Cheap and Free Events for August and September, in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky

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 Hi, all! 

This is the Aug/Sept. first draft of Sept. events

Here are some fun events in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky
for the last part of Aug. and the first part of Sept.

Note: these events are not all free. 

Please be sure to check every event before attending, just in case. 

Some events require pre-registration.

Wednesday, September 1st

Chaney's Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze. Opens today. Find out more: http://www.ChaneysDairyBarn.com. 843-5567.

Welcome Back WKU Festival - Companies will have booths set up at WKU's South Lawn today from 11-3. Western students probably can find some great freebies here. You can rent a booth for $150.00, contact the BG Chamber of Commerce at 781-3200.

Thursday, September 2nd

BG League of Bicyclists Easy Rider Ride. Helmets are required. Starts at Keriakes Park. "Mostly flat -2 hour ride." Suitable for just about any rider and bike. Questions: Call 784-2836.


Chaney's Corn Maze, 11 a.m. Chaney's Dairy Barn. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.
Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.


Wage the Fight Concert - 5-8 p.m., Candlewood Suites, 540 Wall Street, BG. Free. Benefit concert for the Leukemia and Lymphona Society. Silent Auction, corn hole tournament ($10 entry) food, beverages, children's activities, more. More info. 320-2429.

Wine and Cheese welcome to celebrate Corvette owners. Downtown Fountain Square, BG. Businesses will be open until 8 p.m. or later. Everyone is welcome. 843-6103.

Friday, September 3rd

Chaney's Corn Maze, 11 a.m. Chaney's Dairy Barn. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com.

Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com

Today is also the National Corvette Museum's 16th Anniversary, with many events planned there at the National Corvette Museum, 350 Corvette Drive. Find out more here: http://www.corvettemuseum.com or call 781-7973.

Saturday, September 4th

Ice Cream and a Moovie, Over the Hedge, at Chaney's Dairy Barn at dusk. 270-843-5567, 9191 Nashville Road. http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com 
 

Also: Keep the date: the International Festival is going to be held on September 25th, 9-7 at Circus Square Park. 

Also opening September 25th: Skeleton's Lair Haunted Woods and Hayride, 270-622-8171.

 More events for September are coming soon.

Important:  always check each event before  going to it in case of a typo or  a  correction is needed. I type  these up really fast, but try to get it all right each time. Thanks for your help!

A big thanks to these great sites:
The  WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The Historic Railpark http://www.historicrailpark.com/
The WCVK   Community Happenings Page
The Bowling Green Convention and Visitors Bureau
Bowling Green Events 
The Downtown Redevelopment page 
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July Events - - all kinds, in and near Bowling Green, Kentucky

July is full of neat events.

Here are just a few events I found today. I will add more - - and feel free to add more as comments too.

I found a great resource today - - it is the WBKO Community Events page. You can click on any day and find MANY MANY great events here or in neighboring communities.  What a great page!

7-2-10 From the WCVK page: "7/2/10 Thunderfest of Bowling Green featuring TheTyrone Dunn Experiment beginning at 6 p.m., on Friday, July 2 at the National Corvette Museum Amphitheater. Fireworks around 9 p.m. Gates for the event open at 4 p.m. The cost is $15 a carload or $5 an individual. Children’s inflatables will be available for unlimited use with a $10 armband. There also will be tethered balloon rides for $5 each, and food and soft drinks will be for sale."
Thunderfest at the National Corvette Museum Amhitheater. 3-10 p.m, fireworks at dark. http://www.bgkiwanis.org/thunderfest. This event is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club.


Here is this year's Thunderfest Traffic Plan from the WBKO site online: http://www.bgdailynews.com/articles/2010/07/02/news/news5.txt

Also from the WCVK page: "7/4/10 Glasgow/Scottsville: Fireworks will go off at dusk on July 4 near Barren River Lake State Resort Park."

July 3 From the WBKO page: "Independence Day Bike Parade, Jul 3, 2010 8:30 am
Kereiakes Park
Bike BG invites you to deck out your bikes, trailers and strollers in red, white and blue for the 2nd annual Independence Day Bike Parade!

