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March | |
![]() | Easter Egg Hunt Wilmore’s Annual Easter Egg Hunt is another fun, family event hosted by Wilmore Parks & Recreation and the City of Wilmore! Join other kids, ages 0-10, in hunting for candy and special prizes. The Easter Bunny usually makes a special appearance. Event held at Centennial Park and begins at 10 AM. |
April | |
![]() | Arbor Day Celebration Each year Wilmore recognizes the importance of trees and nature to our community with special Arbor Day activities such as tree plantings, seedling distributions, tree identification walks. Local children are invited to participate in exploring Town Creek and its critters, as well as mini workshops on rain gardens, flowers, pollinators, and other nature activities. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | Celebrate Spring by spending the day in historic and lovely Wilmore at our Wilmore Businesses Spring Open House! Browse the specials, promotions and small town charm of our unique boutiques and small businesses, and while you’re here, enjoy a delicious lunch at one of our fabulous restaurants. For more information including the date of the event and/or the event schedule, visit the Wilmore Events Calendar. Changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather will be noted on the Wilmore Facebook page. |
![]() | Coaster Car Derby Children and youth are invited to race down East Main Street in the Coaster Car Derby held in April. Two divisions are available: home built cars and kit cars. Participants, ages 7 and up, will take a thrill ride down the hill of East Main which will be closed to other traffic. Kids of all ages will enjoy this complicated but simple sport which is nearly 100 years old. This is a free event, thanks to local sponsorships. |
MAIN STREET/CLEAN SWEEP Volunteers are invited to help do a spring cleanup on Main Street and other locations in Wilmore. Participants will receive a special tee, necessary supplies, and a pizza lunch! Register by email. | |
May | |
![]() | Wilmore Caboose Museum Tour a 1950’s era Southern railway bayside caboose. View an extensive collection of railroad and local history artifacts, exhibits, photos and literature which tell the story of the Wilmore-High Bridge area . Open on most Saturdays from April through October, 10 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | Farmers' Market Shop fresh and shop local at the Jessamine County Farmers' Market located at the Wilmore City Hall Parking Lot each Saturday morning, 8 – 12 noon, from May through October. Fresh seasonal produce each week, along with vegetable and flower bedding plants, perennials, local honey and eggs, and freshly cut floral bouquets. Much of the produce is grown using organic practices. |
![]() | Community Flower Sale An annual event held from 8 – 12 noon at the Wilmore City Hall Parking Lot, the Community Flower Sale provides beautiful, healthy annuals, hanging baskets and ferns for sale at a reasonable price. Profits from the sale are used for other flower and beautification projects in Wilmore. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
June | |
![]() | Farmers' Market Shop fresh and shop local at the Jessamine County Farmers' Market located at the Wilmore City Hall Parking Lot each Saturday morning, 8 – 12 noon, from May through October. Fresh seasonal produce each week, along with vegetable and flower bedding plants, perennials, local honey and eggs, and freshly cut floral bouquets. Much of the produce is grown using organic practices. |
![]() | Wilmore Caboose Museum Tour a 1950’s era Southern railway bayside caboose. View an extensive collection of railroad and local history artifacts, exhibits, photos and literature which tell the story of the Wilmore-High Bridge area . Open on most Saturdays from April through October, 10 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | 400 Mile Sale/US 68 Take part in the 400 Mile Sale along US 68 at the Jessamine County Location: Servant Heart Farm on Harrodsburg Rd., (Former Ichthus Grounds). |
![]() | Hometown Yard Sale Shop till you drop at the Wilmore Hometown Yard Sale. Register your sale location to be included in all publicity. There is no registration fee to participate. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. A list of participating addresses will be available after 12 noon on the Friday before the event. |
![]() | R J Corman 5 K Run A challenging 5K road race through downtown Wilmore. This annual race is named in memory of a great supporter of Wilmore, Mr. R. J. Corman. Register early for a discount. Registration information will be available via the website closer to the race date. |
![]() | Gospel on the Green On Friday evenings, 7 p.m., some of the best gospel musicians in the region will perform. |
![]() | Stonebridge Summer Saturday Night Concert Series On Saturday evenings, 7 p.m., this concert series features a variety of music: jazz, bluegrass, big band, folk, Dixieland, etc. |
July | |
![]() | Farmers' Market Shop fresh and shop local at the Jessamine County Farmers' Market located at the Wilmore City Hall Parking Lot each Saturday morning, 8 – 12 noon, from May through October. Fresh seasonal produce each week, along with vegetable and flower bedding plants, perennials, local honey and eggs, and freshly cut floral bouquets. Much of the produce is grown using organic practices. |
![]() | Wilmore Caboose Museum Tour a 1950’s era Southern railway bayside caboose. View an extensive collection of railroad and local history artifacts, exhibits, photos and literature which tell the story of the Wilmore-High Bridge area . Open on most Saturdays from April through October, 10 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | Festival of the Fourth Wilmore's Annual 4th of July Festival offers a wonderful taste of small town Americana. Celebrate the 4th with an old fashion parade, followed by a festival at AdventureServe Grounds (former camp meeting grounds). Festival food for purchase, baking contests, arts and crafts, patriotic music round out the day. |
![]() | Stonebridge Summer Saturday Night Concert Series On Saturday evenings, 7 p.m., this concert series features a variety of music: jazz, bluegrass, big band, folk, Dixieland, etc. |
![]() | Gospel on the Green On Friday evenings, 7 p.m., some of the best gospel musicians in the region will perform. |
August | |
![]() | Wilmore Night Market Enjoy the Wilmore Night Market from 6-8 PM on East Main St. for a sampling of our area’s best: 20 booths of products and artistry. Also available: live music! Food vendors: a Taco Truck, fresh baked goods, coffee and specialty drinks and Kettle Korn booth. |
