All about Paducah, Kentucky, KY

Auburn Antiques

Logan County is one of Kentucky's oldest counties with a long and colorful history. Includes four Kentucky governors, famous and infamous heroes and a legacy of historic sites and events. One of seven Shaker communities open to the public nationwide is located just outside Auburn on Hwy 68/80.

Kentucky Karst Region

The terrain of south-central Kentucky is riddled with caves and sinkholes, and is home to the longest cave system in the world--Mammoth Cave, which has more than 150 miles of accessible passages.

Reelfoot Lake WMA

Cypress Wetland2500 acres in Fulton Co. The Kentucky portion of the Reelfoot National Wildlife Refuge comprises 2500 acres on KY 94 west of Hickman. An observation platform is located near the main entrance to Long Point Refuge off county road 1282 and KY

Kentucky Lake Open Skeet Tournament

Five Gun Skeet Tournament consistently ranked among the “Top 100” skeet tournaments in the U.S. Four National Skeet Shooting Association (NSSA) regulation skeet fields. This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the civic and social interests of their members.

Annual Telethon of Stars

Easter Seal Benefit entertainment and information show, with 15 continuous hours of live music with features, client interviews, including national and local musicians, performers and actors.

Corvettes on the River

Show held on the Paducah downtown Farmers' Market parking lot. Over 160 cars last year from 8 states. This is a Judged car show by the technicians from the Corvette plant.Fun, games,door prizes, raffles,50/50 and more. Just look for the Motor home that has the Corvette flag in the windshield, anyone in the neighborhood, stop by and have a frosty beverage.

Garden Gurus Lecture & Plant Auction

Each year in June as part of the McCracken County Fair, Purchase Area Master Gardeners Garden Club (PAMGA), Paducah, KY sponsors a standard flower show featuring both horticulture and design competition.

Paducah's Ice Skating Rink

RiverPark in downtown Owensboro offers one of the state’s most spectacular Christmas presentations. It features an outdoor skating rink overlooking the Ohio River. A giant 20 x 40 foot inflatable screen allows visitors to watch some of the favorite holiday movies.

McCracken County Fair

McCracken County fair bringing back swine: A 47-years tradition six day fair features harness racing, car racing, horse shows, a midway, and a multitude of agriculture, livestock, crafts exhibits, a talent show, children’s activities, a demolition derby, talent show, exhibits, carnival rides, and motorcycle races.

Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show

The Lone Oak Lions Club Annual Gas & Steam Engine Show, now in its 32nd year, is a much anticipated tradition in Western Kentucky. In the 22 years since it was started, the show has grown enormously, hosting exhibits of about 800 restored farm machines, antique gasoline and steam-powered machinery, tractors, automobiles, railroad motor cars, wagons, and stagecoaches.

Annual Labor Day Celebration

The Official Kentucky Labor Day Parade and picnic, barbecue, live music, political stump speakers, arts and crafts, flea market, live music, & political speakers. Western Kentucky Labor Day Committee will also have flea market and yard sale at Carson Park, Joe Clifton at 28th & Madison St., 7a.m. to 7p.m.

Candlelight Trail

Annual lighted trail proceeds through the historic areas of Paducah – Downtown, Lowertown, Jefferson Street and Noble Park. Each year, Paducah Power System sponsors a magnificent display of Christmas lights in Noble Park.

Holiday Parade

Holiday Parade in downtown Paducah sponsored by Parks Services Department. Parade begins at 14th and Broadway and disbands at 2nd and Broadway. Evening parade with floats, bands and of course, Santa. River City Mardi Gras: Held late February. A weekend celebration featuring a parade, children's activities, music and masquerade ball.

Southern Horse Owners & Exhibitors Horse Show

Open Breed Horse Show. Includes in hand classes, showmansip, driving. Open to all breeds. Southern Horse Owners and Exhibitors; a member of Kentucky Association of Fairs and Horse Shows & Western Kentucky Grand Circuit works year round on several small shows, trail rides and events as well as the BIG Kentucky Fair Show.

BBQ on the River & Old Market Days

More than 15 tons of chicken and pork is smoked, grilled, and barbecued at this community charitable event. Live blues entertainment, arts & crafts, and sidewalk sales. Also, Marine Industry Days and children's events on the riverfront. An annual event in which local volunteers donate proceeds of barbecue sales to charities and non-profit organizations of their choice.