WHAT: Independence Day Bike Parade
WHEN: Saturday, July 3 – bike decorating begins at 8:30 a.m.; parade starts at 9 a.m.
WHERE: Kereiakes Park, Bowling Green
WHY: Celebrate your independence with a patriotic bike parade. Use your own supplies to decorate your bike, stroller, trailer or wheelchair or use our FREE decorations. FREE t-shirts to all participants.

There will be a short parade route around Kereiakes Park suitable for young children or parents with strollers. A longer route for older children and adults will be available too. Helmets required for all riders. Join us! Sara Hiles, 270-783-7510" Thanks to Bicycle Bowling Green for this great event. http://bikebg.org/category/bike-events/

July 8th will have a free concert by the Lost River Cave Big Band at the Colonnades at Ivan Wilson, WKU, at 7 p.m. Contact Deloris Trammel deloris.trammel@wku.edu for more info.
Info. from the WBKO site: "2010 Twilight Concert Series Jul 8, 2010 7 pm Ivan Wilson Fine Arts Center Amphitheatre on WKU campus
The Lost River Cave Big Band” A FREE outdoor Concert of big band jazz and swing presented by the Lost River Cave Band -- Bowling Green's Community Big Band. Seating is available both on the lawn (bring chairs/blankets) and in the bleachers.Joe Stites
270-745-4388"

July 9 and 10: Mark your calendar for the Chaney's Dairy Barn Dinner and a Moo-Vie at Chaney's Dairy Barn, outside at dusk. The movie will be Hotel for Dogs. Bring items for the animal shelter that day, to give to the Humane Society today. Go to their site for more fun events: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/ They also have tours by reservation only.

From the WBKO site: "Second Saturdays in Downtown Bowling Green
(Jul 10, 2010 - -  9 am - 3 pm) Fountain Square, Bowling Green, KY
There will be horse and carriage rides, inflatables and games for the kids, sidewalk sales, and much, much more. See you there!!"

July 16-18 is the annual Corvette Museum Homecoming. http://corvettehomecoming.com/.

Also: on July 31st, the Grateful Gathering Music Festival will be held at Wha Ba Steakhouse. Proceeds will benefit the Son Rhea Foundation. Find out more: http://www.gratefulgathering.com/
and at their Facebook page here: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=135882033091553.
Find out more at the Amplifier link.

Friday, Saturdays, and Mondays this month, Chaney's Dairy Barn at 9191 Nashville Road will be giving Farm Tours. You must have a reservation. 270-843-5565

From the WBKO site: The Summer Feeding Program for Children continues this month. "Jun 1, 2010 - Jul 23, 2010 7:50 a.m. and 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. Warren Elementary, beginning June 1; Lost River Elem. beginning June 7
FREE for all kids up to 18 years old, breakfast & lunch, Mon.-Fri."
Gina Howard/Warren Co. Schools, 781-5150

Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. Thanks!


Thanks to these sites:
The WBKO BG Community Events Page at http://www.wbko.com/community
The WCVK Community Happenings Page
Bowling Green Events
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NEW-NEW - fun stuff to do this week includes new events (June 28 - July 2)

Image via Wikipedia (Fountain Square Park)

Here are some things to do for Monday - Thursday, June 28 - July 2.

Monday, June 28

Auditions for Sweeney Todd - 5-8 p.m. Capital Arts Center, for Capital Arts Youth Theatre's Summer Musicals. (Grades 6-12)

Today is the last day to pre-register for the Cooking for the Garden presentation at the Warren County Extension Office on Thursday. Sample recipes from Betsy Ann Tracy, and get ideas of how to use fresh fruits and vegetables. 3132 Nashville Road, 842-1681.

Tuesday, June 29

The Bowling Green Hot Rods Baseball Team plays tonight (from WBKO News). Check for ticket prices and more info. at their site: http://bowlinggreen.hotrods.milb.com/index.jsp?sid=t2498. Special incentive: if you order your tickets online you get FREE food.

