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SubscribeThe 8th annual Big Green EGGFest starts tomorrow with a Meet & Greet at 6:00 PM. The Meet and Greet will be at Brownsboro Hardware and Paint (4858 Brownsboro Road). There will be live music and food for everyone who attends. Cost is $20 per person.
The main event is Saturday, starting at 9:00 AM, there will be cooking classes throughout the day. The classes will start easy with how to use Big Green Egg and then progress into different meats and finally, dessert. Visitors will also be able to watch local chefs compete in a Chopped-style competition on stage. Admission is $15 per person (soda and water will be available for purchase at $1 and beer available at $4). There will be free parking available at the Christ Church United Methodist Church (4614 Brownsboro Rd) and a free shuttle that will operate every ten minutes between the church and the hardware store.
All proceeds from the two events will be donated to Blessings in a Backpack and A Recipe to End Hunger.
The 2016 Kentucky State Fair is coming up on us quickly. The fair will run August 18th – 28th at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center here in Louisville.
Admission is $10 per person (children under 5 are admitted free) at the gate, but advanced tickets can be purchased online or at your local Kroger for $6. Any person who rides the city bus , TARC, from 4th St. downtown to Gate 4 during the fair will receive discounted admission at the gate. Parking is $8 per car and $20 per bus at the gate. Discounted parking can be purchased the Expo Center ticket office and Kroger for $5. There will not be any free parking available at the Papa John’s Cardinal Stadium this year. Some days will have special promotions:
- August 21 – Military Day: Free admission for active and retired military and their families, parking not included
- August 23 – Senior Day: Free admission for seniors 55 and older until 5;00 PM, parking not included
- August 24 – $20 Carload Day: $20 for every car, inlcuding parking
The Exhibition Hall opens at 9:00 AM daily and allows visitors to see a wide range of displays, including entries into the many contests, representatives from each county, LMPD, LG&E, and a flea market. Throughout the area, there will be daily shows, such as acrobatic performances, educational exhibits, BMX bike performances, music performances, dog tricks, cooking demonstrations, and even comedy shows. You can also watch people compete in the annual talent show, the World’s Championship Saddlebred Horse Show, Cheer & Dance Championship, and the cooking competitions.
No fair is complete without carnival rides for entertainment. The Midway will run throughout the entire fair, with rides opening at 12:00 PM on Friday – Sundays, and 2:00 PM on Monday through Thursdays. Rides do cost extra and wristbands are only good for one day. Wristbands can be purchased at the fair for: adults – $25 and children 12 and under that are also shorter than 56″ – $12. Discounted wristbands can be purchased online for $20 (no discount on child wristbands) through August 17th. During Military Day (August 21st), with proper military ID, military members and their families will be able to purchase wristbands for $10.
There is a large selection of food vendors to visit. Fried foods reign supreme, but you will be able to enjoy barbecue pork and beef from local farms and other fair treats, including hot dogs, hamburgers, gyros, french fries, funnel cakes, and the donut burger. There’s even the opportunity to bid on prized-country hams during the 53rd Annual Kentucky Country Ham Breakfast and Auction on August 25th.
Admission also gives access to the nightly Turf Concert series, which will feature performances by ABBA, Blood, Sweat and Tears, Chris Janson, Oak Ridge Boys, and Rachel Platten to name a few. There will also be three Main Stage concerts that cost extra, but the ticket price includes gate admission. These concerts will feature Reba McEntire, Jeff Dunham, and Chris Young and Brett Eldredge.
With over 600,000 visitors to last year’s State Fair, and the hope that this year will see an increase in attendance, the 2016 Kentucky State Fair will be a hot spot of activity this year.
Chick-fil-A Fans Await Opportunity to Score Free Food for a Year
Councilman Rick Blackwell (D-12) joined Nicklies Development and excited business and community leaders for the Groundbreaking at the new Chick-fil-A Restaurant at Dixie Highway in District 12.
“I am thrilled to welcome Chick-fil-A to our Southwest community,” said Councilman Rick Blackwell. “For many years, I have heard requests for a Chick-fil-A and I know that my constituents are excited to patronize this new restaurant.”
This new stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant at 6630 Dixie Highway is projected to open in January 2016 and will be the first on Dixie Highway. The design will feature an upgraded interior and kitchen décor that will add to the overall remarkable experience for the customer. Ryan Fitzgerald, the franchise owner and operator, estimates that he plans to hire 80 people when the restaurant opens.
“We have such great momentum happening on Dixie Highway with the Dixie Highway Masterplan State funding of $11.5 million and the recent announcement of $16.9 million from the federal T.I.G.E.R grant program,” said Councilman Blackwell. “Developments like this certainly contribute to that excitement and I am thankful to Nicklies Development and Chick-fil-A for their investment and commitment to our Southwest community.”
