On Saturday, June 23, at the eighth annual Festival in the Upper Highlands was held on the front lawn of Atherton High School. It was a wonderful day of fun for all who attended.
In case you didn't get to stop by here is what you missed!
Live Music
11:00: Tom Cunningham/Fiddle Tales (eclectic and down-home)
12:00: BlueZenGrass (eclectic bluegrass)
1:00: Barefoot Best Friends (a group of young ladies + a variety of instruments, harmonies and songs)
2:00: Potluck Ramblers (varied music choices)
3:00: Mickey Clark
Speakers
12:00: Morgan McGarvey - newly-elected State Senator for 19th District.
1:00: Tom Fitzgerald, Kentucky Resource Council – Protecting our environment.
2:00: Monica Orr – Louisville Metro Tree Advisory Commission.
3:00: Tom Owen, District 8 Metro Councilman – Area history.
Fun Activities
History of the Upper Highlands display
Papa John’s Pizza
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
Free Cookies from the Bakery at Sullivan University
Free Popcorn sponsored by Ideal Care
Free door prize sponsored by Republic Bank
Louisville Police Exhibits (police helicopter; K-9 unit; mounted horse patrol; crime prevention info; children's ID's made; dive unit display; bicycle safety)
Louisville Fire Department Display
Free face painting
Free admission to Inflatable bounce house
Clowns to amaze and amuse
American Red Cross Bloodmobile: Blood Drive from 11:30 to 3:30
Arts & Crafts Vendors including: jewelry and accessories; t-shirts and other attire; birdhouses; signs; tapestries; homemade garlic salts and jams; doggy cuisine; and more.
Non-profit and community interest groups including: animal adoption and protection; nature; environmental; history; physical therapy; publications; preservation; outreach and advocacy; and more.