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The City of Versailles Ky, in Uniquely Woodford County, is a great place to live, learn, work and invest. The video shows a small town with huge aspirations depicted through the eyes of a young boy… Versailles, KY. 'Small Town feel you want...Urban access you need".

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​Thanksgiving Trash Collection Schedule Change
Central Kentucky Hauling will be closed Thursday, November 28th, 2019 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. The City of Versailles residential trash collection will be pushed back one day from your normal schedule (Thursday routes will run Friday and Friday routes will run Saturday). Central Kentucky Hauling would like to wish their customers in Versailles a safe and happy Thanksgiving!

 

Christmas Events in Versailles

Saturday November 9th, 2019 & Sunday November 10th, 2019 - 33rd Annual Christmas Open House - Join us in downtown Versailles for our 33rd Annual Christmas Open House! Take your little's to The Paddock 11AM to 3PM for photos with Santa! Enjoy the Great Candy Pick Up with Santa's Elves on the lawn of The Paddock and The Woodford Inn at 12PM (all the candy is usually picked up within fifteen minutes)!  Enjoy our annual gift basket drawing! Pick up a booklet at any of our participating merchants and have it stamped by making a $5 purchase at five of our merchant locations. Then you can fill out the entry form and leave it with one of our merchant locations. Then you can fill out the entry form and leave it with one of our merchants to be entered for a chance to win our gift basket full of items from all of our merchants!  Each shop will have their own exciting in store specials and promotions. Make sure you stop into the churches on Main Street who are having their own Bazaars! The Woodford County Farmers Market will also be downtown!

Friday November 15th,  2019 - Versailles Christmas Stroll - Join us in downtown Versailles for our second annual Versailles Christmas Stroll! Candlelit stroll though downtown. Specialty seasonal beverages and shop specials. Roving musicians. 6:30PM, Owen Sammons performing an organ concert, Peter and the Wolfe, music by Sergei Prokofiev, arranged by Owen Sammons at St. John's.

Saturday November 23rd, 2019 - Santa Arrives in Versailles - Come see Santa in downtown Versailles! For the first time, bring your children downtown for a Photo Op with Santa AND Kentucky Chrome, the famous miniature horse from Taylor Made Farm, dressed as Rudolph at Bluegrass Traditions from 2PM - 6PM. This first time event is certain to wow your children and provide photos that will last a lifetime!

Saturday November 30th, 2019 - Small Business Saturday - Join the merchants of Versailles as we celebrate Small Business Saturday from 10AM - 5PM!

Friday December 6th, 2019 - Tree Lighting Ceremony - Enjoy our annual tree lighting ceremony in front of the Galerie this year! With carolers singing, followed by Santa and Mrs. Claus reading The Night Before Christmas to the children, it's certain to be fun for all ages! There will even be milk, cookies and gifts for the little ones!

Saturday December 7th, 2019 - Woodford County Festival of Trees - Please join us for a memorable Christmas event to benefit two worthy causes; Shop with a Cop and Woodford County Young Life. Our event will begin with the viewing of our Festival of Trees gallery (with the opportunity to take home one of the beautiful trees) and a silent auction with a variety of gift baskets. The fun will continue with networking and a light lunch provided by an array of generous Woodford County restaurants. Throughout the event you can enjoy the sounds of the Woodford County Middle School Orchestra playing from the balcony. Doors open at 11AM, lunch will be served at 12PM, the silent auction ends and the tree raffle begins at 1PM.

Saturday December 7th, 2019 - Versailles Christmas Parade - Enjoy our annual celebration during the Versailles Annual Christmas Parade.The parade will begin at 5PM but we'll have Horse and Carriage rides, Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, Secret Santa, and Woodford County Festival of Trees to enjoy throughout the day!

Saturday December 14th, 2019 - Holiday Dress Up Contest - Dress up for the holidays with us - contest judging for best dressed pet, best holiday character, best ugly sweater and best group costumes! More details will be added as they become available! 

Friday December 20th, 2019 through Sunday December 22nd, 2019 - Downtown Dash - Dash through downtown Versailles from 10AM - 5PM and pick up all the last minute gifts you need for everyone on your list! Last minute shopping available with store specials, gift wrapping for any gift at Bluegrass Traditions available Saturday and Sunday. More details will be added as they become available!

​​Known for our picturesque countryside, rock lined fences and love for all things bourbon, wine & bloodlines, Versailles and Uniquely Woodford County provide an unforgettable experience of life in the Bluegrass. 
You will find eclectic shops and antiques, delicious restaurants and charming B&B accommodations with open doors and arms full of hospitality. Create your own mini bourbon and/or wine trail with 4 of each within 15 miles and visit champions like American Pharoah and Justify on one of our many nationally recognized horse farms. 
World class bike trails, zip line, horse & hiking trails and family team building activities at our Life Adventure Center. A regionally acclaimed community theater, a railroad museum, quilt trail and many seasonal festivals.
It’s not just the beautiful land and southern smiles that make Versailles and Woodford County such a delight, it’s ”The small town feel you want, with the urban access you need”.  
Come see us!