Auditions for Sweeney Todd - 5-8 p.m. Capital Arts Center, for Capital Arts Youth Theatre's Summer Musicals. (Grades 6-12)

Both Farmer's markets are open today.

Wednesday, June 30
1:30 p.m. The Secrets of Grimy, Grubby Gardening. Only $10.00 at Riverview at Hobson Grove with Kentucky author Karen Angelucci. Potting soil and plants are provided. Call to find out more (and probably pre-register) 270-843-5565.

Concert in the Park - Fountain Square Park, noon. Features the 202 Army Band. http://www.downtownbg.org.

Thursday, July 1
9:30 a.m. Free (first come, first served). Come early to get a seat. "Planet 51" will be showing. Great Escape Theater. 782-3112.

Today is the Cooking for the Garden presentation at the Warren County Extension Office on Thursday. You must already be pre-registered. Sample recipes from Betsy Ann Tracy, and get ideas of how to use fresh fruits and vegetables. 3132 Nashville Road, 842-1681.

A Star-Spangled Spectacular free concert will be held at the Colonades at Ivan Wilson, WKU at 7 p.m. Contact Deloris Trammel deloris.trammel@wku.edu for more info.

2:30 p.m. Pirates of the Caribbean Parent or Guardian permission is required if under 13. Graham Drive Library. 781-1441.

Friday, July 2
Grand Opening of Exxon Fastrac with ribbon cutting at 11:00 a.m. In front of the Ramada Inn 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 781-3000.

Mark your calendar for the Chaney's Dairy Barn Dinner and a Moo-Vie which will be July 9 and 10 at Chaney's Dairy Barn, outside at dusk. The movie will be Hotel for Dogs. Bring items for the animal shelter that day, to give to the Humane Society today. Go to their site for more fun events: http://www.chaneysdairybarn.com/ They also have tours by reservation only.

Also on July 8th will be another free concert, this time by the Lost River Cave Big Band at the Colonnades at Ivan Wilson, WKU, at 7 p.m. Contact Deloris Trammel deloris.trammel@wku.edu for more info.

Thunderfest at the National Corvette Museum Amhitheater. 3-10 p.m, fireworks at dark. http://www.bgkiwanis.org/thunderfest.

And thanks for SokyHappenings, WBKO TV, Chaney's, Western Kentucky University's WKU Events Calendar, for this great information.

Important: always check each event before going to it in case of a typo or a correction is needed. Thanks!

-Betsyanne

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This week in and around Bowling Green, Kentucky June 2-12

Image via Wikipedia This picture shows the new Chamber of Commerce building in Bowling Green, KY.

Here are some neat events and things to do in and around Bowling Green Kentucky this week and next.

Look for more events to be added as I get them. These are from the What's Happening email news from the Bowling Green Kentucky Convention and Visitors Bureau and also from the Amplifier online site and the WCVK website.

"June 2 Concerts in the Park Series begins. Noon. This free event takes place Wednesdays in June at Fountain Square Park, Bowling Green, KY." For more information, call 782-0222 or click here.

June 3-6 OR 7 400 Mile Sale, This event is on Highway 68 across Kentucky from Paducah to Maysville from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily. There will be antiques, collectibles, and all kinds of yard sale stuff for sale by the roads or in front of stores all along the route. You can go to the 400mile.com website for more information.

June 3-6 Glasgow Highland Games - this is out of town but I have heard great things about it. There is music, games, dancing, food, and festival events. Call 651-3141 or visit the website at www.glasgowhighlandgames.com. You can also see more info. at the Amplifier online site here: More info.

