Craft Fair

Date: August 3, 2024 - August 4, 2024

Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

2024 Craft Fair

August 3-4, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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:
Casa Grande
Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium
Condado's Taco's
Gotchee Hibachi
Hogtown BBQ
Mercer County Cattleman's Association
Mimi's Mac
Southern Style Kettle Corn
The Scoop
Travelin' Toms Coffee
Lemonade on the Rocks

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

Ages 13+ - $10
Ages 6-12 - $5
Ages 5 and under - FREE
Annual Passholders - FREE

Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information. Get the Craft Fair experience by watching this video.

2024 Vendor List

Room Reservations at the Village

2024 Craft Fair Vendor Application

Craft Fair, Artisan, Kentucky Proud, Local

Thank You To Our Presenting Sponsor:

Mercer County Week

Date: July 2, 2024 - July 7, 2024

Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

2024 Mercer County Week

July 2-7, 2024

This week we’re extending an invitation for our Mercer County neighbors to enjoy Shaker Village, free of charge! Whether it has been 10 days or 10 years since your last visit, we’re excited to show you what’s happening just around the corner.

Mercer County residents with a valid ID may attend daily programs and exhibits at no cost. Admission to some attractions will be limited, and all guests must receive their complimentary passes at the Shaker Village Welcome Center upon arrival.

All adults must have valid ID demonstrating Mercer County residence to receive free admission. Children under age 18, accompanied by a qualifying adult, will also be extended free admission. Does not apply to group rates.

Call 859.734-5411 or email [email protected] for more information.

Vintage Dad’s Day

Date: June 15, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm

2024 Vintage Dad's Day

Saturday, June 15, 2024 | 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Included with Daily Admission

Come out and celebrate the dad in your life with a day of baseball, cars, tools, cigars, bourbon and great food!

Vintage Baseball | 1:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m.

Enjoy baseball as it was played in the 1860s with this exciting match-up between the 1869 Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Bluegrass Barons.

Both teams will wear period-reproduction uniforms and use period-reproduction equipment while following baseball rules from the late-19^th 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.

Classic Car & Tractor Show | Noon-4:00 p.m.

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.

Cigar Lounge | Noon-4:00 p.m.

Hangout in our lounge to improve your cigar knowledge. Jake's Cigar Bar will have their humidor along with a selection of cigars that you can purchase – a perfect gift for dad! You’ll learn more about cigar pairings to how to cut and light a cigar.

Bourbon Tasting | Noon-4:00 p.m.

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

Vintage Tool Displays | Noon-4:00 p.m.

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

Southern Style Kettle Corn
Mercer County Cattleman's
Holy Smokes
The Curry Kitchen
Mimi's Mac
Lemonade on the Rocks

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
Woodworking Demonstration with Bob Cairns
Basket Weaving with Derek Downing
Shaker Reproductions with Lincoln Trail Woodcrafts
Green Penguin Hot Sauce with Justin Stanley

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

Music on the Lawn

Starts September 6, 2024 then every Friday until October 26, 2024

Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Music on the Lawn

Fridays & Saturdays | 5:30 - 8:30 p.m.

The greatest combination of live music, amazing food and a farm-fresh setting you could ever imagine! Join us for an evening on the lawn between the historic 1839 Trustees’ Office and the Shaker Village garden.

Music on the Lawn features live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit.

No admission is required, and music begins at 5:30 p.m.

* Outdoor dining is limited, and weather dependent.
* Seating on the lawn is limited. Please bring your own lawn chair.
* Admission only required if attending tours or indoor exhibits.
*Outside alcoholic beverages are prohibited.

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

2024 Music Lineup

Outdoor Dining Menu

Dining Reservations Available Here

Music on the Lawn

Starts May 3, 2024 then every Friday until August 31, 2024

Time: 6:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Music on the Lawn

Fridays & Saturdays | 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Music on the Lawn features live music, outdoor dining, drinks and specialty cocktails around the fire pit.

No admission is required, and music begins at 6:30 p.m.

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

2024 Music Lineup

Outdoor Dining Menu

Dining Reservations Available Here

Family Farm Days & Brunch With The Babies

Starts April 6, 2024 then every Saturday until April 20, 2024

Time: 8:00 am to 2:00 pm

Family Farm Days & Brunch with the Babies

April 6, 13 & 20, 2024

It’s time for some family fun on The Farm! Meet and interact with our new baby “farmily” members including lambs, kids, chicks, piglets, calves and many more. We’ll also have activity stations, sheep shearing, hay wagon rides, a hay bale pyramid, scavenger hunt, pony rides, face painting and more surprises.

Join us by purchasing regular daily admission tickets onsite at the Welcome Center, available from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. for Family Farm Days.

Register below for Brunch with the Babies and your admission for Family Farm Days is included!

Enjoy a kid-friendly brunch buffet in The Trustees’ Table or a continental breakfast in the Meeting House, then join the fun at Family Farm Days.

Looking for an entire weekend of fun? When you purchase a brunch ticket you'll receive an email with an overnight discount code applicable to the weekend of your Brunch with the Babies ticket date.

Not joining us for brunch?

Additional food options will be available outside The Trustees' Table restaurant from 9:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. including biscuit sandwiches, muffins, cereal, coffee and more. The Post Office Shop opens at 9:00 a.m. and will have grab-and-go sandwiches, salads, chips and sweets.