest Festival - Old Washington Historic District of Maysville.  Demonstrations of Frontier life.  Educational activities for children and adults.  Museum, specialty shops, food and entertainment.  Simon Kenton descendants gather for reunion. 

Contact 606-564-9419 or www.cityofmaysville.com.

September 18th -- Rosemary Clooney Concert featuring Travis Tritt. For details, go to homepage.

September 24th & 25th - Pig Out in Maysville - 7th Annual BBQ Festival - Presented by Interstate Equipment Sales & Rental – Benefiting Shriner’s Transportation Fund - Downtown Maysville.  BBQ contest with cash prizes, street party, live music, Cornhole tournament.  Contact Norbert 606-564-3933 or e-mail ngallenstein@maysvilleky.net.

September 25th - The Kentucky Gateway Museum Center - Will participate in the Sixth Annual Museum Day, presented by Smithsonian magazine.  For further information contact Lynn David at 606-564-5865 or communications@kygmc.org.

September 25th & 26th & October 2nd & 3rd - “R” Farm Pumpkin Festival - U-pick pumpkins, crafts, collectibles, wagon ridges, petting-farm animals, greased pig contest. Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday 12pm to 6pm.  To schedule school or group tours contact 606-742-2429 or www.r-farm.com.

October

October 2nd – Second Sunday - An afternoon event of physical activity-Sponsoring the event are the Mason County Cooperative Extension Service, along with the city and County governments. For more information please call 606-564-6808.

October 2nd - Magee’s Bakery Farm Transparent Pie Day & Folk Life Event - Baking demonstrations, music, Goldenrod and farm tours, house tour, carriage rides and more. 10am to 4:30 pm, 8188 Orangeburg Road, Maysville.  Contact 606-759-4882 or www.mageesbakeryfarm.com.

October 9th - Limestone Family YMCA 4th Annual 5K Run/Walk - 8:30 a.m. - All net proceeds will be donated to the Limestone Family YMCA in an effort to build strong kids, strong families and a strong community. For more information contact 606-564-6772.

October 16th - Freedom Fund Gala - Sponsored by the Maysville/Mason Co. NAACP - For more information contact

Pastor George Edwards at 859-338-1506

October 14th – 17th & 21st – 24th - Maysville Players Present “The Boys Next Door” - Washington Opera House, 116 W. Second Street, downtown Maysville.  For show times and prices visit; www.maysvilleplayers.net or call 606-564-3666.

October 23rd - Hospice of Hope Annual Gala – 6pm to10 pm at the Maysville Conference Center.  Murder Mystery Dinner.  Contact 606-759-4050 for more information.

October 29th & 30th Haunted Corn Maze on “R” Farm - Prepare to be scared by ghosts, goblins and other scary creatures.  7pm to 11pm.  Contact 606-742-2429 or www.r-farm.com.

October 22nd - Ghost Night - Kentucky Gateway Museum Center, 6pm in downtown Maysville.  Storytelling, costume contest and refreshments. Contact 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org.

October 24th - Annual Charity Ball sponsored by the Maysville Younger Women’s Club - Maysville Country Club at 6:30 pm. For information contact Stacy McCune, MYWC President at 606-564-0811.

November

November 5th & 6th - National Association of Miniatures Enthusiast – Kentucky Gateway Museum Center. Contact 606-564-5865 or www.kygmc.org.

November (first weekend TBA) - 7th Annual RSVP Benefit Concert – “A Star Spangled Celebration” – 6:30 pm. Contact Ron at 606-564-5511.

November 7th - Veteran’s Day Parade - Downtown Maysville, KY.  Sponsored by Maysville Simon Kenton VFW.  Contact Simon Kenton VFW 606-564-6944.

December

December 3rd - Twilight Christmas Parade - Downtown Maysville.  Spectacular floats, marching bands and Santa make this event a family favorite. Parade begins at 6pm on East Second Street at Rotary Park and winds its way through town to 3rd Street and back. Parade Float Line-up at 5:30 pm. Contact 606-564-9419 or www.cityofmaysville.com.

December 3rd - Christmas Open House - Gateway Museum Center in the Wormald Building after the parade.

December 4th & 5th – 42nd Annual Frontier Christmas Festival in Old Washington - Scenic 1780s pioneer village with seven museums, strolling costumed carolers, dulcimer, banjo and fiddle playing; learn the art of candle making, period craft demonstrations. Contact 606-759-7411 or www.washingtonkentucky.com.

December 9th – 12th & 16th – 19th - Maysville Players Present “A Taffeta Christmas” - Washington Opera House, 116 W. Second Street, downtown Maysville.  For show times and prices visit; www.maysvilleplayers.net or call 606-564-3666.

December 11th & 12th - Trinity & St. Paul Lutheran Churches Music and Nativity Festival - Nativity Scenes from around the world; spiritual and holiday music.  Free Admission.  Saturday 11am to 5pm, Sunday 12pm to 4 pm.  Trinity Lutheran Church, Maysville.  Contact 606-564-4493.