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FRANKFORT, Ky. — The crisp, clean, cool country air of a Kentucky fall will be filled with the sounds of laughter and music, the blazing colors of fall leaves and the smells of delicious Kentucky Proud foods on farms and in communities throughout the Commonwealth in the weeks to come.
“Kentucky is the best place to be in the fall,” Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said. “We are blessed with some of the best scenery in the world the year round, but the sights, sounds and smells of fall are special. You can experience the wonder of fall in Kentucky at a family fun farm near you.”
The hosts of Marion County Country Ham Days will serve more than 6,000 pounds of country ham to some 50,000 visitors during the 37th annual festival Sept. 23-24 in Lebanon. Other events include the PIGasus Parade; the 5K Pokey Pig Run; a car, truck and motorcycle show; arts and crafts, and more. To find out more, go to www.hamdays.com.
Double Stink Hog Farm in Georgetown boasts the Bluegrass region’s first Pumpkinfest. This year’s celebration will be every weekend from Sept. 23-Oct. 31. It features exotic animals, pony rides, horse-drawn wagon rides, a children’s playland, crafts and more. More information is available at www.doublestink.com.
The Carroll County Tobacco Festival Sept. 28-30 will add an agritourism showcase this year. The Carroll County Farmers’ Market, the local tourism and extension offices, a beekeeper and a woodworker will exhibit at the showcase, and more exhibitors will be added. Festival activities include a parade, music, rides, food and more. For more information, call Hazel Willhoite at (502) 732-6268.
The annual Pumpkinfest at “R” Farms near Maysville will be Sept. 30-Oct. 1 and Oct. 7-8. The Mason County destination will offer a corn maze, a cruise-in, contests, animals, live entertainment and other attractions for the whole family. The “R” Farms Web site is www.r-farm.com.
The Central Kentucky Agritourism Association will host the Harvest Festival Tour of Farms Oct. 7-14 at 22 participating farms in the association’s 12-county region. Attractions will include demonstrations of alpaca and llama fiber products, farm tours, farm animals, crafts and Kentucky Proud foods. More information and a tour guide are available by calling (859) 336-3075 or going to www.centralkyfarmsarefun.com.
Harvest Praise at Christian Way Farm near Hopkinsville Oct. 21 is a day of praise music. Other features include drama, a salute to the military, fall decorations, corn mazes, hayrides, animals and fall decorations. For more information, call or go to www.christianwayfarm.com.
To find out more about fun fall events in Kentucky, go to www.kentuckytourism.com, click on Interest Finder, and choose Agritourism in the Select Interest drop-down box.
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