Current Events in Northern Kentucky
Experience the many exciting and unique festivals, fairs and other events
in the
Northern Kentucky River Region.
Choose a county to the left for an extended schedule of events.
February Events
Boone, Campbell & Kenton Counties
(Covington, Newport, Bellevue & Florence)
www.nkycvb.com
March 5
Shop Bellevue!
The merchants of charming and historic Bellevue, KY invite you to explore their numerous & unique shops, galleries and eclectic dining options during this monthly first-Friday event.
Hours 6pm-9pm. See event website for full event and merchant information and directions.
Location: The shops along historic Fairfield Avenue, 312 Fairfield Ave , Bellevue
Phone: 859-431-8866
www.shopbellevueky.com
March 5 - April 2
The Art of Food
The Carnegie celebrates food as art during this special, annual exhibition which explores food as a complete sensory experience. Top local chefs along with creative interpretations from artists who use food as the inspiration for their art, come together to experience food as an art form. Free admission during run of show.OPENING RECEPTION: 3/5 6-9pm ($40 advance / $50 @ door) features exquisite foods & beverages prepared by many of the area's finest chefs and inspired by the exhibition art.
Location: Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington
Phone: 859-491-2030
www.thecarnegie.com
March 5 - First Friday of each month
1st FRIDAY GALLERY HOP! –
Enjoy art in the shops, restaurants and taverns of the Village. Hours are 6.m - 10pm.
Location: MainStrasse Village Covington, KY
Phone 859.491.0458
www.mainstrasse.org
March 6 & 7
More than Ink Tattoo
Art Show at Art on the Levee
Location: Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 1-866-LeveeKY (538-3359)
www.NewportontheLevee.com
March 11
Catacoustic Consort -- Passion and Silence
Music by 17th Century Italian Nuns Travel back in time and imagine a world lived within the seclusion of gated windows and walls, yet in this world you find excitement, strength, devotion and desire -- all brought to life in heavenly music. Celebrated director and musician Analisa Pappano leads the program. See event website for tickets. 7:30pm.
Location: Carnegie Visual & Performing Arts Center, 1028 Scott Blvd, Covington
Phone: 859-491-2030
www.catacoustic.com
March 13
Emerald Miles 5K Run/Walk for Epilepsy
10th annual event benefits the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Cincinnati and begins and ends at Newport on the Levee. Register online. Adult registration $25, Children 12 & under $15. Teams and individual registrations welcome!
Location: Newport on the Levee , One Levee Way, Newport
Phone: 513-721-2905
www.emeraldmiles.kintera.org
March 13 - 14
Stage One Dance
See event website for full information.
Location: Northern Kentucky Convention Center, One West Rivercenter Blvd, Covington
Phone: 405-573-7733
www.stageonedance.com
March 14
Cathedral Concert Series: J.S. Bach's 325th Birthday
A musical celebration of J.S. Bach's 325th birthday with David Mulbury, concert organist and special guests. 3:00pm. Admission is by freewill offering.
Location: St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption, 1140 Madison Ave, Covington
Phone: 859-431-2060
www.cathedralconcertseries.org
March 19
Bank of Kentucky Center -- Breaking Benjamin in concert
With Chevelle, Thousand Foot Krutch, and Red. Tickets $42.50 & $37.00 advance purchase.
Location: Bank of Kentucky Center, 500 Nunn Dr, Highland Heights
Phone: 513-562-4949 (Ticketmaster)
Email: info@bankofkentuckycenter.com
www.bankofkentuckycenter.com
March 19
Pure Prairie League @ Newport Syndicate
Enjoy a fabulous dinner buffet and incredible live performance by Pure Prairie League. GREATEST HITS include Amie, Fallin’ In And Out Of Love,
Two Lane Highway, Let Me Love You Tonight. Dinner 6pm, Show at 7:30. See event website for full details.