"June 3-6 Bluegrass Jet Jam, Southern KY Model Aero Club"

Their website: http://www.skymacrc.com/.
Stahl Field. $5.00, children 12 and under are free. 792-5824. 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

June 4 Bowling Green Gallery Hop, various galleries, museums and studio centers. It is from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. You can get maps to the various locations, galleries, and studios at the Visitors Bureau. It is located at 352 Three Springs Road. Find out more here: http://www.vsartsky.org/TheBowlingGreenGalleryHop.php/ 

From the website:

"Join Us: Friday, June 4th. Throw on your favorite Boots this Friday at 5PM! Cause in this city ... our boots are made for HOPPIN'! Be creative! Wear your favorite worn in, vintage or design and style your own boots! Make sure to snap a picture of you and your friends in your Hoppin' Boots and you may see yourselves in our next gallery hop publication! *(Email your name and digital images to galleryadmin@bellsouth.net)"

 
June 5 National Trails Day Celebration, Lost River Cave and Valley

http://www.lostrivercave.com/events.html. From the site: 

"Time: The first event begins at 10:00 AM and events will occur periodically throughout the day until 3:00 PM. Cost: All Activities are Free. Lost River Cave is proud to announce its first annual event celebrating the beauty of nature trails all over the country! 393-0077.

Outdoor experts will host a variety of activities including family hikes, guided bike rides, a nature photography seminar and clinic, Geocaching 101, attracting Backyard Birds, and many more activities.

The first event begins at 10:00 AM and the plant pull, being the last event, begins at 3:00 PM!"

June 5: The Bowling Green League of Bicyclists have their Tour de Cave ride today. It begins at Oakland Elementary at 7:30 a.m. You can call 842-6211 or find out more at http://www.bglob.com and register at http://www.active.com.

June 5: The Caveman Chorus will sing at WKU's Van Meter Auditorium today at 7:30. Also, Michigan Jake and the 80-man Music City Chorus of Nashville will also perform. Tickets are $12.50 for adults and $5. for students, in advance. For tickets and info. call 202-0515.

"June 5 Countryfied Harmony, Van Meter Auditorium" by the Caveman Chorus. 7:30 p.m. 202-0515. I could not find this on the WKU lineup. So call about it before you go to make sure. That goes for all the events, just in case. http://www.cavemanchorus.org

June 5: Today is Shaker Village at Pleasant Hill's Adventure Day. It is a day to explore and have fun with your family. Find out more here. You can see the schedule here. Many events are free, but some you need to pay for. You can also go to their site. To get information or to reserve a room at the Inn at Shaker Village, you can call 800.734.5611 or visit their website at www.shakervillageky.org.

June 5-6 This is Fee Free Days at Mammoth Cave National Park. Take a trip today and get in for free. They will also have limited free Historic Tours with tickets available at the Visitor Center. You may want to call first. 758-2180, http://www.nps.gov/maca

June 7: the Summer Reading program kicks off at Parker Bennett Curry Elementary School today at 1:30 at the school gym. A new prize will be given to a lucky child 13 and under this year - $1,000 cash.  Visit the website at http://www.warrenpl.org to get more information. The program is for kids and adults this year. They will also have events. More info. is here.

June 8 Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour, Bowling Green- Warren County Regional Airport

June 10-12 Kentucky State H.O.G. Rally, headquarters Country Inn & Suites

June 11-12 Ice Cream and a Moovie, Chaney's Dairy Barn

June 12 BiG Cruise, National Corvette Museum"

June 12: Auction and Yard sale at Hillvue Heights Church 3219 Nashville Road. 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. Vintage clothing, antiques, appliances, furniture, and more will be there. Call 842-0012 for more info. 

Do call for information on all these before going, just in case. Have a great week.

All for now,

-Betsyanne

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Free deals for military, firefighters, police and their families!

 

From the WBKO website:

ARE YOU A VETERAN?

FREE ADMISSION TO MAMMOTH CAVE PARK: "Mammoth Cave National Park welcomes all military personnel both active and retired and their families to selected free cave tours on Veterans Day, November 11th."

The article goes on to say that the free cave tours are for the Historic, Frozen Niagara, New Entrance, and Mammoth Passage tours.

FREE ADMISSION (for military, police, and firefighters and families) TO THE NATIONAL CORVETTE MUSEUM: Also, the National Corvette Museum is offering free admission for the whole month of October for firefighters, police officers, military personnel, and their immediate families.


Find out the details and how to get these deals by going to the WKBO article here:
Free Tourist Attractions for Area Veterans (and more!)


Thanks for listing this and also putting this on TV, WBKO!

 


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