Hardin Local Weekly This Week in Hardin County

🥃 Bourbon & Blades week · September 8 – 15, 2026

Hardin County Events

Your full week of things to do, brought to you by Hardin Local Weekly.

Tuesday, September 8 Show day

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    Hardin Local Weekly LIVE

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    Tuesday, Sep 8, 1:00 PM · Free · Jon's biggest Saturday of the fall, Nate's business openings, Rachel's housing numbers, and Grafton's Money Moves with G.

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    Vine Grove Farmers Market

    📍 Vine Grove City Hall, 300 W Main St., Vine Grove

    Tuesday, Sep 8, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Free to browse · Also open Friday.

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    Meet the Employer: Firehouse Subs

    📍 Kentucky Career Center-Lincoln Trail, 233 Ring Rd. Ste 100, Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 8, 10:00 AM – Noon · Free · Hiring event.

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    Hardin County Public Hearing

    📍 Hardin County Government Center, 150 N Provident Way, Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 8, 3:30 – 4:30 PM · Public meeting

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    Marion County at North Hardin Volleyball

    📍 North Hardin High School, Radcliff

    Tuesday, Sep 8, Freshman 5:30 · JV 6:30 · Varsity 7:30 PM

Wednesday, September 9

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    Hardin County Chamber September Luncheon + Volunteer Expo

    📍 Pritchard Community Center, 404 S Mulberry St., Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 9, 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM · Registration required · Local non-profits showcase volunteer opportunities alongside the Chamber's monthly membership luncheon, with a member tour of the expo booths after lunch.

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    Lawn Party at the Bandstand featuring Bourbon Revival

    📍 Freeman Lake Park, 220 Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown

    Wednesday, Sep 9, 6:30 PM · parking opens 5:30 PM · Free · Food and drink vendors on site.

Thursday, September 10

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    Hardin County Public Library Board of Trustees

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Dr., Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Sep 10, 3:30 PM · Public meeting

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    Herbal Teas, Junior Garden Club

    📍 Hardin County Public Library, 100 Jim Owen Dr., Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Sep 10, 3:00 – 4:00 PM · ⚠️ Word is the Junior Garden Club may have an herbal teas program at the library Thursday afternoon, but we could not independently confirm it, so call the library before you head over.

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    Tavern in the Garden

    📍 Brown-Pusey House, 128 N Main St., Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Sep 10, 7:00 PM · Free · Live music in the historic garden, food trucks and drinks.

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    Charles W. Logsdon Historic Downtown Walking Tour (season finale)

    📍 Meet at 40 Public Square, under the cannonball, Elizabethtown

    Thursday, Sep 10, 7:00 PM · Free · The last one of the 39th season. Mostly outdoors, some uneven terrain, comfortable shoes recommended.

Friday, September 11

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    Vine Grove Farmers Market

    📍 Vine Grove City Hall, 300 W Main St., Vine Grove

    Friday, Sep 11, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Free to browse

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    9/11 Tribute Run

    📍 Eastman Park, Fort Knox, 7955 Wilson Rd.

    Friday, Sep 11, check-in 4:30 PM · run starts 6:00 PM · $25 registration · Course finishes climbing the hill to the amphitheater steps, a deliberate nod to resilience and remembrance.

Saturday, September 12 Loaded!

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    Hardin County 9/11 Firefighter Memorial Stair Climb & Walk

    📍 Jim Carroll Stadium, Hardin County

    Saturday, Sep 12, registration 7:00 AM · start 8:00 AM · ⚠️ Could not independently confirm this listing beyond Jon's own reporting, consistent with most Hardin County community events living on Facebook only.

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    Hardin County Free Service Day

    📍 Pearl Hollow Landfill

    Saturday, Sep 12, 7:00 AM – 2:00 PM · County solid waste/recycling free service day, restrictions apply.

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    Kentucky Nurses Association 5K Fun Run/Walk

    📍 Freeman Lake Park, Blue Heron Way, Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Sep 12, packet pickup 8:00 AM · $40 standard registration · ⚠️ Start time is listed two ways: 8:30 AM on one list, 9:30 AM on the race's own RunSignup page. Get there early. Kids 12-and-under run free (no shirt or medal in that category).

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    Composting 2

    📍 First Presbyterian Church, 1016 Pear Orchard Rd., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Sep 12, 9:00 AM · Community gardening/composting program, confirm registration with the church.

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    Central Kentucky Rods & Machines Cruise-In

    📍 American Legion Post 113, 1251 Ring Rd., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Sep 12, 4:00 – 9:00 PM · Free · Classic car cruise-in.

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    Bourbon & Blades 2026

    📍 Red Hill Cutlery / Boundary Oak, Radcliff

    Saturday, Sep 12, festival activities all day · concert lineup kicks off in the evening · Free to the public · Headliner Martina McBride, with Mickie James and Coffey Anderson, Collin White opening. Commemorative Buck Knives on site, CJ Buck (President/CEO, Buck Knives) autographing blades, and all three Mrs. Kentucky America 2026 titleholders. Preferred seating passes sold separately. Bring a lawn chair; no coolers, high-back chairs, tents, umbrellas, or pets (service animals excepted).

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    Time to Shine 2026: Fiesta Time!

    📍 Bluegrass Sportsplex, 208 Peterson Dr., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Sep 12, 5:30 – 8:00 PM · Free · A themed prom-style night for individuals age 15+ with mental and/or physical challenges. Meal, dance, and games included. Fiesta attire encouraged but not required.

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    PAC ProAm: "Little Shop of Horrors"

    📍 The PAC (Hardin County Schools Performing Arts Center), 384 W.A. Jenkins Rd., Elizabethtown

    Saturday, Sep 12, 7:00 PM · Ticketed, PG-13 · Also Sunday at 3 PM, the run's final performance.

Sunday, September 13

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    PAC ProAm: "Little Shop of Horrors" (final performance)

    📍 The PAC, 384 W.A. Jenkins Rd., Elizabethtown

    Sunday, Sep 13, 3:00 PM · Ticketed, PG-13 · If you've been meaning to catch this one, this is the last shot.

Monday, September 14

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    ALC Prayer School (opening night)

    📍 Abundant Life Church Radcliff Campus, 1511 S Dixie Blvd., Radcliff

    Monday, Sep 14, 6:30 – 7:45 PM · Free · Five-night program runs Sep 14 – 18, registration requested.

Looking ahead · Tuesday, September 15

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    Vine Grove Farmers Market

    📍 Vine Grove City Hall, 300 W Main St., Vine Grove

    Tuesday, Sep 15, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM · Free to browse

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    Meet the Employer: Firehouse Subs

    📍 Kentucky Career Center-Lincoln Trail, Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 15, 10:00 AM – Noon · Free · Hiring event.

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    Hardin County Chamber Ribbon Cutting: Spectrum Reach

    📍 Hardin County Chamber, 111 W Dixie Ave., Elizabethtown

    Tuesday, Sep 15, Noon – 1:00 PM

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    Radcliff City Council Meeting

    📍 Radcliff City Hall, 411 W Lincoln Trail Blvd., Radcliff

    Tuesday, Sep 15, 5:30 – 6:30 PM · Public meeting

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