Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Shakedown Adventure Bike Race

Date: September 21, 2019
Time: 10:00 am  to  1:00 pm

Shaker Village Shakedown - Adventure Bike Race

Saturday, September 21 @ 10:00 a.m.
Biking at Shaker Village
Register Today!

In partnership with Kentucky Adventure Bike, the "2019 Shaker Village Shakedown" is the first ever off-road cycling race at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill!

Start and finish in the historic village, surrounded by a pastoral landscape. The race will then take you through creeks, tunnels, near water falls, through single track, pavement, gravel and more!

Please follow on-site directional signage to event location and plan on checking-in at least 30 minutes prior to the event start time.

Want to stay overnight at Shaker Village? Race participants booking with the promo code BIKE save 10%!

For additional information about the venue, please call 800.734.5611.

Click here for additional information about the race.

Heritage Hunt for Bobwhite Quail – Lottery Drawing

Date: October 30, 2019
Time: 9:00 am  to  10:00 am

Heritage Hunt for Bobwhite Quail - Lottery Drawing

Wednesday, October 30
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Ticket Sales have closed for 2019!

Shaker Village manages over 1,000 acres of restored, native prairie. By establishing and caring for this important habitat native wildlife, like Bobwhite Quail, have flourished.

Once per year, Shaker Village offers the public the opportunity to hunt wild quail in this native habitat through a hunt lottery.

Habitat management requires significant funding to conduct regular controlled burns, herbicide treatments, plantings and monitoring. Proceeds from The Heritage Hunt for Bobwhite Quail help Shaker Village provide this maintenance, and create a sustainable system so future generations may enjoy Kentucky's native flora and fauna. In addition, wildlife management through controlled hunts helps to sustain a healthier quail population.

Controlled Hunt Details

Drawing Date:      October 30, 2019
Hunt Dates:            December 3 + 4, 2019
Raffle Tickets:        $20 each or $100 for six

One winner will receive:

  • Two full-day hunts for winner and one guest
  • One night at The Inn, plus meals at The Trustees’ Table for two
  • Hunt guide and dogs upon request

Winner will be notified by phone. Valid in 2019 only. Kentucky hunting license, gun and ammunition not provided.

Additional Resources:

Call 1-800-734-5611 or email [email protected] for more information.

Jazz at Shaker Village

Date: September 14, 2019
Time: 4:30 pm  to  6:00 pm

Jazz at Shaker Village

Saturday, September 14 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm
Jazz, Shaker Village, Live Music, Outdoor Bar

Live jazz in an historic outdoor setting? Sounds like the perfect combination for a Saturday evening!

In partnership with the Fort Harrod Jazz Festival, Shaker Village is proud to host this incredible jazz performance on the lawn of the historic 1839 Trustees' Office.

In addition to a performance by The MetroGnomes, attendees will be able to purchase drinks and specialty cocktails, roast marshmallows at the fire pit and explore the Shaker Village gardens.

Immediately following Jazz at Shaker Village will be the Village's weekly Music on the Lawn, featuring additional live music until 8:30 pm.

About the MetroGnomes

The MetroGnomes are a 19 piece big band based out of Lexington who perform in Central Kentucky and beyond. Since their formation in 2004 the band has played 12-15 concerts per year to rave reviews. Specializing in variety, the MetroGnomes play many different styles such as jazz, Latin, rock, and swing with a goal to always entertain with musical excellence. The band consists of members from all musical backgrounds and careers including professional and amateur musicians of all ages.

* Outdoor dining is limited, and weather dependent.
* Please bring your own lawn chair to ensure seating!
* $5 admission only required if attending tour or indoor exhibits.

Call 1-800-734-5611 or email [email protected] for more information.

Kids’ Science Saturday

Date: August 24, 2019
Time: 10:00 am  to  3:00 pm

Kids' Science Saturday!

Saturday, August 24 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Kids' Science, Experiential Education, Science Education, Fun Summer Activities

Looking for ways to explore science with your kids at home this summer? Join us for Kids' Science Saturdays to learn fun, hands-on learning activities that you can take home to enjoy with the whole family!

Highlights will include: Making your own tornado, learning to identify different rocks and minerals, discovering how to tell time with a lemon, experiments with mason jars and more!

Bring your own mason jar and receive a prize along with your experiment!

* 2019 Kids' Science Saturdays will occur on Saturday, June 15,  Saturday, July 6, and Saturday August 24.

* Kids' Science Saturdays take place at the Welcome Center, and participation is included with Admission to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Call 1-800-734-5611 or email [email protected] for more information.

Volunteer Trail Crew

Date: October 20, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm  to  4:00 pm

Volunteer Trail Crew

Sunday, October 20 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sign Up For the next volunteer day!

The Preserve at Shaker Village conserves and shares native prairies, woodlands, watersheds, fields, canebrakes and diverse wildlife—all perfectly framed by miles of hand-laid rock walls.

Each year, thousands of visitors hike, run and ride on nearly 40 miles of recreational trails that weave through The Preserve. Maintaining this trail system is not only important for ensuring a quality visitor experience, but also for protecting a diverse, and sometimes delicate, ecosystem.

We need your help to care for our trails!

If you are not adverse to a little hard work in the outdoors, join us as we battle erosion, clear invasive species and protect one of Central Kentucky's most popular outdoor spaces!

From July through October, for three hours in the afternoon on the third Sunday of each month, the Shaker Village Preserve Team will lead volunteer trail crews to help maintain the Village's trails.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers will use hand tools including shovels and loppers, and should wear leather work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or work boots.

Call 1-800-734-5611 or email [email protected] for more information.

Volunteer Trail Crew

Date: September 15, 2019
Time: 1:00 pm  to  4:00 pm

Volunteer Trail Crew

Sunday, September 15 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
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Sign Up to Volunteer!

The Preserve at Shaker Village conserves and shares native prairies, woodlands, watersheds, fields, canebrakes and diverse wildlife—all perfectly framed by miles of hand-laid rock walls.

Each year, thousands of visitors hike, run and ride on nearly 40 miles of recreational trails that weave through The Preserve. Maintaining this trail system is not only important for ensuring a quality visitor experience, but also for protecting a diverse, and sometimes delicate, ecosystem.

We need your help to care for our trails!

If you are not adverse to a little hard work in the outdoors, join us as we battle erosion, clear invasive species and protect one of Central Kentucky's most popular outdoor spaces!

From July through October, for three hours in the afternoon on the third Sunday of each month, the Shaker Village Preserve Team will lead volunteer trail crews to help maintain the Village's trails.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age. Volunteers will use hand tools including shovels and loppers, and should wear leather work gloves and sturdy, closed-toe shoes or work boots.

Call 1-800-734-5611 or email [email protected] for more information.

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