Month: July 2015

Unless you grew up in the horse world like I did, chances are slim that the Shelbyville Horse Show is even on your radar. I am here to tell you that it should be! Nestled in the Saddlebred capital of the world, this historic show now in it’s 26th year is the pride of Shelbyville! The show starts on the last Wednesday in July and runs through Saturday and takes place at the Shelby County Fairgrounds.  Every night the show starts at 7pm and ends at 9pm. There are several different ways that you can experience the show. It is

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Did you know that Somerset has a water park? I didn’t either, but it looks pretty incredible! It is called SomerSplash! With the dog days of summer really in full swing, you have to find a way to cool off! The water park has a lazy river, a wading pool for smaller kids, tube slides, body slides and so much more! Tickets for those who are 48 inches or taller cost $16.95, for your kids that aren’t quite 48 inches the cost of admission is $14.95. If you have no plans to join in on the fun, there is a minimal

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The Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill has some great family programming in addition to the traditional tours that they already offer. In the next few weeks they really have some amazing events for you to consider taking your family to. Just a note, one is a little more of a ‘splurge’ but it might be a nice back to school treat for your kids. On July 25th (that is this coming Saturday) the village is hosting a family camp out! It is suggested for ages 6+. Their website describes it this way:  “Calling all adventure seekers! Bring your sleeping bags

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If you feel like you need a little culture in your life for FREE this weekend, then we have an idea for you! There is a performance of The 12th Knight in Smothers Park in Owensboro, Kentucky. The free shows are on July 18th and July 25th at the River Overlook stage in Smothers Park begining at 7:00pm. You can read more information about the performance here. If you are feeling particularly brave, why not make a whole day of it? Smothers Park might be one of the coolest free parks in Kentucky if not the best! Let your kiddos

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Are you looking for something to do this weekend and crossing your fingers that the weather will be nice? We are too!  Head to the Kentucky Horse Park and check out BreyerFest. It starts on Friday July 17th and runs through Sunday July 19th. 9am to 5pm all of the days. BreyerFest is the annual model horse festival and horse fair for Breyer model horses. It will take place in the covered arena of the horse park. What’s really cool is that horses that have been models for the figurines will be at this BreyerFest! Your child will get to see

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