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WILMORE COASTER CAR DERBY April 16, 2016
The checkered flag drops on Saturday, April 16th, for the second “Wilmore Coaster Car Derby.” Registration and check in starts at 11 a.m. with races taking place at 1:30 p.m. on East Main Street. There are two divisions: one for home built cars (think “Little...
County-Wide Clean-up April 9-16!
Nicholasville, Wilmore and Jessamine County residents are encouraged to bring their residential debris to either the Jessamine County Road Department on Longview Drive or Witt Lane (just past Talbott subdivision) in Wilmore during the 2016 Jessamine County-wide...
Wilmore’s Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday March 31 @ 10 AM!
GOSPEL ON THE GREEN FOR 2017
Gospel on the Green returns for Friday night music on the Wilmore Downtown Green. Chairs and tables are available or bring your own chairs or blankets. Support our local food vendors by purchasing your snacks from them. These concerts are free and begin at 7 pm! ...
Jessamine County’s County-wide Clean-up is March 24-31, 2018
City of Wilmore residents are invited to enjoy free disposal of residential debris during the County-wide Clean-up by bringing it to 305 West Linden St. from Saturday, March 24 through Saturday, March 31 (7:30 AM – 7 PM). The free disposal during the County-wide...
WILMORE NAMED #6 FOR SAFEST CITY IN KENTUCKY REPORT
Wilmore has been ranked #6 in the list of “Safest Cities in Kentucky 2017”, according to a recent report prepared by the National Council for Home Safety and Security. Wilmore was ranked 6 out of 50 communities, up from its 2016 ranking of 11. Data from the most...
Easter Egg Hunt
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, March 31st, 10:00am at Centennial Park Pavilion. Egg hunting and prizes are for kids 10 years and younger. A special visit by the Easter Bunny is in the works. Another fun family event by Wilmore Parks &...
Wilmore Summer Recreation 2018
Plans are being finalized for Wilmore Summer Recreation 2018! Registration will open the 2nd week of April and can be found at www.wilmore.org. Follow Wilmore Parks & Rec on Facebook for updates.
Announcement: Wilmore Recycling Cancelled 3/12/2018
Join Our Easter Egg Hunt!
Get out your baskets and come have some family fun during our Easter Egg Hunt! Saturday, March 26th at 10:00am. Age categories 0-10 years. Centennial Park Pavilion, Wilmore. There will be a special visit by the Easter Bunny.
JESSAMINE COUNTY-WIDE CLEAN-UP
March 25 – April 1, 2017 The County-wide Clean-up is for residents of Jessamine County to dispose of residential debris. Citizens are encouraged to bring debris to either the Jessamine County Road Department at 400 Park Drive in Nicholasville or at the new location in...
Statewide Tornado Drill on Thursday March 1
WE ARE HIRING FOR A FINANCE DIRECTOR / TREASURER
We are accepting applications through March 14th, for the position of “Finance Director/Treasurer”. The salary range is $55,000 – $65,000 /year (commensurate with experience) and benefits. Duties include primary responsibility for financial record keeping, A/P, A/R,...
March 24-31 is the County-wide Clean-up!
On March 24-31, Jessamine County will offer free disposal of residential debris to county residents during its 2018 County-wide Clean-up. Wilmore residents: Bring residential debris to 305 West Linden St. in Wilmore from 7:30 AM-7 PM (closed Sunday). There...
Important Presidents’ Day Announcement
The City of Wilmore Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, February 19, 2018 for Presidents’ Day and there will be no recycling pickup on that day. Thank you!
Motor Vehicle Licensing Available at Wilmore City Hall
Have you heard? For your convenience, the Jessamine County Clerk’s Office has opened an office at Wilmore City Hall! The Jessamine County Clerk’s Office at Wilmore City Hall offers motor vehicle licensing only on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 AM-3 PM....
EMERGENCY ALERT PROGRAM
Gone are the days of SNAIL MAIL! We want to communicate critical information to you in the easiest, most efficient way possible including TEXT, PHONE, EMAIL or any combination of the three. You pick where, you pick how and we’ll notify you! Recent events in cities...
Important Change to Recycling Schedule 2018
The first pickup on Section A has been changed from Tuesday, January 16th to Wednesday, January 17th.
