River City Mardi Gras -- Held late February.
A weekend celebration featuring a parade, children's activities, music and masquerade ball.
Civil War History Weekend -- Held late March.
Dogwood Trail Celebration -- Held mid-April.
Lighted Dogwood Trail Celebration (Apr.16 - Reception/Kick-Off )
Enjoy the spectacular beauty of Paducah in the springtime on a lighted 12.5-mile trail.
AQS Annual Quilt Show & Contest
April 25 - 28
A mecca for quilt enthusiasts with more than 450 hand and machine crafted quilts, merchant mall, fashion show & workshops. www.americanquilter.com
Live Harness Racing/Bluegrass Downs
April 26 - June 2
Live harness racing on site; simulcast thoroughbred from other tracks. 150 Downs Dr.; 32nd & Park (US 60W). Post time: Thurs. & Fri., 6 PM; Sat., 1 PM. 270.444.7117
Downtown After Dinner
May 12 - September 8
Paducah's Saturday night tradition features six blocks of live outdoor entertainment, horsedrawn carriage rides, line dancing, square dancing and vintage car shows. Broadway, Water Street-6th Street. 7-10 PM. 270.444.8649 www.paducahdowntown.com
Lowertown Fine Arts Festival
May 25 - 27
Outdoor festival in the heart of the Lowertown Arts District features juried art exhibit, musical entertainment & food vendors. www.paducaharts.com
Riverfront Rod Run
June 1 - 3
Features more than 600 street rods (1948 and older modified antique cars). 270.554.2975
McCracken County Fair
June 25 - 30
Children's activities, livestock shows, talent contest, races, rides & entertainment. Carson Park. 270.488.3363
Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Arts & crafts, games, vendors, and concert and fireworks on the riverfront. 270.444.8508
Paducah Summer Festival
July 25 - 28
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. www.paducahsummerfestival.com
8th of August Emancipation Celebration
August 3 - 8
African Americans pay tribute to their heritage with memorial service, homecoming picnic, salute to Black Music, golf tournament and fashion show. 270.444.6583
River's Edge Film Festival
August 16 - 19
Quality independent film screenings for film makers and film enthusiasts. Sunday matinee, open forum/discussion & awards ceremony. www.riversedgefilmfestival.com
Labor Day Weekend
September 1 - 3
Parade, picnic, barbecue, arts and crafts, live music, & political stump speakers. Carson Park. 270.554.1627
Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show
September 21 - 23
Antique engines, tractor pulls, flea market, barbecue, parade, music and more. Carson Park. 270.443.5595
BBQ on the River/Old Market Days
September 27 - 29
Tournament & Pig Out in Downtown Paducah with concerts, arts & crafts, and children's events. 270.444.8649
Christmas in Paducah
Late November - December
Holiday parade, shopping, dining, and holiday theatre productions. 800.PADUCAH
