Kentucky Down Under, Tri-state Model Railroad Show, And More

Spring at Kentucky Down Under
The animals will be ready to greet you again at Kentucky Down Under when they reopen on March 13. You don’t have to travel halfway around the world to experience an Australian adventure. From kangaroos and wallabies to emus and colorful exotic birds, KDU has animals galore. You can even feed a lamb or milk a cow. While you’re there, explore beautiful Kentucky Caverns. Call (800) 762-2869 or go online to www.kdu.com.

Kentucky Crafted: The Market
The 28th annual Kentucky Crafted: The Market returns March 6-7 for the general public. Shop for fine arts and crafts, enjoy musical performances, meet Kentucky authors, explore Kentucky traditions, discover films by Kentucky filmmakers, and take home Kentucky Proud specialty food. (Wholesalers can purchase March 4-5.) Held at the Kentucky Exposition Center, South Wing B, in Louisville, Saturday hours run 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Admission is $8 adults, children 15 and under free, and parking is $6. For more information call (888) 833-2787 or go online to www.kycraft.ky.gov for a $3 off coupon.

All aboard
The Tri-State 27th Annual Model Train Railroad Show at Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, March 20-21, offers train enthusiasts and the entire family a fun weekend. There will be operating model trains in all gauges, railroad memorabilia, displays, sales, videos, and model scale steam engine rides. Admission to show is free. For more information go online to www.parks.ky.gov or call (800) 325-0083.

Tasty benefit
The annual Taste of Bowling Green will offer up 40 of the area’s best restaurants and beverage suppliers on March 11, 7-10 p.m., at the Sloan Convention Center. Sample Southern favorites and international flavors while dancing away with Skip Bond and the Fugitives. Proceeds benefit The Dream Factory. Call (270) 793-1022 or go online to www.tasteofbowlinggreen.com.

Kentucky Living Events 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.