September 4-6 – 35th Annual Labor Day Festival at Carson Park
The 35th Annual Labor Day Celebration will take place in Carson Park in Paducah, September 4-6. Festivities will be on-going all three days from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. There will be lots of food prepared on site, free entertainment, Flea Market and Swap Meet, arts & crafts booths, Magic Valley, B & C Concession, and Dream Factory booth at Carson Park all three days.
Special Event Times
September 4th
- Confederate Railroad - 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm (Craig Russell Band and Tony Logue Band performing before and after Confederate Railroad)
September 5th
- For Heaven's Sake - 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
- Mitchell Jon - 2:00 pm - 3:30 pm
September 6th
- Labor Day Parade - 9:30 am (Beginning at 2nd & Broadway)
- Awards Ceremony - 12:00 Noon (Recognition of Grand Marshall)
- Political Speaking - 12:30 pm
- Craig Russell Band and Tony Logue Band Follows Speaking & Awards until 5:00 pm
September 4-6 – KWW’s 35th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival
Kentucky's Western Waterland 35th Annual Arts & Crafts Festival will be held September 4-6 at Little Lake Park in Grand Rivers, KY. There will be artisan & craftsman booths, artist demonstrations, great food & more!
The festival will be open Saturday, September 4th from 9:00 am - dusk; Sunday, September 5th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm and Monday, September 6th from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm, The cost is $1 per walk-in or $3 per car.
Located in Grand Rivers, KY, off I-24 at Exit 31, South 3 miles, follow signs.
For More Information
Website: www.kentuckylakebarkley.travel
Email: waterland@paducah.com
Phone: 270-928-4411 or 800-448-1069
August 28 – Gabriel Holmes Hypnosis Comedy Act
Join us on August 28 from 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm at the Princess Theater on 113 East 9th Street in Hopkinsville, KY, for Gabriel Holmes' Amazing On-Stage Hypnosis Comedy Act.
Gabriel's amazing stage show is one the hottest, most hilarious, and unforgettable hypnotic stage shows in the country. Gabriel has traveled all over North America, to the Bahamas, as well as in Las Vegas performing the hilarious show for major Fortune 500 companies to large universities.
Gabriel comes from a team building and stage entertainment background. He received his undergraduate degree from Bucknell University in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania and later received his hypnosis training in Boston, Massachusetts.
Gabriel's high energy and fabulous imagination creates an unforgettable show that audience members will truly love.
Admission is $10.00.
For More Information
Email: tourism@visithopkinsville.com
Phone: 270-885-9096
August 27-28 – 21st Annual Hot August Blues Festival
Head on over to Kenlake on August 27th and 28th, for the 21st Annual Hot August Blues Festival at Kenlake State Resort Park Amphitheater on scenic Kentucky Lake where you're guaranteed two days of unforgettable entertainment and fun!
Since its creation, the Hot August Blues Festival has remained a "must attend" event in the western Kentucky region!
In 2009, we celebrated the 20th Anniversary of the festival. With the first twenty years behind us we are definitely looking forward to the next twenty.
Last year's event also featured a special performance of the Star Spangled Banner with an appearance by Marshall County's Local Kentucky National Guard, of which I was one.
Those in charge of the festival promise to continue to bring chart-topping acts along with local favorites to make the Hot August Blues Festival the number one blues event for the surrounding four state area. With their devoted concert goers and dedicated sponsors, they're well on their way to achieving this goal.
Come on out! The festival kicks off on Friday night. It is held rain or shine, so bring you poncho, lawn chair, and sunscreen. Heck, bring your Grandma she’ll love it and so will you!
Hot August Blues is brought to you by Hands On Marketing & Promotions.
**SHUTTLE SERVICE PROVIDED ALONG HWY 68 FROM KENLAKE STATE PARK TO SPORTSMAN'S LODGE**
No glass bottles and no pets allowed inside the grounds!