Location: Newport Syndicate, 18 E. Fifth St, Newport
Phone: 859-491-8000
http://www.rwatickets.com
March 20 – April 3
Easter Bunny Visits
Saturdays and Sundays, , 1 – 5 pm. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available in the Gallery Building
Location: Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 1-866-LeveeKY (538-3359)
www.NewportontheLevee.com
March 20 - 21
Big Bone Ghost Hunt
Join the park staff for a night of investigating at Big Bone Lick State Park. Learn the various ins and outs of ghost hunting by seeing and getting familiar with some commonly used tools during an investigation. The staff will have digital voice recorders, emf detectors, motion sensors, and camcorders on hand that participants can use for the investigation. While on the investigation you will learn a lot about the history of this famous location including the park ground, church, and cemeteries. Please bring a digital camera if you have one available. Registration required. Cost: $20.00 per person. Couples $30.00 For more information please contact: Todd Young at todd.young@ky.gov
Start Time: 10pm-4am
Location: Big Bone Lick State Park
Phone: 859-384-3522
Big Bone Lick State Park
March 25 - April 2
Top Girls at NKU
A production of Northern Kentucky University Dept of Theatre and Dance. The managing director of a London employment agency is celebrating her ascent from proletarian roots to the executive suite, though her celebration becomes an introspective look at the (personal, moral & ethical) sacrifices she has made on her rise to success. Performed in repertory.
Location: Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY
Phone: 859-572-5464
Email: boxoffice@nku.edu
Website: www.nku.edu/~theatr
March 26 - April 3
NKU -- Omnium Gatherum
A production of Northern Kentucky University Dept of Theatre and Dance. This Pulitzer Prize nominated play invites you to dinner. The guests at this exquisite feast of food confront the global implications of September 11th and beyond in an urgent, impassioned and hilarious play. Performed in repertory.
Location:
Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Dr, Highland Heights
Phone: 859-572-5464
www.nku.edu/~theatre
March 27
Turfway Park -- Lanes End Stakes
Turfway Park's banner springtime race, the Lane's End Stakes, is a nine-furlong contest that is known as a testing ground for horses with Kentucky Derby dreams. This is a $500,000 Grade II prep race for the Kentucky Derby. See event website for full details.
Location: Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Rd, Florence
Phone: 859-371-0200
www.turfway.com
March 27
Body Building Competition
See the Beverly International website for full information.
Location: Northern Kentucky Convention Center, 1 W. RiverCenter Blvd, Covington
Phone: 800-781-3475
www.beverlyinternational.net or www.bodybuildingworld.com/contest
Through March 6
Falcon Theater -- Beyond Therapy Absurdist comedy takes an hilarious look at the quest for love...and ensuing need for counseling as two people try to connect through personal ads...in spite of their therapists' helpful and non-so-helpful psychobabble and psychoanalysis. Performance dates: 2/19-20, 26-27 and March 5-6. See the event website for tickets and full information.. Performance dates: 2/19-20, 26-27 and March 5-6. See the event website for tickets and full information.
Location: Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 513-479-6783
www.falcontheater.net
Through March 7
Bank of KY Center -- KHSAA Region 9 Basketball Tournament
Kentucky High Schools Region 9 tournament for boys & girls. Advance tickets $6 ($8 at the door).
Location: The Bank of Kentucky Center, 500 Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY
Phone: 859-442-2650
Email: info@bankofkentuckycenter.com
www.bankofkentuckycenter.com
Every Wednesday Night
The Naked Karate Girls
Jefferson Hall
Location: Newport on the Levee, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 1-866-LeveeKY (538-3359)
www.NewportontheLevee.com
Through March 13
Shadowbox Cabaret -- Shadowbox After Dark
Shadowbox's high energy mix of original sketch comedy, irreverent one-act plays and live rock 'n' roll music is dedicated to love, relationships and America's favorite pastime. Enjoy a fun ride from awkward first kisses, to those all-too interesting fantasies, messy breakups, and everything in between! Come early and enjoy food and drinks from Shadowbox's bistro-style menu, served up by the ensemble. Tickets $20 (students & seniors) and $30 (adults). Shows Thursday through Saturday @ 7:30pm with additional shows @ 10:30pm on Fri & Sat.
