This Week Around Meade & Hardin County
Hi, I'm Tracy Fackler with Tracy Does Realty. I live and work right here in Brandenburg, and I serve buyers and sellers across Meade and Hardin County — Elizabethtown, Radcliff, Vine Grove, and the Fort Knox corridor. People over paperwork means I care about the life you're building, not just the closing date. So every week I'll pull real local events (with links) so you can get out, meet neighbors, and fall a little more in love with this area.
Week of November 12–15, 2026 (Veterans Day events included), plus a holiday kickoff worth marking on the calendar. Times are Eastern. Always double-check the organizer link before you go — plans can shift.
Rates this week
Ask me for today's rates; call or text 502-529-6164. (I'm a realtor, not a lender — I'll connect you with trusted local lenders for current numbers.)
Brandenburg / Meade County
Chili and Cars at Midway Performance
Saturday, Nov 14 · 11:00 AM–3:00 PM · Midway Performance Car Museum, 3465 Midway Rd, Brandenburg
Chili, classic and custom cars, and canned food donations (10 AM–3 PM) for Meade, Breck and Hardin County families this holiday season.
Source: Facebook event
River Forge Dungeon Crawl (library trivia night)
Friday, Nov 13 · 7:00–8:00 PM · River Forge Brewery, 504 Bypass Rd, Brandenburg
Dungeon Crawler Carl–themed trivia from Meade County Public Library, with prizes and a Bookmobile stop. Adults.
Source: Meade County Public Library
Meade County Extension Homemakers Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM–3:00 PM · Farm Bureau Community Building & Home and Garden Exhibit Hall, 878 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg
About 60–70 handmade/homemade vendors, Santa 10 AM–1 PM, door prizes, and Santa's Cafe lunch. Holiday shopping right here at home.
Sources: Kentucky Living · Facebook event
Stepping for Life 5K
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM · Meade County Fairgrounds, 884 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg
Walk/run supporting Meade-Breck Right to Life; packet pickup starts 8:00 AM race morning.
Sources: NerdRunner race listing · Facebook event
Bethel Methodist Bazaar
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM · Bethel Methodist, Brandenburg area
Church holiday bazaar with handmade gifts and goodies.
Source: Facebook event
Donuts & Crafts With Santa
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM · 4952 KY-79
Donuts, kids' crafts, and a visit with Santa.
Source: Facebook event
Meade County Public Library: Snack and Craft and Adult VR
Saturday, Nov 14 · Meade County Public Library Annex, Brandenburg
Snack and Craft (pie samples and pie-themed crafts) at 10:00 AM; Adult VR, a WWI virtual reality experience, at noon.
Sources: Snack and Craft · Adult VR (library listings)
Elizabethtown
Veterans Day Motorcade & Ceremony
Wednesday, Nov 11 · Motorcade departs American Legion Park (N. Miles St.) at 10:15 AM (lineup 9:45 AM); ceremony 11:00 AM at the Veterans Tribute, Elizabethtown Nature Park, Ring Road
City of Elizabethtown with American Legion Hardin Post 113. Keynote: Lt. Col. Kat Stampfle, V Corps, Fort Knox. Music by Heart of Kentucky Chorus. Free; bring lawn chairs.
Source: City of Elizabethtown
Veterans Expo and Chamber Luncheon
Thursday, Nov 12 · starting 11:00 AM · Pritchard Community Center, 404 S. Mulberry St.
Expo is free; luncheon is paid. Speaker: Lieutenant General Thomas Feltey.
Source: Hardin Local Weekly
Embroidered Sweatshirt / Beaded Necklace Workshop
Thursday, Nov 12 · 6:00 PM · The Blue Door, Elizabethtown
Hands-on craft night: make an embroidered sweatshirt or beaded necklace.
Source: Facebook event
The Supertramp Tribute
Friday, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM · Historic State Theater, 209 W. Dixie Ave.
Live tribute show downtown. Buy tickets through the theater box office (not resale sites).
Sources: State Theater tickets · Hardin Local Weekly
Junior Woman's Club 44th Annual Holiday Marketplace
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Pritchard Community Center, 404 S. Mulberry St.
70+ vendors; free to shop.
