Episode S2026E17 · Week of April 21–27, 2026
Your full week of things to do, brought to you by Hardin Local Weekly.
🏕️ This Week's Episode Sponsor
A hidden-gem 30-acre campground tucked off Sportsman Lake Road at 4566 Sportsman Lake Road in Glendale. Most Hardin County folks have driven past it a thousand times and never even known it was there. Quiet · family-friendly · shaded. RV sites, one-room cabins, playground, fishing pond with walking trail, pool opening soon, laundry on site.
💰 $800/month all-inclusive
Long-term monthly rate covers utilities AND internet. Nightly and weekly rates also available for weekend stays.
🏇 Derby weekend tip: Glendale is ~45 minutes from Churchill Downs — a real alternative to Louisville hotels.
🗳️ Primary Election Coverage — Launches Next Week
Hardin Local is going live with one-on-one candidate interviews every Friday, Monday, and Wednesday from now through May 12, 2026 — one week before the May 19 primary. 11 interviews booked so far across US Senate, state rep, mayor, magistrate, sheriff, and city council races. Around 26 contested-primary candidates total; schedule fills in weekly. Watch live on Facebook and YouTube so you walk into the ballot booth informed.
Covers Radcliff & Meade County portions of the 27th House District.
Three-way nonpartisan primary for Vine Grove mayor.
Radcliff City Council primary.
Kentucky US Senate primary race.
Three-way Republican primary for District 6 magistrate.
Two-way Republican primary for District 4 magistrate.
Kentucky US Senate primary race.
Three-way nonpartisan primary for Vine Grove mayor.
Two-way Republican primary for sheriff.
Four-way nonpartisan primary for Radcliff mayor.
Three-way Republican primary for District 7 magistrate.
📢 Sponsors wanted. We're looking for 2 or 3 local businesses to sponsor the Primary Election Interview series — dedicated sponsor reads per interview, civic-minded association, high engagement leading up to the May 19 primary. Interested? Reach out through the sponsor form at HardinLocal.com.
🚗 Traffic Update
The intersection around the old courthouse is now operating as a standard roundabout. 31W no longer has priority. We built an interactive guide so you can see exactly what changed for your approach.
This week: Tuesday, April 21 · 5:30 – 8:30 PM · Trail work, garden improvements, bridge repair, field-trip prep, wildflower plots · Tools provided · Wear long pants + sturdy shoes · Meet at the Welcome Center parking lot
10:00 AM · Learn about the Earth and make wildflower seed bombs to take home · RSVP requested · Meet in the lower parking lot
11:00 AM – 6:00 PM · Annual Earth Day plant sale · All plants 30% off — one day only
6:30 – 8:30 PM · Plant-themed bingo night · Drinks and plants for the winners
12:00 – 1:00 PM · Community ribbon cutting with local partners · Lunch provided
5:00 – 7:00 PM · FREE · Crafts, games, prizes, resources, and certified professionals on hand
6:00 – 9:00 PM · Intimate solo piano set with timeless standards and modern favorites · Reservations recommended
🗳️ 4 Election Interviews today — see the Primary Election Coverage section above for times.
8:30 – 9:30 AM · Monthly networking for meaningful business connections · No fees, no commitments, no homework
11:00 AM – 1:00 PM · $10 · Drive-thru — double pork chop sandwich, chips, and drink · Delivery on preorders of 10 or more
6:30 – 10:30 PM · Derby-themed immersive murder mystery
Doors 6:30 PM · Show 7:30 PM · $10 advance / $15 at door
Doors 7:30 PM · Show 8:00 PM · Secret-lineup comedy show
8:00 PM · Live music
7:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Vendor event · 20 vendors · 5 food trucks
9:00 AM · Multiple age divisions · Packages from $150 Supreme to $300 Good Luck sponsorship · Optional add-ons available
10:00 AM – 9:00 PM · Special clothing drop of saved curvy-size items
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · Derby-inspired sit-down brunch · Classic favorites + CGE specials
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM · FREE · How to attract and care for hummingbirds in your backyard
10:00 AM – 3:00 PM · Market for young entrepreneurs · $10 booth fee for 10x10 · Parent or guardian required
11:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Judging at 2:30 PM · $30 to enter judging · FREE to attend · Community fundraiser benefiting Crusade for Children
8:30 PM · Live music