Location: Shadowbox Cabaret, Newport on the Levee, Newport
Phone: 859-581-7625
www.shadowboxcabaret.com
Through April 1
Turfway Park- Winter/Spring Meet
No trip to Kentucky is complete without the excitement of live thouroughbred horse racing! Post Times for Winter/Spring Meet: Wed-Thurs 1:10pm, Fri 5:30pm, Sat-Sun 1:10pm. See the event website for information on scheduled promotions and special events throughout the season. Admission is free.
Location: Turfway Park, 7500 Turfway Rd, Florence, KY 41042
Phone: 800-733-0200 or 859-371-0200
www.turfway.com
Through April 2
At NKU -- Top Girls
A production of Northern Kentucky University Dept of Theatre and Dance. The managing director of a London employment agency is celebrating her ascent from proletarian roots to the executive suite, though her celebration becomes an introspective look at the (personal, moral & ethical) sacrifices she has made on her rise to success. Performed in repertory.
Location: Northern Kentucky University, Nunn Dr, Highland Heights, KY
Phone: 859-572-5464
Email: boxoffice@nku.edu
www.nku.edu/~theatre
Through - June 6
History Unearthed: Archaeology Speaks @ Behringer-Crawford Museum
New exhibit at Behringer-Crawford Museum explores the archaeological work conducted by the museum including digs by the museum's first curator Ellis Crawford. Learn about the importance of historic preservation and about the field's best practices and techniques. Artifacts, home archaeology and more.
Location:
Behringer -Crawford Museum, Devou Park, 1600 Montague St., Covington
Phone: 859-491-4003
www.bcmuseum.org
All Year
Shadowbox Cabaret - The Lunchbox
During most of the year, on FRIDAYS only, Shadowbox offers a 45-minute, laugh-filled, cabaret mini-show featuring bawdy sketch comedy and live rock n' roll music. Shows have an "R" rating for adult humor and language.
A bistro-style lunch menu is available - pre-orders welcome. Shows begin at noon; doors open at 11:15am. Advance reservations are highly recommended. See the event website for menu and full information. Admission is $10; $5 for students/seniors. Group rates are available.
Location:
Shadowbox Cabaret, Newport on the Levee, Newport
Phone:
859-957-ROCK
www.shadowboxcabaret.com
All Year
The Funny Bone Comedy Club
November 1 - December 31
America's number one comedy night club, The Funny Bone, is at Newport on the Levee offering an ever-changing, exciting lineup of national comedians and touring stand-up club comedians. Call the Funny Bone or see their website to find out who's appearing now and who's coming soon.
Location: Funny Bone Comedy Club, Newport on the Levee, Newport
Phone: 859-957-2000
www.funnyboneonthelevee.com
All Year
Monmouth Theatre -- Music, Comedy, Theater
Eclectic entertainment venue offers an expansive lineup of live music events, comedy performances, live theater and more throughout the week in a smoke-free venue. See the Monmouth Theatre website for current schedule of events.
Location: Monmouth Theatre, 636 Monmouth St, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 859-655-9140
www.monmouththeatre.com
All Year
Live Music and Events at York Street Cafe
All year long (and throughout any given week), York Street Cafe hosts a variety of live music events including the SwingTime Big Band, the Stardust Orchestra, Wits End Comedy troupe, CD release parties and more. In addition to their 2nd floor lounge and 3rd floor gallery space, York Street Cafe offers one of the city's best patios and is widely appreciated for its excellent food, comfortable historic ambiance and marvelous house-made desserts. See their website for this week's lineup, wine & food specials and more.
Location: York Street Cafe, 738 York St, Newport, KY 41071
Phone: 859-261-9675
www.yorkstonline.com
All Year
Live Music at Southgate House
The historic Southgate House is a 4-level mansion that has been turned into one of the most happenin' rock 'n roll venues in town. The Ballroom, Junies Lounge, The Parlour and The Gallery comprise the facility which offers live music, events & entertainment seven days a week.
