The Top 7 Things To Do This Weekend.
Ongoing Events
Somerset Business & Professional Women’s Club 4th Thursday of the month – 5:30pm. Somerset BPW Club is an advocacy group for women focused on women in education, the workplace, & local and national government. Each month the group is joined by local business owners who discuss local business as well as participate in community outreaches! For info on meeting locations visit Info: www.somersetbpw.com or https://www.facebook.com/Somersetbpwc.
Chamber of Commerce Monthly Luncheon Series – The Chamber is proud to bring our community a rotating selection of guest speakers at our monthly Chamber lunch. On the 1st Tuesday of each month, the Chamber host speakers that touch on subjects important to the business owners, including local, state and federal public policy; education entrepreneurship, health care, agriculture, public safety and energy. The lunch is always on the 1st Tuesday …. at 12:00 (Noon) …. at The Center for Rural Development.
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Thursday, May 2nd: YPLC 6th Annual Golf Scramble – Woodson Bend Resort, 14 Woodson Bend, Bronston, KY, 9am. Join us for the much anticipated Fifth Annual YPLC Classic Golf Scramble hosted by your local Young Professionals of Lake Cumberland! Registration at 9am Tee Off 11am. Registration is $400.00 & includes cart, breakfast and more. Proceeds benefit the YPLC. Info 423-557-4748 or https://www.facebook.com/ypoflc/.
Thursday, May 2nd Lickety Split 350-Yard Dash – Fountain Square, 50 Public Square, Somerset, KY, 4:30pm. Join us for the shortest foot race in Kentucky: Lickety Split 350 Yard Dash to benefit United Way of South-Central Kentucky. “The shortest foot race in Kentucky” will go from Fountain Square to Lake Cumberland Farmer’s Market at CNB Pavilion and end with delicious banana splits! We’ll have contests for team size and best costumes! We’ll also have prizes for first and last place. Check-in: 4:30 pm | Race Starts: 5:30 pm Banana Splits after the race
Info (606) 679-2974 or https://www.facebook.com/events/336138228916845.
Friday, May 3rd: Derby Lunch at The Chalet Gourmet – The Chalet Gourmet, 100 Chapel Dr. Somerset, KY, 11am-3pm. Wear your derby best! Special menu offered to celebrate Derby! Appetizer fried okra; entree choice of either grilled pimento cheese and Burgoo or meatloaf with Henry Bains sauce; dessert pecan chocolate chip bread pudding with bourbon glaze. $25 per person does not include alcohol, tax or gratuity. Info 606-451-9000 or https://www.facebook.com/events/1482421685817299/1482421695817298.
Saturday, May 4th: SJWC 2nd Annual Duck Derby – Eubank City Park, Hwy 70, Eubank, KY, 9am. SAVE THE DATE: The 2nd Annual Somerset Junior Woman’s Club’s Duck Derby will be held Saturday, May 4th at Eubank City Park. Check Facebook for more details coming. Info 606-383-0367 or www.facebook.com/events/1825008864628028/.
Saturday, May 4th: Native and Heirloom Plants Festival – Pulaski Co. Extension Office, 28 Parkway Dr. Somerset, KY, 9am-12pm. Come learn about native plants and heirloom vegetables at this unique event sponsored by the Lake Cumberland Master Gardeners. This is a free event! Information tables will also be set up. In addition, you may take a few moments and vote for your favorite birdhouse at the 2nd Annual Home Tweet Home Birdhouse Contest. Info 606-679-6361 or https://pulaski.ca.uky.edu/events/native-and-heirloom-fest.
Saturday, May 4th: Mother’s Day Event at The Hip Kiln – 520 Monticello St. Somerset, KY, 11am-4pm. Join us for a Mother’s Day experience in our paint-your-own pottery studio. Indulge in delicious mimosas while painting pottery together. Plus, permanent bracelets and make your own bouquet bar! Reserve your spot now for a memorable Mother’s Day celebration. Info 606-305-1625 or www.thehipkiln.com.
Saturday, May 4th: Expressions Tea KY Derby Tea Party 2024 – Bluegrass Expressions Tea Grand Central Place 2835 S. Hwy 27, Suite 372, noon. Make reservations now for this Kentucky Derby favorites menu. For menu, reservations and information call 606-677-2012 or email ginny.stephens@newvista.org.
Saturday, May 4th: 150th Derby @ Birdies and Barrels – 201 E. Mt. Vernon St., Somerset, KY, 1pm. Come join us at Birdies and Barrels for the 150th run for the roses. We will have a contest for best fascinator so dress to impress ladies. There will be $11 Mint Juleps and Lillie’s all day long. Come enjoy the event all day long with 7 televisions and lounge seating. Chef Ed will be catering as well! Derby post is 6:57 pm. Info 606-451-7211 or https://www.facebook.com/events/452149730715001/.
Saturday, May 4th: KY Derby Party at Makers Mill – The Makers Mill, 402 E. Mt. Vernon St. Somerset, KY, 2:30pm-7:30pm. Join us May 4th for the running of the historic 150th Coverage starts at 2:30-7:30 our event 2:30 til close. The Derby usually runs in the 6:00 hour We will have all the Derby traditions and will have a large screen to watch the Run For The Roses. Get your outfit picked out and plan on joining us! Info 606-687-9033 or https://www.facebook.com/events/2764418543709786.