Chick-fil-A will celebrate the grand opening of the new Dixie Hwy restaurant by giving away a one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A meals (52 meals) to the first 100 adults in line on opening day. The “First 100” celebration draws Chick-fil-A’s most loyal fans who arrive up to 24 hours in advance with tents, TVs, computers, gaming systems and other gear to pass the time while camping out overnight.
For more information, visit www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/
Stay tunedfor updates on the Grand Opening celebration and employment opportunities at this new restaurant location.
Several events to help Highlands Community Ministries and showcase the area
One of Louisville Metro’s most established and historic area is ready to host a week of fun and celebration of community pride that will lend a helping hand for a worthwhile cause.
“A Week in the Highlands” will get underway with eight days of events which will offer something for everyone.
“ ‘A Week in the Highlands’ celebrates the uniqueness of the Highlands with a wonderful goal of helping Highland Community Ministries continue their work of providing services to those in need,” says Councilman Tom Owen (D-8). “It a week of fun and entertainment. It’s a closer, hands-on experience and involvement with our great Highlands neighbors and businesses.”
“A Week in the Highlands” will run from Saturday October 3rd until Sunday, October 11th and features a 5K Run/Walk, a jazz and blues concert at Big Rock, arts and crafts, and a chance to tour historic Farmington.
“There are many groups and organizations who work hard to make this a special week of celebration,” says Owen. “I hope everyone will come out to help the Ministries and take a minute to enjoy the Fall with other folks who are glad to be part of this area.”
For more information about “Week in the Highlands” contact Councilman Owen’s office at 574-1108 or go online to the event website.
Here is a rundown of the events for 2015
Highlands Cup 5K Run/Walk
A beautiful Highlands run down Douglas Boulevard to Big Rock in Cherokee Park and back. Benefits go to the Highland Community Ministries.
Saturday, October 3 beginning at 8:00 am.
Douglass Blvd Christian Church
Pancake Breakfast
Benefiting Highland Community Ministries.
Saturday, October 3 beginning at 8:30 am.
Douglas Boulevard Christian Church Gym
Big Rock Jazz and Blues Fest
Live Jazz and Blues at Big Rock in Cherokee Park Benefiting the Olmsted Park Conservancy.
Sunday, October 4 from 2:00 pm. to 7:00 pm.
Big Rock in Cherokee Park
Empty Bowls Hunger Benefit
Helping Highlands Community Ministries feed the hungry with a light meal and a silent auction.
Thursday, October 8 from 5:30 pm. to 8:00 pm.
Frazier Hall, Bellarmine University
Belknap Fall Eve
There will be food and live music on the eve of the Fall Festival.
Friday, October 9 from 6:00 pm. to 11:00 pm.
The Historic Douglass Loop
Farmington Inaugural Oktoberfest
Live Music, German Beer and Authentic German Food.
Friday, October 9 from 6:00 pm. to 10:00 pm.
The Farmington Historic Plantation
21st Annual Belknap Fall Festival
One hundred booths of juried arts and crafts, plus local food vendors, kids’ fun and live music.
Saturday, October 10 from 11:00 am. to 11:00 pm.
The Historic Douglass Loop
14th Annual Farmington Harvest Festival
An 18th Century Festival at the plantation home of John and Lucy Speed, hosts to Abe Lincoln.
Sunday October 11 from 10:00 am. to 5:00 pm.
The Farmington Historic Plantation
Highlands Scavenger Hunt
A week long, family friendly event that takes scavenger hunters of all ages into the Highlands shops and restaurants to find hidden treasures.
October 3 through October 11, all day long.
Throughout the Highlands.
The Louisville Independent Business Alliance (LIBA) will host the 7th Annual Louisville Brewfest on Friday, September 25th from 4:00pm to 10:00pm at the Louisville Slugger Field, 401 East Main Street. The event is presented by BoomBozz Pizza & Taphouse and will feature independent local and regional beer, wine and bourbon, as well as food vendors and a silent auction. Admission is $5 which includes a souvenir cup. Attendees must be 21 or older to enjoy the beer, wine and bourbon. (Designated drivers get free admission.) VIP tickets are $45 and include access to exclusive beers, special gifts made by local artisans, and larger pours in a commemorative festival glass. For more info, visit www.keeplouisvilleweird.com.
In addition to sampling brews from 19 different local and regional breweries, festival goers will have the exclusive opportunity to taste a limited edition beer created especially for this event by Louisville’s Mayor Greg Fischer. Working with Goodwood Brewing Company, Mayor Fischer provided input on the recipe for an Irish Oatmeal Stout style beer, and he will participate in the brewing process at a media event on Friday, August 28th at 10am at Goodwood, 636 E. Main Street. Local musician Ben Sollee will also create his own variety of beer in collaboration with Apocalypse Brew Works that event attendees can sample.