Call or see their website for current list of performers and events. In any given week, the lineup of up-and-comer performers, as well as established artists on the cusp of stardom along with unique indie events make this a venue to check out for live music devotees.
Location: Southgate House, 24 E. Third St, Newport, KY
Phone: 859-431-2201
www.southgatehouse.com
All Year
FROG BOG at the Newport Aquarium
Special exhibit features 30 different kinds of frogs and many hands-on, visual and sound-rich experiences that highlight different senses and replicate the frog habitat. See the Aquarium website for hours of operation and ticket information. This state-of-the-art facility was named the No. 1 aquarium in the Midwest in the Zagat Survey’s U.S. Family Travel Guide in 2004 and the Best Rainy Day Outing in 2006 in Cincinnati Family Magazine.
Location: Newport Aquarium, One Aquarium Way, Newport
Phone: 859-261-7444
www.newportaquarium.com
All Year
Mad Hatter - concerts & shows
Concert and performance club offers live bands and music events throughout the week.
See the Mad Hatter website for current band lineup and ticket info.
Location: Mad Hatter, 620 Scott St, Covington
Phone: 859-291-2233
www.madhatterclub.com
All Year
Live Music & Concerts at the Madison Theater
The Madison Theater boasts a capacity of approximately 1200 guests, a state of the art sound and lighting system, as well as 3 full service bars. The theater offers a variety of live music, comedy, sports and film events year-around.
Because new shows are constantly being added, please see the Madison Theater website for the most up-to-date schedule of their upcoming events and live music concerts.
Location: Madison Theater, 730 Madison Ave, Covington
Phone: 859-491-2444
www.madisontheateronline.com
All year
Dining, sightseeing and holiday cruises on BB Riverboats
BB Riverboats offers a wide variety of dining, sightseeing, holiday, private charter and specialty riverboat cruises along the Ohio River throughout the year. For over three decades, this family-owned business has delighted locals and visitors of all ages with the unique experience of historic riverboat cruising. Take in the beautiful Ohio and Kentucky skylines while enjoying sumptuous cuisine, expert narration, dixieland music and the historic surroundings and amenities of BB's fleet of historic riverboats.
See event website for full details and reservation information.
Location: BB Riverboats, Newport on the Levee, Newport
Phone: 859-261-8500 or 800-261-8586
www.bbriverboats.com
All Year
Fine Wine and Wine Tastings
Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky is home to several boutique wineries and numerous outstanding wine retailers. In addition to exceptional wine for sale, many offer wine tastings year-'round. See individual websites or call for offerings and event schedules. Here are some you may want to try:
Fort Thomas Wine & Spirits, Ft Thomas, KY. 859-441-4900.
The Liquor Cabinet, Hebron, KY. 859-586-9270.
Cork 'n Bottle, Covington, KY. www.corknbottle.com
Cork 'n Bottle, Ft. Mitchell, KY. www.corknbottle.com.
The Party Source, Bellevue, KY. www.thepartysource.com.
D.E.P.'s Fine Wine & Spirits, Covington, KY. www.depsfinewine.com
Stonebrook Winery, Melbourne, KY. www.stonebrookwinery.com
Bracken County
(Augusta, Brooksville & Germantown)
www.augustaky.com
March 21
Spring Solstice-Easter Concert
4pm to 6pm
Sponsored by the Augusta Art Guild. Concert to be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church on 4th Street, Augusta.
May 1 & 15
Art Exhibition
10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
A Brit's Eye View. Impressionist Art Exhibition at the Augusta Art Guild. For more information contact Barbara Kelsch at 606-756-2787
Carroll County
(Carrollton & Ghent)
http://www.carrolltontourism.com/
April 23 - 25
Now that's a bargain weekend
Camper appreciation weekend. Stay two nights for the price of one. Swap meet.
