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April

Monthly Scripture - 04.01.2013

“O Lord, how manifold are your works! In wisdom have you made them all, the earth is full of your creatures." Psalm 104:24

 

Guest Review - 04.08.2013

"Everything was so CLEAN! The hot tub was steamy and ready to go when we got there. Fabulous place to stay." Candy M.

 

Guest Review - 04.08.2013

"This was perfect! All exceeding our expectations & we'll be back!" Sam L.

 

KY Derby Festival - 04.15.2013

April 15th- May 3, 2013-The nation's largest civic celebration with over 70 accessible events including the nation's largest annual fireworks show, Thunder Over Louisville, the Great Balloon Race, the Great Steamboat Race, Marathon/Mini Marathon, and Pegasus Parade.

 

Guests Review - 04.19.2013

"This place was fantastic! The staff was very courteous. The rental was amazing. The view was wonderful. We definitely plan on returning!" Thomas- 3/8/13

 

Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event - 04.25.2013

April 25-28, 2013!The ultimate test of horse and rider! One event, three disciplines, testing the resolve of the timeless partnership between horse and rider, to trot, gallop and soar past anything that stands in their way. DRESSAGE on Thursday and Friday is held in the breath taking outdoor stadium at the Kentucky Horse Park, where spectators enjoy the grace, refined beauty and elegance of dressage as competitors trot their way through the first phase of competition. Dressage, which tests the gaits, suppleness and obedience of the horse through a series of prescribed movements. The Second phase, CROSS-COUNTRY, is the highlight of Eventing. Saturday is the most exciting day of Rolex Kentucky as thousands gather to watch horses and riders gallop over four miles of the challenging terrain, at speeds up to 25 mph, while negotiating remarkable obstacles, water hazards, banks and ditches. The JUMPING TEST, the final phase, brings the energy and precision of jumping back to the outdoor stadium on Sunday. Spectators from across the globe will witness the world’s finest horses and riders test their athletic ability, conditioning and training as they soar over obstacles.

 

Derby Festival Great Balloon Glimmer - 04.25.2013

Derby Festival Great Balloon Glimmer--The annual Great Balloon Glimmer will be held on Thursday, April 25th, at Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront. The Glimmer is just one of five balloon events being held during the U.S. Bank Great BalloonFest from April 25th- April 27th. The Glimmer is a "mini-glow," which kicks-off a weekend full of ballooning events. Balloons will light up on the Great Lawn of Waterfront Park for opening night of Kroger's Fest-a-Ville and the Chow Wagon, on Thursday, April 25th. Patrons are invited to come down to the Waterfront to enjoy the Glimmer. When? Date(s): 4/25/2013 - 4/27/2013 Hours: 8:30 PM Admission: Pegasus Pin Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront

 

Chow Wagon at Waterfront Park - 04.25.2013

Chow Wagon at Waterfront Park-- April 25th - May 3, 2013-No reservations are needed for the ultimate dining and socializing experience. It's Derby Festival time and that means getting together for good food and great music. The Derby Festival Waterfront Chow Wagon will feature the best in carnival-style cuisine, cold beverages and the hottest live music. ?The MEGA-Chow Wagon returns to Waterfront Park on the Ohio River. The Miller Lite Music Stage will feature will feature nearly 30 live concerts with local and regional entertainment and a wide variety of musical genres including GospelFest, urban, Latino, country and rock. Where else can you find great food and live musical entertainment in a riverside setting - all for a 2012 Pegasus Pin admission? Kroger's Fest-a-Ville on the Waterfront

 

Kentucky Bourbon Festival Sampler - 04.27.2013

A fun-filled evening of sampling a variety of Kentucky bourbons and foods from area restaurants. $40, 6:30 - 9 p.m. Guthrie Opportunity Center, 900 Nutter Drive. For more information or tickets call 800-638-4877 #4 or on line at www.kybourbonfestival.com

 

My Old KY Dinner Train's Murder Mystery - 04.27.2013

5 p.m. 602 N. Third St.Bardstown, KY- Reservations required. 502-348-7300 or 866-801-3463. www.kydinnertrain.com

 

KY Dinner Train’s Dying to Buy Racehorse - 04.27.2013

My Old Kentucky Dinner Train’s -- Dying to Buy a Racehorse April 27@ 5:00 pm-- To create the perfect racehorse, brilliant entrepreneur and businesswoman Penny Wise must call on mad scientist Frank N. Stein. What follows is a tale of espionage, MURDER and unexpected love. 602 N Third St., Bardstown, KY - Reservations required. 502-348-7300 or 866-801-3463.

