Shaker Village to host 28th annual Craft Fair

Published 3:20 pm Thursday, July 24, 2025

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is pleased to present the 28th annual Craft Fair, held the weekend of Aug. 2–3, 2025. As one of Kentucky’s premier craft events, sponsored by Becky Reinhold of Bluegrass Sotheby’s, the Shaker Village Craft Fair attracts the elite among regional artisans as well as up-and-coming new artists.

Each day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., visitors can shop for Shaker reproductions and an assortment of handcrafted items including pottery, jewelry, apothecary, glassware, fiber art, basketry, leather goods, botanical design, watercolors and more.

The fair runs through the heart of the village along the historic turnpike and features more than 90 vendor booths. Guests can stop by the Shaker Village Bar to grab a cool drink or cocktail and pick up lunch or snacks from various food trucks. Live music performances will be showcased throughout the day. Other activities include a make-and-take candle-dipping demonstration, historic tours, exhibits and giveaways.

General admission is discounted for the Craft Fair at $12 for ages 13 and above, $5 for ages 6–12, and free for children 5 and under and all annual passholders. Seniors age 62 and older, first responders, and active and veteran military receive a reduced admission rate of $10.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill in Harrodsburg is located about 40 minutes from Lexington and 80 minutes from Louisville. To plan your visit to Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill, or to learn more, visit shakervillageky.org or call 859-734-5411.

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is a landmark destination that shares 3,000 acres of discovery in the spirit of the Kentucky Shakers. With 34 original Shaker structures, the site is home to the country’s largest private collection of original 19th-century buildings and is the largest National Historic Landmark in Kentucky. Onsite services include overnight accommodations, dining, catering services, craft shops, exhibits, a farm and garden, and 1,000 acres of restored native prairie.

For more information, visit shakervillageky.org.