We still have the “I Love Henderson” T- shirts available for purchase . The T-shirts are $10.00 available in both youth and adult sizes. Visit the Downtown Henderson Project to purchase your T- Shirt.
Please contact us to purchase a t-shirt if you are out of town .
July is National Independent Retailer Month - Over the next month, we challenge everyone to buy local, buy independent whenever you can! You do make a difference in the local economy.
July 8 – Summer Concert Series Resumes - 7:00 – 9:00 pm Audubon Mill Park - The Sellouts – Sponsored by Ohio Valley Financial Group, Rio Tinto Alcan and Dunaway’s Imperial Pharmacy
July 15 – Summer Concert Series – 7:00 – 9:00pm Audubon Mill Park – King’s Highway – Sponsored by Faught & Jones Inc., Royster’s Machine Shop and The Bank of Henderson
July 22 – Summer Concert Series – 7:00 – 9:00pm Audubon Mill Park – New Heritage Trio – Sponsored by Herb McKee and State Farm Agents Anne Thrasher Boyd, Al Baity, Paul Wilson and Christina Sapp
July 29 – Summer Concert Series – 7:00 – 9:00pm Audubon Mill Park – Levex – Sponsored by US Bank, Sunrise Tool & Die and Pittsburg Tank & Towers
July 29 & 30 – Downtown Henderson Sidewalk Sales
The fireworks show, sponsored by Independence Bank, will begin at 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday night July 5, 2011. This is a change due to weather conditions in Henderson KY. Food concessions from Rex’s BBQ, R&L Concessions and River City Italian Ice will be available and open by 5:30 P.M. and childrens’ activities will be from 6:00 – 8:00 P.M.
The GPS location of the fireworks will be from the Ohio River and address for your GPS is 200 N Water St, Henderson KY. The approximate location for the barge the fireworks are shot from.
Photograph by M. Lawerence-The Gleaner
The musical entertainment is Keith Vincent & Friends and is sponsored by Benton-Glunt, Tapp and Roselawn.
The music will begin at 7:00 P.M. on the riverfront.
The Farmers Market Kickoff Day in Downtown Henderson is June 25, at the corner of Second and Main Street. The Farmers Market, will be open regular hours on June 25, but the following events will take place from 10 am to noon and is completely free to the public.
Trucks & Tractors – Farm tractors, farm trucks and implements of all shapes and sizes will be on display in the large parking lot just north of the Farmers Market for families to explore.
Hayrides - Jim Smith of Independence Bank will be on hand to give hayrides around downtown for kids and parents.
Plein air paint out for kids! Show off your artistic skills by participating in an agriculture-themed painting contest from 10:00am to noon on Saturday, June 25 at the Downtown Farmers Market.
It’s Free!! Bring your own materials, spend two hours painting your own ag-themed creation, and you could win a $25 gift certificate! No registration required. just show up at 10:00 am and start painting. Kids 17 years old and under are eligible.
Door Prizes – Farmers Market patrons can put their names in for door prize drawings.
Live Music – Local musician Andy Norvel and Henderson Area Arts Alliance Director Kyle Arnett will team to perform live from a spot inside the Farmers Market.
Food – In addition to the great produce available from Farmers Market vendors, Jeff King will have his slow – cooker on hand and sell barbecue sandwiches and other delicacies.
Thank you Henderson KY Newspaper The Gleaner for great coverage!
The winners of the 2011 Street Strut contest are:
Grande Ooh-Pee-Doo: Hannah Miller
Best Decorated/Creative Umbrella
Adult: Alex Nanntz
Child: Meredith Gold
Most Spirited Strutter
Adult: Patsy Brashear
Child: Lexi Webb
Best Group: Mickie Wheeler, Zoe, Oliver, Amia, Addison and Alaster
Best Community Spirit: Steve Gold Family
Best Use of Aluminum: Michelle Williams
Best Decorated Bicycle: Mike and Carol Richardson
Best Decorated Baby Stroller: Zoe Hall
Best Wagon: Steve McCarty
