The United Mountain Horse Inc. invites you to experience the extraordinary beauty of the “Mountain Horse”, but there is so much more for you to explore at the United Mountain Horse Spring Fling Bring the family to meet this Kentucky Original while you shop, eat & have fun.
Join us May 30th & 31st 2014 at the beautiful Kentucky Equestrian Center located in Winchester KY, where we will showcase Kentucky’s favorite breed in a (AA) High Points qualifying show.
Originating in Eastern Kentucky these horses have proven to be very versatile from the trail to the rail. These gaited Mountain horses will display a variety of performances throughout the scheduled classes.
From Trail Obstacles to the athleticism of the Park Pleasure Horse, you will find these horses to be highly entertaining to watch & participate alongside.
Please join us as we showcase this magnificent Kentucky Original in all of its beauty and at the 2014 United Mountain Horse Spring Fling.
For more information email: unitedmountainhorse@gmail.com
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Every year the Bluegrass Heritage Museum celebrates Preservation Month by offering trolley tours to historic homes and site sin and around Clark County. These tours have become very popular and fill up quickly, so be sure to make your reservations as soon as possible by calling 859-745-1358.
Tuesday, May 27, 2014 Travel back in time to the old Colbyville Tavern to enjoy a picnic dinner on the grounds and hear the history of the old home, which at one time was a stagecoach stop. Cost is $20.00.
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED! All tours will leave the museum promptly at 5:30pm. Allow yourself plenty of time by arriving early.
at Fort Boonesborough Campground
The Kentucky Blood Center will be conducting a blood drive in the Recreation Hall of the campground from 10:00am – 4:00pm. All donors will receive a tee shirt, a gift, and be entered into the door prize drawings for gift certificates from the park. Open to the public. Give blood and save a life! For more information please call (859) 527-3454 or email booncamp@bellsouth.net
Visit a social and business gathering of merchants, traders, artisans, Native Americans, militia members, long hunters, scouts, and other frontier characters. Listen to period music, visit camps, and shop for 18th century goods as you compare life today to 225 years ago. Go on a guided tour of the original fort site. See a weekend of 18th century history come to life! This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort. Call 859-527-3131 ext 216 or email ftboone@bellsouth.net for more information.
BOONESBORO BOOGIE NATIONALS CAR SHOW at Fort Boonesborough Campground
There will be over 1000 vehicles participating in this large three-day car show. In addition there will be lots of vendors and live entertainment. For more information please call (502)-863-3960.
Great Siege of Boonesborough Guided Interpretive Walking Tours – The First Saturday of each month, May through October – Come along on a guided walking tour of the original fort site and significant locations relating to the Siege. Visit sycamore hollow, the area of the Indian camp, the springs, the location of the treaty ground and Sacred Elm, and others. Additional dates may be added and tours for groups may be scheduled. Call 859-527-3131 ext 216 or email ftboone@bellsouth.net for more information.
Charcoal Burn begins 9/29/2014. See and learn about an ancient craft kept alive even to this day! Join a group of blacksmiths including Randy Wolfe of Bethel Forge as they demonstrate projects and techniques, trade ideas and information, swap tall tales of the forge, and also offer hand forged items for sale. The process of making charcoal in the 18th century will be interpreted all during the week. Blacksmiths are invited to bring along their portable forges, start up a fire and join in! Find answers to your questions, and maybe try your hand at a simple forging project. You can also go on a guided tour of the original fort site and Siege battleground. This event is free with regular fort admission. 4375 Boonesborough Rd. Call 859-527-3131 ext 216 or email ftboone@bellsouth.net for more information.
Paul Monsour
Union County Tourism Director
270-952-1191
paul.monsour@unioncountyky.org
Saturday and Sunday – battle re-enactment each day. Come early and spend the day learning about 18th century life in Kentucky. See a Living History Event including militia and settlers’ camps, Native American Village, merchants, traders, food, music and more. Visit the Museum Store and 18th century Transylvania Store. This event is free with regular fort admission. Call 859-527-3131 ext 216 or email ftboone@bellsouth.net for more information.
HALLOWEEN LIGHTS DRIVE THRU at Fort Boonesborough Campground
Enjoy the sights, sounds and scares of over one and one-half miles of Halloween lights and displays from your car. Play pirate miniature golf with Halloween music and thousands of lights. Concessions and snacks available. For more information please call
(859) 527-3454 or email booncamp@bellsouth.net.
AUTUMN FUN WEEKEND at Fort Boonesborough Campground
Enjoy the cooler weather of fall with scheduled times for nature hikes, free putt-putt and tours, a bonfire and lots more. This is event is for registered campers only. For more information please call (859) 527-3454 or email booncamp@bellsouth.net.
Clark County ACTHA Obstacle Challenge and Competitive Trail Ride
http://www.actha.us