 

Shades of Nature Herb Festival - 04.27.2013

Shades of Nature Herb Festival-- April 27--- 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Includes cooking demos, music, organic meat vendors, plants and earth based crafts and more. Wickland, Home of Three Governors, 550 Bloomfield Rd. Contact: Mary Ray 502-507-1835 worksforpeace@yahoo.com --www.historicwickland.com

 

KY Derby Handicapping Dinner - 04.29.2013

2013 Kentucky Derby Handicapping Bourbon Dinner with Marty McGee-Kick off your Derby week with fabulous food and bourbon, along with insights from renowned horse trainer, professional racing writer and Louisville native, Marty McGee. 7 p.m. for a special 3-course menu prepared by Chef Bridges. Reservations are limited and can be made by calling (502) 894-8838. 2255 Frankfort Avenue, Louisville, KY

 

Guest Review - 04.30.2013

"This place was wonderful! Such a great place to stay and get some relaxation in!" Kelly B. 3/14/13

 

May

Derby Eve Wine Fest - 05.03.2013

Derby-Eve Wine Fest...Bullitt County Fairgrounds...Friday, May 3, 2013....2:00-10:00pm. $15 entry, you receive a souvenir festival wine glass and 10 tasting tickets. 15+ wineries will be participating, including all 4 of the Bullitt County Wineries. See you there!

 

Kentucky Oaks - 05.03.2013

Fillies, Lillies, and more! Throughout its 139-year history, the Kentucky Oaks has collected its own traditions, and like its companion event, the Kentucky Derby, features a namesake horse race, boasts a special flower and offers an official cocktail. The Kentucky Oaks is a Grade I stakes race for three-year-old Thoroughbred fillies that is always held the Friday before Derby. Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave., Louisville, KY 40208

 

Buffalo Trace Oaks Day Fest - 05.03.2013

Experience the excitement of Derby weekend with another Kentucky tradition–bourbon. Enjoy complimentary tours and tastings all day from 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Enjoy live festive Bluegrass music while treating yourself to bourbon ball ice cream made with our Weller Bourbon.--- http://www.buffalotracedistillery.com/events

 

2013 Kentucky Derby - 05.04.2013

Edgewater Resort at Taylorsville Lake is the perfect place to experience The Kentucky Derby and only 30 minutes from Louisville, KY. The Kentucky Derby is a stakes race for three-year-old thoroughbred horses, staged yearly in Louisville, Kentucky on the first Saturday in May, capping the two-week-long Kentucky Derby Festival. The race currently covers one and one-quarter miles (2.012 km) at Churchill Downs; colts and geldings carry 126 pounds (57 kg), fillies 121 pounds (55 kg). The race, known as "The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports" for its approximate time length, is the first leg of the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing in the United States. It typically draws around 155,000 fans..... The Kentucky Derby is one of the crown jewels of the elusive Triple Crown which includes the Belmont Stakes and the Preakness Stakes.

 

KY Derby Guest Comment-OR - 05.06.2013

To whom it may concern: I am from Klamath Falls Or. I would like to thank everyone from Edgewater. The hospitality and friendship we received from everyone at Edgewater is amazing. The accommodations are top notch, as well as the entire staff. The shuttle service is to die for. To put up with 6 "almost" gentleman and to take us around And still be smiling, may I say THANK-YOU! I would also like to add, everyone we met in Kentucky are the nicest people we have ever met-----Southern Hospitality really exists. Again, thanks for a great weekend and the Derby is a great ven'ue. Thanks again,Sincerely, J.L.

 

2012 Kentucky Derby Guest Comment - 05.08.2013

W, We enjoyed our stay with you very much-- you all made us feel so welcome in your lovely cottages! Thanks again! Kathy from California---- Hurry and make your 2013 KY Derby Reservations at Edgewater Resort so you too can experience the KY Derby. http://www.edgewatertaylorsvillelake.com/kentucky_derby.phtml

 

2011 Kentucky Derby Guest Comment - 05.08.2013

Thanks for everything. Everyone was very impressed with the accommodations and the service. J.G. -IA

 

Kentucky Derby 2012 Guest Comment - 05.09.2013

Dear W., What an outstanding weekend! We would like to thank you and your staff for a job well done! Israel was the bomb-super guy! Again many thanks, Terry R. from Chicago. For more Kentucky Derby Information, please visit: http://www.edgewatertaylorsvillelake.com/kentucky_derby.phtml

 

Whiskey City Cruisers - 05.11.2013

Stroll among classic cars from yesteryear. Music from the 50's and drawings for prizes. Justice Center parking lot on East Stephen Foster Ave (Hwy 150E) Bardstown, KY- 2 p.m. - dusk. 502-348-6456 or 800-638-4877.

