Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Harvest Fest

Date: September 26, 2026 - September 27, 2026
Time: 10:02 am  to  4:02 pm

2026 Harvest Fest

Saturday, September 26 & Sunday, September 27, 2026 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
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Celebrate all things fall and kick off the harvest season with a down-home celebration for the entire family!

Our team will process sorghum and press apples for cider while you learn the history of these crops at Pleasant Hill (we promise you'll get to taste the fruits of our labor as well).

Take a hayride, paint a pumpkin, climb a hay caterpillar, ride a pony, throw axes and learn to use a bow. Shop for honey, breads and jams at the Harvest Market. Watch craft demonstrations and play festival games. Meet the Farm animals and try farm-made concoctions.

Live music, an outdoor bar and a variety of food trucks help complete this perfect September weekend.

Harvest Fest is included in your general admission to Shaker Village, granting you access to this event, as well as historic tours, exhibits and more!

Looking to pre-register? Purchase your tickets before September 22 to get a special early bird rate.

Members receive complimentary admission to all Signature Events. Reserve your tickets online.

Early Bird Rate:
Free - Ages 5 and Under
$8 - Ages 6-12
$16 - Ages 13-61
$12 - Ages 62+, first responders,
active & veteran military

All tickets are non-refundable
and non-transferable.

Pre-Register Now

Food Trucks:
Captain Franks
Biscuit's BBQ
Casa Grande
Miss Steaks/Blessings Mobile
Cattleman's
Beverly Ann's Cookies
Travelin Tom's Coffee
Southern Style Kettle Corn and Mini Donuts

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for
more information.

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Fall Festival Sorghum

Craft Fair

Date: August 1, 2026 - August 2, 2026
Time: 10:02 am  to  5:02 pm

2026 craft fair

Saturday, August 1 & Sunday, August 2, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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One of Kentucky’s premier craft events, the Shaker Village Craft Fair attracts the elite among regional artisans, as well as up-and-coming new artists.

This annual event boasts an assortment of crafts, including exceptional pottery, jewelry, glassware, woven rugs, needlecraft, basketry, leather goods, floral design and Shaker reproductions.

While on-site, enjoy the Shaker Village Bar, live music and food trucks.

Food Trucks:
Captain Franks
Biscuit's BBQ
Casa Grande
Miss Steaks/Blessings Mobile
Cattleman's
Mimi's Mac Shack
Travelin Tom's Coffee
Southern Style Kettle Corn and Mini Donuts
Beverly Ann's Cookies

General admission is discounted for Craft Fair weekend and includes access to historic tours, exhibits and other Shaker Village experiences.

Looking to pre-register? Purchase your tickets before July 28 to get a special early bird rate.

Members receive complimentary admission to all Signature Events. Reserve your tickets online.

Early Bird Rate:
Free - Ages 5 and Under
$5 - Ages 6-12
$12 - Ages 13-61
$10 - Ages 62+, first responders,
active & veteran military

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Pre-Register Now
2026 Vendors - Coming Soon

Tickets will be available for purchase onsite during the event. Day-of tickets are priced:
FREE - Ages 5 and Under
$8 - Ages 6-12
$15 - Ages 13-61
$12 - Ages 62+, first responders, active &
veteran military

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for
more information.

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Vintage Dad’s Day

Date: June 20, 2026
Time: 12:02 pm  to  5:02 pm

2026 Vintage Dad's Day

Saturday, June 20, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Included with Daily Admission
Vintage Baseball at Shaker Village
Vintage cars and baseball
Antique Tools

Looking to pre-register? Purchase your tickets before June 16 to get a special early bird rate.

Members receive complimentary admission to all Signature Events. Reserve your tickets online.

Early Bird Rate:
Free - Ages 5 and Under
$8 - Ages 6-12
$16 - Ages 13-61
$12 - Ages 62+, first responders,
active & veteran military

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Pre-Register Now

Are you a Member? Join us for an exclusive
Member's only cookout during Vintage Dad's Day.

Vintage Dad’s Day is made possible by the generous support of the Alexander G. Campbell, Jr. Foundation.

Come out and celebrate the dad in your life with a day of baseball, cars, tools, cigars, bourbon and great food! Purchase your admission ticket onsite when you arrive, or pre-register below before June 16 to receive a special early bird rate.

Vintage Baseball | 1:00 p.m.

Enjoy baseball as it was played in the 1860s with this exciting match-up between the Ohio 9 and the Bluegrass Barons.

Both teams will wear period-reproduction uniforms and use period-reproduction equipment while following baseball rules from the late-19th century. Discover the origins of America’s pastime and how much the game has changed in the last 150 years.

Bring your own lawn chair, and we'll provide the shade tree.

