Events

Mark your calendars for November 29th for our Small Business Saturday and our Hometown Christmas and our Christmas Parade celebration. We encourage you to support local businesses on Small Business Saturday. If your business has any specials, please send us a graphic at 859-792-2282, or reach out for assistance in creating one. Then join us for the festivities beginning at 2:00 in town! **Decorating Contest** We invite all businesses to participate in our annual Window/Space Decorating Contest. Show your holiday spirit and compete for the title of the most festive display! We realize that not everyone has a window to decorate, so show us your festive spaces inside or outside your businesses! **Ugly Sweater Contest** Get ready for fun on November 28th and 29th with our Chamber Member Ugly Sweater Contest. See below for information on both contests! **Hometown Christmas Sponsorships** A big thank you to our premium and gold sponsors for supporting Hometown Christmas activities. If your business would like to be involved in sponsorship or participate in other ways, please let us know. Even small gestures, like handing out candy canes, make a big impact!

Save the Date and Register Today! Garrard Chamber of Commerce Lunch and Learn: Canva and Connect Friday, Dec. 5th / 11:30 AM-1:00 PM FSNB Community Room, Seating is Limited. Registration is due by Tuesday, Nov. 25th. Join us for an enlightening session about how to use Canva in your business presented by Rachel Cotton Parsons from Garrard County High School. You may want to bring your computers for this presentation. A delicious lunch from Melton's Great American Deli by the Cinemas will be served. Special Thanks to our Platinum and Gold Sponsors for sponsoring this event: Our Platinum Sponsors: City of Lancaster and Garrard Fiscal Court and Our Gold Sponsors: Allison Abrasives, Central Kentucky Federal Savings Bank, Farmers National Bank, First Southern National Bank, Lockridge Park, Mainstreet Media, The Hilt, Whitaker Bank, and White House Clinic. As always, this is also a wonderful networking opportunity! Location: FSNB Community Room This event is offered free to Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Members. Sign up today. Non-Members are invited and must pay a $20 nonrefundable fee upon signing up. Please contact the Garrard Chamber at 859-792-2282 to make payment arrangements. Seating is Limited. Registration is due by Tuesday, Nov. 25th. Register by […]

Join us for our first Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Member Exclusive Education Event: Coffee and Connect: Tax Tips and Spreadsheets. If you were a member in 2025 or are currently a 2026 member of the Garrard Chamber, this event is for you! Melissa Erwin Taylor, EA and Prestige Bookkeeping will present Tax Tips and Spreadsheets. Please sign up via the link or contact the chamber via text (859-792-2282) or email (info@garrardchamber.org) to sign up! Sign up today!

Join us for our Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Member Exclusive Education Event: Cupcakes, Coffee, and Connect: Estate Planning sponsored by Farmers National Bank. If you are a 2026 member of the Garrard Chamber, this event is for you! Johnny O. Bolton, Attorney at Law will present Estate Planning. Please sign up via the link or contact the chamber via text (859-792-2282) or email (info@garrardchamber.com) to sign up! https://forms.gle/5NeDSsBCb7hMNPUR9

oin Us for a Member Exclusive CyberSecurity Workshop Sponsored by one of our Platinum Sponsors: The Garrard Fiscal Court! Attention Garrard Chamber of Commerce members! We are thrilled to invite you to our March member-exclusive educational event on CyberSecurity, presented by ProTech IT Solutions. This is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your knowledge and safeguard your business in today's digital age. Event Details: Date: March 13 Time: 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM Location: First Southern National Bank Community Room As a special treat, enjoy complimentary coffee and donuts and an opportunity to network with other members! This is a member-exclusive event, so be sure to sign up today! Sign up needed so we can plan for plenty of donuts! Sign up here: https://forms.gle/gwxJHESWfVRgJWV29. or contact the chamber.

