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ANNUAL FESTIVALS & EVENTS DOGWOOD TRAIL CELEBRATION
Mid-April (depending on the blooming of the dogwoods)
ANTIQUE TRACTOR & GAS ENGINE www.paducahky.gov/dogwood-trail
SHOW
Carson Park Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Paducah in the springtime
Joe Clifton Drive at 28th and Madison Streets on a lighted 12.5 mile trail. The lighting of the dogwood trail
270-443-5595 in Paducah became a tradition in April 1964 when the Civic
Beautification Board began the tradition of touring Paducah
Antique engines, tractor pulls, flea market, barbecue, in bloom at night. The driving tour traverses downtown,
parade, music and more. Lower Town and other residential neighborhoods. The tour
showcases Dogwood, Japanese Maple, Red Bud and Weeping
AQS QUILTWEEK - PADUCAH Cherry trees as well as blooming garden areas and other
Spring: April 22-25, 2020
flowering species.
www.quiltweek.com
This international event draws quilt enthusiasts from around EIGHTH OF AUGUST EMANCIPATION
the globe with more than 450 hand and machine-crafted CELEBRATION
quilts. In addition to exhibits of the most exquisite quilts 270-444-6583
being created today, AQS hosts a variety of special events,
a vendor mall with approximately 400 vendor booths and a African-Americans pay tribute to their heritage with
series of classes and lectures. Each year, thousands of quilters memorial services, homecoming picnics, concerts and dances,
participate in workshops conducted by world-class instructors. youth activities, fashion shows and an annual parade.

BARBECUE ON THE RIVER FARMERS MARKET

September 24-26, 2020, held in Downtown April – October with a Holiday Market Event in December
270-534-5951 North Second and Monroe Streets
www.bbqontheriver.org 270-444-8508
www.paducahky.gov/farmers-market
Features a variety of local, homegrown products-- including
fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, eggs and dairy products,
artisan and baked goods and good eats from local lunch
vendors in an open air pavilion.

On Celebration Saturdays, enjoy music, crafts, and
demonstrations. Paducah’s Farmers’ Market mission is to
be a public service to support local agriculture, artisans
and businesses to improve the quality of life in this region.
Vendors work to bring the community produce, fresh meats,
baked and artisan goods and fresh flowers just to name a few.
RIVERFRONT CONCERT SERIES

Riverfront and Broadway St.
Market Square and Second Street
270-444-8508
www.paducahky.gov
Paducah Parks & Recreation Department organizes free
Three days featuring 80,000 pounds of barbecued meat
cooked by more than 35+ regional and national BBQ teams. concerts in historic downtown Paducah during the summer.
Concerts, arts and crafts and children’s events complement The RIVERfront Concert Series is a FREE concert series with
the competitive cooking that raises approximately $500,000 amazing up-and-coming musical artists, local and nationwide.
annually for local charities. Bring your lawn chairs or take a seat on the steps at the
riverfront and enjoy the music on Wilson Stage.

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