Local things to do this season

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Bluegrass in the Park Folklife Festival

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

AUDUBON MILL PARK { Bring your family and friends downtown to celebrate 35 years of the Bluegrass Festival with a free event full of music and fun.

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Pathways to Heaven: A Bob Park Play

SATURDAY, AUGUST 21 @ 7 - 9PM

PRESTON ARTS CENTER { Local playwright/storyteller/musician and retired educator, Bob Park, has created a new story about the people of Taffy, Kentucky. “Pathways to Heaven: The Taffy Opry” finds the good people of Taffy sharing some of their life lessons ... and a song or two. Warm up your voice before show time and be prepared to sing along!

In partnership with Henderson Christian Community Outreach. “Tune Up” your pipes and bring a can of “Tuna” to the show to help restock their food pantry. Tickets are $20; free for age 12 and younger. For more information, please contact 270-831-9800.

JAMMIN’ AND JUMPIN’ STREET VAULT

FRIDAY, AUGUST 13 & SATURDAY, AUGUST 14

RIVERFRONT AMPITHEATER IN DOWNTOWN HENDERSON { The 2021 Jammin’ and Jumpin’ Street Vault will be conducted this year in conjunction with Bluegrass in the Park Festival, with activities during the day which includes food booths & live Bluegrass Music. Not sure what a street vault is? It is an exciting USATF-sanctioned pole vaulting competition of men and women held on the street during a community festival/event. The pole vaulters competing in our event will be jumping heights up to 19+ feet & will be coming in from around the country to compete. Youth through college participants will compete during the day, followed by the Pro-Elites at night; several of the ProElite vaulters are past & future Olympians as well as being Nationally & Globally Ranked.

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HABOR KICKING FOR A CAUSE

SATUDAY, AUGUST 14 @ 8AM5PM

HENDERSON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS { Join the Henderson Audubon Board of Realtors as they host a kick ball tournament to support the local nonprofit organizations in our community. This will be a single elimination tournament, with an 8 person team. For more information, or to register, please call 270-827-4505.

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LITTLE REMBRANDTS ART (AGES 3-6)

FRIDAYS, AUGUST 6 & SEPTEMBER 10 @ 10:30 - 11:30AM

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON MUSEUM { Bring your kids for a fun-filled morning of art. Kids will get creative with lines, shapes and colors. Dress for a mess. Cost is $5. Classes are limited, so register today. To register, please call 270-826-2247