Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill

Illuminated Evenings

Starts December 2, 2023 then every Saturday until December 16, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm  to  8:00 pm

2023 Illuminated Evenings

Saturday, December 2, 9 & 16, 2023 | 4-8:00 p.m.
Illuminated Evenings
Caroling at Illuminated Evenings
Elf Shop

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During the holiday season, Shaker Village will bustle with light-hearted moments that remind us of long-ago winter days filled with wonder and laughter. Make time to delight in life’s simple gifts with family and friends, as lively music, merriment and candlelight illuminate the Village.

Illuminated Evenings will feature holiday music, roaring fires and twinkling lights! Each Saturday evening will feature different performers, as well as programs and tours.

A portion of your admission will be donated to local charity:
Ages 3+: $8
Annual Passholders & Ages Under 2: Free

Meet Santa & Mrs. Claus - Take a picture with Santa in the cozy Farm Deacon's building. He'll be available and ready to pose at no additional charge from 4-8:00 p.m. You can also catch his No. 1 helper, Mrs. Claus, strolling around the Village.

The Elf Shop – Stop by this special space to create holiday crafts and join in on activities for Santa's youngest helpers.

Bonfires & Hot Drink Stations – Warm up around our fire pits while you roast marshmallows and enjoy delicious, complimentary hot chocolate and spiced cider.

Special Holiday Music – Enjoy special performances from regional musicians in the 1820 Meeting House.
December 16th:
4:15 p.m. The Danville Children's Choir
4:30 p.m. Danville Sings
5:30 p.m. The Central Kentucky Saxophone Quartet
7:00 p.m. Les Jongleurs

Candlelight Tours - Explore the charm of Shaker Village by candlelight while learning about the holiday traditions of the Shakers. Tickets available for purchase here.

Jingle Bell Shuttle - Tour the historic Village on a "decked out" hay wagon as you learn about Kentucky's largest National Historic Landmark.

Tree Lighting - Gather with your family and friends around the outdoor Christmas Tree at Shaker Village for caroling and the lighting of the tree.

Donations – Donations of new gloves, hats, scarves and non-perishable food for the Shaker Village Giving Tree will be collected and given to local families in need.

The Shops Extended Hours – The Shops have been filled to the brim with new merchandise brought in to celebrate the holiday season.

 

Blessing of the Hounds

Date: November 25, 2023
Time: 9:00 am  to  11:00 am

2023 Blessing of the Hounds

Saturday, November 25 | 9-10:00 a.m.
Blessing of the Hounds
Blessing of the Hounds

Join Shaker Village and the Long Run Woodford Hounds fox hunters for this grand, traditional event featuring a blessing of the hounds, riders, and horses, followed by the first meet of the formal hunting season.

Arrive at 9:00 a.m. and warm up with winter breakfast foods and beverages alongside roaring outdoor fire pits. Riders and hounds will make their ceremonial approach with music and the blessing at 10:00 a.m.

This event is included with your general admission to Shaker Village, granting you access to historic tours, exhibits and other experiences across the property.

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

11 November 30 Blessing of the Hounds
Blessing of the Hounds

Trick-or-Treat

Date: October 20, 2023 - October 21, 2023
Time: 4:30 pm  to  7:00 pm

2023 Trick-or-Treat

October 20-21 | 4:30-7:00 p.m.
10 October 25-26 Trick or Treat

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Supporting Sponsor

Bring the kids for a fun and spooky evening along the Village road gathering treats (and maybe even a trick or two)!

Take a hayride, enjoy live music, pony rides and warming up by the bonfires. Make a kids’ craft in-between candy stops and take part in our selfie station costume contest. Grab a bite at the Food Truck Court from The Rooster's Whistle, Southern Style Kettle Corn, La Casa Grande, Captain Frank's Hotdog Emporium, Hogtown BBQ, Serenity Sweet Snow, The Smoke Company, The Mercer County Cattleman's Association, Gachi Habachi and Your Main Squeeze. You can also grab a drink at the outdoor bar.

Pricing:
$8 - Ages 3 +
Free - Ages 2 and under

Complimentary Tickets for Annual Passholders 

Online Sales Closed | Day-of Sales Available Onsite

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This program is for guests of all ages. Participants ages 17 and under must be accompanied by a paid adult.

Tickets will also be available onsite during this event. Your ticket includes entry into the event. Pony rides will be available for an additional fee. 

Harvest Fest

Date: September 23, 2023 - September 24, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 pm

2023 Harvest Fest

September 23-24 | 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Harvest Fest
Farm Animals at Harvest Fest
Archery at Harvest Fest

 Celebrate all things fall and kick off the harvest season with a down-home celebration for the entire family!

Help us process sorghum and press apples for cider while learning the history of these crops at Pleasant Hill (we promise you'll get to taste the fruits of your labor as well).

Take a hayride, paint a pumpkin, climb haystacks, ride a pony and play in the hay maze. 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 including The Rooster's Whistle, Southern Style Kettle Corn, La Casa Grande, Captain Frank's Hotdog Emporium, Hogtown BBQ, Grillin' Good Eats, The Smoke Company and the Mercer County Cattleman's Association 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!

Admission:
$16 Ages 13-61
$8 Ages 6-12
Free 5 and Under
$12 Seniors Ages 62+ |First Responders | Active & Veteran Military

Annual Passholders receive free admission to Harvest Fest!

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

Bees at Harvest Fest
HarvestFest
Fall Festival Sorghum

Presenting Sponsor:

Supporting Sponsor:

Craft Fair

Date: August 5, 2023 - August 6, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  5:00 pm

2023 Craft Fair

August 5-6, 2023 | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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Artisan, Crafts, Craft Fair

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 including: Southern Style Kettle Corn, HogTown Barbecue Social Eatery, Captain Franks Hotdog Emporium, Mercer County Cattlemen's Association, Grillin' Good Eats, Serenity Sweet Snow and The Scoop.

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.

2023 Vendor List
Room Reservations at the Village
2023 Craft Fair Application
Craft Fair, Artisan, Kentucky Proud, Local
Craft Fair, Artisans, Crafts, Painters

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsors:

Vintage Dad’s Day

Date: June 17, 2023
Time: 10:00 am  to  4:00 pm

Vintage Dad's Day

Saturday, June 17 | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Included with Daily Admission
Vintage Baseball at Shaker Village
Vintage cars and baseball
Antique Tools

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

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-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.

Vintage Car & Tractor Show | Noon-5:00 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.

Vintage Tool Displays | Noon-5:00 p.m.

Learn more about the hand tools of days-gone-by and speak with tool historian Calvin Shewmaker about their use and care.

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.

Heritage Demonstrations and Activities

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

Demonstrations

  • Basket Weaving with Derek Downing
  • Woodworking with Bob Cairns
  • Green Penguin Hot Sauce with Justin Stanley
  • Shaker Reproductions with Lincoln Trail Woodcrafts
  • Carriage House Reconstruction with Preservation Carpenter Robert Brown

Activities

  • Axe Throwing for Ages 12+
  • Pony Rides, $5 Per Ride
  • Hay Wagon Rides
  • Tools of the Shakers Program featuring artifacts from the Pleasant Hill collection

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

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