© Copyright Bardstown Colonial Days 2013
Join us Fri. & Sat. evening for a
rowdy night in an original 18th
century pub. The Old Talbott
Tavern, circa 1779, was
frequented by Daniel Boone,
George Rogers Clark...
Come One..Come ALL to the
Third Annual Historical Ball. Join
us next year in 2015 at Wickland
Estate for an evening of dancing,
libations, and...
General Information: Bardstown Colonial Days welcomes all 18th century vendors
and re-enactors. Vendors must pre-register to ensure space assignment. Re-
enactors may register at the gate, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged and
requested. This is a juried event. Please read all of the event rules and authenticity
guidelines as outlined in the attached PDF file. While the event does not represent a
specific historic event, it does represent a historical era and celebrates the frontier and
settlement history of Kentucky and Bardstown. The mission is to provide a quality
event for living history interpreters, promote our hobby, provide an education and
entertainment for the public. Bardstown, KY has over 200 buildings on the National
Historic Register. With its historical landmarks and the Old Bardstown Village, the
town provides an excellent setting for a unique historical event.
Please join us as we create a wide range of activities including an 18th Century
market fair & living history demonstrations, military activities, a native encampment
and display, a rifle frolic with prizes, 18th century tavern night at the Old Talbott Tavern
and a historical dance at the Wickland Estate. If you need additional information for
participation in any of these activities, please reach the appropriate person under
Contacts.
Market Fair Information: Vendors may set up at two locations, the Old Bardstown
Village and Wickland Estate. Some log cabins are available in the Village along with
tent space in between. Wickland Estate will be the primary encampment location for
the military and re-enactors, and provides easy access for vendor set up. Vendors are
given the option to set up at either location; however, space is limited in the village.
There is no space limitation at Wickland. Vendors must be in appropriate period attire.
Select the PDF file above for all details on rules, registration and set-up.
18th Century Tavern Night Information: Join us Fri. & Sat. evening for a rowdy
evening in an original 18th century pub. The Old Talbott Tavern, circa 1779, was
frequented by real 18th century personalities such as Daniel Boone, George Rogers
Clark and Simon Kenton. Walk in their footsteps as we eat, drink, sing, gamble and
tell stories of the frontier. The old pub within the establishment is reserved for folks in
period attire only on Friday night from 5:00pm until closing after midnight. The Talbott
Tavern will also be available for re-enactors on Saturday evening, but a modern band
will start at 9:00 pm. There is no charge for participating in the tavern event. Food,
drinks and alcohol can be ordered from the menu. www.talbotts.com
Historical Ball Information: The historical ball will take place next year in 2015
inside the historic Wickland Estate, home to three Kentucky Governors. This historic
mansion sits on 64 beautiful acres adjacent to downtown Bardstown. Tickets are
limited to 140 participants. Calling will be provided by Dwight Blubaugh and Christine
Todey, with music performed by White Orchid. Tickets will go on sale in 2015.
Please check back with us for further detailed information about the festivities. Re-
enactors are encouraged to come as they wish, either common frontier folk or in
gentlemen's attire and fancy ball gowns. Natives are welcome and encouraged to
come as well. All historical periods are welcome for the ball. The general public, while
encouraged to dress in period attire, will not be required to do so. The intent is to
allow the general public to see all the aspects of our hobby and encourage their
participation. The growth of our hobby is critical to its future. Some dances will be
reserved for period attire only.
2015 Schedule:
7:00
pm:
Refreshments and Social Gathering
7:30
pm:
Dance instruction and dancing begins
8:15
pm:
Refreshments and break
8:45
pm:
Dancing resumes
9:30
pm:
Dancing ends and Social Period resumes
10:00
pm:
Event closure
Rifle Frolic Information: For interested black powder shooters, a rifle frolic will take
place on Saturday, 1:00 pm till 3:00 pm. The shoot location will be a rock quarry just 5
miles from the Colonial Days event. A bus will run just prior to and after the event.
