Welcome to Garrard County, a growing but still country-friendly community of 17,000 that remembers and celebrates its rich pioneer history and cultural heritage. Garrard County is located in Central Kentucky’s beautiful Bluegrass Region, south of Lexington, on Highway 27. Lancaster, population 4,300, is the county seat; 30 miles from Lexington.

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(Updated April 20, 2012)

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Party on the Square to change in 2012

Party on the Square is under new leadership and is a new event. It will no longer be a stand-alone community celebration the third Friday in June. It is now called The Garrard County Rural Heritage Tobacco Festival Party on the Square and will be held Friday night during the Festival. For developing details go to: 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Garrard-Co-Rural-Heritage-Tobacco-Festival/106528009386375

Thursday, August 11, 2011

Have a Merry, Merry Murder - December 10, 2011

What mysteries do these fine walls hold?
   Tea Cup Mysteries now taking reservations for "Have a Merry, Merry Murder",  in traditional Dickens style... Capture the spirit of Christmas, when Dickens characters are mysteriously drawn to the Charles Dickens Library of Fine Literature to solve the mystery of the death of their creator.
    Participate as much or as little as you like, while enjoying delicious food, fun activities and laughs galore.
    $30 per person. Price includes full meal, costumes & simulation.


For reservations or to book a group of 10 or more for your selected date:
Phone: 859-792-6632 
Hammonds Hall B&B 
216 W. Maple Ave., Lancaster, KY 40444
https://www.facebook.com/hammondshall

Mix-and-Match Month - November 2011

Always delicious food & warm hospitality.
November is "mix-and-match" month - Individuals book for a group of 10 or more and then chose their own Tea Cup Mystery. Teas, brunches and luncheons without the mystery are also available.

$15 per person. Tea, brunch, luncheon only.
$30 per person. Mystery Tea - price includes full meal, costumes & simulation.



For reservations or to book a group of 10 or more for your selected date:
Phone: 859-792-6632 
Hammonds Hall B&B 
216 W. Maple Ave., Lancaster, KY 40444
https://www.facebook.com/hammondshall

Murder, Murder... All Fall Down - October 29, 2011 - 2 p.m.

Descendants converge on London
    Tea Cup Mysteries now taking reservations for "Murder, Murder... All Fall Down" - A 1930's Spoof...  The descendants of history's most famous sleuths converge on old London to solve a series of murders. Follow the clues to find out who is seeking mayhem on the British populace. 
    Participate as much or as little as you like, while enjoying delicious food, fun activities and laughs galore.
    $30 per person. Price includes full meal, costumes & simulation.


For reservations or to book a group of 10 or more for your selected date:
Phone: 859-792-6632 
Hammonds Hall B&B 
216 W. Maple Ave., Lancaster, KY 40444
https://www.facebook.com/hammondshall

Dastardly Dan & The Ransom of Sweet Polly - September 10, 2011 - 2 p.m.

Meet Crusty from Dry Gulp Gulch
    Tea Cup Mysteries now taking reservations for another episode of Dastardly Dan & The Ransom of Sweet Polly - The town folk of Dry Gulp Gulch band together to save Sweet Polly from Dastardly Dan, after he puts her in persistent peril, when she can't pay the rent.
    Join our hilarious cast of characters, as "good battles evil" in this rip snortin' melodrama set in the Old West.
    Participate as much or as little as you like, while enjoying delicious food, fun activities and laughs galore.
    $30 per person. Price includes full meal, costumes & simulation.



For reservations or to book a group of 10 or more for your selected date:
Phone: 859-792-6632 
Hammonds Hall B&B 
216 W. Maple Ave., Lancaster, KY 40444

Saturday, August 6, 2011

McQuerry's Flatwoods Farm Herbs-N-Heirlooms - Paint Lick, KY


Welcome to McQuerry's Family Farm
Culinary, medicinal & craft-potted herb plants.
Heirloom tomato plants & heirloom bean seeds.
Container Gardens/Italiano, Mexican, Mediterranean;Tea Lovers & Soup Du Jour.
(Herbs used in above ethnic dishes.)

Wonder of Life Farm - Lancaster, KY

Welcome to Wonder of Life Farm -  A working farm offering hands-on tours - pet an alpaca, gather your own eggs - purchase free range natural chicken eggs, local products, honey, candles, quilts, arts & crafts & much more...
Angora Rabbits
Friendly Alpacas
Baby turkey - two days old.
Meet farm manager Maria Turner.
Farm is owned by Jeff & Maria Turner.
Gift store sells alpaca hats, scarves, gloves, socks & yarn...
... and, many beautifully handcrafted items.
http://wonderoflifefarm.com/
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wonder-of-Life-Farm/158111037560264


686 Buckey Rd., Lancaster, KY 40444
(about one mile from Lancaster Town Square)
Phone: 859-792-8923