20 Sensational September Events in Oldham County

From the La Grange Farmers Market & Artisan held every Saturday in La Grange, to concerts, car shows and cemetery walks, summer is not slowing down much even as the leaves begin to turn in Oldham County. Many of these events are held outdoors, soaking up those last rays of summer as fall ushers in fun events for all ages. So get out and explore Oldham County – from its Hometown Tourist Staycation program to traversing the Oldham County Lewis & Clark Trail, you won’t run out of all things Kentucky to do – ONLY in Oldham!

Trackside Tunes featuring Allen Lane Band

September 2 from 7 – 9 p.m.
At the AlleyLoop corner of Walnut Ave. & Poplar Alley
La Grange, KY
FREE

The final Trackside Tunes concert of the season will feature Oldham County’s own Allen Lane Band. They will be rockin’ La Grange with their brand of country with a southern rock flare. The band has shared the stage with country music stars Montgomery Gentry, Jarred Neimann, Craig Campbell, David Nail, and top country song writer Rhett Akins. La Grange Kentucky: Main Street hosts this popular summer concert series. FREE admission.

Senior Strolls at Creasey

Wednesday, September 7, 14, 21, 28
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
FREE

For Oldham County Public Library senior patrons ages 55 and up. Join library staff on Wednesday mornings as they take a leisurely stroll through Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve in Goshen and talk about what books they’re reading, shows or movies seniors are watching and what little critters they may encounter. Meet outside the Creasey Mahan Nature Center for a one mile walk at a slow pace. No registration necessary.
*This stroll takes place every week on Wednesdays through September.

Foxhollow Sunset Concerts featuring Revynalize

September 9 from 5 – 9 p.m.
Foxhollow Farm
Crestwood, KY
Tickets include drinks, but not food/Purchase tickets at www.evenbrite.com
Pre-purchased tickets are $20 per adult. Tickets at the door are $45.

Foxhollow’s Sunset Concerts are a celebration of community and a great opportunity for folks to come together to enjoy live music, farm-fresh food, and libations. The September 9 concert features:   Queen City Silver Stars (Original Soca, Calypso, Reggae) from 5 – 7 p.m. and Revynalize (Rock’n’Roll Hits) from 7:30 – 9 p.m. Revynalize plays Rock and Roll in the Louisville, KY area, specializing in the hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

Enjoy farm-fresh food for purchase from two anchor food vendors:  Duck Duck Beet and Happy Belly Bistro. Foxhollow’s100% grassfed beef will be featured along with vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options. An assortment of desserts will also be available for purchase. There will be an assortment of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available. Foxhollow’s bar will feature Rabbit Hole Bourbon + Liddel Vodka, Elixer kombucha, Modica Mocktails + Cocktails, Biodynamic wine, and local craft beer. Please bring a blanket, lawn chairs, or comfy outdoor cushions to sit on. Seating is first come first serve. Pop-up tents and umbrellas are permitted. And please wear comfortable farm dancing shoes as this concert is on a farm lawn.

Let’s Get Craftin’! Puzzle Piece Tree Door Hanger (Crestwood)

September 9 from 9:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Oldham County Public Library, Crestwood Branch
Crestwood, KY
FREE, adults only class

Join library staff and learn how to make an adorable door hanging using a blank canvas and fall-colored puzzle pieces.

La Grange Trackside Market

Sept. 9 & 10 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Main and Walnut Streets in La Grange
FREE

Stroll along Main Street in La Grange for a fun mix of music, vintage finds, and new handcrafted arts and crafts. A variety of vendors and artisans will display their one-of-a-kind creations. Purchase lunch at a food truck or at one of the many great local Main Street eateries. Organizers expect to have over 50 vendors on hand in addition to the great local shops, museums and attractions for visitors to check out. The La Grange Farmers Market & Artisans will take place on Saturday as well. Hosted by La Grange Kentucky Main Street and sponsored by Mercantile on Main.

Rumble Through the Jungle Cross Country Race

September 9 from 6 a.m. & September 10 ending at 6 p.m.
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
Admission fee

This will be the 18^th year for this exciting sporting event hosted by North Oldham High School. This is a statewide cross-country race in which the top three teams in each race receive awards. 

