Farming’s Future, Backyard Bird Count, More

Explore farming’s future
About 300,000 visitors are expected for the National Farm Machinery Show, February 16-19 at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. Discover cutting-edge agricultural products and services from more than 850 exhibitors. Admission: free with $8 parking; open 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Go online to www.farmmachineryshow.org or call (502) 367-5004. Championship tractor pull requires reserved tickets: (502) 367-5000.

Great backyard bird count
Blue Licks Battlefield State Resort Park in Carlisle is participating in the Great Backyard Bird Count, February 18-21. The annual event enlists bird-watchers of all ages to create a real-time snapshot of where the birds are across the continent. Anyone—beginners to experts—can participate. It takes as little as 15 minutes on one day, or count as long as you like each day of the event. Go online to www.birdsource.org/gbbc for more information. Be sure to dress properly for weather conditions; you may want to bring binoculars and a camera. Call (800) 443-7008, or go online to www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/bl.

Valentine kisses & calories
Bring your sweetheart (and your sweet tooth) to the Kisses & Calories Valentine’s event at Equus Run Vineyards, 1280 Moores Mill Road in Midway, February 12 from noon to 5 p.m. Enjoy chocolates and light hors d’oeuvres, and dance to live music from 1-4 p.m. Reservations required. Wine tasting ($2 per person) includes a complimentary etched wine glass. Call (859) 846-9463 or go online to www.equusrunvineyards.com for details.

Barren River’s buffalo night
Step back in time for Buffalo Night at Barren River Lake State Resort Park in Lucas, February 5 from 4-8 p.m. The chef will serve a variety of buffalo dishes, and there will be music by the band Brushfire as well. Call (270) 646-2151, or go online to www.parks.ky.gov/findparks/resortparks/br.

Kentucky Living Event Calendar brought to you by the Kentucky Department of Travel. For a complete listing of destinations, attractions, and events happening in your own back yard or throughout the entire state, visit KentuckyTourism.com.