2025 special events
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Event Details
Join us in welcoming warmer weather with our Spring Open House! The South Union Gift Shop will feature new merchandise, as well as tried and
Event Details
Join us in welcoming warmer weather with our Spring Open House! The South Union Gift Shop will feature new merchandise, as well as tried and true favorites. Guests will have the opportunity to shop from several local craft vendors, including our own Shakertown Spirits Bourbon!
No admission charge.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10AM – 5PM
Centre House / South Union Shaker Village
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
11may12:00 pmMother’s Day Farm to Table Brunch
Event Details
Enjoy an unforgettable Sunday brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. Created by River Cottage Farms. By reservation only.
Event Details
Enjoy an unforgettable Sunday brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. Created by River Cottage Farms. By reservation only.
First Course:
Fresh market Cobb salad with marinated egg and blue cheese dressing
Second Course:
Spring vegetable frittata / Fresh-squeezed Mimosa
Third Course:
Salmon cake with caviar and fresh sprouts / House-made Bloody Mary
Fourth Course:
Espresso Martini Panna Cotta
sponsored by:
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
07jun8:00 am1:00 pmSHAKE, RIDE + ROLL 2025
Event Details
In cooperation with the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists (BGLOB), South Union Shaker Village will host a bike ride through the beautiful countryside, much of
Event Details
In cooperation with the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists (BGLOB), South Union Shaker Village will host a bike ride through the beautiful countryside, much of what was originally the Shaker’s 6,000-acre farm.
The 2025 Shake Ride and Roll event, benefiting the South Union Shaker Village, will take place on Saturday, June 7 at 8am.
8am Saturday, June 07 / Day of Registration begins at 7am.
10, 28, & 50 mile loops beginning at 8am from South Union Shaker Village.
10 mile route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35354038
28 mile route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35354005
50 mile route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36408789
sponsored by
Thank you to Home Depot and Performance Foods for their donations.
Time
Location
SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
20sep6:30 pmFarm to Table in the Grain Barn
Event Details
The rustic atmosphere of the South Union’s 1875 Grain Barn is the perfect environment for River Cottage Farms’ always-delightful fall menu. 1st
Event Details
The rustic atmosphere of the South Union’s 1875 Grain Barn is the perfect environment for River Cottage Farms’ always-delightful fall menu.
1st course
Fall market salad with ginger flake and Russian style dressing
2nd course
Pork stuffed hand pie with sweet crumple crust
3nd course
Tri-broth beef stew with aged cheddar and stone ground garlic biscuit
4rth course
Smoked pork chop with fig and whisky sauce, roasted carrots and whipped potatoes with herbed butter
5th course
Flan and espresso martini
Time
Location
1875 GRAIN BARN
896 Shaker Museum Road
1875 GRAIN BARN
Event Details
A Civil War-era Shaker breakfast that promises to please and to astonish . . . featuring fried chicken, scrambled eggs, sweet potatoes, pork sausage, asparagus,
Event Details
A Civil War-era Shaker breakfast that promises to please and to astonish . . . featuring fried chicken, scrambled eggs, sweet potatoes, pork sausage, asparagus, apple pie, buttermilk biscuits and more!
By reservation only:
$35/members + $40/non-members
Saturday, November 1—two seatings available at 8:30 AM + 10:30 AM
1869 South Union Hotel
sponsored by
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
05dec6:00 pm9:00 pmHoliday Market Preview Party
Event Details
For a “first chance” opportunity to shop, make reservations for the Holiday Market Preview Party, Friday evening, December 5. Enjoy coffee, cider, and desserts in
Event Details
For a “first chance” opportunity to shop, make reservations for the Holiday Market Preview Party, Friday evening, December 5. Enjoy coffee, cider, and desserts in the most festive of holiday atmospheres.
Reservations required: $10/person
Time: 6–9 PM
sponsored by
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
06dec9:00 am4:00 pmHoliday Market
Event Details
One of Kentucky’s finest antique and craft markets, just in time for Christmas! Features over 20 regional antique vendors and artists, all nestled in the
Event Details
One of Kentucky’s finest antique and craft markets, just in time for Christmas! Features over 20 regional antique vendors and artists, all nestled in the historic atmosphere of the South Union Shaker Village. Admission: A canned food item or donation that will be distributed to those needful.
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, December 6
1824 Centre House
sponsored by:
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
13dec6:30 pmCandlelight Christmas Farm to Table
Event Details
One of our most memorable annual events is this holiday meal, created by River Cottage Farms and served by candlelight in the historic South Union
Event Details
One of our most memorable annual events is this holiday meal, created by River Cottage Farms and served by candlelight in the historic South Union Hotel.
By reservation only
$90.00 per ticket
Saturday, December 13 / 6:30 PM
1869 South Union Hotel
1st Course
Fresh market salad with cranberries pomegranate, toasted walnuts, and a honey mustard vinaigrette
2nd Course
Christmas hand pie with dipping sauce
3rd Course
Beef stew with roasted pumpkin and garlic crostini
4th Course
Smoke ham with Shakertown Spirits bourbon glaze, whipped potatoes and roasted vegetables
5th Course
Peppermint pastelitos and a Shakertown Spirits bourbon hot toddy
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
Event Details
Join us in welcoming warmer weather with our Spring Open House! The South Union Gift Shop will feature new merchandise, as well as tried and
Event Details
Join us in welcoming warmer weather with our Spring Open House! The South Union Gift Shop will feature new merchandise, as well as tried and true favorites. Guests will have the opportunity to shop from several local craft vendors, including our own Shakertown Spirits Bourbon!
