September 28 - 30, 2012
THANK YOU TO ALL OF THE SPONSORS, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS WHO MADE HARVESTFEST POSSIBLE! WE HAD A GREAT WEEKEND!
Click here to see the winners of the Best Autumn Dessert Contest and to download the winning recipe!
The Heirloom Supper, September 28
5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. / $25 Adults, $12.50 Kids 11 & Under / Reservations - 800.734.5611 x360
Join us for a casual supper in the Trustees’ Office featuring popular Shaker Village dishes from the last 50 years.
Evenings on the Lawn, September 28 & 29
6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. / Free
Cozy up to the bonfire and make your own s’mores, or simply relax as the sun sets on the lawn of the Trustees’ Office.
Spirit Strolls to the Graveyard, September 28 & 29
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. & 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. / Free
Stroll down the lantern-lit turnpike to the graveyard while listening to spooky stories from the past.
The Harvest 5-Mile Trail Run, September 29
$25 Early Registration, $30 Race Day / 8:00 a.m. Hikers Depart,
8:30 a.m. Runners Depart
Run through the historic village and alongside rock walls, surrounded by picturesque countryside views. Registration includes a long-sleeve race T-shirt, goody bag, admission to HarvestFest, overall age-group prizes and refreshments. Learn more…
HarvestFest at Shaker Village, September 29 & 30
10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. / $15 Ages 13 & Above, $5 Ages 6-12, Free 5 & Under
Download complete weekend schedule now!
• The Market - take home your own harvest of honey, breads, jams, fruits & more
• Pony Rides ($2)
• Pumpkin Sales
• Pig Roast, Tasty Treats, Beer & Wine
• Live Music on the Main Stage
• Kids’ Village - Farm Olympics, Hay Climbs, Bob for Apples, Balloon Animals, Arts & Crafts & More
• Best Autumn Dessert Contest
• Meet the Farm Animals
• Milk Kentucky Kate
• Apple Orchard Activities
• Sheep Shearing
• Honey Bee Demonstrations
• Sorghum Making
• Shaker Village Quilt Exhibition
• And Much More!
Guided Fall Foliage Hike, September 29
1:30 p.m. / Free / Trail Head #2 in West Lot Area
Check out the best autumn colors on the property. Go on a new guided adventure each week and find the best locations to see the natural wonders of fall.
Thank you to our HarvestFest supporters...
LEX 18, Harrodsburg/Mercer County Tourist Commission, Bluegrass Sotheby's, Hilliard Lyons, Family Medicine Clinic of Danville, and Sweetgrass Granola