Calendar of Events
2008

Sunday Brunch at McKenzie’s, 197 South Main Street, Versailles. 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., 859 256-0099.

Sunday Brunch at Railheads At The Depot, 110 Frankfort Street, Versailles. 11:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m., 859 873-3663.

Sunday Breakfast at The Woodford Inn, 140 Park Street, Versailles, 10:30 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

April -Sept
"PICNIC ON THE PORCH,” Woodford Reserve Distillery, 7855 McCracken Pike, Versailles. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Tuesday - Saturday. Enjoy the natural beauty and delicate flavors of the Bluegrass at the Woodford Reserve Distillery’s Picnic on the Porch. A variety of seasonal sandwiches, salads, and delightful desserts are featured. No reservations required. Cost is approximately $12.00.

Apr 1-October 31
Season begins at Jack Jouett House, 255 Craigs Creek Road, Versailles. Tours available from 1-5 p.m. Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays and by appointment. 859 873-7902.

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August 1
Woodford County Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Scramble at Woodford Hills Country Club located at 3495 McCowans Ferry Rd., Versailles, KY. Registration and lunch begin at 12:00 pm and shotgun start at 1:00 pm. Entry fees are $85/person or $300/foursome. Includes golf cart, green fees, and lunch. For player registration or sponsorship information, contact the Chamber office at 859-875-5122, or fax to 873-4576.

August 2
Pieces of a Dream, at Equus Run Vineyards with buffet dinner. http://www.equusrunvineyards.com for band information, menus, and to purchase tickets.

Aug 9
Kids’ History Day at the Jack Jouett House. 1:00 p.m. 859 873-7902.

Aug 9&10
Trains, Planes, & Automobiles Bluegrass Railroad Museum, 800-755-BGRM or http://www.BGRM.org.

Aug 14-24
Kentucky State Fair, Woodford County Booth

Aug 16
Ronald McDonald Clown Train, Bluegrass Railroad, Woodford County Park, 2:00 p.m., 859 873-BGRM.

Aug 23
The Johnson Brothers at Equus Run Vineyards with buffet dinner. http://www.equusrunvineyards.com  for band information, menus, and to purchase tickets.

Aug 28
Tim Williams of Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary will present a slide show about the history, and programs at the Sanctuary. Sponsored by Woodford County Historical Society. 859 873-6786.

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Sept 6&7
Civil War Train Robbery, Bluegrass Railroad, Woodford County Park, 2:00 p.m., 859 873-BGRM.

Sept 7
Birds of Prey with Carol & Laura Reynolds, Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, 2:00 p.m. $5.00
859 873-5711.

Sept 13
Scandalous at Equus Run Vineyards with buffet dinner. http://www.equusrunvineyards.com  for band information, menus and to purchase tickets.

Sept 14
Ronald McDonald Clown Train, Bluegrass Railroad, Woodford County Park, 2:00 p.m. 859 873-BGRM.

Sept 20
Millville Hillbilly Daze in downtown Millville in Woodford County. This annual festival kicks off with a parade at 10:30. Crafts, flea market, music and cloggers. Bean soup supper. Capital City Antique Car Club will have a Cruise-In. Contact John Watts for food vendor information. 859 873-2222.

Sept 20 & 21
Midway Fall Festival in downtown Midway. Arts, homemade crafts, live music, farmers market, free train rides for the kids, petting zoo, sand sculptures, old farm engine display, corn meal mill and great food. 10-6 p.m. Saturday, 11-5 p.m. Sunday.

Sept 25
History of Aviation Museum in Lexington, 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by Woodford County Historical Society. 859 873-6786.

Sept 26-27
Repair Affair, coordinated by the Versailles- Woodford County Rotary Club, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Call 859 873-3481 for more information.

Oct 1-December
Keeneland “Fall Meet” Luncheons at Holly Hill Inn in Midway. Includes a three-course lunch menu. Price is $15 plus beverage, tax and tip. For reservations call 859 846-4732.

Oct 12
Exotic Reptiles with Scott Braunstein of the House of Reptiles, Inc., Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, 200 p.m. $5.00. 859 873-5711.

Oct 17 & 18
Oct 24 & 25
“Haunted” train ride, Bluegrass Railroad, Woodford County Park, 8 p.m. 859 873-BGRM.

Oct 23
Anniversary Open House & Potluck At Woodford County Historical Society. 6:30 p.m. 859 873-6786.

Oct 31
“Haunted” train ride, Bluegrass Railroad, Woodford County Park, 8 p.m.. 859 873-BGRM.

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Nov 1
Pouring for the Pantry, Equus Run Vineyards, 859 846-9463.

Nov 7 & 8
First Christian Church Holiday Bazaar, Friday 9-6:00 p.m.; Saturday 9-5:00 p.m. Crafts and gifts, baked and canned goods. Lunch and dinner. 859 873-3901.

Nov 8 & 9
Versailles Merchants Christmas Open House, Versailles. 10 a.m.-5 a.m. on Saturday and 1-5 p.m. on Sunday. Versailles Christmas kick-off with each participating business offering refreshments and special sales. 859 873-5122.

Nov 8
Star Gazing, Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary. 6:00 p.m., $5.00, 859 873-5711.

Nov 20
Woodford County Historical Society Annual “Show-And-Tell Program. 6:30 p.m. 859 873-6786.

Nov 22-Dec 30
Holidays at Woodford Reserve Distillery. Guests will enjoy savory culinary delights, unique holiday shopping, personally guided tours and genuine “Bluegrass” hospitality. Tuesdays-Sundays, 11:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m. To make reservations call 859 879-1953 or visit www.woodfordreserve/reservation.com .

Nov 29 & 30
“Home for the Holidays” train, Bluegrass Railroad, Woodford County Park, 2:00 p.m., 859 873-BGRM.

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Dec 6
Versailles Christmas Parade, 5:30 p.m. Details TBA

Dec 7
Chamber of Commerce Annual Holiday Auction, 1-8:00 p.m. 859 873-5122. Bid through the internet at www.woodfordchamber-ky.com or 859 873-5122.

Dec 13
Holiday Historic Homes Tour sponsored by Woodford County Historical Society. 11 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 859 873-6786.

Dec 13
Frontier Christmas: A Jouett Family Holiday Celebration. Visit the Jouett House to learn how families on the Kentucky frontier celebrated the holidays. 2:00 p.m. 859 873-7902.

Dec 13 & 14
Santa Claus Train, Bluegrass Railroad, Woodford County Park,
Dec 20 & 21 2:00 p.m., 859 873-BGRM.

Dec 14
Audubon Christmas Bird Count, Buckley Wildlife Sanctuary, 8:00 a.m., $5.00. 859 873-5711.

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