Foxhollow Sunset Concerts featuring Grizzly Goat

September 10 from 5 – 9 p.m.
Foxhollow Farm
Crestwood, KY
Tickets include drinks, but not food/Purchase tickets at www.evenbrite.com

Foxhollow’s Sunset Concerts are a celebration of community and a great opportunity for folks to come together to enjoy live music, farm-fresh food, and libations. The September 10 concert features:   The Dive (Reggae Rock) from 5:15 – 6:45 p.m. and Grizzly Goat (Undomesticated Americana) from 7 – 9 p.m. Grizzly Goat performs a blend of folk-rock that spans the entire breadth of the Americana genre. Whether on stage at a festival or a small-scale BBQ joint, Grizzly Goat’s aim is to connect with their audience on an individual level

Enjoy farm-fresh food for purchase from two anchor food vendors:  Duck Duck Beet and Happy Belly Bistro. Foxhollow’s100% grassfed beef will be featured along with vegetarian, gluten-free, and vegan options. An assortment of desserts will also be available for purchase. There will be an assortment of non-alcoholic and alcoholic beverages available. Foxhollow’s bar will feature Rabbit Hole Bourbon + Liddel Vodka, Elixer kombucha, Modica Mocktails + Cocktails, Biodynamic wine, and local craft beer. Please bring a blanket, lawn chairs, or comfy outdoor cushions to sit on. Seating is first come first serve. Pop-up tents and umbrellas are permitted. And please wear comfortable farm dancing shoes as this concert is on a farm lawn

Paranormal Tour – Payton Samuel Head Family Museum

September 10 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Oldham County History Center
La Grange, KY

Join museum staff for an exclusive evening tour of the house that was once home to the prominent Head family. Paranormal investigators will lead the tour.

Replace Your Invasives – In-Person Workshop

September 14 from 6 – 7:30 p.m.
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens
Crestwood, KY
$25 – $35 per person

No one wants invasive plants in their garden, but what do you do if they’re already there? Join Yew Dell Botanical Gardens horticultural apprentice, Christine Powers, for this discussion of all things invasive including:  what are the worst offenders out there, strategies for removal, and most importantly, what plants work best for replacement.

https://www.yewdellgardens.org/event/replace- your-invasives-in-person-workshop/#tribe-tickets.

Handmade Creations Handpainted Wine Bottles!

September 15, from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Oldham County Public Library, LaGrange Branch
LaGrange, KY
FREE, registration is required.
Adults only class.

Calling all crafty adults! Join us each Thursday from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the LaGrange Public Library to learn a new project and meet library friends. All skill levels are welcomed. This session will focus on hand-painted wine bottles.

Quads Car Show and Misty Mountain String Band

September 16 from 5 p.m. – 9 p.m.
The Maples Park
Crestwood, KY
FREE

Visit The Maples Park for the Quads Rod & Custom Car Club Show in Crestwood. Quads is an organization that is dedicated to helping the community, and the people in it. For years the club has helped local families throughout the year that encounter hard times. At Christmas the club adopts many families to help through the holidays, and local nursing homes as well. Food Trucks – Celtic Pic – and Misty Mountain String Band starts at 6 p.m!

Wild & Scenic Film Fest

September 16 from 7 p.m. – 10 p.m.
Sauerbeck Family Drive-In
La Grange, KY
Free – $30 per person 

Kentucky Waterways Alliance is thrilled to be hosting their 14th Annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival. For this year’s event attendees will be able to in for a family-friendly event at the Sauerbeck Family Drive In or watch the festival online from the comfort of their own homes.

Considered one of the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film festivals, this year’s Wild & Scenic films combine stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling to inform, inspire, and ignite solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and human communities while creating a positive future for the next generation. KWA hopes to use the festival to increase a better community understanding of the connection we share with the planet and our role as stewards to keep it healthy for the next generations. 

Wildlife Hike at the Preserve

September 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
Donation:  $5/members – $10/non-members, children 6 and younger are free.

