Agritourism in the Maysville area

Kentucky has a rich agricultural history and future. The River Valley Agritourism Alliance promotes farm related activities in Mason and surrounding counties. Below are just a few agritourism opportunities in the Maysville area. For more information, visit www.visitrivervalley.com.

The Stables at Willow Oak Farm -- Kentucky's premire equine facility. Overnight stabling, full care boarding, arena & miles of trails. Reservations required. Custom made flint lock rifles. Near Maysville. For more information, call 606-759-8038 or visit www.equinecountryclub.com

Bramel's Hickory Hill Nursery & Plantation -- Full service nursery, greenhouse, garden center, and professional landscaping. Tour of local plantation home for groups. 6037 Mill Creek Road between Maysville and Flemingsburg. For more information 606-742-2596 or visit www.bramelshickoryhillnurery.com

Blue Licks Battlefield State Park Resort – Camping, lodging, outdoor pool, dining, nature preserve and walking trails. Last battle of the American Revolutionary War fought at this site. 1-800-443-7008 or www.parks.ky.gov

Bracken Berry Farm is a family operation located in Bracken County Kentucky. 'Come On Down' for berries and honey this summer at our U-Pick Blackberry and Raspberry patches. If picking your own isn't your style, pre-picked berries are available to take home.
The farm offers delicious honey collected from hives on the property.
We think you'll be 'berry satisfied' with your visit!
www.brackenberryfarm.com or Call Rusty at 606-728-5419.

Lavender Hills of Kentucky is a family owned farm in Bracken County, which features fresh and dried lavender, gifts, recipes, farm tours and more. For more information, call 606-735-3355 or go to: lavenderhillsofkentucky.com

Seasonal Adventures

Martin’s Pay Lake – Fishing, camping & live bait. Tournaments, weekend night fishing, tag fishing and bounties. 606-724-5664.

Big C's Pay Lake - West on AA Hwy (KY 9), approximately 4 miles from intersection of KY 9 & US Hwy 68 in Maysville. 606-759-1905.

Twin Oaks Pay Lake – Open April through October. 606-301-1878 or 606-882-2146

Lewis County Farmer’s Market – Located at KY 9 at Bee Mart in Vanceburg, Kentucky. Open Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 a.m. until sold out. 606-757-2335 or 606-796-2732

Mason County Farmer’s Market – Open July through October on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturdays Mason County Extension Office on US 68; sales begin at 7 a.m. Contact Bill Peterson, Mason County Extension office, 606-564-6808.

Germantown Team Penning – Equine sport, rodeo events test the skills of riders and horses with cattle. March through September. 606-564-6539 or 606-407-3618.

Locust Creek Team Penning – Equine timed event of sorting cattle. 1st Saturday of the month, May through October – rain date, 2nd Saturday. Team Roping events also available. 606-742-2024

Lewisburg Team Penning – Equine timed event – Volunteer Fire Department. 3rd Saturday of August & September. 606-742-211

Festivals & Fairs

May’s Lick Asparagus Festival – May’s Lick, Kentucky (Mason County). 3rd Saturday of May. 606-763-6823.

Ewing-Fleming County Fair – Ewing, Kentucky (Fleming County). First full week in July. 606-267-5981.

Tollesboro Lions Club Fair – Tollesboro, Kentucky (Lewis County). Second full week in July. 606-798-2421.

“Old Reliable” Germantown Fair – Germantown, Kentucky (Mason County). First week in August. 606-728-2524 or County Judge Executive Office at 606-564-6706.

Lewis County School & Agricultural Fair – Vanceburg, Kentucky (Lewis County). Second week in September. 606-796-2653.

Robertson County Agricultural Fair – Mt. Olivet, Kentucky (Robertson County). Third weekend in September. 606-724-5247.

Applefest – Browning Orchard (Fleming County). Third weekend in September. 606-845-0180.

Fall Harvest Day – Vanceburg, Kentucky (Lewis County). A Saturday in September. 606-757-2335.

Annual Pumpkinfest – “R” Farm Pumpkins & More, LLC – Maysville, Kentucky (Mason County). Hayrides, farm animals, talent contest, u-pick pumpkin patch, arts and crafts. Always the last weekend of September, first weekend of October. School tours available.
Haunted Corn Maze last weekend of October. 606-742-2429 or www.r-farm.com.

Homegrown Farm Products

McDowell Farm Salsa – A family owned and operated agri-tourism business, located in Germantown, Kentucky. Our salsa is known for its authenticity and 'fresh taste'. Enjoy it with either chips or in your favorite recipes. For a 'free taste test' visit our Calendar of Events on our McDowell Farms website. 606-728-2433 or www.mcdowellfarmssalsa.com.

Kegley Farms – Honey Production. 606-796-2987.

Garner Stone – Custom Cut Stone. 606-735-3774.

Fire on the Ridge Farm Store – Homemade Hot Sauce. www.fireontheridge.com.

McKinney’s – Organic Sorghum Molasses. 606-735-3402.