Calendar of Events
Welcome to the official Calendar of Events managed by the Paducah McCracken County Convention & Visitors Bureau. Events are searchable by date, keyword and category, with special events, ongoing events and gallery exhibits listed.
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Special Events
Concerts in the Park
June 01 – July 27, 2012
- Times: 7 PM
- 2915 Park Ave., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Noble Park
- Phone: 270.444.8508
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Join the Paducah Community Band at the Noble Park Amphiteatre for weekly concerts. Bands include polka, jazz and concert bands.
Glisson Vineyards & Winery Tastings
Starting February 16, 2012
- Times: Noon-7 PM
- 124 Market House Sq., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Glisson Vineyards & Winery
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Phone: 270.495.9463
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Savor wines grown and made by Glisson Vineyards in the new downtown tasting room. Avilable by the bottle, glass and tastings.
Maiden Alley Cinema presents THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL
May 28 – 31, 2012
- Times: Fri., May 28th, 7 & 9:15 PM; Sat., May 29th, 4,7 & 9:15 PM; Sun., May 30th, 4 & 7 PM; Mon., May 31st, 7 PM
- 112 Maiden Alley, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
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Starring Judi Dench, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, Penelope Wilton & Maggie Smith. THE BEST EXOTIC MARIGOLD HOTEL follows a group of British retirees who decide to "outsource" their ret...
Market House Theatre presents Hairspray
May 31 – June 17, 2012
- Times: Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 PM; Sun., 2:30 PM
- 141 Kentucky Avenue (1905 Historic Market House), Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Market House Theatre
- Admission: $19 adults, $16 seniors, military and ages 12 & under
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Sunday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Phone: 270.444.6828
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It's Baltimore in the 1960's, where hte 50's are out and change is in the air. Hairspray features the loveable plus-size heroine, Tracy Turnblad, who has a passion for dancing and wins a spot on the l...
National Quilt Museum Workshop - Cynthia England: Landscapes
May 30 – June 2, 2012
- 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: The National Quilt Museum
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Phone: 270.442.8856
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In this adaptation of Cynthia England's most popular classes "Small Landscapes I and II," students will choose a small, simple project to start and progress into more advanced designs....
Noble Park Fish Out
June 2, 2012
- Times: 9 AM
- 2915 Park Ave., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Noble Park
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 270.444.8508
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Fish at Noble Park Lake and compete for prizes. Trophies for the biggest fish. Free cane poles for the first 100 registered contestants.
Paducah International Raceway Night of Nascar Stars
May 29, 2012
- Times: Hot Laps at 7 PM; Racing starts at 7:30 PM
- 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Paducah International Raceway
- Admission: Prices vary, depending on event
- Phone: 270.898.SHOW
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Night of Nascar Stars features three-time cup champion, Tony Stewart. Late-model stock and sprint car racing Friday nights, April through October.
Paducah International Raceway Tri-State Challenge
June 1, 2012
- Times: Hot Laps at 7 PM; Racing starts at 7:30 PM
- 4445 Shemwell Lane, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Paducah International Raceway
- Admission: Prices vary, depending on event
- Phone: 270.898.SHOW
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Late-model stock and sprint car racing Friday nights, April through October.
Spokes for Strokes Bicycle Tour
June 2, 2012
- Times: 8 AM
- 2915 Park Ave., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Noble Park
- Admission: Individual registration - $45, Family registration (up to four) - $75
- Phone: 270.575.2851
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A day of cycling and fun activities with short rides and walks in Noble Park for fun, as well as longer rides for more serious cylcists. The routes include 15, 30 and 60 mile options. Bicycle tour to...
Street Rods in the Park
June 01 – 03, 2012
- 2915 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Noble Park
- Phone: 270.554.2975
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The River Tin Street Rods host this show each June. Formerly the Riverfront Rod Run, it now moves from downtown to Noble Park. See more than 400 street rods (1948 & older modified antique ca...
Top Gun Car Show Cruise-In
April 07 – September 1, 2012
- Times: First Saturday of each month April-October, 4-9 PM
- 5101 Hinkleville Road at 1-24 Exit 4, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Kentucky Oaks Mall & Vicinity
- Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st Saturday
- Phone: 270.382.2139
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Cars, trucks, motorcycles and tractors on display for Western Kentucky's biggest cruise-in. Bring your lawn chairs for an enjoyable evening. Visit the website for updates. Activities will be cancelled...