Meet at the Picnic Pavilions behind the Nature Center at Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve. Naturalist Jacob Crider will help reveal wildlife along the hike in addition to the favorite hiding spots of reptiles and amphibians such as frogs, snakes, and salamanders. He’ll point out a variety of gorgeous birds and insects and the friendly faces of wildflowers will be greeted and identified along the way. Wear comfortable shoes for walking on uneven ground. Difficulty is easy to moderate. Masks are optional. We encourage you to bring binoculars, camera or smartphone, and plenty of curiosity! Register at their website. 

Barnyard Fun – Constitution Day

September 17 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Oldham Co History Center
La Grange, KY
FREE

Visit the Oldham County History Center to celebrate Constitution Day! Constitution Day (Citizenship Day) commemorates the formation and signing of the U.S. Constitution by thirty-nine brave men on September 17, 1787, recognizing all who are born in the U.S. or by naturalization, have become citizens. Visit the Dahlgren Pioneer Barn to learn about the US Constitution and participate in this educational yet exciting FREE Barnyard Fun event.

Retrospective Art Show

September 20 – October 15
Gallery 104
La Grange, KY
FREE Admission.   

Visit Gallery 104 in downtown La Grange to see the latest exhibit by the Arts Association of Oldham County (AAOC) entitled, Retrospective Art Show. The gallery is a poplar shopping destination for tourists and locals alike who are looking for gifts or that little something special to add to at their home decor or wearable art collection. The AAOC is responsible for putting on such juried fine art events as the annual Arts on the Green and Winter in Kentucky.

Pickin’ on the Porch featuring Bluegrass 101

September 24 from 6 -9 p.m.
Knock on Wood Mercantile & Café
Westport, KY
FREE admission/Cost for food & drinks. 

Bluegrass 101 will round out this concert season for the year. This final concert will feature a bluegrass band formed in 1994 which continues to carry on a tradition of smooth vocal harmonies and precise traditional musical performance. The band has released 7 albums and has also shared the stage with some of the biggest names in bluegrass music such as Ricky Skaggs and Doyle Lawson.

Barnyard Fun – Nature Day

September 24 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Oldham Co History Center
La Grange, KY
FREE

This Barnyard Fun program will feature special guests from Goshen’s Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve who will provide fun nature programs!

BBQ and Beats Fest at CityPlace

September 24 from 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.
CityPlace
La Grange, KY
FREE

This FREE fun event combines great food, great music and a great cause. In addition to the food and music, additional events include a Cornhole Tournament, kid’s activities and new this year a “Best Beard” competition. Food trucks on site include Taylor BBQ, Just Piggin’ Out, and Just Chillin’ Out (ice cream). Entry fees must be paid for the Cornhole Tournament ($15 per player) and the Best Beard event. All proceeds raised will benefit the Veteran’s Club, an awesome nonprofit that helps military veterans and their families. The Veterans Club serves over 6,000 people annually.

2022 Oldham County BioBlitz

September 28 from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve
Goshen, KY
FREE, but donations are welcome. 

Currys Fork is collaborating with Creasey Mahan Nature Preserve to host a BioBlitz as part of the 2022 Oldham County BioBlitz Challenge! Join Jacob and Becca for a guided walk through the preserve. You can use the iNaturalist app to take observations (pictures) of plants and wildlife, or simply enjoy a pleasant walk through nature. Observations for the challenge will be tallied and shared with all who join the Project Team. For more info on how to participate go to:https://www.inaturalist.org/pages/getting%252Bstarted.
Kids under 13 are encouraged use the Seek app.

Candlelight Cemetery Walk thru Floydsburg Cemetery

September 29 from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Oldham Co History Center
La Grange, KY
$10 per person

Join Oldham County History Center staff for a Candlelight Cemetery walk and tour of the Floydsburg Cemetery, one of the oldest and most beautiful cemeteries in the county. This program also includes a tour of Duncan Memorial Chapel which has been used as a wedding venue since 1937. Program must be paid for in advance by calling the Oldham County History Center at (502) 222-0826 for tickets.