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Mt. Sterling Family Farms Thrive With Growing Agri-tourism
A growing number of Mt. Sterling farmers have found agri-tourism to be a hardy export.A concept that’s rapidly changing the way many farmers across the country do business‚ agri-tourism brings visitors – and customers – to the farm from the local area and farther afield. The result is an economic win for small farmers and the community, too.“People want to see the farmer’s quality of life‚ their environment‚” says Lynda Wilson‚... Read More »
Ruth Hunt Candy is Mt. Sterling, KY Tradition
Only one candy company can claim the official candy of Churchill Downs and the Kentucky Derby, and that's Ruth Hunt Candy in Mt. Sterling, KY.
It all began in the Mt. Sterling kitchen of Ruth Hunt, where she served homemade sweets to her bridge club, friends and family. In 1921 she decided to start a small candy business. Today, still located in Mt. Sterling, Ruth Hunt Candies is a Kentucky landmark.
The company's famous candies, made with the finest of ingredients and no waxes, include... Read More »
Mt. Sterling Golf Courses Keep Golfers on Their Tees Year-Round
Looking to spend a day on the links? Public or private‚ amateur to pro‚ Mt. Sterling’s golf courses are able to cater to most any need.
The Old Silo Golf Club and Mt. Sterling Country Club offer challenging courses with varying levels of play and picture-postcard scenery. Both are consistently ranked on high-quality course lists in the state and stay busy almost year-round.
Old Silo – so named because the silo was part of the original farm on which Hole 16 sits – opened Memorial Day 2000 and... Read More »
More Than 80,000 Visitors Arrive for Court Day Festival
Mt. Sterling hosts a festival that dates back nearly 200 years.
October Court Day takes place on the third Monday in October‚ with festivities actually beginning the prior Saturday and Sunday. More than 80‚000 people from all parts of the country visit the city for the three-day event.
Court Day derives from the early 1800s when the Kentucky General Assembly decreed that each county should meet once a month to hold court and decide on business. As years went by‚ court day became more of a... Read More »
Kentucky's Natural Bridge State Resort Park Offers Nature-Made Wonders
Mt. Sterling residents who want to immerse themselves in the great outdoors are lucky to have Natural Bridge State Resort Park close by.
The Kentucky state park, surrounded by the Daniel Boone National Forest, is located in Powell and Wolfe Counties along the Middle Fork of the Red River, about 45 minutes from Mt. Sterling.
The park's namesake natural bridge is the centerpiece of the park. It has taken nature millions of years to form the 65-foot-high natural sandstone arch that spans 78 feet... Read More »
Mt. Sterling Parks and Rec Offers Activities Year-Round
When Carol Rushing-Carr approached the Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department about starting an alternative summer day camp for kids with developmental delays and learning disabilities‚ the department quickly added the specialty camp to its long list of programs and services for the community.
"They really try to meet the needs‚ interests and abilities of residents here. There seems to be something for everyone to enjoy throughout the year‚" says Rushing-Carr‚ an... Read More »
Mt. Sterling Praised as One of America's 100 Best Communities for Young People
For Tony Mellone‚ the view of Mt. Sterling from the sidelines of the soccer fields at Easy Walker Park is the best in town. The busy soccer coach and father of three boys says the community’s emphasis on children and families‚ as well as its superior quality of life and strong economy‚ make it an ideal place to work and live.
“Mt. Sterling offers a young family like ours a lot. If you look around‚ you’ll see the new schools‚ the parks‚ the thriving businesses and just a great supportive... Read More »
Shopping in Mt. Sterling, KY
Mt. Sterling, KY has a variety of shopping destinations to choose from. Below is a listing of some of the stores available here.
Book Dealers
SOWING SEEDS CHRISTIAN BOOKSTORE, 39 MILL ROW ST. (859) 498-3577Clothing CATO, 840 INDIAN MOUND DRIVE (859) 499-0155
OOPSIE DAISIES, 2 W. MAIN ST. (859) 499-0098
Department Stores J. C. PENNEY CO., 259 INDIAN MOUND DRIVE (... Read More »
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