No admission charge.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
10AM – 5PM
Centre House / South Union Shaker Village
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
11may12:00 pmMother’s Day Farm to Table Brunch
Event Details
Enjoy an unforgettable Sunday brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. Created by River Cottage Farms. By reservation only.
Event Details
Enjoy an unforgettable Sunday brunch to celebrate Mother’s Day. Created by River Cottage Farms. By reservation only.
First Course:
Fresh market Cobb salad with marinated egg and blue cheese dressing
Second Course:
Spring vegetable frittata / Fresh-squeezed Mimosa
Third Course:
Salmon cake with caviar and fresh sprouts / House-made Bloody Mary
Fourth Course:
Espresso Martini Panna Cotta
sponsored by:
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
07jun8:00 am1:00 pmSHAKE, RIDE + ROLL 2025
Event Details
In cooperation with the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists (BGLOB), South Union Shaker Village will host a bike ride through the beautiful countryside, much of
Event Details
In cooperation with the Bowling Green League of Bicyclists (BGLOB), South Union Shaker Village will host a bike ride through the beautiful countryside, much of what was originally the Shaker’s 6,000-acre farm.
The 2025 Shake Ride and Roll event, benefiting the South Union Shaker Village, will take place on Saturday, June 7 at 8am.
8am Saturday, June 07 / Day of Registration begins at 7am.
10, 28, & 50 mile loops beginning at 8am from South Union Shaker Village.
10 mile route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35354038
28 mile route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/35354005
50 mile route – https://ridewithgps.com/routes/36408789
sponsored by
Thank you to Home Depot and Performance Foods for their donations.
Time
Location
SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
20sep6:30 pmFarm to Table in the Grain Barn
Event Details
The rustic atmosphere of the South Union’s 1875 Grain Barn is the perfect environment for River Cottage Farms’ always-delightful fall menu. 1st
Event Details
The rustic atmosphere of the South Union’s 1875 Grain Barn is the perfect environment for River Cottage Farms’ always-delightful fall menu.
1st course
Fall market salad with ginger flake and Russian style dressing
2nd course
Pork stuffed hand pie with sweet crumple crust
3nd course
Tri-broth beef stew with aged cheddar and stone ground garlic biscuit
4rth course
Smoked pork chop with fig and whisky sauce, roasted carrots and whipped potatoes with herbed butter
5th course
Flan and espresso martini
Time
Location
1875 GRAIN BARN
896 Shaker Museum Road
1875 GRAIN BARN
Event Details
A Civil War-era Shaker breakfast that promises to please and to astonish . . . featuring fried chicken, scrambled eggs, sweet potatoes, pork sausage, asparagus,
Event Details
A Civil War-era Shaker breakfast that promises to please and to astonish . . . featuring fried chicken, scrambled eggs, sweet potatoes, pork sausage, asparagus, apple pie, buttermilk biscuits and more!
By reservation only:
$35/members + $40/non-members
Saturday, November 1—two seatings available at 8:30 AM + 10:30 AM
1869 South Union Hotel
sponsored by
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
05dec6:00 pm9:00 pmHoliday Market Preview Party
Event Details
For a “first chance” opportunity to shop, make reservations for the Holiday Market Preview Party, Friday evening, December 5. Enjoy coffee, cider, and desserts in
Event Details
For a “first chance” opportunity to shop, make reservations for the Holiday Market Preview Party, Friday evening, December 5. Enjoy coffee, cider, and desserts in the most festive of holiday atmospheres.
Reservations required: $10/person
Time: 6–9 PM
sponsored by
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
06dec9:00 am4:00 pmHoliday Market
Event Details
One of Kentucky’s finest antique and craft markets, just in time for Christmas! Features over 20 regional antique vendors and artists, all nestled in the
Event Details
One of Kentucky’s finest antique and craft markets, just in time for Christmas! Features over 20 regional antique vendors and artists, all nestled in the historic atmosphere of the South Union Shaker Village. Admission: A canned food item or donation that will be distributed to those needful.
Time: 9 AM to 4 PM
Saturday, December 6
1824 Centre House
sponsored by:
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
13dec6:30 pmCandlelight Christmas Farm to Table
Event Details
One of our most memorable annual events is this holiday meal, created by River Cottage Farms and served by candlelight in the historic South Union
Event Details
One of our most memorable annual events is this holiday meal, created by River Cottage Farms and served by candlelight in the historic South Union Hotel.
By reservation only
$90.00 per ticket
Saturday, December 13 / 6:30 PM
1869 South Union Hotel
1st Course
Fresh market salad with cranberries pomegranate, toasted walnuts, and a honey mustard vinaigrette
2nd Course
Christmas hand pie with dipping sauce
3rd Course
Beef stew with roasted pumpkin and garlic crostini
4th Course
Smoke ham with Shakertown Spirits bourbon glaze, whipped potatoes and roasted vegetables
5th Course
Peppermint pastelitos and a Shakertown Spirits bourbon hot toddy
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206