Event Calendar: Spring 2019
March 1—2, Friday-Saturday
Organic Association of Kentucky Conference
Clarion Hotel, 1950 Newtown Pike, Lexington
This year’s theme is "Healthy Soils, Healthy Farms: Reshaping Kentucky with Organics.” Friday features "Over the Fence” Agrarian Conversation with Wendell Berry, Wes Jackson and David Kline. This annual conference is a great opportunity to network with fellow farmers, resource partners and exhibitors who can help you reach your goals for 2019 and beyond. OAK-KY.org
March 12, Tuesday, 5- 9pm
Farmers for America Movie Screening and Panel Discussion
Gravely Brewing Company 514 Baxter Ave., Louisville
Who will feed us? The average age of the U.S. farmer is 60. Half of America’s farmland is going to change hands in the next 12 years. This is the story of young people stepping up. Doors open at 5pm. Grab dinner at Mayan Street Food and a beer from Gravely for 6pm screening. Discussion afterward at 8pm. $5 suggested donation.
March 12, Tuesday, 6- 9pm
F.E.A.S.T.
Fasig-Tipton, 2400 Newtown Pike, Lexington
F.E.A.S.T. (Food Equity and Access Sustains Tomorrow) is the 3rd annual dinner to benefit FoodChain, a nonprofit forging links between community and fresh food through education and demonstration of sustainable food systems. The dinner features 14 nationally acclaimed women guest chefs from Kentucky and around the country. Food samplings by each chef plus cocktails. Tickets $125. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/feast-20i9-tickets-548867377i0
March 12, Tuesday, 7- 9pm
Beer Dinner featuring Against the Grain Brewery
Farm to Fork Catering 2425 Portland Ave., Louisville
Four-course dinner paired with four beers from Against the Grain Brewery! Seating limited. Tickets $55. Call 502-410-5714 for details. ATGBrewery.com. FarmToForkFood.com
March 23, Saturday, 10am-noon
Creating a Grand Scale Arrangement: a Design- Construct Demo
Mahonia, 806 E. Market St., Louisville
Join lead designer Mike Ojeda for a demonstration of arranging readily available garden material. $40/$35 members. WaterfrontGardens.org
March 23 & 24, Saturday & Sunday, 10 am -6pm
Stella di Luce Art Show
Huber’s Orchard & Winery Plantation Hall 19816 Huber Rd., Starlight, IN
Over 30 local artists at this indoor show with live music and samples of Huber’s Stella di Luce wine. HuberWinery.com
March 21 & April 14, Sundays, 2-4pm
Lots of Food Foraging workshops
1647 Portland Ave., Louisville
Find and sample edible wild spring greens, flowers and fruits with Amanda Fuller.louisvillelotsoffood@gmail.com . $30. Details and to register: LouisvilleLotsOfFood.com
March 27, Wednesday, 6- 7:30pm
Seed Starting Workshop
Yew Dell Botanical Gardens 6220 Old LaGrange Rd., Crestwood
With Greenhouse & Nursery Manager Jacob Stidham. Choose from a seed bank of annuals, perennials, herbs and vegetables and sow several trays to take home! $15/$25. Online ticket sales end Friday, March 22, at 4 pm. YewDellGardens.org
March 30, Saturday, 6- 8pm
Sound Bath with Jeremy and Nancy
Yoga East, 2225 Holiday Manor Center, Louisville
Deep relaxation to release stress and tension. Soothing vibrations of the hand pan, didgeridoo, Paiste gong and crystal singing bowls invite a meditative state and nourish and calm the nervous system. $30. YogaEast.org
April 6, Saturday, 7- 9pm
Taste of West Louisville
St. Stephen Family Life Center 1508 W. Kentucky St., Louisville
Fifth annual with tastings from local food and beverage companies. Proceeds go to scholarships for high school seniors. Early bird $20, then $30. UpLiftLouisville.org/taste-of-west-louisville
April 14, Sunday, 3- 5pm
Louisville CSA Fair
Gravely Brewing Co. 514 Baxter Ave,, Louisville
Learn about community-supported agriculture options from over 10 local farms, including Ashbourne Farms, Barr Farms, Duck Duck Beet, Elmwood Stock Farm, Field Day Family Farm, Groce Family Farm, Harmony Fields Farm, Holden Farm, Hope Community Farm, Pink Elephant Farm & Valley Spirit Farm, and Rainbow Blossom, http://www.facebook.com/events/1224268704418717
April 14, Sunday, 5:30pm
“XO” Dinner
Harvest Restaurant, 624 E Market St., Louisville
An evening dedicated to celebrating the multiple meaning of XO (extra special, extra old, extra fine Chinese sauce in the culinary world) with four courses and five special release bourbons, including: Heaven Hill, Michter’s George T. Stagg Antique Collection 2018 release, Angel’s Envy Sherry Cask Finish, and Old Forester 2017 Birthday release. $175/ person. Seating limited. HarvestLouisville.com.
April 19—21, Friday-Sunday, 9am -6pm
Mater Days
Thieneman’s Greenhaus Herbs & Perennials 11535 Louisville Rd., Coxs Creek
Annual gardening sale with close to 150 varieties of heirloom tomatoes, about 50 varieties of peppers including the super hots, eggplants, squashes, cucumbers, succulents, herbs, and more. Free admission. 502-296-1499. Thienemans.com
April 27, Saturday, 6-11pm
Bourbon & Browns
Liberty Hall 202 Wilkinson St., Frankfort
Featuring Kentucky’s finest bourbons paired with appetizers and Kentucky Proud foods. Guests will dance the night away under a garden tent to the sounds of The Swells. Proceeds benefit the Liberty Hall Historic Site. LibertyHall.org/buy-bourbon-browns-tickets
April 27, Saturday, 10:30 am -12:30pm
Save the Rain: Rain Barrel Workshop
Wilson Nurseries, 3690 East- West Connector, Frankfort
Build your own rain barrel and receive information on how install and maintain it. In partnership with Bluegrass Greensource. Rain barrels holds up to 47.5 gallons of water. Workshop suitable for families & limited to the first 20 registrants. $65. WilsonNurseriesKy.com
April 28, Sunday, 11am -3pm
GARDENAGANZA Plant Sale and Fundraiser
Louisville Nature Center 3J45 Illinois Ave., Louisville
The Jefferson County Master Gardener Association and the Nature Center sell native plants, herbs, annuals, tomatoes, peppers, perennials and shrubs. Door prizes, raffles, food trucks, live music, art vendors and rain barrels. Rain or shine. No pets. For questions: Nature Center, 502-458-1328.
