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Paducah Annual Events

Dogwood Trail Reception & Kick Off
April 16, 2007
Times: 7 PM
Location: City Hall, 300 So. 5th Street
Phone: 1.800.PADUCAH

Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Western Kentucky in the springtime on a lighted 12.5-mile trail through the historic downtown, Lowertown Arts District and residential neighborhoods. Board buses for a guided tour on April 16, or drive the trail on your own, day or night, throughout the blooming season. Begin at City Hall or any location and follow the Dogwood Trail signs.

American Quilter's Society Annual Quilt Show & Contest
April 25, 2007 - April 28, 2007
Times: Wed.-Fri., 9 AM-6 PM; Sat., 9 AM-5 PM
http://www.americanquilter.com

Location: Paducah Expo Center and Carroll Convention Center, One Executive Blvd.
Phone: 270.898.7903
Admission: $8 daily or $25 multi-day pass; $10 multi-day pass for AQS members. he AQS National Show & Contest is a mecca for quilting enthusiasts with over 450 hand-crafted & machine-crafted quilts, merchant mall, fashion show and workshops. Winners receive $100,000 in cash awards. Special events throughout the community.

Live Harness Racing/Bluegrass Downs
April 26, 2007 - June 2, 2007
Times: Post time: Thurs. & Fri., 6 PM; Sat., 1 PM
Location: 150 Downs Dr.; 32nd & Park (US 60W)
Phone: 270.444.7117

Live harness racing; simulcast thoroughbred from other tracks.

Lowertown Art & Music Festival
May 25, 2007 - May 27, 2007
Times: Fri., Noon-10 PM; Sat., 10 AM-10 PM; Sun., Noon-5 PM
http://www.paducaharts.com
Location: Monroe to Madison, 6th thru 8th Streets
Phone: 270.444.8690
Admission: Free admission to festival

Outdoor festival in the heart of the Lowertown Arts District features juried art exhibit, musical entertainment & food vendors.

Riverfront Rod Run
June 1, 2007 - June 3, 2007
Location: Schultz Park, Farmers Market Parking Lot and Executive Inn Parking Lot
Phone: 270.554.2975

Admission: $5 adults; ages 12 and under free.
More than 600 street rods (1948 & older modified antique cars) on display competing for top awards.

McCracken County Fair
June 25, 2007 - June 30, 2007
Location: Carson Park, Joe Clifton Dr. at 28th & Madison
Phone: 270.488.3363
Children’s activities, livestock shows, talent contest, races, rides & entertainment.
Independence Day Celebration
July 4, 2007
Location: Historic Downtown & Wilson Stage on the Riverfront
Phone: 270.444.8508
Admission: Free
Arts & crafts, games, vendors, and concert and fireworks on the riverfront.
Paducah Summer Festival
July 25, 2007 - July 28, 2007
http://www.paducahsummerfestival.com

Location: Numerous events in various locations
Wilson Stage, overlooking the Ohio River, provides the perfect setting for top-name entertainment. Also, Cross River Swim, hot air balloons, Kidz Day, and a fabulous fireworks finale.
8th of August Emancipation Celebration
August 3, 2007 - August 8, 2007
Phone: 270.444.6583


African Americans pay tribute to their heritage with memorial service, homecoming picnic, salute to Black Music, golf tournament and fashion show.
River's Edge Film Festival
August 16, 2007 - August 19, 2007
Times: Vary
http://www.riversedgefilmfestival.com
Location: Maiden Alley Cinema & other venues
Phone: 270.441.7007

Quality independent film screenings for film makers and film enthusiasts. Sunday matinee, open forum/discussion & awards ceremony.
Labor Day Celebration
September 1, 2007 - September 3, 2007
Location: Carson Park, Joe Clifton Dr. at 28th & Madison
Phone: 270.554.1627

Parade, picnic, barbecue, arts and crafts, live music, & political stump speakers.
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show
September 21, 2007 - September 23, 2007
Location: Carson Park, Joe Clifton Dr. at 28th & Madison
Phone: 270.443.5595

Antique engines, tractor pulls, flea market, barbecue, parade, music and more.
Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days
September 27, 2007 - September 29, 2007
Location: Downtown & Riverfront
Phone: 270.444.8649


Tournament & Pig Out in downtown Paducah with concerts, arts & crafts, and children’s events.
Downtown After Dinner
May 12, 2007 - September 8, 2007
Times: 7-10 PM
http://www.paducahdowntown.com/
Location: Broadway, Water Street-Sixth Street
Phone: 270.444.8649

Admission: Free.
Paducah’s Saturday night tradition features six blocks of live outdoor entertainment, horsedrawn carriage rides, line dancing, square dancing and vintage car shows. (Saturday evenings, May thru mid-September in the historic downtown.)

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