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2010 Festivals & Annual Events The city's exciting riverfront and other community venues are the site of concerts, fireworks and festivals throughout the year. See the Calendar of Events category of our website for more details on the following events as they occur. Dogwood Trail Celebration (Mid-April – depending on the blooming of the dogwood. Apr. 17 - Awards Ceremony/Reception & Complimentary Bus Tour) Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Western Kentucky in the springtime. 800.PADUCAH Live Harness Racing (April & May - Call for dates) Live harness racing on site; simulcast thoroughbred from other tracks year round. 270.444.7117 American Quilter's Society Annual Quilt Show & Contest (April 21- 24) The AQS International Show & Contest is a mecca for quilting enthusiasts with more than 450 hand-crafted & machine-crafted quilts, merchant mall, fashion show and workshops. 270.898.7903 www.americanquilter.com Downtown After Dinner (May 29 thru September 4) Paducah’s Saturday night tradition features outdoor entertainment, horsedrawn carriage rides, dancing and vintage car shows. Evenings, 7-10 PM. 270.444.8649 www.paducahdowntown.com LowerTown Art & Music Festival (May 21 thru 23) Outdoor Festival in the Heart of the Paducah Arts District featuring regional artists, open studios and galleries, live music and ongoing theater from balconies and sidewalks. This festival also revives the Taste of Paducah- amazing food! 270.444.8690 LowerTown Art & Music Festival
Riverfront Rod Run (June 4 - 6) More than 600 street rods (1948 & older modified antique cars) on display. 270.554.2975 www.riverfrontrodrun.com McCracken County Fair (June 21 - 27) Children’s activities, beauty contest, livestock shows, talent contest, races, rides & entertainment. 270.488.3363 Independence Day Celebration (July 4) Arts & crafts, games, vendors, and concert and fireworks on the riverfront. 270.444.8508 Paducah Summer Festival (July 22-24) The Carson Center and Port of Paducah provide the perfect setting for top-name entertainment, family events and a fabulous fireworks finale. www.paducahsummerfestival.com 8th of August Emancipation Celebration (August 3 - 9) African Americans pay tribute to their heritage with memorial service, homecoming picnic, salute to Black Music, golf tournament and fashion show. Schedule of Events. 270.444.6583 Labor Day Celebration (September 4-6) Parade, picnic, barbecue, live music, and political stump speakers. 270.554.1627 Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show (September 17 - 19) Antique engines, tractor pulls, flea market, barbecue, parade, music and more. 270.443.5595 Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days (September 23 - 25) Tournament & Pig Out in downtown Paducah with concerts, arts & crafts, and children’s events. Visit the website for the entertainment lineup. 270.444.8649 www.bbqontheriver.org Halloween/Fall Festivals (October 29 - 31) Masquerade events, Zombie walk and fall activities. Info and dates to be determined. River's Edge International Film Festival (November 4-7) Quality independent film screenings, filmmakers party, pub crawl, Sunday matinee, open forum, and discussion and awards ceremony finale. 270.441.7007 www.riversedgefilmfestival.com Christmas in Paducah (Late November – December) Holiday parade, Noble Park light display, holiday concerts, theater productions, shopping and more. 800.PADUCAH
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