Sources: Hardin Local Weekly · Facebook event
Hardin County Extension Homemakers Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM · 111 Opportunity Way, Elizabethtown
Handmade gifts, crafts, and baked goods from local homemakers.
Source: Facebook event
6th Annual E'town Independent Schools Holiday Bazaar
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM · 620 N. Mulberry St., Elizabethtown
Holiday vendors and crafts supporting Elizabethtown Independent Schools.
Source: Facebook event
Give Back Events November Craft Show
Saturday, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM–4:00 PM · Bluegrass Sportsplex, 208 Peterson Dr.
100+ vendors; optional clothing donations for local children.
Source: Hardin Local Weekly
Hardin County Public Library highlights
Library calendar items (E-town, 100 Jim Owen Drive) include Bingo for Adults (Fri Nov 13, 2–3 PM), and Grow It and They Will Come: Growing Natives with Nolin River Wildlife (Sat Nov 14, 10 AM–noon).
Source: Hardin Local Weekly
Radcliff
Strides for Service 5K / 10K
Saturday, Nov 14 · Saunders Springs Nature Preserve, 100 Saunders Springs Drive
Veterans-themed race benefiting the preserve. 10K at 8:10 AM ($45); 5K run/walk at 8:15 AM ($30). Trail course.
Source: RunSignup
Together We Can Food Drive
Saturday, Nov 14 – Saturday, Nov 21 · Colvin's Resource Center, Radcliff
Drop off non-perishable food to help local families this Thanksgiving.
Source: Facebook event
Vine Grove
Music Bingo at J&H Farm & Winery
Friday, Nov 13 · 7:00 PM · J&H Farm & Winery, Vine Grove
Music bingo night.
Source: Hardin Local Weekly
Coming Up: Late November & December
Sat, Nov 21 · River Card Roundup · 245 Main St, Brandenburg (6 PM)
Sat, Nov 21 · Tango Charities Feed the City · Boombozz, Elizabethtown (8:30 AM)
Sat, Nov 21 · Big Man's Fall Feast · 95 Park Ave, Radcliff (3 PM; registration)
Sat, Nov 21 · Friendsgiving · Venue on Main, Vine Grove (6 PM)
Sun, Nov 22 · Annual Thanksgiving Community Service · 1511 S Dixie Blvd, Radcliff (6 PM)
Fri, Nov 27 · Frog Greer Memorial Rook Tournament · Meade County Fairgrounds, Brandenburg (3 PM)
Fri, Nov 27 · 3rd Annual Christmas at the Village · 6100 Bardstown Rd, Elizabethtown (4 PM)
Sat, Nov 28 – New Year's Day · Christmas by the River · Brandenburg Riverfront Park, 510 River Rd (starts 2 PM; about 100 light displays, dusk to midnight) · Kentucky Living
Dec 1–3 · Holiday Wreath Making · HIP South, Elizabethtown (6:30 PM)
Fri, Dec 4 · A little Christmas A lot of Hope! · Brandenburg Outreach, Brandenburg (5 PM)
Fri, Dec 4 · Vine Grove Christmas Auction (Christmas for the Kids) · 300 W Main, Vine Grove (5:30 PM)
Fri, Dec 4 · Light Up Etown Parade & Tree Lighting · 200 W Dixie, Elizabethtown (7 PM)
Dec 4–5 · Holiday Home Tour on Main Street · 201 N Main, Elizabethtown
Sat, Dec 5 · Hometown Holiday Market · Meade County Fairgrounds, Brandenburg (10 AM)
Sat, Dec 5 · Christmas In The Valley · Cecilia (9 AM)
From Sat, Dec 5 · North Pole Express · New Haven
Fri, Dec 11 · Handel's Messiah · Memorial UMC, Elizabethtown (7:30 PM)
Sat, Dec 19 · Wreaths Across America · Kentucky Veterans Cemetery Central, Radcliff (9:30 AM)
Fort Knox note
Most on-post MWR events need installation access, so I keep those off this public list. If you're stationed at Fort Knox (or visiting with a sponsor), check Fort Knox MWR for what's open this week. Off-post, the E-town Veterans Day ceremony above features a Fort Knox keynote speaker and is open to everyone.
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