Location: General Butler State Resort Park
Phone:
866-465-8853 or 502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com
May 7 - 9
Pioneer Power Club's Annual Antique Tractor Show
Vintage/Antique tractors and other implements
Exhibits, games, good food and live entertainment
Location: Kentucky Motors on Hwy 42
Phone:
859-567-1292
May 8
Kentucky Scottish Weekend
Bag pipes, Bands, Highland dancing, Games, Celtic Music, British Car Show,
Border Collies, Vender & more.
Location: General Butler State Resort Park
Phone:
866-465-8853 or 502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com
www.kyscottishweekend.org
May 8
Spring Bash Demo Derby
Stock 80 & Newer Class, Compact class,
Modified Compact Class and Compact Figure 8 Class. 8pm
Location: Carroll County Fair Grounds
Phone:
502-732-5924 Larry Coghill or
502-732-0699 Jason Coghill
May 15 - 16
Spirit of Butler Paranormal Weekend
Study and investigation of paranormal activity of the Butler Turpin State Historic House, Cemetery and grounds.
Location: General Butler State Resort Park
Phone:
866-465-8853 or 502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com
May 15
Heritage Saturday
Demonstrations of heritage skills such as spinning, Basket making, wine making and lye soap making, ect. Tours available of the Historic House (c1790)
Location: Historic Masterson House
Phone:
502-732-5786 or
800-325-4290
May 29
Play Er Agin' Music Concert
Blues, Bluegrass, Honky Tonk. Free. 7pm Informal seating
Location: Historic Butler Turpin House
General Butler State Resort Park
Phone: 502-732-4384
www.generalbutler.com
Fleming County
(Flemingsburg & Elizaville)
http://www.flemingkychamber.com/
March 5
First Friday Seafood Buffet at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Visit Blue Licks on the first Friday of every month when they serve an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, including unlimited soup and salad bar for $27.99 + tax + beverage. Their Seafood Buffet includes all-you-can-eat crab legs, fried fish, and an ever-changing variety of other seafood entrées. They even serve items for the land lovers in your family, like pasta, roast beef & gravy, and fried chicken. Of course, this also includes their fabulous dessert bar. Buffet is served from 4pm-close.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
March 13
Cajun Buffet at Hidden Waters Restaurant
Take a trip through the Louisiana Bayou as you enjoy all of the colorful flavors of Cajun Cuisine. This amazing buffet features such specialty items as Corn & Crab Bisque, Cajun Vegetable Soup, Red Beans & Rice, Crawfish Stew, Andouille Sausage & Rice, Jambalaya, New Orleans Gumbo, Blackened Chicken with Dirty Rice, Peel N Eat Shrimp, Crab Etouffee, Catfish Creole, Frog Legs, Corn Oysters, Black Eyed Peas, Fried Okra, Collard Greens with Jowl Bacon, Bayou Fried Potato with Onions, French Bread, Fried Corn Cakes, Sweet Potato Pie, Praline Pie, Bourbon Street Crepes, Blackberry Cobbler, and more for $16.95 + tax + beverage. Buffet served from 4pm-8pm.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet at Hidden Waters Restaurant
We are serving up some traditional Irish foods to celebrate this holiday. Enjoy Corn Beef & Cabbage, Ireland’s Best Shepherds Pie, Mrs. O’Hearn’s Chicken & Dumplins, Broiled Fish, Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, Shamrock Salad, Assorted Vegetables, Mrs. O’Leary’s Homemade Apple Salad, Irish Fisherman’s Soup, O’Malley’s Beef Stew, Hot Spiced Apple Cider, Strawberry Short Cake, Irish Mint Chocolate Cake, Pot O’ Gold Lemon Pie, and more. Served 4pm-8pm. Price is $12.95 + tax + beverage.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
March 20
Franklin Sousley, American Hero
1 pm, Community Room of the Fleming County Public Library. Kentucky author, Ronald Elliot, will share the unique story of our home-town boy’s childhood and family. Elliot is currently working on a new book about Sousley. This free program is sponsored by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing, North America and Fleming Co. Public Library and is open to the public.
