Heart of Kentucky Arts Festival...

The Heart of Kentucky Arts Festival is a phenomenal event showcasing quality Kentucky artisans and craftsmen. But it is also a fun festival complete with live music, dramatic performances, demonstrations and great food. There is no general admission charge and parking is FREE.

The 2008 Arts Festival will be held Sat., May 10, from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at beautiful Maker’s Mark Distillery and features over 20 juried exhibits, including handmade baskets, jewelry, original art, cedar furniture, hand-painted silk scarves, photography and hand-poured candles.

There is something for everyone to see and enjoy. After perusing the exhibits, take a FREE tour of the Distillery and learn how the exquisite handcrafted bourbon is made.

There are Performing Arts all day on the Main Stage with drama, instrumentals, dance, storytelling, singing and more. See performances by Amanda Lucas & Two Cent Penny, Gary Cooper, the Kentucky Fellowship of Musicians, Laura Gordon, Paul Childers and others.

A variety of food is available, including barbecue and carnival fare.

The event is held on the lawn by the historic home overlooking the Distillery and is steps away from the Maker’s Mark gift shop and free tour. Maker’s Mark is one of only two distilleries in America to be designated a National Historic Landmark. Originally built in 1805 as a gristmill distillery, it became the home of Maker’s Mark in 1953. Today, it is the oldest operating bourbon distillery in the world.

For more information, call Molly McMasters at 270.692.5503 or e-mail festival@marioncountyarts.com.

Downloadable Arts & Crafts Vendor Application

Downloadable Food Vendor Application

Directions…

►From Centre Square, drive one block north on KY 55/Spalding Ave. to light (Gen. Thomas statue).

►Turn left onto KY 55 and drive to next light (Papa John’s).

►Turn right onto KY 49/52 and continue 6.3 miles.

►Turn right onto KY 52 continuation and continue 2.2 miles.

►Turn right onto Burks Spring Road.

►Maker’s Mark Distillery is straight ahead.

**Find directions to Lebanon from your town under the About Us tab!

Centre Square is the visitor center in downtown.

All roads lead to Lebanon, the geographic center of the state and the true

Heart of Kentucky! Call 270.692.0021 or e-mail visitlebanonky@alltel.net

for more information or a FREE Welcome packet.