Week of July 16- 22

Welcome to our weekly "What's Happening" email, designed to provide you with a glance at opportunities for an unbridled good time in the Bowling Green area.

"Farm to Table" is a phrase we've heard a lot these days. Nathan and Michelle Howell, owners of Need More Acres, invite the public out to celebrate this movement at Heirloom TomatoFest 2012 on Thursday. Taste over 20 varieties of Heirloom Tomatoes and visit with Josh Poling, owner of HOME Cafe & Marketplace, at the Chef Table joined by Hillbilly Grillers, Borderland Farms, The Fatted Calf, Kenny's Farmhouse Cheese, Esters Farm Baked Goods, and the Tomato Cook-Off table. 

Other activities include Farm School programs, the painting of a community art mural on the side of their barn, and a silent auction featuring pieces of farm art by David Jones, Ashley Miller, Bald Man's Markings, and more. Proceeds benefit the Howell's Global Water Issues project in Honduras.

This family-friendly, community event is free and open to the public. Visit the link below or call 270-799-5563 for more information.

Since 1981, the National Corvette Homecoming has attracted Corvettes from all over the US and Canada. It is the annual gathering and celebration for Corvettes of all years to return home to Bowling Green, home of the Corvette Assembly Plant and Museum. The popular event cruises back into town this weekend featuring seminars, car corrals, vendor swaps, arts & crafts booths, judged shows, a road tour, and a Farewell party Saturday night to round out the celebration.

New activities added to the schedule include some unique "Techy Tours" of local gearhead places like QuickFuel Technologies, RC Components and Trace Die Cast. Ladies receive special treatment again with a Luncheon & Fashion Show, Pampered Chef Cooking Demonstrations, and a "For Ladies Only" seminar hosted by Gordon Killebrew.

Admission for spectators is just $10 per day and children under 12 are free. Visit the link below or call 270-791-2117 for more information.

To view the complete calendar of upcoming events, visit our Events section here.

All phone numbers are area code 270 unless otherwise noted.

Ongoing - July 22 Cram the Corvette School Supply Drive, National Corvette Museum, BOGO free admission with supply donation, 781-7973, corvettemuseum.com

Ongoing - July 27 Callaway Corvettes & 50th Anniversary of Z06 Exhibit, National Corvette Museum, 781-7973, 8am-5pm daily, corvettemuseum.org

Ongoing - July 30 Camp Big Red, Western Kentucky University, One Week Sessions, ages 6-12, 7:30am - 4:30pm, $125, wku.edu/campbigred

July 16-20 Vette Camp, National Corvette Museum, registration required, 467-8852, corvettemuseum.org

July 16-20 Timeless Manners Camp, Riverview at Hobson Grove, 843-5565, bgky.org/riverview

July 17 Beaver Tuesday Night Drags Fun Racing, Beech Bend Raceway, gates open at 6 pm, 781-7634, beechbend.com

July 18-20 Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. Kane County Cougars, BG BallPark, 901-2121, bghotrods.com

July 19 7th Annual Stuff the Bus, school supply drive with Tony Rose of SAM 100.7 FM, in front of Bluegrass Cellular, Campbell Lane, 846-0222, bowlinggreensam.com

July 19 Billy Joe Shaver Band, The Warehouse at Mt. Victor, Original "Outlaw Country" Artist, 8pm, 904-6677, thewarehouseatmtvictor.com

July 19-21 2012 Shooting Master Industry Event, Rockcastle Shooting Center, 270-749-4101, rockcastleshootingcenter.com

July 19-22 KY ASA Girls Fast Pitch 6-U & 8-U Softball Tournament, Buchanon Park, bpettyasa@aol.com

July 19-22 KY ASA Girls Fast pitch Free Bash, all ages, Buchanon Park, bpettyasa@aol.com

July 20 Concerts in the Park, Friday Nights Live Series, Featuring Poison Karma at Fountain Square Park & Sledge Hammer Blues at Circus Square Park, 6:30pm & 7:30pm, 782-0222, downtownbg.org

July 20 Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, The Warehouse at Mt. Victor, Americana Singer/ Songwriter formally of The Drive By Truckers, 8pm, 904-6677, thewarehouseatmtvictor.com

July 20 Stock Car Racing, Beech Bend Raceway, gates open at 5pm, racing at 8pm, $10, 781-7634, beechbend.com

July 20-21 Santa Gertrudis Show & Sale, WKU Brown Ag Expo Center, 745-3976, wku.edu/expo

July 21 3V3 Soccer Tour, Lovers Lane Soccer Complex, 9am, 801-915-3333, 3v3live.com/page/show/85956-july-21-bowling-green-ky

July 21 Harley-Davidson presents: Beaters, Bikes and Babes, Harley-Davidson Bowling Green, 10 am-3pm, live music, refreshments, free food, games and giveaways, 846-4488

July 21 Junior Naturalist Program, Lost River Cave, 2-4pm, ages 6-12, $10 393-0077, lostrivercave.com/kidsactivities.html

July 21 "First Class Passenger" Breakfast, Shaker Tavern at South Union Shaker Village, 10am, reservations req'd, $17, 800-811-8379, shakermuseum.com

July 21 O'Reilly Saturday Night Fun Racing, Beech Bend Raceway, gates open at 5pm, 781-7634, beechbend.com

July 21-23 Bowling Green Hot Rods vs. Clinton LumberKings, BG BallPark, 901-2121, bghotrods.com

July 21-29 National Derby Rallies, Inc., 200 competitors & their families, daily races, championships7/28, Phil Moore Park, 782-0800, ndr.org

July 22-28 Southern Kentucky Fair, Southern Kentucky Fairgrounds

July 24 Warren County Public Library Hosts William Paul Young

July 27 Concerts in the Park, Peace of Mind at Fountain Square & Fat Box at Circus Square

July 27-29 Crawl Magazine Readers Ride South, Wishbone Ranch

July 27-28 Ice Cream & A Moovie, Chaney's Dairy Barn, CARS 2

July 28-29 Vette City Big Birds, SKYMAC Stahl Field

July 28 KRU Vodka and 103.7 The Point Presents Comedians Bob Zany and Donnie Baker, The Warehouse at Mt. Victor

July 31 Kenny Loggins, SKyPAC

August 3 Concerts in the Park, Featuring Buelers Day at Fountain Square and Skip Bond & the Fugitives at Circus Square

August 3-5 11th Annual NMCA Hot Rod & Muscle Car Nationals, Beech Bend Raceway

August 4-Oct. 28 September 11, 2001 A Global Moment Exhibit, National Corvette Museum

August 4-5 CASA of South Central Kentucky Annual Tennis Tournament, Keriakes Park