Location: Community Room of the Fleming County Public Library
Phone: 845-7851
March 26
River Bank Fish Fry at Hidden Waters Restaurant
We’ve centered this entire buffet around our most requested entrées: Catfish! Enjoy all you can eat fried catfish, lemon pepper broiled catfish, spicy Cajun catfish, catfish nuggets, and catfish fiddlers…but that’s not all! We’ll also have Licking River frog legs, river bank fried potatoes with onion, frog pond tarter sauce, hot slaw, fried cornbread, corn on the cob, green bean casserole, and of course our signature salad bar and desserts. Buffet will be served 11:30am-8pm for $12.95 + tax + beverage.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
March 29
Jam Session at Blue Licks
Join area musicians on the last Monday of each month from 6pm-8pm for a relaxed evening of fun, friends, and music. You never know who will show up! This is an informal and unstructured event. It is open to all musicians and to the general public. There is no cost to attend this event as a performer or an audience member. Come early and enjoy a meal at Hidden Waters Restaurant.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
Gallatin County
(Sparta & Warsaw)
www.gallatincountyky.com
April 11
Craigs Creek Fishing Tourney - Dixie Marine
Location: Craigs Creek
Phone: (513) 874-0825
April 17
USA Bassin NTL Fishing Tournament
7am - 3pm
Ky-05 Warsaw City Division Division on Ohio River
Location:Warsaw City Park....3rd and Locust St.
www.usabassin.com
April 24
Drive the Track Sale!
Your car meets our track! Simply visit our Fan Center Gift Shop between 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., spend at least $40 on event tickets, merchandise or both and you'll be turning laps on our 1.5-mile tri-oval!
Location: Kentucky Speedway
888-652-RACE
www.Kentuckyspeedway.com
May 29
USA Bassin NTL Fishing Tournament
7am - 3pm
Ky-05 Warsaw City Division Division on Ohio River
Location: Warsaw City Park....3rd and Locust St.
www.usabassin.com
Grant County
(Dry Ridge, Williamstown, Crittenden & Corinth)
http://www.grantcokentuckytourism.com/
Every Friday night
Heritage Demonstrations at
The Historic William Arnold Log Home
The Historic William Arnold Log Home is open to the public every Friday 11 - 4. This historic structure was the home of the town's founder. Each Friday there will be heritage demonstrations, such as chair weaving, basket weaving, quilting, etc. Free Admission
Location: On Main Street in downtown Williamstown
Firday Nights
Country music at The Olde Star Mall Theatre in Williamstown
Come out and enjoy some toe-tappin' fun with some talented local and not so local musicians. Bring your dance shoes and do the two-step, or just kick back, relax and enjoy the music .A great place to take the family. It's a smoke free, alcohol free facility. Concessions are available serving hotdogs, soft drinks and more!
$8 Admission on Fridays, Children under 12 are free.
Location: Take Exit 156 (Barnes Road) off I-75 go East on Barnes Road to the traffic light. Turn left, north on Main Street (US 25). At the next traffic light is the entrance to the parking lot for the theatre. We are located next door to Tractor Supply in the Olde Star Mall.
Phone: 859-992-5775
www.oldestartheatre.net
Saturday Nights
Bluegrass music at The Olde Star Mall Theatre in Williamstown
Come out and enjoy some toe-tappin' fun with some talented local and not so local musicians. Bring your dance shoes and do the two-step, or just kick back, relax and enjoy the music .A great place to take the family. It's a smoke free, alcohol free facility. Concessions are available serving hotdogs, soft drinks and more!
$10 Admission on Saturdays, Children under 12 are free.
Location: Take Exit 156 (Barnes Road) off I-75 go East on Barnes Road to the traffic light. Turn left, north on Main Street (US 25). At the next traffic light is the entrance to the parking lot for the theatre. We are located next door to Tractor Supply in the Olde Star Mall.