For More Information
Website: www.hotaugustbluesfestival.com
Contact: Debbie Howard
Email: dk.howard@yahoo.com
Phone: 270-293-6641
August 26-29 – 48th Annual Founders Celebration in Eddyville
Join us on August 26 - 29, for the 48th Annual Founder’s Day Celebration in Eddyville, KY for a Parade, Live Entertainment, Arts & Crafts, Street Dance, Family Entertainment, Food, Fun and More!
For More Information
Phone: 270-388-2226
August 21 – 2010 Big Brown Truck Pull
Join Special Olympics On Lower Broadway during Downtown after Dinner. The Big Brown Truck Pull is a truly unique fund-raising event that gives companies and organizations from throughout the Paducah area the chance to put their weight behind Special Olympics.
The event includes a fun festive atmosphere with great prizes. The Big Brown Truck Pull works just like a Walk-a-Thon, but with one big twist. Participants still solicit donations to support their effort (a minimum of $50 to take part), but instead of walking, pull teams take their turn playing Tug-o-War with a huge UPS 18-wheeler.
For More Information
Website: http://events.soky.org/site/TR?fr_id=1270&pg=entry
Contact: Candace
Email: cthompson@soky.org
Phone: 800-633-7403 or 502-326-5002
August 17 – Train Week At The McCracken County Library
All aboard the McCracken County Public Library for a week full of freight, box, and tanker cars. The first stop is a celebration of Thomas the Tank Engine's 65th birthday! Thomas rivals The Little Engine that Could for the most famous train in children's literature.
The Reverend W. Awdry featured Thomas for the first time in The Railway Series' second book. Bring your family to mark this special day for Thomas!
Ms. Retta and Ms. Cheri will be on hand for a special railroad story time and songs. All party-goers will receive a train whistle party favor.
The festivities begin Tuesday, August 17th at 10:00 am in the Youth Services Department of the McCracken County Library (upstairs).
For More Information
Website: www.mclib.net
Email: mclib@mclib.net
Phone: 270-442-2510 ext. 113
September 3-7 – Pinta & Nina Replicas To Visit LBL
On Friday, September 3rd, the Pinta and the Nina, replicas of Columbus’ ships, will open in Grand Rivers, KY. The ships will be docked at the Green Turtle Bay Resort, 263 Green Turtle Bay Dr., until their departure early Tuesday morning September 7th.
The Nina was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools. Archaeology magazine called the ship “the most historically correct Columbus replica ever built.” The Pinta was recently built in Brazil to accompany the Nina on all of her travels. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for walk-aboard tours. The Pinta is available for private parties while in port.
Both ships tour together as a new and enhanced sailing museum for the purpose of educating the public and school children on the caravel, a Portuguese ship used by Columbus and many early explorers to discover the world.
While in port, the general public are invited to visit the ships for a walk-aboard, self-guided tour.
Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors, and $5.00 for children 5 – 16. Children 4 and under are Free.
The ships are open every day from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. No reservations necessary.
Teachers or organizations wishing to schedule a 30 minute guided tour with a crew member should call 787-672-2152.
A minimum of 15 is required to schedule a tour and costs $4.00 per person, with no maximum limit on participants.
For More Information
Website: www.thenina.com
Email: columfnd@surfbvi.com
Phone: 1-787-672-2152
August 21 – Crashing For Caleb
Crashing for Caleb, sponsored by the Kentucky Destruction Lawn Mower Demolition Derby, will be held Saturday, August 21 at H.H. Lovett Park in Benton. Gates will open at 3:00 pm. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12 with all proceeds going to benefit medical expenses for Caleb Baker.
For More Information
Website: www.caringbridge.org/visit/calebbaker
Contact: Ellen Harris
Phone: 270-443-5771
August 21 – Dorothy Marchant Lupus Motorcycle Ride
Come participate in the 2nd Annual Dorothy Marchant Tribute Motorcycle Ride to raise money for the Lupus Foundation in honor and memory of our grandma Dorothy Marchant. The ride will be at Mike Miller Park in Draffenville, KY.
The registration for the ride will begin at 8:00 am and will cost $10.00 for singles and $15.00 for doubles. The ride will begin at 11:00 am and will be at least a 150 mile ride.
