Cornhusk Flowers

Date: May 10, 2025

Time: 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Cornhusk Flowers

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 1:00p.m.-4:00p.m.

Create the perfect bouquet for Mother's Day from timeless flowers crafted from cornhusks. In this introductory workshop, you'll learn the basics of how to design, shape, and assemble these charming flowers.

Annual Passholder: $40
General Admission: $45

This workshop is intended for participants aged 16+. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult.

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

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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

2025 Mother’s Day Farm & Garden Market

Date: May 10, 2025

Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

2025 Mother's Day Farm & Garden Market

Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. | With Admission Ticket

Looking for more? Join us on Sunday, May 11 for Mother’s Day Lunch or Dinner at The Trustees’ Table featuring a special menu.

You’ll find thoughtful gifts for the mom in your life just in time for Mother’s Day at our spring-inspired Farm and Garden Market. Women-owned business vendors will have booths filled with special giftables to make moms smile. Native plants will be available to purchase to get your garden going. Plus, you’ll enjoy 20% off in all three of the Shaker Village Shops!

While you shop you can visit our garden stations for a wildflower in epoxy demonstration and propagation tutorial. Get tips and tricks for planting your home garden from our Farm Team who care for our certified-organic garden. You can enter for a chance to win a garden gift basket filled with everything you need for spring and summer.

Grab-and-go food will be available in the Post Office Shop, or join us for lunch at The Trustees’ Table (outdoor dining is open on the Patio).

Admission to the Market is complimentary with paid admission to Shaker Village which can be purchased at the Welcome Center and in The Trustees’ Gift Shop. Stick around after the Market and join us for Music on the Lawn at 6:30 p.m.

Market Vendors
Rose Stoltman | Forever Rose | Handcrafted goat milk apothecary and pet products.

Patti Colyer | Mystic Glass | Handmade jewelry crafted from broken glass, china and pottery.

Kate Snyder | Willaray Mosiac Art | Colorfully crafted unique keepsakes, flower pots, coasters and more featuring cheerful
mosaic patterns.

Saskia Kramer | Saskia One of a Kind | Beautiful, handcrafted pottery pieces that are truly one of a kind.

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

Great American Brass Band Festival

Date: May 30, 2025

Time: 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm

2025 Great American Brass Band Festival at Shaker Village

Friday, May 30, 2025 | 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

Shaker Village continues its annual tradition of supporting the Great American Brass Band Festival by hosting Louisville brass quintet, Bourbon & Brass Company, for a special performance on The Trustees' Table lawn.

You won't want to miss this incredible event, pairing world-class music with the backdrop of historic Shaker Village. In addition to the music, enjoy drinks from the outdoor bar, take a stroll in the garden, attend an evening tour and stick around for dinner and more Music on the Lawn throughout the evening.

* Seating is limited, so please bring your own lawn chair.
* Admission only required if attending tours or indoor exhibits.

About Bourbon & Brass Company

The Bourbon & Brass Company was founded in 2019 at the University of Louisville. Shortly after forming, the Company established themselves as an unmatched chamber music ensemble in Louisville. The Company now enjoys several performances a season in a variety of settings from academia to bars, weddings, commencement addresses and more!

Featuring David Deacon, William Joiner and Nick Felty playing the trumpet, Lizzie Cooksey playing the horn, Carter Woosley playing the bass trombone, and Josh Lang playing the tenor trombone.

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

Basic Chair Taping- Footstool

Date: March 29, 2025

Time: 10:00 am to 4:00 pm

2025 Basic Chair Taping - Footstool

Saturday, March 29, 2025 | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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 to learn the art of chair taping for yourself! 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.

Annual Passholder: $135
General Admission: $150

registration closed

No experience necessary. This workshop is intended for participants aged 18+.

Program fee includes a boxed lunch, one complimentary admission to Shaker Village and one voucher for 20% dining at the Trustees’ Table (excluding alcoholic beverages). Dining reservations recommended: call 859.734.5411.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Questions? Call 859.734.5411 or email [email protected] for more information. Shaker Village is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.

Butterfly Walk

Date: July 19, 2025

Time: 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

2025 Butterfly Walk

Saturday, July 19, 2025 | 6:00-7:00pm

Take a guided stroll through the historic Village grounds and get a closer look at some of the many butterflies that call it home. Participants will learn how to responsibly catch and view butterflies while learning more about each species' life history.

Can’t get enough of butterflies and moths? July 19th is “Lepidoptera Day” at Shaker Village! Consider joining us for our nighttime Moth Hike in addition to this daytime walk

Annual Passholder: $10
General Admission: $20

Participants will traverse gravel, grass, and dirt pathways on a 1.0-1.5 mile loop along Shaker Village's grounds. Participants should be comfortable traversing uneven terrain (mown grass and gravel).

The Butterfly Walk is intended for all ages. All minors must be accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets required for guests aged 5+.

All tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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

Daily Adventures

Starts March 18, 2025 then every Tuesday until April 26, 2025

Time: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Daily Adventures

Recurring Event

Tours, Guided Tours, Artifacts, Collections, Museum

Historic Tours, Historic Village, Family Fun, Tour Guide

Ducks, tours, farm programs, poultry, farm animals

Shaker Music, Tours, Historic Program, Meeting House

Admission to Shaker Village grants you full access to The Historic Centre, The Farm and The Preserve, with a full day of self-guided and staff-led tours, talks, hands-on activities, farm experiences and more. Visit seasonal exhibits, tour historic buildings and hike over 30 miles of nature trails.

Exhibits are open: Tuesday-Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

$20 Ages 13-61
$15 Ages 62+
$10 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under

Visit the Welcome Center to purchase admission tickets.

Daily Admission includes access to all of Shaker Village's Educational Exhibits.

See Shaker Village in a whole new way, by downloading the FREE Shaker Village App.

Program	Day	Time
Historic Village Tour	Tuesday-Sunday	10:00 AM
Afican American Experiences	Tuesday-Sunday	10:30 AM
Shaker Music	Tuesday-Sunday	11:00 AM
Farm to Fiber	Tuesday-Sunday	11:30 AM
Historic Village Tour	Tuesday-Sunday	12:00 PM
Historic Village Tour	Tuesday-Sunday	1:00 PM
Flushed Away	Tuesday-Sunday	1:30 PM
Shaker Music	Tuesday-Sunday	2:00 PM
Experience the Farm	Tuesday-Sunday	2:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Tuesday-Sunday	3:00 PM
Buildings & Beliefs	Tuesday-Sunday	3:30 PM
Historic Village Tour	Tuesday-Sunday	4:00 PM
Meet the Ducks	Tuesday-Sunday	4:30 PM

* Daily Adventures change seasonally. Schedule subject to change.

Other adventures to consider while you’re here:

The Trustees’ Table | The Shops | The Inn

Become an Annual Passholder and save! Your Annual Pass supports new programs and educational opportunities, while you receive free admission and great discounts all year!