 

KY Gourd Festival - 05.18.2013

May 18th & 19th, 2013-Enjoy gourd craft booths of all kinds, workshops, demonstrations, gourd art and unique gourd crafted items for sale. Call Janet Barnett for more information at 877-765-8594 or (502) 477-8543.

 

Kentucky Reggae Festival - 05.25.2013

May 25th-27th, 2013- Kick off the season with the flavor of the islands at the Kentucky Reggae Festival- Louisville’s hottest event on Memorial Weekend. Come enjoy a Caribbean atmosphere of live reggae music, ethnic food and the Caribbean vendor market. The Kentucky Reggae Festival, brings a truly Caribbean atmosphere to Louisville’s backyard without the expense of traveling to the islands! --Gates Open 2pm -12am; Monday - Gates Open 1-7pm Admission: $10, kids 10 & under free and free parking. Louisville Water Tower

 

June

Bardstown Bluegrass Festival - 06.07.2013

June 7-8 Bluegrass Festival with four bands to perform on Friday night and 5 bands to perform on Saturday. Bands will play one set each on Friday night and two sets each on Saturday night. Handicap parking available and bring your lawn chairs. Rain or shine the show will go on under a large pavilion. Bluegrass 101 along with many more bands to perform at the festival. Great family event. Friday, 6 - 10 p.m., Saturday, Noon - 10 p.m. Friday, $10, Saturday, $15 Combo Ticket $20. White Acres Campground. 502-252-9004 or 502-507-5449. www.bluegrass101.com

 

Happy Pappy with Pappy Van Winkle - 06.14.2013

This Father’s Day, make him a happy pappy with a one-of-a-kind dinner event as Julian and Preston Van Winkle guide you through a tasting of the various ages of Van Winkle Bourbons. Don’t forget to bring your favorite Van Winkle item to have it signed at the end of the evening. 6:00 p.m. – Optional Tour. 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Dinner/Event. $65 per person. Tickets go on sale Mar. 1st. For reservations, email events@buffalotrace.com or call 502.696.5930.

 

Woodford Reserve Bourbon Academy - 06.15.2013

June 2013 Bourbon Academy--June 15, 2013--10:00 AM – 3:00 PM --Guests will spend a full, interactive day with Woodford Reserve’s Master Distiller, Chris Morris learning the fine art of crafting and appreciating bourbon - America’s native spirit. Activities will include an extensive behind the scenes tour of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, an interactive demonstration of using grains to make mash, charring of a barrel and two delicious tastings of a variety of whiskies and bourbons. Reservations are required and can be made by contacting reservations at (859) 879.1953 or catering@b-f.com--- http://www.woodfordreserve.com/Distillery/DistilleryEvents

 

Waterfront Challenge - 06.22.2013

Louisville's Premier Race Festival. A 5k Urban Obstacle Race in the heart of the city on June 22, 2013. Waterfront Park 1101 River Road, Louisville, KY. Register Now At: http://www.active.com/5k-race/louisville-ky/the-waterfront-challenge-2013 For more information, please email john@thewaterfrontchallenge.com

 

August

Kentucky State Fair - 08.15.2013

Kentucky State Fair - August 15-25, 2013!-- The unique, family-friendly 11-day festival that celebrates local and statewide heritage gives far more to the Commonwealth than merely blue ribbon competition, concerts, special exhibits and carnival rides. It is a showcase for Kentucky’s finest products, companies, entertainment, and, most importantly, people. --- (502) 367-5180 Email media@ksfb.ky.gov

 

August 2013 Bourbon Academy - 08.16.2013

August 24, 2013 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM Guests will spend a full, interactive day with Woodford Reserve’s Master Distiller, Chris Morris learning the fine art of crafting and appreciating bourbon - America’s native spirit. Activities will include an extensive behind the scenes tour of the Woodford Reserve Distillery, an interactive demonstration of using grains to make mash, charring of a barrel and two delicious tastings of a variety of whiskies and bourbons. The class will also feature an appearance from our Chef in Residence, Ouita Michel who will guide you through a Flavor Wheel demonstration. Ouita’s culinary team will be providing our guests with a delicious bourbon-inspired lunch. http://www.woodfordreserve.com/Distillery/DistilleryEvents

 

Guest Comment - 08.22.2013

"This was a random but fortunate location for friends from PA & WI to meet for a week. And what a great week it was! Eight of us enjoyed lots of games, fun at the lake-boating and fishing, day trips to Louisville- Churchill Downs & Slugger Museums, to Frankfort for Kayaking/Tubing, to Mammoth Cave and to Shepherdsville for Go Karts. This house was wonderful! The location is great! We would recommend to others! W. & J. August 22nd

 

September

KY Bourbon Festival - 09.17.2013

September 17th- 22nd, 2013