Also new to the event this year will be an interactive activity where attendees can glue bottle caps and other items to an art piece to show their local love. Returning again is the “Brewseum”, a self-directed journey through the history of craft beer in Louisville, supported by demos and ‘how-to’ areas, created by Paul Young. An after party will also be hosted by The Haymarket Whiskey Bar, with free admission for Brewfest attendees.
Participating local brewers include Against the Grain, Akasha Brewing Company, Apocalypse Brew Works, Bluegrass Brewing Company, Cumberland Brewery, Falls City Beer, Goodwood Brewing Company, Monnik Brewing Company (formerly Beer Engine), New Albanian Brewing Company, and Sterling Beer. Guest brewers from the region include Central State Brewing Company from Indianapolis, Country Boy Brewing from Lexington, Eight Ball Brewing from Newport, Flat 12 Bierworks from Indianapolis, Kentucky Ale from Lexington, Rivertown Brewing Company from Cincinnati, Tin Man Brewing from Evansville, Upland from Bloomington and West 6th from Lexington. Locally made wines from Horseshoe Bend Vineyard & Winery, Old 502 Winery, Purple Toad Winery, and Smith-Berry Winery will also be available, as well as bourbon from Heaven Hill Distilleries.
The 7th Annual Louisville Brewfest is sponsored by Boombozz Pizza & Taphouse, Manny & Merle, Joella’s Hot Chicken, Louisville Convention & Visitors Bureau, Heaven Hill Brands, Yellow Cab, The Haymarket Whiskey Bar, Buckhead Mountain Grill, Eclipse Bank, LEO Weekly, Louisville Magazine, Louisville.com, LouisvilleHotBytes.com, Nachbar, Abbey Road on the River, vo2 Multisport, WAKY radio, WFPK, Falls City Beer, Universal Linen, YELP Louisville, ValuMarket, Louisvillebeer.com, and Old 502 Winery.
Colorado Brewery’s Craft Beer is Now Available in Kentucky
Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, is pleased to partner with the New Belgium Brewing Company to host a beer dinner onTuesday, April 16, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The evening will feature guest speaker Brittney Donohue from New Belgium Brewing Company and a four-course dinner paired with various craft beers that were just recently made available for distribution in Kentucky.
“New Belgium is delighted to finally be in Kentucky, and we’re looking forward to teaming up with Varanese for our first paired beer dinner in Louisville,” said Britney Donohue. “This is a fantastic opportunity for people to experience a broad range of our portfolio of beer while the Chefs at Varanese dazzle us with their culinary art.”
The cost is $49 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
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Special event will honor legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell with Wild Turkey “Diamond Anniversary” bourbon
Louisville, Ky (December 30, 2014) – Varanese Restaurant, located at 2106 Frankfort Avenue, will host the Russell’s Reserve Bourbon Dinner on Thursday, January 15, with a reception at 6:30pm and dinner at 7:00pm. The dinner will feature a tasting of Wild Turkey’s limited edition “Diamond Anniversary” bourbon, which was made in celebration of Jimmy Russell 60 years with Wild Turkey. The evening will also include legendary Master Distiller Jimmy Russell as a guest speaker, and a four-course dinner paired with cocktails made with Russell’s Reserve bourbon. The cost is $55 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Reservations are required and can be made by calling (502) 899-9904 or emailing letsdine@varanese.com.
The menu will consist of:
Reception
Reception Cocktail – “Pomegranate-Clementine Old Fashion”
First Course
Flight: Russell’s Reserve 6 yr. Rye / Russell’s Reserve 10 yr. Small Batch
Russell’s Reserve Single Barrel / Wild Turkey Diamond Anniversary
House-Made Pastrami Carpaccio with Bourbon Whole Grain Mustard, Rye Bagel Chip and Micro Mustard Greens
Second Course
Warm Grilled Frisee Salad with Confit Butternut Squash, Toasted Pumpkin Seeds, Pomegranate and Goat Cheese Tossed with Maple-Bourbon Vinaigrette
Third Course
“Espresso & Aztec Chocolate Manhattan”
Brown Sugar Glazed Ham with Red Eye Gravy
Served with Spicy Bacon Grilled Red Cabbage, Oven Roasted Potatoes and Yams
Fourth Course
“Butter Pecan Bourbon Cocktail”
Butter Pecan Ice Cream over Sugar Fried Flat Bread, Bourbon Anglaise, Salted Caramel and Brûléed Bananas
For information or to make a reservation, please call (502) 899-9904 or log on to www.varanese.com.
