Oldham County Day is fast approaching and is ALWAYS the third Saturday in July…this year it’s July 20th! As we celebrate Oldham County’s Bicentennial Birthday, we are appropriately using the theme, “Celebrating 200 years!”, for our Oldham County Day celebration.

Our Grand Marshal of the Parade this year, is community loved, hometown girl, Liska Coggeshall. Working her way up as a young girl to become owner of the local Dairy Queen, she has given so much to our community, and lending help to schools and charities. Although she has recently turned over the reigns to her daughter, Liska is well deserved for all she has done in LaGrange and Oldham County. A luncheon in her honor will be held on Tuesday, July 16, 12:00-1:00 at the John Black Community Center. The public is always invited and tickets can be purchased on this site. 

LaGrange Rotary Club has their annual All You Can Eat Pancake Breakfast starting at 7:00 am and they will serve you until 10:30 am! For the earlier arrivals, Louisville League of Mascots will meet and greet you at the door. Have your camera ready for a fun photo!

Everyone loves a parade and ours starts at Immaculate Conception Church at 10:00 and continues down Fifth Street to Jefferson Street to First Street (Hwy 53) and ends at the Southeast Christian Church/Planet Fitness shopping center. The parade is at full capacity so it WILL be exciting! Hoping to see lots of red, white, and blue decorated floats in support of our theme and the bicentennial celebration. Ribbons and monetary prizes have always been awarded. While there is no charge to be In the parade, it is necessary to register your float on this site.

Two stages are set for a full line up of a variety of entertainment throughout the ENTIRE Oldham County Day on Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm, Bringing back last year’s talented musicians performing in the Food Court Tent Stage will be: Music Under the Stars Band starting the day at 8:00-10:00 am, local favorite The Bottle Trees Band will play from 11:00-1:00 pm, and Lil’ Jimmy Ritchey will take the stage at 1:15. A second stage near the Alley Loop at the corner of Walnut and East Main will feature recording singer/songwriter, Paige Allen from 12:00-1:00, and local vocal students of Music with Brandy at 1:15. Additional unconfirmed talent is yet to be determined on that stage. Also, the well-loved Oldham County Community Band will be playing at 1:00, location not yet determined. Crowd favorite Living Statues can be found posing here or there…keep your eyes open to see who they will portray this year! Accordion player Micah Arnold will be strolling the festival with his accordion. Who doesn’t love a Petting Zoo—we ALL do, and of course, we have one! Llamas and bunnies and a turkey, OH MY! The Louisville League of Mascots will also be seen strolling to pose for a picture or a high five.

And, there will be vending booths…more than 125 so far, located every place we could find space to put them. You’ll find something for everyone! Put on your walking shoes and stroll from The Springs Park to Walnut Street, take time to visit the unique local shops along the way. There are a few spots left to display your wares, register your booth on the Booth Registration tab above.

Food trucks featuring all your favorite treats will be beckoning to your senses. Picnic tables are located in the covered tent. 

So much for the eyes to see, the ears to hear, and the hands to touch! Go to www.oldhamcountyday.com for more information. Find Oldham County Day on FaceBook and read about this popular and favorite festival in The Oldham Era.

“Oldham County Day, it’s WHAT we DO!” Project Guild is a volunteer, service-oriented group that supports community needs and charities throughout the year with the proceeds raised from this annual festival!             

Looking forward to seeing you on July 20th! Victoria Motyka, Oldham County Day Chairperson