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Richmond has something for everyone all year ‘round. The great outdoors and infamous Battlefield Park.The historic indoor antebellum tours. Art fairs and music festivals. Shopp ing i n historic downtown , swimming at Paradise Cove, stargazing at the Hummel Planetarium. Even a 4.5 star golf course, Gibson Bay.

Real. Relaxed. Right down the road. Minutes from Lexington off I-75/Exits 90A, 90B & 87

www.RIchmondKYTourism.com for events and festival listings.

What’s going on in 2010?!

9/11/2010 & 9/12/2010

Richmond Pottery Festival, Irvine McDowell Park.  Pottery, pottery demonstrations and arts and crafts.  Kid’s Fest, inflatables, walk around characters, entertainment, etc.  For more information call Tourism at 859-626-8474.

9/10/2010 thru 9/11/2010

Fall Camper’s Yard Sale Fort Boonesborough State Park Clean out your closets and let your junk or arts and crafts become a fellow camper’s treasure. Set up and sell right on your campsite. A $10.00 set up fee will be charged in addition to the regular camping fee. This event is for registered campers only to sell. The sale is advertised in local newspapers and the general public is invited to shop.

9/17/2010 thru 9/19/2010

Autumn Fest Fort Boonesborough State Park Enjoy the cooler weather of fall with scheduled nature hikes, free putt-putt and tours, hot dog roast and lots more.

Re-enactment of the Siege of Boonesborough Fort Boonesborough State Park

9/25/2010 thru 9/26/2010

Come early and spend the day learning about 18th century life in Kentucky. This is a living history re-enactment including militia and settlers camps, Native American village, merchants, traders and more. Visit the Transylvania Store for authentic 18th century items and the Park Museum Store. Battle re-enactment is at 2 p.m. each day with a special “night battle” at dusk on Saturday evening. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort. More information at www.fortboonesboroughlivinghistory.org

OCTOBER

10/2/2010 thru10/3/2010

Hammer-in Fort Boonesborough State Park See and Learn about an ancient craft kept alive even to this day! Join a group of Blacksmiths as they gather to demonstrate projects and techniques, trade ideas and information, swap tall tales of the forge and offer hand forged items for sale. Blacksmiths are also invited to bring along their portable forges, start up a fire and join in. Find out the answers to your questions and maybe even try your hand at a simple forging project. This event is free with regular paid admission to the fort. 

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