After returning to the park, there will be free food and drinks as well as free door prizes. This ride is for the whole family. There will be kids games while the ride is taking place. So come on out and enjoy some fun.
For More Information
Contact: Kristen or Shawn Miller
Email: jkmiller1125@yahoo.com
Phone: 270-703-5604
August 20 – Endless Summer Band In Benton
The City of Benton Summer Concert Series presents Endless Summer Band, the Nation's #1 Variety Show Band, on Friday, August 20 at 7:00 pm at Benton's Court Square. The event is free.
In case of rain, the concert will be held at the Marshall County High School Gym.
August 20-21 – Benefit For Heart USA At KC Hall
Come visit the KC Hall at 3028 Jefferson Street on August 20 - 21, from 5:30 pm - 11:00 pm for a benefit concert for HEART USA and the MICHAEL QUINLAN BRAIN TUMOR FOUNDATION.
Be sure to bring canned goods for donation to the Paducah Cooperative Ministries in support of these two organizations.
Cost is $6.00 per night.
August 20th Appearances
- Gnawin On A Hog Leg
- The County
- Roscoe
- Animal Crackers
- Parasite Diet
August 21st Appearances
- Purchase Orphan Choir
- Hemp Noose
- 3/8 Drive
- Uncle Skunkle and the Scarecrow Family Band
- The Hi Fi Ninja
- Middle Class Trash
The twitter hashtag to follow the event is:
- August 20 - #EVlivea0820
- August 21 - #EVlivea0821
For more information call Paducah Promotions at 270-366-6082, or email paducahpromo@gmail.com.
August 20-21 – 2nd Annual BBQ On Barkley
On August 20 - 21 at Kuttawa Beach in Kuttawa, KY (I-24 - Exit 40), enjoy the best tasting BBQ around, lively music and entertainment, beautiful crafts, lots of mouthwatering food, 5K Run, Antique Car Show, Boat Show, and Kids’ Zone... all with beautiful Lake Barkley in the background.
Schedule of Events
Friday - August 20
- 4:00 pm - All Vendors ~ Kid's Zone open to the public
- 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm ~ FREE Concert by Ashlee Collins
- 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ FREE Concert by Miranda Barnett
- 10:00 pm - Park Closes
Saturday - August 21
- 7:00 am - Late registration for 5K Run/2 Mile Walk
- 8:00 am - 5K Run/2 Mile Walk Begins
- 8:00 am- All Vendors & Kid's Zone open to the public
- 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Pro KCBS judging
- 12:00 noon - Miss Kentucky 2010 arrives
- 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm ~ FREE Concert by Drew Gillihan
- 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm ~ FREE Concert by Tony Logue Band
- 4:00 pm - BBQ AWARD Ceremony Hosted by "Bear on the Air" & Miss Kentucky 2010
- 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm ~ FREE Concert by Rhett Akins
For more information, including a list of prizes, sponsors, and more, call Beau Choate at 270-388-5300 or 1-800-355-3885, email beau@lakebarkley.org, or visit www.lakebarkley.org
August 14 – Scrap For Samantha
Samantha Arnett is a sweet 4 year old who has a rare, fast-growing brain tumor that was diagnosed February 2009. This scrap-booking fundraiser at Lone Oak Elementary School on August 14th beginning at 8:00 am goes toward helping her Daddy take off work so the family can spend as much time together as possible.
The donation for the event is $20, but I'm sure anything above and beyond would be greatly appreciated.
Upon receiving the donation, your spot will be reserved. There are a limited number of spots available, so reserve yours now.
To donate, mail your name, email address, and phone number with $20 (or more) to:
Scrap For Samantha
2920 Lone Oak Road, Suite 4
Paducah, KY 42003
For more information, or to learn more about and follow Samantha's story, please visit www.caringbridge.org.
August 21 – Haven of Hope 5K and Fun Run
The Haven of Hope 1st annual Run for Life 5K cross country race and one mile fun run is set for Saturday, August 21st.
The run will be held at the Marshall County High School cross country course beginning at 8:00 am. The fun run will follow at 9:00am.