2026 Membership Luncheon & Legislative Update The Garrard County Chamber of Commerce cordially invites you to our 2026 Membership Luncheon & Legislative Update. Join us for an afternoon of insightful discussion regarding the current legislative session and its impact on our local business community. Event Details When: Friday, April 17, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM Where: The Hilt, 2531 Ballard Rd., Lancaster, Ky. 40444 Cost: Free for Garrard Chamber members/ $20/ticket for non-chamber members. Garrard Chamber Members, contact the chamber for your coupon code. Featured Speakers We are honored to host a distinguished panel of state leaders: Mark Metcalf, Kentucky State Treasurer Jonathan Shell, Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner David Meade, State Speaker Pro Tempore Donald Douglas, State Senator Lunch & Refreshments Enjoy a catered meal provided by Dixie Dog BBQ, followed by delicious desserts from Sweets by Cindy. Registration Information: Pre-registration is required for this event. Space is limited, so please secure your spot early. Registration will remain open until April 3 or until the event reaches capacity.

This year’s Garrard Chamber golf scramble will be $300 per team of four players ($360 for Non-Chamber Members). This will cover the round of golf, including cart and prizes. Registration at 8 am with a shotgun start at 9 am Prizes this year Hole-in-one prize:  $10,000 - Hole-in-one on the 18th hole. Sponsored by Whitaker Bank and Whitaker Insurance. 1st place - $1,000 2nd place - $500 Sponsor Opportunities Presenting Sponsor: $1300- This sponsor will be featured as the presenter of The Garrard Chamber Golf Scramble on an individual banner & in social media ads. A Cart & Hole Bundle is included in this Package. The sponsor may also present prizes if available. (1 available) Cart Sponsor: $250 - A sign will be placed on each cart with the name of the sponsor & in social media ads. Hole Sponsor: $100 - A sign will be placed at a tee box displaying the sponsor's name. Cart & Hole Bundle: $300 - A sign will be placed at a tee box displaying the name of the sponsor, and a sign will be placed on each cart with the name of the sponsor & in social media ads. Registration Fees: CHAMBER MEMBER […]

On June 5th, we will be hosting TWO EVENTS: The first event is for our Chamber Members and our Community and our 2nd event is a Member Exclusive Event!  Event #1: Coffee, Donuts, & Connections – National Donut Day Meet & Greet! Back by popular demand! Last year’s National Donut Day event was such a hit that the Garrard County Chamber of Commerce is bringing it back again this year. We invite our members and the community to stop by for a casual Meet & Greet with the Chamber Directors and our Garrard County Chamber of Commerce Members. This is a great time to stop by and check out the Garrard County Chamber of Commerce! Come enjoy a donut, grab a cup of coffee, and take a few minutes to connect with local business leaders and neighbors. This is a come-and-go networking event, so drop in anytime, say hello, and start your day with something sweet.  Donuts Coffee Great conversations We loved seeing everyone last year and can’t wait to welcome you again!  Location: FSNB Community Room Date: June 5, 2026-National Donut Day Time: 9:30-10:15 Bring a friend, bring a coworker, and come celebrate National Donut Day with the Chamber! Event #2: City/County Updates […]

Join us for an exclusive chamber member event on July 10th, 1:00–2:00 PM at the FSNB Community Room for Coffee and Cupcakes, sponsored by our Platinum Member, The City of Lancaster. Presented by Jordan Web Services, this session will dive into the world of Search Engine Optimization (SEO) — the strategies that help your business show up on Google, attract more customers, and stand out online. Whether you’re new to SEO or looking to sharpen your skills, you’ll learn actionable tips that you can start using immediately to boost your website’s visibility and grow your business. This event is free and exclusive for chamber members, offering the perfect opportunity to learn, network, and enjoy a sweet treat in a relaxed, community-focused environment. Don’t miss this chance to gain insights from SEO experts and take your online presence to the next level! See less

Lancaster, KY's BBQ Festival hosted by the Garrard County Chamber of Commerce and the City of Lancaster! Join us for our inaugural year on August 8th, 2026, downtown from 12-8 pm.