Schedule of Events 2013
Bullitt County is located just twenty miles south of Louisville. I-65 exits 105,112,116,117, and 121 have some of Kentucky ’s best attractions, most comfortable lodging and affordable dining options. We have just what you need to have an exciting visit. Please call the contact listed to verify times and dates. Events dates & times are subject to change.
February
Bernheim’s Valentine Dinner
Friday February 8th and Saturday February 9th – Plan now for a romantic dinner with your special someone and enjoy a magical evening in Bernheim’s enchanting Visitor Center. Enjoy a candlelit dinner, includes appetizers, main course, dessert, music and dancing throughout the evening. A cash bar will be available. Reservations required by Monday, February 4th.
Catered by Jarfi’s Bistro
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bernheim
Visitor Center
Time: 7pm – 11pm
Bernheim members; $120.00 per couple
Non-members; $150.00 per couple
Call (502) 955-8512 for more information or to make your reservation.
March
Kidsfest
Saturday March 9th – An event designed to entertain and educate children 12 years old and under. Children must be supervised by an adult. Free admission.
Time: 10:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 117; Paroquet Springs Conference Centre & Expo Hall
Contact: Bullitt Co. Chamber of Commerce - 502-543-6727.
April
Bernheim Adopt a Tree
TBA - Bernheim invites you to adopt a tree to plant in your yard, school or community. Bernheim will give you a free tree while they last. Stay tuned for additional activities. Donations are accepted in honor of Arbor Day.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bernheim
Research Center
Time: 9am – 3pm
Bernheim Members FREE, non-members regular $5.00 per car.
Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot
April 12th, 13th & 14th – Nations largest show and shoot for traders and spectators. Knob Creek Gun Range is open year around for your shooting enjoyment! The facility is encompassed by more than 600 acres and designed to provide you and your family a safe shooting environment.
Web addresses: www.machinegunshoot.com or www.knobcreekrange.com
Contact: Kenny Sumner (502-922-4457)
Email address: kennysumner@bellsouth.net
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 117; Hwy 44 W.
North Bullitt Lions Club Demolition Derby
Saturday April 27th – This event is full of “on the edge of your seat” excitement. Don’t miss out on the fun, Derby starts at 7:00pm
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Contact: Bill Cox (502-396-4604) or Gary Poynter email gppoynter@aol.com
May
Mt. Washington Spring Festival
Friday May 10th and Saturday May 11th – If you are looking for a place to spend quality time with the entire family, this is the great place. Festival will offer craft booths, food, parade, pageants and tons of fun. Don’t miss the kick off to Spring.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 117; Hwy 44 East
Contact: Bill Breeden (502-538-4897)
Team Puritt Spring 5K Run/Walk with Kids 1/2K Walk
Saturday May 11th – 5K Run/Walk with Kids 1/2K Walk will take place at St. Francis Church in Mt. Washington. The walk will start at 8:00am. Come and participate in the run/walk, set your own pace, have fun and hope to see you there.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 117, Mt. Washington
St. Francis Church
Contact: Amy Puritt (502-802-0802)
Bernheim’s BloomFest & Spring Plant Sale
Saturday - TBA
BloomFest – Bernheim’s annual celebration of spring features the popular Woodland Faeries Costume Parade and “Construction Zone”, nature discovery stations, kite flying, KY craft artists, live music, great food and more.
Time: 10am – 4pm
Spring Plant Sale – Bernheim’s annual spring plant sale features Bernheim SelectTM, 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 plants are suitable for north central Kentucky growing.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bernheim
Visitor and Research Centers
Time: 9am – 4pm and Members Only 8am
Contact: www.bernheim.org Phone: (502-955-8512)
Bernheim Members FREE, non-members regular $5.00 per car.
June
Spirit of the Eagle Pow Wow
Saturday June 1 and Sunday June 2 – Red Crow Indian Council, Inc. proudly honors our ancestors. Enjoy drumming, dancing, storytelling, Native American inspired arts and crafts, and Native American food.
1:00 pm both days
Location: Shepherdsville City Park
$8.00 Adults - $5.00 Seniors and Children under 12 FREE
For more information call (502) 543-8582
Golf Scramble
TBA – Bullitt County Chamber of Commerce
Phone (502-543-6727) or email freida.howe@gmail.com
Bernheim's Family Fishing Days
TBA – In the spirit of the KY Department of Fish and Wildlife’s Free Fishing Days, Bernheim is opening Cedar Pond and Holly Pond to children accompanied by a parent. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy a day of family fun. During these two days, no license is required to fish.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bernheim
Cedar Pond and Holly Pond near Visitor Center
Time: 7am – sunset
Bernheim Members FREE, non-members regular $5.00 per car.
Bullitt County Fair
Monday June 17th through Saturday June 22nd – 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 motorcross events. Don’t miss out.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Contact by phone (502-543-4855) Email: btsauction@yahoo.com
July
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.
Website: www.travelbullitt.org
Location: Interstate 65 - Exit 117; Paroquet Springs Conference Centre
Contact: Troy Beam (502-543-8687)
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: Interstate 65 take Exit 117
Contact: Bullitt County YMCA, (502-543-3985)
North Bullitt Lions Club Demolition Derby
Saturday July 27th – This event is full of “on the edge of your seat” excitement. Don’t miss out on the fun, Derby starts at 7:00pm
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Contact: Bill Cox (502-396-4604) or Gary Poynter email gppoynter@aol.com
August
Bluegrass 101 Festival
TBA – The bands are Bluegrass 101, Paul Williams and the Victory Trio, Men of the Week, Tommy Brown & the County Line Grass, Gene Thompson and Crossroad, Whistlen Rufus. It will be held under a large pavilion rain or shine "the show will go on". Schedule subject to change without notice.