Phone: 859-992-5775
www.oldestartheatre.net
May 8th, June 12, July 10, August 14, September 11, & October 9
Crusin the Ridge -
Open to all Show Cars, Trucks, Antiques, Classics, Modifies, Muscles, Sport Cars, Motorcycles, and Tractors. Show and Shine your ride from 3 pm to 8 pm then Cruisin' the Ridge at 8:00 pm and continue throughout the evening.
Location: I-75 Exit 159 Dry Ridge, KY
www.cruisintheridge.com
Lewis County
(Vanceburg, Tollesboro & Trinity)
http://lewiscounty.ky.gov/
March 6 and 7
Lewis County Sportsmen's Expo
Brought to you by Clarksburg Branch Hunt Club. The 3rd Annual Lewis County Deer & Turkey Expo will be held in Vanceburg, KY. The event will be held at the Lewis County Middle School gymnasium from 9am to 6pm on Saturday and 10am to 4pm Sunday, with admission at the door only $5 for everyone. This price includes admission for all day, as well as admission to all seminars throughout the day. This year we will be featuring 'Turtle Man', KY's Best Kept Secret.
Phone: (606)796-9936
jeremy@lewiscountysportsmensexpo.com
All Year
Self guides Coverd Bridge Tour
Explore 8 covered bridges of The Buffalo Trace Region and enjoy the scenic reminders of a bygone era, Kentucky's architectural treasurers are links to the past.
Visit the web site below for a downloadable map.
CoveredBridgeBrochure.pdf
All Year
Quilt Trail
The Lewis County Quilt Trail project places colorful painted quilt squares on highly visible barns and other structures throughout the county. Local students are heavily
involved. The high school's advanced art classes sketch out and paint the patterns. The vocational school's carpentry classes construct the frames.
On the Web or flemingbarnquilts.com/
Mason County
(Maysville, Washington & May's Lick)
http://www.masoncountykentucky.com
March 5 – 12
Annual Art & Antique Charity Auction
Location:
Maysville Country Club
Phone: 606-564-5865
www.kygmc.org
March 13
Rotary Farm Machinery Sale
11 - 9am.
Location: Chuck Marshall Sale Lot on Hwy.
Phone: 606-564-1115
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Location: O’Rourke’s Pub, downtown Maysville.
Phone: 606 564-3933
March 19
“Understanding Opals”
A talk by Robyn Dufty Shires, 5 p.m.
Location: Kentucky Gateway Museum Center
Phone:
606-564-5865
www.kygmc.org
March 19 - 21
Girls AAU Tournament
March 19
Women’s Crisis Center “Take Back the Night”
A
candlelight vigil in remembrance of survivors of sexual assault, 6p.m.
Location:
Limestone Landing
March 20
Franklin Sousley, American Hero
1 pm, Community Room of the Fleming County Public Library. Kentucky author, Ronald Elliot, will share the unique story of our home-town boy’s childhood and family. Elliot is currently working on a new book about Sousley. This free program is sponsored by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing, North America and Fleming Co. Public Library and is open to the public.
Location: Community Room of the Fleming County Public Library
Phone: 845-7851
March 21
Ohio River Valley Artist Guild, Art Smart Sundays
2-4 p.m.
Location: The Ohio River Valley Artist Guild Studio, 504 Duke of York St., Old Washington.
Phone: 606-759-1336
March 26 - 28
AAU Boys Tournament
March 27
Regional Science Olympiad
Maysville Campus will once again be hosting middle and high school students.
Location: Maysville Community & Technical College
Owen County
(Owenton)
www.owencounty.ky.gov
May 22
Sweet Owen Arts in the Park
Juried artisans, music, storytelling, art work, student talent show, food. All ages. All day event. Free admission
Location: Owen County Fairgrounds & Park, Ellis Road just off US 127 North in Owenton
Phone: 502-484-3450
Every Friday, May through November
Farm & Craft Market
Fresh fruits, vegetables, homemade breads, jams, jellies, flowers, catered lunch, etc.
