Shaker Village to host Vintage Dad’s Day
Published 6:21 pm Thursday, June 13, 2024
Jake’s Cigar Bar will have their humidor and will be selling a selection of cigars at the Bourbon and Cigar Lounge. Photo submitted
A vintage tool display will allow guests to learn about hand tools from the past. Photo submitted
The Bluegrass Barons and Cincinnati Redstockings will face-off in a vintage 1869 baseball game. Photo submitted
|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill will host a fun-filled day of baseball, classic cars, old-fashioned tractors, cigars, bourbon, tools and heritage demonstrations in celebration of Father’s Day on Saturday, June 15 from noon-4:00 p.m.
The Bluegrass Barons and Cincinnati Redstockings will face-off in a vintage 1869 baseball game from 1-4:00 p.m. Both teams will utilize period-reproduction uniforms and equipment while following game rules from the late 19th century. Guests should bring their own lawn chairs to relax under the shade trees lining the field.
New this year is a Bourbon and Cigar Lounge where guests can experience tastings and learn about cigar pairings. Jake’s Cigar Bar will have their humidor and will be selling a selection of cigars, and Wilderness Trail Distillery will be pouring samples. You can grab a specialty Wilderness Trail cocktail at the concession stand.
A classic car and tractor show will be on display all day. Owners will be available to meet and discuss collecting and caring for these unique pieces of Americana. A vintage tool display will allow guests to learn about hand tools from the past and speak to tool historian Calvin Shewmaker.
A variety of heritage demonstrations and activities are scheduled throughout the day including:
- Axe Throwing for ages 12+
- Hay Wagon Rides
- Basket Weaving with Derek Downing
- Woodworking with Bob Cairns
- Green Penguin Hot Sauce with Justin Stanley
- Shaker Reproductions with Lincoln Trail Woodcrafts
Food trucks specializing in burgers, hotdogs, and barbecue, as well as a beer tent will be available throughout the day. After the event guests are invited to stick around from 4-6:00 p.m. for a special edition of Music on the Lawn with live music performances, cocktails, outdoor dining and lawn games.
Guests can make an entire weekend of treating the dad in their life with an overnight stay at the historic Shaker Village Inn. The Inn features 72 rooms, suites and private cottages with modern amenities spread throughout 13 original Shaker buildings.
An admission ticket, purchased onsite, (free for ages five and under, $8 ages 6-12, $16 ages 13-61, $12 seniors, first responders and military) will give you access to all the day’s events and allows you to partake in the Village’s Daily Adventure Tours.
