Festivals in Paducah, KY.
Farmers Markets, Marketplace Expos
53rd Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music
October 9 - 11, 2026
Annual Celebration of Traditional Music
(859) 985-3472
Berea College - Berea, KY Or Online at vimeo.com/bereacollegemusic
The 53rd annual Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music will take place on Friday, October 9 through Sunday, October 11, 2026, celebrating home-made music as passed on from person to person in the Appalachian region and the musicians who play it. Concerts, jams, Gospel sing, dance, workshops, Dinner-on-the-Grounds symposium occur at several venues across campus. KidZone Saturday at the Madison County Library in Berea. All events are free to students. Performers include The Brandenberger Family, The Resonant Rogues, Elizabeth LaPrelle and Brian Dolphin, Elizabeth McCorvey, and Lifetime Achievement Awardee Stephen Seifert.
Winterfair!
December 4 - 5, 2026
allpeoplesuu.com/community/connections/wint..
(502) 905-4408
All Peoples UU - Louisville, KY
WinterFair! presents over 70 artists in two church buildings (plus Bold & Cold artists outdoors!). All original handcrafted media including ceramics, wood, mixed media, fiber, photography, sculpture, glass, jewelry. NEW Artists: Two Jury Sessions: Summer Early Bird: deadline 7-1-26 Fall Final Jury: deadline: 8-31-26 See instructions on requirements to Jury on the website listed above. Food, including vegetarian, soups, chili, jumbo hot dogs and homemade desserts. Art raffle supporting a worthy local charity.
Events in Paducah, KY — upcoming
August 25 - October 11, 2026
Art Through the Lens
Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 7/16/2026
This Kentucky Gallery-Exhibition Event will have fine art exhibitors and no food booths.
October 2026 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market- October
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 3/8/2024
This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market - April
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 3/27/2026
This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
April 2027 (dates not updated)
AQS Quiltweek® - Paducah
Schroeder Expo Center, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 1/12/2026
This Kentucky Fiber Arts Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths. Admission tickets are $15 - $35. This event will also include: $126,000 cash awards in quilt contest, quilt auction, workshops, lectures, merchant mall.
April 30 - May 2, 2027
FREE Paducah Home & Lifestyle Expo, April 2027
Paducah Convention Center, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 9/24/2026
This Kentucky Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths.
April - May 2027 (dates not updated)
Fantastic Fibers
Yeiser Art Center, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 11/18/2025
This Kentucky Fiber Arts Festival will have crafts, fine art and fine craft exhibitors, and no food booths.
May 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market - May
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 4/10/2026
This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
June 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market - June
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 6/4/2026
This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
July 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market - July
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 6/6/2026
This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
August 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market - August
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 7/27/2026
This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 10 - 12, 2027
FREE Paducah Home & Lifestyle Expo, September 2027
FREE Paducah Home & Lifestyle Expo, September 2027, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 9/24/2026
This Kentucky Home and Garden Show will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, corp./information and crafts exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Downtown Farmers' Market - September
Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 8/9/2026
This Kentucky Farmers Market will have corp./information, crafts and homegrown products exhibitors, and no food booths.
September 2027 (dates not updated)
Barbecue on the River
Historic Downtown, Paducah, KY
Status: Updated 9/21/2026
This Kentucky Food Festival will have antique/collectibles, commercial/retail, crafts, flea market and homegrown products exhibitors, and 23 food booths. There will be 2 stages with Regional and Local talent and the hours will be Thu-Sat 11am-10pm. This event will also include: children's activities, beer garden, vendors.