Gallery Exhibits
Just Barns & Farms
April 05 – May 30, 2012
- 803 Madison St., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Gallery 5
- Phone: 270.444.2020
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An eclectic mix of paintings and drawings in a wide array of medium, sizes and prices—all depicting barns and farms.
National Quilt Museum presents acCent! Art Quilts of the UK
March 16 – June 12, 2012
- Times: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; Also, Apr.-Oct., Sun. 1-5 PM.
- 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: The National Quilt Museum
- Admission: $11 adults; $9 seniors; $5 students; $7 groups of 10 or more
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Phone: 270.442.8856
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See the innovative quilts from the Unite Kingdom's finest quiltmakers. Don't miss your chance to see this exhibit as it is the only time they will be on display in America.
National Quilt Museum presents New Quilts from an Old Favorite 2012: Baskets & Antique Basket Quilts
April 06 – July 10, 2012
- Times: Mon.-Sat., 10 AM-5 PM; Also, Apr.-Oct., Sun. 1-5 PM.
- 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: The National Quilt Museum
- Admission: $11 adults; $9 seniors; $5 students; $7 groups of 10 or more
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
- Phone: 270.442.8856
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Winners and finalists from the annual contest that challenges quiltmakers to create original quilts based on a classic block pattern. See the innovative, imaginative new quilts alongside antique baske...
Tribeca Gallery presents Outrageous Art from My Heart to Yours
May 03 – July 7, 2012
- Times: Tues.-Fri. 11 AM-3 PM & 5-9 PM, Sat., Noon-9 PM
- 127 Market House Sq., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Tribeca Mexican Cuisine
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 270.444.3960
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Gallery exhibit of art works by Betty Martyn.
Yeiser Art Center presents Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Exhibit
May 19 – June 16, 2012
- Times: Tues.-Sat. 10 AM-4 PM
- 200 Broadway (1905 Historic Market House), Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Yeiser Art Center
- Admission: Free
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- Phone: 270.442.2453
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Two dimensional and three dimensional works created by juried members of the Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen. This exhibition showcases a wide range of works including various styles of pain...
On-Going Events
Civil War Sesquicentennial Events
April 1, 2011 – December 31, 2015
- 631 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Lloyd Tilghman House & Civil War Museum
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
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Paducah’s rivers and rails played a pivotal role in the War Between the States. Its proximity to four major rivers and northern railroad connections made it a desired territory. The 1864 Battle...
Cribbage Night
Starting April 1, 2012
- Times: 6:30-8 PM
- 124 Market House Sq., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Glisson Vineyards & Winery
- Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 1st
- Phone: 270.495.9463
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Come and play a great card game with experienced and inexperienced players while enjoying fine wines, Kentucky-made cheeses, and Kirchhoff's bread!
Downtown Farmer's Market
April 25 – November 30, 2012
- Times: Mon.-Sat., 7:30 AM-3:30 PM
- 306 N. Second Street, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Farmer’s Market
- Phone: 270.444.8649
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The best source for fresh, locally grown produce. Twenty vendors line the market with fresh fruits, vegetables, flowers, baked goods, wine and other seasonal items in an open-air pavilion by the riv...
Karaoke Night
December 20, 2011 – December 18, 2012
- Times: 8 PM-Midnight
- 5050 Hinkleville Rd., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: T.G.I. Friday's
- Phone: 270.415.9009
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Join your friends for a great evening of fun, food and karaoke every Tuesday. Half price drink specials and $5 appetizers, Friday's is the best place to be. In here it's always Friday!
Live on Broadway: Arts, Rhythm & Dinner
May 26 – July 28, 2012
- Times: Saturday evenings, 7-10 PM
- Broadway, Paducah, Kentucky 42001
- Location: Historic Downtown Paducah
- Admission: Free
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Saturday
- Phone: 270.444.8649
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Paducah's Saturday night tradition. Enjoy an evening of dinner, outdoor entertainment, artist demonstrations and shopping in local boutiques.
Live Trivia Night
Starting July 28, 2011
- Times: 7-8 PM
- 3690 James Sanders Blvd., Paducah, Kentucky 42001
- Venue: Buckets Sports Bar
- Admission: Free
- Recurrence: Recurring weekly on Thursday
- Phone: 615.485.6929
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Test your knowledge to win prizes. This live game show allows you to compete table vs. table!