Cost is $12 for the 5K (pre-registration by August 16th) and $5 for the fun run with all proceeds to benefit the Haven of Hope. (Late registration for the 5K is $15). All runners who register by August 1st will receive a t-shirt on the day of the race.
For more information or to receive a registration form, call Haven of Hope at 270-527-4111 or visit endurancesports1.wordpress.com.
August 13 – August Rush Jazz and Blues Bash
7:30 pm - Midnight - Bruce Convention Center - Music provided by Nashville's Joey Richey and Friends - This is a fund-raiser for St. Luke Free Clinic of Hopkinsville.
Sponsors
- Jennie Stuart Medical Center
- Friends of St. Luke
- Higgins Insurance
- Planters Bank
- Superlawn & Garden
- Pennyrile Ford
- WHOP-Lite 98.7
Tickets can be purchased at Cayce's Pharmacy, Aesthetic Associates & Women's Health, Planters Bank, Harper House, Higgins Insurance, Gracious Me!, and at St. Luke Free Clinic.
- Single - $25
- Couple - $45
- Military - $5 Discount
- Reserved Tables Available
For more information please call 270-886-7427 or email aawh08@yahoo.com.
July 31 – Celebrate National Dance Day In Hopkinsville
Hopkinsville has a vibrant dance community and will be participating in National Dance Day. On Saturday, July 31st, 2010, at 10:00 am, in Little River Park, located in downtown Hopkinsville, local dance studios, dance instructors, and dance teams will demonstrate their skills and perform for the public. The public will be encouraged to participate.
Dance studios and dance instructors will set up tents and tables throughout the park and will have information and representatives available to let the community know about opportunities available for them to participate in a variety of dance styles, dance exercise, and dance related activities.
Nigel Lythgoe, executive producer and judge,is launching National Dance Day on FOX Television’s "So You Think You Can Dance." National Dance Day will take place on July 31, 2010 and will include a variety of dance-themed activities, across the Country, for people of all ages. It will empower, challenge and inspire everyone to try various styles of dance ranging from hip-hop to ballroom to anything that moves. Above all, it will encourage everyone to DANCE as a means to stay fit and be healthy.
For more information please call Gary McIntyre at 270-890-0620 or email gmcintyre@hopkinsvilleky.us.
August 7 – CFSB Presents the 36th Annual Watermelon Bust
CFSB invites you to the 36th Annual Watermelon Bust on August 7th beginning at 5:00 pm at Reed Conder Gymnasium at Marshall County High School in Draffenville, KY.
There will be 2 Tons of Ice-Cold Watermelon, Kids Games, and a Southern Gospel Concert featuring Eddy and Valerie Bell, The Smith Brothers, Mercy's Mark and The Perry's. Watermelon and Kids Games will be available beginning at 5:00 pm and the Concert will start at 5:45 pm.
The event is open to the public and is free from CFSB.
For more information, please call 888-226-5669.
August 14 – Region Wide Sports Rally for Christ & Kidz Fest
On Saturday, August 14 there will be a region-wide Sports Rally for Christ at the Graves County High School Football Stadium. It's a free event. Doors will open at 6:00 pm and events start at 7:00 pm. The event will feature what they are calling "Real Encounter", a skateboard/BMX stunt riding, and free style motorcross.
That morning they've planned a Kidz Fest with kids inflatables from 9:00 am until 12:00 noon behind the Graves County High School football field. The fun zone will include clowns, concessions, music, balloon artist and face painting.
For more information, call Chris Crawford at 270-376-2620 or 270-705-8491 or email ccrawford@wk.net.
August 14 – Grand Rivers Marina Day Celebration
Green Turtle Bay and Lighthouse Landing present Grand Rivers Marina Day celebration from 10:00 am - 10:00 pm on August 14th.
The event will include free sail boat rides, children’s water fun and activities, a Street Dance featuring David Oakleaf & The Open Road (CMT Can You Duet top 5 Finalist), and a Big Fireworks show at Dusk.
Activities will take place at Green Turtle Bay Marina and Resort and Lighthouse Landing Marina and Resort.
For more information or for a complete schedule of events, visit www.grandrivers.org.