For more information call Pam Waldridge (502-507-5449)
Visit website at: www.bluegrass101.com
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Times: Friday 6:00pm – 10:00pm and Saturday Noon – 10:00pm
Admission: Friday - $10.00, Saturday - $15.00, for both days - $20.00. Children 12 and under FREE with adult.
Primitive Camping Only $10
CONNECT at Bernheim
TBA – CONNECT at Bernheim is a collision of art, music, science and technology around Lake Nevin at night. Artists, scientists, naturalists, progressive thinkers and innocent bystanders unite in this celebration of creativity and technology – informed, infused and surrounded by nature. CONNECT is Bernheim’s grand invitation for all to experiment, play, dance and dream. One can participate in the madness or simply enjoy the sights and sounds. Beer and good food available at reasonable prices. Stay tuned to www.bernheim.org for more details and a participation form.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bernheim
Sunset Amphitheatre
Time: 6:22pm – 10:22pm
Bernheim Members $5
September
Bernheim's BugFest & Fall Plant Sale
Saturday - TBA
BugFest – Bernheim invites you and the kids to an INSECT SAFARI in Bernheim’s big backyard! Dance the Buggy Boogie, taste the tempting Cricket Crunch, count the Pickled Ticks plus a whole host of other horrible delights.
Time: 11am – 4pm
Bernheim Fall Plant Sale – Bernheim’s annual fall plant sale features Bernheim SelectTM and other plants chosen specifically for exceptional foliar interest. Trees, shrubs and perennials perfect for year-round interest in the home landscape will be available, proceeds benefit Bernheim.
Time: 9am – 4pm
Members shop early: 8am - 9am
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bernheim
Visitor Center
Information: www.bernheim.org Phone (502-955-8512)
Bernheim Members FREE, non-members regular $5.00 per car.
North Bullitt Lions Club Demolition Derby
Saturday September 28th – This event is full of “on the edge of your seat” excitement. Don’t miss out on the fun, Derby starts at 7:00 p.m.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bullitt County Fairgrounds
Contact: Bill Cox (502-396-4604) or Gary Poynter email GPPoynter@aol.com
Mt. Washington Fall Festival
Friday September 20th and Saturday September 21th – 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, rides, drawings, car show and tons of fun STUFF! Don't miss the kick off to Fall.
Contact: Bill Breeden (502-538-4897)
Or email mt.washingtonfallfestival@gmail.com
October
Lebanon Junction Old Fashion Days
Friday October 4th and Saturday October 5th – Celebrate with a little down home fun. Come visit the Old Fashion Days and you will enjoy rides, craft booths, handmade jewelry, country music and much more.
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 105; Lebanon Junction
Contact: Marsha Puckett (502-833-2571)
E-mail: marshapuckett@bellsouth.net
Knob Creek Military Gun Show & Shoot
October 11th, 12th & 13th – Nations largest show and shoot for traders and spectators. Knob Creek Gun Range is open year around for your shooting enjoyment! The facility is encompassed by more than 600 acres and designed to provide you and your family a safe shooting environment.
Web addresses: www.machinegunshoot.com or www.knobcreekrange.com
Contact: Kenny Sumner (502-922-4457
E-mail address: kennysumner@bellsouth.net
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 117; Hwy 44 W.
Bernheim's ColorFest & Scarecrow Jubilee
Dates: TBA
Bernheim ColorFest – Bernheim’s annual ColorFest has affordable family fun surrounded by fall’s spectacular beauty with great food, Kentucky crafts, the Scarecrow Jubilee and more. Enjoy the crisp fall beauty and great nature-related activities for kids, refreshments, music and fun for all. You will find enlightening and entertaining hands-on nature activities, distinctive crafts by Kentucky artists, pumpkin painting, a hay maze and much more. Learn about bees, purple martins and other wildlife; relax and enjoy the striking colors of fall on a hayride – bring family and friends and create your own perfect day at ColorFest.
Location: Visitor and Education Centers
Time: Saturday 10am – 5pm and Sunday noon – 5pm
Contact: www.bernheim.org (502-955-8512)
Bernheim Scarecrow Jubilee – Jubilee runs through November 15. Scarecrow Jubilee is an open invitational to individuals, groups, artists and all to submit a hand-crafted, ingenious creation out of recycle materials. Past submissions have included boy scouts eating bugs around a campfire, a life-size dancing bee with her honeypot, a six-foot chicken and so many more. These delightful beings grace the Bernheim landscape for several weeks with their charismatic personalities. Charge up your imagination and sense of fun and submit a scarecrow of your own! The 2012 theme is Hungry for Nature. Look for guidelines and an entry form online at www.bernheim.org
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bernheim
Arboretum
Time: Daily, 7am to close
Bernheim Members FREE, non-members regular $5.00 per car.
Home Run at Bernheim
Saturday October 26th – This annual 5K and 10K benefit walk/run for the Home of the Innocents has the best course in the region.
Registration starts at 7:30
Race starts at 9:00
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 112; Bernheim
Contact: www.homerunforkids,org or www.homeoftheinnocents.org
Phone: (502 596-1025)
December
Light up Shepherdsville
Friday December 6th – 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: Interstate 65 take Exit 117; Shepherdsville City Park
Contact: City of Shepherdsville (502-543-2923)
Lebanon Junction Christmas in the City
Saturday December 7th – Come visit Santa at the Community Center along with refreshments, singing and the town’s tree lighting.
Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
Location: Interstate 65 take Exit 105; Lebanon Junction
Contact: Marsha Puckett (502-833-2571)
Email: marshapuckett@bellsouth.net