Shooters may drive their personal vehicles as well. The shoot will be supervised by
NMLRA certified range officers and all NMLRA rules will apply. Only flintlocks or cap
locks allowed and round ball only. A flintlock shooting demonstration will take place
Sunday next to the Old Bardstown Village. Children will be welcome if accompanied
by an adult. A fee of $5.00 will be required for all competitive shooters and prizes will
be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Registration will take place at the shoot and
directions and further information will be available at the Colonial Days Event.
and re-enactors. Vendors must pre-register to ensure space assignment. Re-
enactors may register at the gate, but pre-registration is strongly encouraged and
requested. This is a juried event. Please read all of the event rules and authenticity
guidelines as outlined in the attached PDF file. While the event does not represent a
specific historic event, it does represent a historical era and celebrates the frontier and
settlement history of Kentucky and Bardstown. The mission is to provide a quality
event for living history interpreters, promote our hobby, provide an education and
entertainment for the public. Bardstown, KY has over 200 buildings on the National
Historic Register. With its historical landmarks and the Old Bardstown Village, the
town provides an excellent setting for a unique historical event.
Please join us as we create a wide range of activities including an 18th Century
market fair & living history demonstrations, military activities, a native encampment
and display, a rifle frolic with prizes, 18th century tavern night at the Old Talbott Tavern
and a historical dance at the Wickland Estate. If you need additional information for
participation in any of these activities, please reach the appropriate person under
Contacts.
Market Fair Information: Vendors may set up at two locations, the Old Bardstown
Village and Wickland Estate. Some log cabins are available in the Village along with
tent space in between. Wickland Estate will be the primary encampment location for
the military and re-enactors, and provides easy access for vendor set up. Vendors are
given the option to set up at either location; however, space is limited in the village.
There is no space limitation at Wickland. Vendors must be in appropriate period attire.
Select the PDF file above for all details on rules, registration and set-up.
18th Century Tavern Night Information: Join us Fri. & Sat. evening for a rowdy
evening in an original 18th century pub. The Old Talbott Tavern, circa 1779, was
frequented by real 18th century personalities such as Daniel Boone, George Rogers
Clark and Simon Kenton. Walk in their footsteps as we eat, drink, sing, gamble and
tell stories of the frontier. The old pub within the establishment is reserved for folks in
period attire only on Friday night from 5:00pm until closing after midnight. The Talbott
Tavern will also be available for re-enactors on Saturday evening, but a modern band
will start at 9:00 pm. There is no charge for participating in the tavern event. Food,
drinks and alcohol can be ordered from the menu. www.talbotts.com
Historical Ball Information: The historical ball will take place next year in 2015
inside the historic Wickland Estate, home to three Kentucky Governors. This historic
mansion sits on 64 beautiful acres adjacent to downtown Bardstown. Tickets are
limited to 140 participants. Calling will be provided by Dwight Blubaugh and Christine
Todey, with music performed by White Orchid. Tickets will go on sale in 2015.
Please check back with us for further detailed information about the festivities. Re-
enactors are encouraged to come as they wish, either common frontier folk or in
gentlemen's attire and fancy ball gowns. Natives are welcome and encouraged to
come as well. All historical periods are welcome for the ball. The general public, while
encouraged to dress in period attire, will not be required to do so. The intent is to
allow the general public to see all the aspects of our hobby and encourage their
participation. The growth of our hobby is critical to its future. Some dances will be
reserved for period attire only.
2015 Schedule:
7:00
pm:
Refreshments and Social Gathering
7:30
pm:
Dance instruction and dancing begins
8:15
pm:
Refreshments and break
8:45
pm:
Dancing resumes
9:30
pm:
Dancing ends and Social Period resumes
10:00
pm:
Event closure
Rifle Frolic Information: For interested black powder shooters, a rifle frolic will take
place on Saturday, 1:00 pm till 3:00 pm. The shoot location will be a rock quarry just 5
miles from the Colonial Days event. A bus will run just prior to and after the event.
Shooters may drive their personal vehicles as well. The shoot will be supervised by
NMLRA certified range officers and all NMLRA rules will apply. Only flintlocks or cap
locks allowed and round ball only. A flintlock shooting demonstration will take place
Sunday next to the Old Bardstown Village. Children will be welcome if accompanied
by an adult. A fee of $5.00 will be required for all competitive shooters and prizes will
be awarded for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place. Registration will take place at the shoot and
directions and further information will be available at the Colonial Days Event.
Participants/Vendors
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