Burn Ban for the State of Kentucky
There is a burn ban for the State of Kentucky. The City will not be picking up any brush until this is lifted, so please do not put any brush at your curbside. However, we will be picking up bagged leaves with the extra garbage truck. Please do not burn anything in...
Wilmore City Clerk, Phyllis Anderson Sallee, Retires After 36 Years of Service
Phyllis Anderson Sallee closed out a distinguished career of 36 years at Wilmore as the City Clerk on September 30th. Her family including father, brother, and son have served Wilmore and Jessamine County a combined 122 years. Phyllis started her career at the City as...
“MEET ME AT THE TRACKS ON MAIN!” Wilmore Arts & Crafts Festival
Wilmore’s annual Fall Arts & Crafts Festival takes place Saturday, October 3, 2015, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wilmore Elementary, 150 Campground Lane, Wilmore, Kentucky. Make plans to spend the day in order to take in all that is being offered! This juried market will...
Play in Our Old Fashioned “Real Softball” Tournament!
Wilmore is looking for teams to participate in an old fashioned, men’s “real softball” tournament using wood bats and old school (low compression) softballs. This double elimination tournament is scheduled for September 12 and 13 at Sims Ball Park in Wilmore. First...
Kentucky Foxfire Festival
The second annual Kentucky Foxfire Festival will take place at Servant Heart Farm, 9517 Harrodsburg Rd on Friday and Saturday, September 4 and 5. Bands scheduled to perform include The Moron Brothers w/Neal James, The Dean Osborne Band, Custom Made Bluegrass, 27...
High Bridge Homecoming Festival
It’s August, it’s hot, and it’s time for the 11th annual High Bridge Homecoming Festival at the High Bridge Park, about 5 miles outside Wilmore! Festival opens on Saturday morning and runs to Sunday evening. Many of the familiar and favorite activities will be back:...
City Asks for Letters of Support and/or Pledges
The City of Wilmore is in the process of applying for grants and loans to construct $3.7 million dollars worth of improvements at the city’s wastewater treatment plant. Aging tanks and infrastructure, as well as ever stricter federal regulations related to...
Summer Concerts Return to Wimore’s Downtown Green
What better way to spend a lazy Friday or Saturday evening than to listen to live music on the beautiful Wilmore Downtown Green! Our two longstanding concert series are back: Gospel on the Green Series on Friday evenings, beginning July 10th, and the Stonebridge...
Wilmore Festival of the Fourth
If you love a parade (and who doesn’t love a parade!), especially a 4th of July parade followed by a festival that includes music, food and fun, then Wilmore’s Annual Festival of the Fourth is a “must do” event. The parade begins at 10 a.m. in downtown Wilmore; the...
R.J. Corman Annual Festival of the Fourth Run Saturday June 27
Join us for the R.J. Corman Annual Festival of the Fourth Run! The race begins and ends in front of the Wilmore United Methodist Church on Main Street. The 1 Mile Fun Run begins at 7:30 a.m., the 5K Run begins at 8:00 a.m. Early bird registration is available through...
WILMORE’S HOMETOWN YARD SALE DAY
Now’s the time to pull out all the things stored in your garage, basement, attic, storage shed, whatever, and turn them into cash! The annual Hometown Yard Sale takes place Saturday, June 20th, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. (or later if you want). Download an application or...
The Providence of Freedome: An 18th Century Living History Presentation
The Providence of Freedom, an 18th Century Living History presentation takes place on Saturday, May 30, 2015, on the Servant Heart Farm, adjacent to Wilmore’s Centennial Park. This primitive encampment will represent a time period from the French & Indian...
Saturday AM Special: Farmers Market & Rail-side Train Museum!
Looking for a way to shop fresh in Jessamine County? Our Farmers Market has that–and more! Check out the Jessamine County Farmers’ Market located at the Wilmore City Hall Parking Lot each Saturday morning, 8 – 12 noon, from May through October. The Farmers Market...
Annual Arbor Day Celebration April 24
Did you know…Wilmore has a Town Branch which weaves and twists throughout the community, sometimes surfacing for many yards, only to drop below surface under sidewalks and streets, eventually making its way to Jessamine Creek! This year’s annual Arbor Day Celebration...