Revolutionary War Memorial Flyer in Word

Celebrating Wilmore’s 150th & America’s 250th –

A concert by the Jessamine Community Band!

Hughes Auditorium
1:00pm

SATURDAY, JULY 4, 2026

Parade begins at 10:00am.  The best viewing is on S. Lexington Ave. and E. Main Street.
Do you want to be in the parade?  Please register here: Parade Registration

Festival begins following the parade (estimated 11:00am) behind the Wilmore Municipal Center – 210 S. Lexington Ave.  Come enjoy some amazing food trucks and treats along with inflatables, arts & crafts vendors, family sports, and more!
Do you want to be a vendor?  Please register here: https://forms.gle/okZvGPwHFmpxRJgz7

Concert begins at 1:00am – “A Patriotic Salute” by the Jessamine Community Band.  Held in Hughes Auditorium at Asbury University.  This is a new addition this year in honor of Wilmore’s 150th celebration!

***Parking will be an issue on this day.  Please plan to park prior to the parade and then walk to the Festival and the Concert.  If at all possible, let’s save the side parking lot at the Municipal Center for handicap and the elderly.

SATURDAY, JUNE 13th – we will proudly recognize and honor 250 veterans, including POW/MIAs and their families.  There will be a concert by the Ladies for Liberty.

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center – 35 years
Wilmore – 150 years
USA – 250 years

Recognizing and honoring 250 veterans, from the THVC and across Central Kentucky
Military Displays
Music Concerts
Food Trucks
**Veterans will be honored with a special commemorative coin, US flag, and gift bags **

VETERANS – would you like to be one of the 250 veterans honored during this event?
Please fill out this form:  Veterans Honor Form

VOLUNTEERS – we need lots of volunteers for this event to serve and celebrate the veterans.  Please fill out this form: Volunteer Form

DONATE – would you be like to donate to this amazing event to help honor our local veterans? Please write a check to the City of Wilmore with “Salute to Service” in the memo line.  (You can also call 859.858.4411 and donate over the phone with a card).

Mail to:
City of Wilmore
“Salute to Service”
210 S. Lexington Ave.
Wilmore, KY 40390

Click here for flyer with more information: Salute to Service Flyer

FRIDAY, JUNE 12th – the event will be open to the public, offering a  unique opportunity to experience these moving displays of our nation’s history – and to spend time with the remarkable men and women who have served our country.  Hear their stories, show your gratitude, and even meet World War II veterans.

Thomson-Hood Veterans Center – 35 years
Wilmore – 150 years
USA – 250 years

Recognizing and honoring 250 veterans, from the THVC and across Central Kentucky
Military Displays
Music Concerts
Food Trucks
**Veterans will be honored with a special commemorative coin, US flag, and gift bags **

VETERANS – would you like to be one of the 250 veterans honored during this event?
Please fill out this form:  Veterans Honor Form

VOLUNTEERS – we need lots of volunteers for this event to serve and celebrate the veterans.  Please fill out this form: Volunteer Form

DONATE – would you be like to donate to this amazing event to help honor our local veterans? Please write a check to the City of Wilmore with “Salute to Service” in the memo line.  (You can also call 859.858.4411 and donate over the phone with a card).

Mail to:
City of Wilmore
“Salute to Service”
210 S. Lexington Ave.
Wilmore, KY 40390

Click here for flyer with more information: Salute to Service Flyer

“Fried Bologna Friday” concert featuring The Moron Brothers at the pavilion of the Wilmore Downtown Green. Chairs provided or bring your own. Featured food item will be fried bologna sandwiches!

Enjoy an outdoor concert by “Two For The Cross” in the Downtown Green Pavilion. Chairs provided or bring your own. Food vendors on site.

250th Anniversary of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence!

Nicholasville / Wilmore / Jessamine County

Honoring Our 250 Year Heritage — 1776-2026
Veteran Recognition

Dignitaries to be in attendance: Brigadier General Howard Hunt
Brigadier General Ben Adams • Secretary of State, Michael Adams
Commissioner of Veteran Affairs, Whitney Allen • Senator Donald Douglas
Congressman And250y Barr • Commonwealth Attorney Andy Sims
Representative Daniel A. Fister • Representative Matt Lockett
Judge Executive David West • Mayor Alex Carter
Mayor Harold Rainwater • President of Military Freedom Fest, Doug Day

Tuesday, April 21st from 3-5pm.  Volunteers needed!

Please contact Monica for more information:  mmklepac@gmail.com

Creo Arts is hosting an Art Crawl through downtown Wilmore on April 25th from 4-8pm. Participating businesses include Creo Arts Gallery, Bluebird Social, Vault 42, and Drinklings Coffee House. Free event for all ages!