2026 special events
join us for the following special events
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18aprAll DaySpring Open House 2026
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 18, 2026
10AM – 4PM
Centre House / South Union Shaker Village
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
25apr6:30 pmSpring Farm to Table
Event Details
An evening meal at the historic South Union Hotel offers a sumptuous menu created by River Cottage Farms. By reservation only. menu TBD
Event Details
An evening meal at the historic South Union Hotel offers a sumptuous menu created by River Cottage Farms. By reservation only.
menu TBD
$90/PERSON
6:30 PM
Saturday, April 25th
1869 SOUTH UNION HOTEL
Catering provided by River Cottage Farm.
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
16mayAll DayShakers on the Kentucky Frontier: The Founding of South Union
Event Details
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. “Shakers on the Kentucky Frontier: The Founding of South Union” A day-long symposium of presentations
Event Details
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
“Shakers on the Kentucky Frontier: The Founding of South Union”
A day-long symposium of presentations on topics related to the early history of South Union. Noted Shaker scholars Carol Medlicott, Doug Winiarski, and Christian Goodwillie will explore what drew the Shakers to Kentucky and the fascinating early days of growth of the community. Event includes continental breakfast and lunch and a behind-the-scenes tour of recent restorations projects at South Union Shaker Village.
8AM-4PM / Saturday, May 16, 2026
Reservations Required / $50
sponored by:
hotel room block
SUSV has reserved a room block at the Staybridge Suites Hotel in Bowling Green. The room rate is $95/night (plus tax) and can be booked directly using this link. To take advantage of the special room block, book by April 15.
Time
13jun8:00 am1:00 pmSHAKE, RIDE + ROLL 2026
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 202 Shake Ride and Roll event, benefiting the South Union Shaker Village, will take place on Saturday, June 13 at 8am.
8am Saturday, June 13 / 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
Time
Location
SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
07nov8:30 amShaker Breakfast 2026
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 7—two seatings available at 8:30 AM + 10:30 AM
1869 South Union Hotel
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
04dec6:00 pm9:00 pmHoliday Market Preview Party 2026
Event Details
For a “first chance” opportunity to shop, make reservations for the Holiday Market Preview Party, Friday evening, December 4. 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 4. Enjoy coffee, cider, and desserts in the most festive of holiday atmospheres.
Reservations required: $10/person
Time: 6–9 PM
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
05dec9:00 am4:00 pmHoliday Market 2026
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 5
1824 Centre House
sponsored by:
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
12dec6:30 pmCandlelight Christmas Farm to Table 2026
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 12 / 6:30 PM
1869 South Union Hotel
menu TBD
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
18aprAll DaySpring Open House 2026
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 18, 2026
10AM – 4PM
Centre House / South Union Shaker Village
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
25apr6:30 pmSpring Farm to Table
Event Details
An evening meal at the historic South Union Hotel offers a sumptuous menu created by River Cottage Farms. By reservation only. menu TBD
Event Details
An evening meal at the historic South Union Hotel offers a sumptuous menu created by River Cottage Farms. By reservation only.
menu TBD
$90/PERSON
6:30 PM
Saturday, April 25th
1869 SOUTH UNION HOTEL
Catering provided by River Cottage Farm.
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
16mayAll DayShakers on the Kentucky Frontier: The Founding of South Union
Event Details
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary. “Shakers on the Kentucky Frontier: The Founding of South Union” A day-long symposium of presentations
Event Details
Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary.
“Shakers on the Kentucky Frontier: The Founding of South Union”
A day-long symposium of presentations on topics related to the early history of South Union. Noted Shaker scholars Carol Medlicott, Doug Winiarski, and Christian Goodwillie will explore what drew the Shakers to Kentucky and the fascinating early days of growth of the community. Event includes continental breakfast and lunch and a behind-the-scenes tour of recent restorations projects at South Union Shaker Village.
8AM-4PM / Saturday, May 16, 2026
Reservations Required / $50
sponored by:
hotel room block
SUSV has reserved a room block at the Staybridge Suites Hotel in Bowling Green. The room rate is $95/night (plus tax) and can be booked directly using this link. To take advantage of the special room block, book by April 15.
Time
13jun8:00 am1:00 pmSHAKE, RIDE + ROLL 2026
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 202 Shake Ride and Roll event, benefiting the South Union Shaker Village, will take place on Saturday, June 13 at 8am.
8am Saturday, June 13 / 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
Time
Location
SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
SOUTH UNION SHAKER VILLAGE
07nov8:30 amShaker Breakfast 2026
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 7—two seatings available at 8:30 AM + 10:30 AM
1869 South Union Hotel
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
South Union Hotel
04dec6:00 pm9:00 pmHoliday Market Preview Party 2026
Event Details
For a “first chance” opportunity to shop, make reservations for the Holiday Market Preview Party, Friday evening, December 4. 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 4. Enjoy coffee, cider, and desserts in the most festive of holiday atmospheres.
Reservations required: $10/person
Time: 6–9 PM
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
05dec9:00 am4:00 pmHoliday Market 2026
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 5
1824 Centre House
sponsored by:
Time
Location
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
896 Shaker Museum Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206
1824 CENTRE HOUSE
12dec6:30 pmCandlelight Christmas Farm to Table 2026
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 12 / 6:30 PM
1869 South Union Hotel
menu TBD
Time
Location
South Union Hotel
396 S Union Road | Auburn, Kentucky 42206