Locust Grove plans Hemp Fest Aug. 9

Hemp-based food and products will be featured Aug. 9 from noon to 9 p.m. at the Locust Grove Hemp Festival at the historic home on Blankenbaker Lane, near River Road.

Visitors will be able to learn about the past, present and future of hemp cultivation for fiber, fuel and food. Demonstrations of hemp growing, “braking” and spinning, paper making and activities for children are planned.

Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer is among the invited featured speakers. In addition, hemp-based food will be available at the “Hemp Cafe,” and food trucks will be on site. Beer with hemp will also be avialable.

Vendors will be offering items made with hemp, and some vendors will give away free items, while supplies last.

The band Appalatin will perform at 7 p.m.

There will be an indoor showing of the World War II-era film “Hemp for Victory” and an outdoor showing around dusk of a new movie, “Bringing It Home.” Visitors are encouraged to bring blankets or lawn chairs.

People also can see and learn about the recently planted first hemp crop in Louisville in the past 50 years.

Admission to the festival is $5 for adults, with children 12 and under free. Festival sponsors include Rainbow Blossom Natural Foods, Caudill Seed Co., New Earth Organics, Mose Putney and Colorado Hemp Co.

For more information, call 502-897-9845 or visit www.locustgrove.org

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