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January 14th & 15 MOVED TO July 7th and 8th
Floor Cloth Class by Virgina Tucker. Come and take part in this fun and informative class as you learn the history and the artistry of the traditional painted floor cloth. Admission is very limited and is only $90 and that includes all your supplies. Saturday 9:00 till 4:00 and Sunday 1:00 till 4:00. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
March 24th
Pick up the Park. Volunteers are asked to come together to help get the park ready for the season by picking up sticks, raking leaves and planning flowers. 9:00 till Noon.
Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
April 7th
Community Easter Egg Hunt. Sponsored by the Harrodsburg Kiwanis Club this annual event features games, egg/candy hunts and a visit by the Easter Bunny. 10:00 till Noon.
Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
April 28th
Community Plant Swamp. Gardeners of all sizes are invited to come and bring plants that they have in abundance and swap for some new ones. 10:00 till Noon. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
May 19th
Bark in the Park. Any one with pets are invited to come to the park and enjoy a day of animal related entertainment, vendor booths, vaccination clinic and a dog contest sponsored by Burkmann Feeds. 10:00 till 4:00. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
May 27th
Tea with the Taylors. An afternoon Tea in the Mansion Museum, guest speakers will be on hand and participants are encouraged to come in period dress (1813 -1934). Tea with the Taylors will be the 4th Sunday in May- October, 2:00-4:00. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
June 1st
Picnic in the Park. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment is “Next of Kin” a family singing group.
Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
June 8th
Picnic in the Park. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment is “David Stahl, the piano Doctor”.
Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
June 14th
Flag Day Retirement Ceremony. Sponsored by the Boy Scout troop 127. The public is invited to a wonderfully patriotic program as the Boy Scouts retire any flags that have become tattered. The public is encouraged to bring their flags that need retiring.
June 15th
Picnic in the Park. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment is magician Doug Doolin. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
June 16th
Harrodsburg Birthday Party. A free cake and ice cream party for the citizens of Mercer County. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov
June 22nd
Picnic in the Park. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment is Scott Shupe, and his reptile show. Call 859-734-3314 or
E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
June 23rd & 24th
Fort Harrod Settlement & Raid. Our signature event, this is an 18th century reenactment at the oldest settlement this side of the Allegheny mountains. Settlers, sutlers, natives, traders and long hunters mix with the public to make this a wonderful event for both the campers and the public. Presentation all day including a Native Raid on the fort at 2:00 both days. 8:00 till 5:00 both days.
June 24th
Tea with the Taylors. An afternoon Tea in the Mansion Museum, guest speakers will be on hand and participants are encouraged to come in period dress (1813-1934). Tea with the Taylors will be the 4th Sunday in May- October, 2:00-4:00. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov
June 29th
Picnic in the Park. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment is Nateli Berry and the Dingles. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
July weekends.
The Ragged Edge Community Theater will be doing an out door performance in our amphitheater about the settlement of Harrodsburg and the early frontier. Details still pending.
July 6th
Picnic in the Park. Eveone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment is Larry Sanders and Borderline. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov
July 7th & 8th
Floor Cloth Class by Virgina Tucker. Come and take part in this fun and informative class as you learn the history and the artistry of the traditional painted floor cloth. Admission is very limited and is only $90 and that includes all your supplies. Saturday 9:00 till 4:00 and Sunday 1:00 till 4:00. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
July 13th
Picnic in the Park. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment is Emily Horn. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
July 20th
Picnic in the Park. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment is to be announced.
Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
July 21st & 22nd
Civil War reenactment. For one weekend we invite the union to defend our fort from the rebels and encamp all over the park. Details still pending.
July 22nd
Tea with the Taylors. An afternoon Tea in the Mansion Museum, guest speakers will be on hand and participants are encouraged to come in period dress (1813-1934).Tea with the Taylors will be the 4th Sunday in May - October, 2:00-4:00. Call 859-734-3314 or
E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
July 27th
Picnic in the Park. Everyone is invited to bring their lunch and enjoy it under our world famous Osage Orange tree while enjoying free entertainment every Friday in June and July at Noon till 1:00. This weeks entertainment are performers from Studio G. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
August 10th
Mercer County Relay for Life. An all night of entertainment and fund raising. Come out and support this great cause. 6:00 pm till 6:00 am. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
August 26th
Tea with the Taylors. An afternoon Tea in the Mansion Museum, guest speakers will be on hand and participants are encouraged to come in period dress (1813-1934). Tea with the Taylors will be the 4th Sunday in May- October, 2:00-4:00. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
September 23rd
Tea with the Taylors. An afternoon Tea in the Mansion Museum, guest speakers will be on hand and participants are encouraged to come in period dress (1813 - 1934). Tea with the Taylors will be the 4th Sunday in May-October, 2:00-4:00.
Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
October 13th & 14th
Mercer County Arts Festival. An arts festival on our front lawn with lots of local artists vending their pieces plus lots of free entertainment. Come and get some early Christmas shopping done or just enjoy the free entertainment and arts projects. 8:00 till 5:00 both days.
Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
October 27th, 28th, 30th, & 31st
Haunted Frontier. A haunted house 238 years in the making. If you dare to enter this trail will lead you through the main gates of the fort, past the haunted cabins, into our abandoned theater and finally past the oldest cemetery in the state. During the haunted hours of 7:30 pm and 10:00 pm. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
October 28th
Tea with the Taylors. An afternoon Tea in the Mansion Museum, guest speakers will be on hand and participants are encouraged to come in period dress (1813-1934). Tea with the Taylors will be the 4th Sunday in May-October, 2:00-4:00. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
November 17th
Colonial Harvest meal, Trade Fair, and open house. What a day to be at Old Fort Harrod. We invite any and all traders and sutlers to set up inside our cabins and enjoy the crowds that come out for our open house. We also offer an authentic 18th century meal served in our blockhouse on our old wooden tables. This is a great way to experience the 18th century as you enjoy your meal under candle light in McGinty’s Ordinary while the dulcimer plays. Seats are very limited so call to get yours today, at only $25 they will be gone quickly! The fort and cabins will be decorated for the Christmas Holiday and the entire park is lit at night with candles. Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
December 2nd
Larry Sanders and Borderline’s Christmas Concert. Larry returns once again with his enormous band and entertainers. This is a very high energy Country Christmas show at 2:00 in the afternoon. Tickets are very reasonable at only $12.
Call 859-734-3314 or E-mail fortharrod@ky.gov.
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