![]() | Back to School Bash Don’t miss the Wilmore Elementary Back to School Bash from 5-8 PM on August 9! Register at The Family Center on East Main. |
![]() | Stonebridge Summer Saturday Night Concert Series On Saturday evenings, 7 p.m., this concert series features a variety of music: jazz, bluegrass, big band, folk, Dixieland, etc. |
![]() | Gospel on the Green On Friday evenings, 7 p.m., some of the best gospel musicians in the region will perform. |
![]() | Wilmore Caboose Museum Tour a 1950’s era Southern railway bayside caboose. View an extensive collection of railroad and local history artifacts, exhibits, photos and literature which tell the story of the Wilmore-High Bridge area . Open on most Saturdays from April through October, 10 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | Farmers' Market Shop fresh and shop local at the Jessamine County Farmers' Market located at the Wilmore City Hall Parking Lot each Saturday morning, 8 – 12 noon, from May through October. Fresh seasonal produce each week, along with vegetable and flower bedding plants, perennials, local honey and eggs, and freshly cut floral bouquets. Much of the produce is grown using organic practices. |
![]() | High Bridge Homecoming Festival Make plans to spend a fun weekend at High Bridge, one of the most beautiful places in Jessamine County. The Planning Committee is working hard on lots of activities, vendors, music, and more! Check back for schedule updates! We call this a "homecoming" but whether you are from High Bridge or not, we want everyone to enjoy it so much that it will feel like home to them! For more information including the date of the event and/or the event schedule, visit the Wilmore Events Calendar. Changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather will be noted on the Wilmore Facebook page. |
September | |
![]() | Farmers' Market Shop fresh and shop local at the Jessamine County Farmers' Market located at the Wilmore City Hall Parking Lot each Saturday morning, 8 – 12 noon, from May through October. Fresh seasonal produce each week, along with vegetable and flower bedding plants, perennials, local honey and eggs, and freshly cut floral bouquets. Much of the produce is grown using organic practices. |
![]() | Wilmore Caboose Museum Tour a 1950’s era Southern railway bayside caboose. View an extensive collection of railroad and local history artifacts, exhibits, photos and literature which tell the story of the Wilmore-High Bridge area . Open on most Saturdays from April through October, 10 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | More Tales: The Wilmore Storytelling Festival Join us on the Wilmore Downtown Green for this 2-day event featuring professional storytellers in the Appalachian tradition. Buy hand made art from vendors and step up yourself for a competitive story slam. For more information including the date of the event and/or the event schedule, visit the Wilmore Events Calendar. Changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather will be noted on the Wilmore Facebook page. |
October | |
![]() | Wilmore Caboose Museum Tour a 1950’s era Southern railway bayside caboose. View an extensive collection of railroad and local history artifacts, exhibits, photos and literature which tell the story of the Wilmore-High Bridge area . Open on most Saturdays from April through October, 10 a.m. to noon. Free admission. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | Farmers' Market Shop fresh and shop local at the Jessamine County Farmers' Market located at the Wilmore City Hall Parking Lot each Saturday morning, 8 – 12 noon, from May through October. Fresh seasonal produce each week, along with vegetable and flower bedding plants, perennials, local honey and eggs, and freshly cut floral bouquets. Much of the produce is grown using organic practices. |
![]() | Arts & Crafts Festival Stroll East Main Street and shop from a variety of vendors providing fine art work and hand-crafted items. Live music throughout the day. Food available at local restaurants. For more information call Mary Miller at 858-9983. Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | Treats on Main Bring out the kids for another fun-filled FAMILY event in Wilmore! Main Street in Wilmore will be blocked off and businesses, organizations and individuals will be handing out treats. There will be carnival type games and prizes as well. There is a fun costume contest at 7:30pm in the Pavilion at the Downtown Green. Local organizations, groups and individuals are invited to participate by handing out treats or running a game. Please contact Wilmore Parks & Recreation (wilmoreparks@gmail.com) to sign up. Plan to spend your Halloween evening having a fun, safe and happy experience in downtown Wilmore! Sponsored by the Wilmore Parks & Recreation Dept. |
November | |
Shop Small Business Week Join other shoppers on the Saturday following Thanksgiving Day and shop Wilmore's shops and businesses. Register at each shop from which you purchase an item and you may be one of the four winners of a $25 gift certificate to local shops! Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board in conjunction with American Express. | |
![]() | Window Painting on Main Street Volunteers gather on these days to decorate storefront windows of the downtown merchants for Christmas. All ages and skill levels are invited and all supplies are furnished. Email jwoolums@wilmore.org or call 858-3895 for additional information. If you can color between the lines, you can do this! Sponsored by the Wilmore Community Development Board. |
![]() | Veteran's Day Parade Join us in honoring those who gave us our freedom and those who continue to fight for it each day. If you would like to participate in the parade, please email. Sponsored by the Wilmore Parks & Recreation Dept. |
December | |
![]() | Old-Fashioned Musical Christmas Spend the full day in Wilmore and enjoy small town charm and holiday hospitality. Some of the activities are a pancake breakfast, train exhibit, several quality craft shows, business open houses, church open houses, lighting of City Christmas tree, elf contest and more. Sponsored by the Wilmore Parks & Recreation Dept. For more information including the date of the event and/or the event schedule, visit the Wilmore Events Calendar. Changes due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather will be noted on the Wilmore Facebook page. |