Bourbon Tasting

Join Wilderness Trail Distillery in the bourbon booth for sample pours and cocktails. Their team will be on hand to educate guests on their bourbon selections and the history of this Danville-based distillery.

Dad Approved Contests

A variety of fun dad-themed contests will be held including a pie eating contest, mustache and beard pageant and a rad dad competition. Participants can register for each competition when they arrive onsite at the event. Each winner will receive a Shaker Village Membership giving them access to events and special discounts for a year.

  • 2:00 p.m. Participants will race to finish a full-sized pie.
  • 2:30 p.m. If you have a beautiful beard or mustache show it off during our pageant.
  • 3:00 p.m. Come dressed to impress in your best dad fashions (jorts, white sneakers, sports team attire) to prove you’re the raddest dad around!

Classic Car & Tractor Show 

This part of the day really gets our motor running (we had to have a dad joke somewhere)! Tour vintage cars and tractors, and meet their owners to learn more about collecting and caring for these unique pieces of Americana.

Vintage Tool Displays 

Learn more about the hand tools of days-gone-by with tool historian Calvin Shewmaker.

Hot Dogs! Get your Hot Dogs heeeere (and a lot more)!

Food trucks specializing in burgers, hotdogs and barbecue, as well as a beer tent will be available throughout the day. The Post Office Shop will also have grab-and-go items including sandwiches, chips, sweet treats and drinks.

Food Trucks:

  • Captain Franks
  • Biscuit's BBQ
  • Cattleman's
  • Casa Grande
  • Mimi's Mac Shack
  • Travelin Tom's Coffee
  • Southern Style Kettle Corn and Mini Donuts
  • Tallulah Farm Ice Cream

Heritage Demonstrations and Activities

Take part in a variety of heritage demonstrations and activities scheduled throughout the day and including:

  • Axe Throwing for ages 12+
  • Hay Wagon Rides
  • Cigars from Schawb’s Pipes N Stuff
  • Pod's Forge with David Shadwick
  • Artistic Wood Turning with Bob Cairns
  • Wood Carving with Joe Baron
  • Green Penguin Hot Sauce with Justin Stanley
  • Basket Weaving with Derek Downing

Minors should have adult supervision. Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Animal Tracks Nature Hike

Date: March 28, 2026
Time: 10:02 am  to  11:30 am

2026 Animal Tracks Nature Hike

Saturday, March 28, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
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Trying to find your footing in identifying common animal tracks? On this hike through Shaker Village's Preserve you'll be introduced to some of central Kentucky's native species and their footprints. You'll have a whole new appreciation for damp and muddy ground as we take a close look at who's been out and about in the Preserve!

General Admission: $25

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Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

This hike will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Participants will traverse 1.5-3.0 miles of gravel, grass, and dirt pathways. Participants may wish to bring sturdy shoes, insect repellant and water.

This program is intended for ages 16+. Tickets required for all attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Shaker Footstool Taping

Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 1:02 pm  to  5:02 pm

2026 Shaker Footstool Taping

Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Chair Taping Footstool

The Shakers used a distinctive material for crafting seats on chairs, footstools, and settees — colorful, woven strips of cotton or wool known as “tape” or “listing”. In this workshop, you’ll get a hands-on introduction to the art of chair taping! We’ll use a mix of traditional and modern materials, and by the end of the afternoon you’ll walk away with a completed footstool.

No experience necessary and all materials provided. Participants will be proved with an assortment of different colors of tape to choose from - specific colors not guaranteed.

General Admission: $150

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

Registration Closed

This workshop is intended for participants aged 18+.

Program fee includes one complimentary general admission ticket to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservation recommended call: 859.734.5411.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Owl Prowl

Date: March 14, 2026
Time: 7:30 pm  to  9:02 pm

2026 Owl Prowl

Saturday, March 14, 2026 | 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
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Whoo's out on the Preserve tonight? Multiple species of owls call Kentucky home, and Shaker Village's mixed woodland and prairie ecology is perfect habitat for these winged predators. We'll be using our senses to search for these elusive creatures on this evening hike, listening closely to see if any owls are vocalizing nearby.

General Admission: $25

Annual Passholders receive a 20% discount. Become an
Annual Passholder today.

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This hike will take place outdoors, rain or shine. Participants will traverse gravel, grass, and dirt pathways on a 3.0+ mile loop along Shaker Village's trails. Participants should be comfortable walking in low light/semi-dark conditions. Participants may wish to bring a flashlight/headlamp, insect repellant and water.

Owl Prowl is intended for ages 16+. Tickets required for all hike attendees. Dogs are not permitted.

Registered attendees who book an overnight stay at The Inn receive a 30% discount, applied at checkout. (Overnight stay must be for the date immediately preceding or succeeding the program. Discount applies to one night. Cannot be combined with other offers.)

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

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