Seasonal Events

The 127 Yard Sale is the longest yard sale in the world. It’s 690 miles long and travels through six states; Michigan, Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama. Stop and shop and enjoy our hospitality.

This annual event boasts an assortment of crafts, including exceptional pottery, jewelry, glassware, woven rugs, needlecraft, basketry, leather goods, floral design and Shaker reproductions. Find your newest treasure.

Bring the family and your pets for a fun filled day of vendors, animal costume contests and music. This event is a fundraiser for Critters without Litters in Mercer County. It’s free to join the fun under the Osage Orange tree.

The “Big Jack” Pearson Memorial Car Show is
presented by the Central Kentucky Hotrodders during Pioneer Days. All vehicles are welcome, multiple vehicle categories. Drawings for giveaways and so much more.

The Family Reunion Music Festival is an annual summer gathering to celebrate family with music, camping, food and sunrises on the knob at Terrapin Hills Farm. It is open to the public to attend and is  a preview for the Harvest Music Festival. 

Mercer’s fireworks display is a free community event to celebrate Independence Day. Families gather to watch fireworks, eat from food vendors and enjoy the park. Fireworks start at dark. 

This annual celebration is a two-day festival at West Lane Park with live music, food trucks, kids activities, speakers and more!

Enjoy great outdoor theater in the historic amphitheater at Old Fort Harrod State Park. “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” gives visitors a very entertaining and historically correct story of Harrodsburg’s founding days.  

A fireworks event held over Lake Herrington is fun for all. Also, a lighted boat parade across the water  adds to the Fourth of July celebration. The show starts at dark. Free to attend.

The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show is the longest running fair and horse show in the United States.  The fair is always the last full week of July. The fair also has truck pulls, derbys, midway, livestock shows and pageants fill the week.

We are located in the “Stable” located at the Mercer County Fairgrounds, 560 Linden Ave. We accept WIC and Senior Vouchers.

Performance art. Outdoor seating.

Picnic in the Park is a free live music event held every Friday at noon throughout the summer. Featuring local and regional talent, families are encouraged to pack a picnic and join in the fun under the Osage Orange tree. 

Pioneer Days is an annual free festival on the shaded grounds of Old Fort Harrod State Park. Live entertainment runs the weekend on the main stage with kids games and activities under the Osage Orange tree. 

Located on historic Main Street, Ragged Edge Community Theater offers the latest in theatre production in a traditional setting. New plays every season along with children’s productions. 

Come and experience a full scale 1770’s re-enactment with settlers, Natives, traders, demonstrators, music, Native attacks on the fort and much more all weekend!  Living history at its best. 

Access the Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve, with a full day of self-guided and staff-led tours, talks, hands-on activities, farm experiences and more. Visit seasonal exhibits, tour historic buildings and hike over 30 miles of nature trails.