10am - 2pm
Location: US 127 North in Owenton
Phone: 502-484-5703
Pendleton County
(Falmouth)
http://www.pendletoncounty.ky.gov/
Robertson County
(Blue Licks & Mt. Olivet)
http://www.robertsoncounty.ky.gov/
March 5
First Friday Seafood Buffet at Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
Visit Blue Licks on the first Friday of every month when they serve an all-you-can-eat seafood buffet, including unlimited soup and salad bar for $27.99 + tax + beverage. Their Seafood Buffet includes all-you-can-eat crab legs, fried fish, and an ever-changing variety of other seafood entrées. They even serve items for the land lovers in your family, like pasta, roast beef & gravy, and fried chicken. Of course, this also includes their fabulous dessert bar. Buffet is served from 4pm-close.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
March 13
Cajun Buffet at Hidden Waters Restaurant
Take a trip through the Louisiana Bayou as you enjoy all of the colorful flavors of Cajun Cuisine. This amazing buffet features such specialty items as Corn & Crab Bisque, Cajun Vegetable Soup, Red Beans & Rice, Crawfish Stew, Andouille Sausage & Rice, Jambalaya, New Orleans Gumbo, Blackened Chicken with Dirty Rice, Peel N Eat Shrimp, Crab Etouffee, Catfish Creole, Frog Legs, Corn Oysters, Black Eyed Peas, Fried Okra, Collard Greens with Jowl Bacon, Bayou Fried Potato with Onions, French Bread, Fried Corn Cakes, Sweet Potato Pie, Praline Pie, Bourbon Street Crepes, Blackberry Cobbler, and more for $16.95 + tax + beverage. Buffet served from 4pm-8pm.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
March 17
St. Patrick’s Day Buffet at Hidden Waters Restaurant
We are serving up some traditional Irish foods to celebrate this holiday. Enjoy Corn Beef & Cabbage, Ireland’s Best Shepherds Pie, Mrs. O’Hearn’s Chicken & Dumplins, Broiled Fish, Fried Chicken, Fried Catfish, Shamrock Salad, Assorted Vegetables, Mrs. O’Leary’s Homemade Apple Salad, Irish Fisherman’s Soup, O’Malley’s Beef Stew, Hot Spiced Apple Cider, Strawberry Short Cake, Irish Mint Chocolate Cake, Pot O’ Gold Lemon Pie, and more. Served 4pm-8pm. Price is $12.95 + tax + beverage.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
March 20
Franklin Sousley, American Hero
1 pm, Community Room of the Fleming County Public Library. Kentucky author, Ronald Elliot, will share the unique story of our home-town boy’s childhood and family. Elliot is currently working on a new book about Sousley. This free program is sponsored by the Kentucky Humanities Council, Inc., Toyota Motor Manufacturing, North America and Fleming Co. Public Library and is open to the public.
Location: Community Room of the Fleming County Public Library
Phone: 845-7851
March 26
River Bank Fish Fry at Hidden Waters Restaurant
We’ve centered this entire buffet around our most requested entrées: Catfish! Enjoy all you can eat fried catfish, lemon pepper broiled catfish, spicy Cajun catfish, catfish nuggets, and catfish fiddlers…but that’s not all! We’ll also have Licking River frog legs, river bank fried potatoes with onion, frog pond tarter sauce, hot slaw, fried cornbread, corn on the cob, green bean casserole, and of course our signature salad bar and desserts. Buffet will be served 11:30am-8pm for $12.95 + tax + beverage.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Hidden Waters Restaurant, Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov
March 29
Jam Session at Blue Licks
Join area musicians on the last Monday of each month from 6pm-8pm for a relaxed evening of fun, friends, and music. You never know who will show up! This is an informal and unstructured event. It is open to all musicians and to the general public. There is no cost to attend this event as a performer or an audience member. Come early and enjoy a meal at Hidden Waters Restaurant.
Phone: 859-289-5507 or 800-443-7008
Location: Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park
www.parks.ky.gov





