Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass

Date: May 24, 2024 - May 26, 2024

Time: 12:00 pm to 9:00 pm

2024 Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass

May 24-26, 2024 | 16th Annual Event

5 May 24-26 Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass

You’re invited to spend the weekend with the world-renowned musicians from New York’s Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center (CMS). CMS Artistic Directors David Finckel and Wu Han will present special performances in Shaker Village’s premiere venue, the Meadowview Barn, overlooking the rolling hills of Kentucky bluegrass. Chamber music enthusiasts will also enjoy two educational lectures led by a representative from Lincoln Center that explore the history of each piece of music in the festival. You can view the music selections for each concert here.

Ticketing for the event is offered at two levels: Event Patrons and General Admission.

Patron ticketholders are treated to a private preview concert, private dining with the musicians and reserved seating at each concert.

General Admission provides entrance into the corresponding concert. Seating is open and is filled on a first-come basis. Tickets will be held at Will Call for pick up prior to the concert(s). General Admission tickets room and dining reservations will be available on February 27, 2024.

The Educational Lectures are open for all to enjoy.

Ticketing Schedule

December 4, 2023: Patron Ticket Packages available
February 27, 2024: General Admission tickets on sale. Room and Dining Reservations open.

General Admission Tickets

Patron Ticket Packages - Sold Out

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Exhibit Opening: Spark! Places of Innovation

Date: March 2, 2024

Time: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm

Exhibit Grand Opening: Spark! Places of Innovation

Saturday, March 2, 2024 | 5-6:30 p.m.

Spark! Places of Innovation will be on exhibit March 2-31, 2024. Shaker Village exhibits are open Wednesday-Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Exhibit Opening Reception
Saturday, March 2 | 5:00 p.m. | Centre Family Dwelling

Spark! Places of Innovation explores the unique combination of places, people, and circumstances that sparks innovation and invention in rural communities. Inspired by an exhibition by the Lemelson Center for the Study of Invention and Innovation, this traveling exhibition from the Smithsonian's Museum on Main Street program features stories gathered from diverse communities across the nation. The Shakers, too, were innovators and creators, famous for producing flat brooms, seed packets, and other items that generated revenue for their flourishing communal settlements. Artifacts and stories about the Shakers' innovations will be integrated into Spark! during this special, month-long exhibition at Shaker Village.

Join us for Shaker Village's grand opening of Spark! Places of Innovation and explore innovation from both a contemporary and historical perspective. Following a reception and introduction, Shaker Village staff will provide guided tours through the exhibit.

Appetizers and beverages are included, and a cash bar will be available.

Sales Closed

Programming & Tours
Saturday, March 2 | 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

10:30 a.m. – History of Hospitality: Hear how the Shakers’ legacy of hospitality has drawn people to this rural community for more than 200 years, making Pleasant Hill a hub of industry, innovation and creativity.*

11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – Planes & Woodworking: Discover some of the brethren’s tools and the Shakers’ originative furniture designs in this behind-the-scenes look at Shaker Village’s collection.
Separate ticket required, register here.

11:00 a.m. & 3:00 p.m. – Guided tours of the exhibit with a Shaker Village educator.

1:30 p.m. – Agricultural Innovations: Learn about the Shakers’ innovative farming techniques that helped them to maximize their resources and efficiently feed their community.*

2:30 p.m. – Shaker Engineers: Explore Pleasant Hill’s novel waterworks to discover how the community’s needs for clean and plentiful water were met.*

3:30 p.m. – Quiet Revolutionaries: Discover how the Shakers’ progressive views, including their belief in gender and racial equality, challenged societal norms.*

4:00 p.m. – Preservation @ Work: Learn how historic preservation continues daily at Shaker Village, and how new advancements and innovations enable us to protect this special place.*

*Programs offered Wednesday-Sunday in conjunction with Spark! Places of Innovation from March 2-31, 2024. Included with general admission to Shaker Village.

Spark! Places of Innovation is located on the 2nd floor of the Centre Family Dwelling, with access available by stairs.

This exhibition was brought to Shaker Village through the support of Kentucky Humanities, in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution.

Easter Egg Hunts- Sold Out

Date: March 30, 2024

Time: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

2024 Easter Egg Hunts

Saturday, March 30, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Celebrate spring with this egg-citing family event! Kids ages 12 and under are invited to hunt for eggs, meet the newest additions to the Farm family, make a craft, take a pony ride and much more! Return your eggs to candy stations to receive treats. In addition to our regular egg hunts, your family is invited to participate in the Village-wide golden egg hunt to win a fantastic prize.

Food trucks will provide a variety of meal options and the Shaker Village bar will be open for adults in attendance.

Tickets are limited per hunt time to ensure a good experience for all. The egg hunt field will be divided by age groups during each time.

Please bring your own basket. Adult supervision required.

Pricing:

The Easter Egg Hunts are intended for ages 12 and under, though every person in attendance must purchase admission to
Shaker Village.

Annual Passholders receive complimentary admission!

General Admission:
Free - Ages 2 and Under
$8 - Ages 3-12
$16 - Ages 13-61
$12 - Ages 62+

11:00 A.M. | Sold Out

11:30 A.M. | Sold Out

12:00 P.M. | Sold Out

12:30 P.M. | Sold Out

1:00 P.M. | Sold Out

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

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

Volunteer Work Day

Date: November 16, 2024

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

It Takes a Village: Volunteer Work Day

Saturday, November 16, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Roll up your sleeves and lend a hand to help maintain the beauty of Shaker Village! Shaker Village staff will lead small teams of volunteers on a variety of outdoor beautification projects, including painting, staining and cleaning.

Work projects will total approximately six hours of the day. For guests ages 18 and up. Space is limited.

Registration Closed

All volunteers are eligible to receive 20% off an overnight stay (available the Thursday - Sunday nights of your volunteer weekend). Use promo code VWDNV when reserving your room.

Volunteers will also receive a continental breakfast, box lunch and a voucher for 20% off one meal at The Trustees' Table! Reservations are recommended: call 859.734.5411.

For more information, please call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

Volunteer Work Day

Date: March 16, 2024

Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm

It Takes a Village: Volunteer Work Day

Saturday, March 16, 2024 | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Work projects will total approximately six hours of the day. For guests ages 15 and up. Space is limited.

Online Registration Closed

Online registration now closed. Please call 859.734.1574 if you are interested in volunteering.

All volunteers are eligible to receive 20% off an overnight stay (available the Thursday - Sunday nights of your volunteer weekend). Use promo code VWDMR when reserving your room.

Volunteers will also receive a continental breakfast, box lunch and a voucher for 20% off one meal at the Trustees' Table! Reservations are recommended: call 859.734.5411.

For more information, please call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected].

Basic Chair Taping – Footstool – Sold Out

Date: March 23, 2024

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

2024 Basic Chair Taping - Footstool

Saturday, March 23, 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

The Shakers used a distinctive material for crafting seats — colorful, woven strips known as “tape” or “listing.” In this workshop, you’ll get to learn the art of chair taping for yourself!

We’ll use a mix of traditional and modern materials, and you’ll walk away with a woven footstool in a color combination that’s uniquely yours. No experience necessary and all materials provided.

Pricing (includes box lunch)

Annual Passholder: $135
General Admission: $145

Sold Out

Program fee includes one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% off dining at The Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages).

Participants must be at least 18 years of age.

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

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass