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
Boom-Boom Under the Big Top!
May 19, 2012
- Times: 9:30 PM
- 119 Market House Sq., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: JP's Bar & Grill
- Phone: 270.442.2041
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JP's Bar & Grill presents the Magnificent 3-Ring Circus! The first 3 venue – 1 nite electronic music show that Paducah has ever experienced. Our barkers will call you to the Vaudevillian Ga...
Buddy Greene Concert
May 19, 2012
- Times: 7 PM
- 300 Fountain Ave., Paducah, Kentucky 42001
- Location: Fountain Avenue United Methodist Church
- Phone: 270.443.1724
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Carson Center presents Glen Campbell
May 18, 2012
- Times: 7:30 PM
- 100 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001
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Venue:
Carson Center
(Performing Arts Center) - Admission: Call Box Office or visit the website for tickets.
- Phone: 270.450.4444
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See Grammy award-winning artist and former Country Music Academy Entertainer of the Year, Glen Campbell perform live on the Carson Center stage. In 2011, Glen announced that he was suffering from Alz...
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.
H.O.R.S.E.S., Inc. Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
May 19, 2012
- Times: 9 AM- 3 PM; Paducah Charity Horse Show, 3 PM
- Joe Clifton Dr. & Madison, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Carson Park
- Admission: $2
- Phone: 270.928.9932
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Petting zoo, pony rides and other family fun. Multi-breed horse show in front of the grand stand following the Horses Inc. events. Horses Inc. provides a therapuetic riding program for all ages.
Learn to Quilt: Piecing it All Together
May 19, 2012
- Times: 9:30 AM-4:30 PM
- 7010 US Highway 68, Paducah, KY 42003
- Venue: English's Sew & Vac
- Admission: $30 class fee
- Phone: 270.898.7301
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Learn the basics of piecing a quilt by machine. Rotary cutting techniques will be taught as well as basic quilt construction. Supply list distributed upon registration. Basic level workshop for adults...
LIVE at the Irvin Cobb
May 19, 2012
- Times: 6:30 PM
- 600 Broadway, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Irvin Cobb Hotel Ballroom
- Admission: $6
- Phone: 270.366.5674
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6 bands join together to raise money for HEART U.S.A. a local non profit 501(c)3 organizations that helps uninsured citizens get the life saving medicines they need. Appearing live will be (appearance...
LowerTown Arts & Music Festival
May 18 – 19, 2012
- Times: Fri., 3-10 PM; Sat., 10 AM-10:30 PM; Sun., Noon-5 PM
- Jefferson-Park Avenue, 3rd-9th Streets, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Lowertown Arts District
- Recurrence: Recurring daily
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The LowerTown Art & Music Festival is held in the heart of Paducah's arts district. It features artisans, musicians, balcony theatre, crafts and creative hands-on experiences for all ages. A...
MAC Science on Screen presents The Karate Kid
May 17, 2012
- Times: 6:30 PM
- 112 Maiden Alley, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Maiden Alley Cinema & Gallery
- Phone: 270.442.7723
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Join Maiden Alley Cinema for Science on Screen, a creative pairing of classic cult film screenings with lively introductions by notable figures from the world of science. Each film is used as a jumpi...
Movies in the Park: Yogi Bear
May 18, 2012
- Times: Dusk, approximately 8:30 PM
- 2915 Park Ave., Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Noble Park
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 270.444.8508
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Bring your blankets and chairs for the Annual Movies in the Park series. Concessions available.
Paducah Charity Horse Show
May 19, 2012
- Times: 3 PM
- Joe Clifton Dr. & Madison, Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Carson Park
- Admission: $2
- Phone: 270.928.9932
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Lakes Area Saddlebred Horse Association Horse Show presents "A Paducah Charity Horse Show" at Paducah's historic Carson Park Fairgrounds. American Saddlebreds are the featured breed, howeve...
Paducah International Raceway Friday Night Racing
May 18, 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.
Vintner's Dinner featuring David Arthur Vineyards
May 17, 2012
- 100 Kentucky Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001
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Venue:
Carson Center
(Performing Arts Center) - Phone: 270.443.9932
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Yeiser Art Center Opening Reception: Kentucky Guild of Artists and Craftsmen Exhibit
May 19, 2012
- Times: 5-7 PM
- 200 Broadway (1905 Historic Market House), Paducah, KY 42001
- Venue: Yeiser Art Center
- Admission: Free
- Phone: 270.442.2453
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Public opening reception.
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...
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...
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!
