2008 Events FISHING TOURNAMENTS at the Moors April 30-May 3 Stren Series (formerly Everstart Series) May 8-9 Salmoides Classic To be announced Ohio Mega Bass BANDS & KARAOKE at the Moors Coming Soon! DRAG BOAT RACES To be announced Kentucky Lake: Drag Boat Racing – Pisgah Bay To be announced Kentucky Lake: Drag Boat Racing – Pisgah Bay August 2-3 Kentucky Lake: Drag Boat Racing – Pisgah Bay AREA EVENTS February 29 - March 29 The Big Band Show-(888)362-4223 www.grandriversvariety.com A Swinging Good Time! Celebrating the nostalgic sound of the Big Band era, this high energy show features the songs made famous by such artists as Glenn Miller and Frank Sinatra! Reserve your seats today. First Friday of each month starting March 7   Kentucky Opry-Jackson Purchase Friends of Bluegrass Night-   (270) 527-3869 or 888-459-8704.  Bluegrass groups from around the region come to the Kentucky Opry the first Friday night of each month to celebrate the music they love. This is a FREE show! Don't miss out on some great Bluegrass music. April 4-7April 25-28 Benton: Tater Day Weekend – Featuring beauty pageants, gospel singing, Tater Trot (fitness trot), flea market, cook-off, arts and crafts, parade, carnival April 12-16 Paducah: Dogwood Trail Celebration – (800) Paducah 12.5 miles of a truly beautiful self-guided tour of Paducah in spring. April 26-June 2 Paducah: Live Harness Racing – Blue Grass Downs (270) 444-7117 - Enjoy simulcast thoroughbred & harness racing and inter-trak wagering from Kentucky tracks and major racing centers around the US. May 17-September 13 Paducah: Downtown after Dinner – Six blocks of live entertainment, every Saturday evening. This lively social atmosphere includes a wide variety of musical groups, extended hours at the antique and specialty shops and galleries, horsedrawn carriage rides, Motorcycle Alley, and antique and vintage car show on the last weekend. June 5-8 300 Mile Antiques and Collectibles Sale-From  Highways 68 and 80 across Kentucky from Paducah to Maysville:  daylight to dark:  Annual 4-day event with 60 communities along the Historic Highways 68 and 80 offering hundreds of yard sales, food vendors and antique shops. June 10-14 Benton: Marshall County A & I Fair – Fairgrounds, Benton (270) 527-8757 or (270) 527-7468. Food, Carnival, and more. July 4 Paducah: Independence Day Celebration – (270) 444-8508 Riverfront 5 p.m. – 7 p.m. Fun and Games, including arts & crafts. Concert on the Riverfront Stage 7 p.m. Fireworks to follow, approximately at 9:15 p.m.  July 4 Hardin: Fireworks Display – Kenlake State Resort Park (800) 325-0143. Fireworks start at dusk. July 4 Gilbertsville: Fireworks Display – KY Dam Village State Resort (800) 325-0146. Fireworks start at dusk. July 4-6 Murray: Freedom Fest – Murray State Roy Stewart Stadium (800) 751-5004. Features a festival, with nationally known music artists, parade, fireworks, food, activities, free watermelon and more July 4-6 Calvert City: Ameribration Celebration – (270) 395-7130 Parade, Fireworks, Beauty Pageant, 100-m Bike Race, food, free watermelon, entertainment and more. July 5 Moors Resort & Marina Fireworks  (800)626-5472  www.moorsresort.com Moors invites you to one of the largest firework celebrations (beginning at dusk) on the lake! July 23-26 Paducah: 39th Paducah Summer Festival – (800) Paducah. Celebrating all around town! The Wilson Stage, overlooking the Ohio River, provides the perfect setting for top-name entertainment. The festival explodes with other activities including Cross River Swim, Hot Air Balloon Glo and Lift Offs, Sidewalk Chalk Contest, Big Wheel Races, Fireworks, and more. August Mayfield: Fancy Farm Picnic – Fancy Farm (270) 623-8181. Food and Political speakers. August 2 Draffenville:  Marshall County High School (270) 527-8616. Annual Watermelon Bust – Free watermelon Paducah: River’s Edge Film Festival – A showing of quality independent films with indoor and outdoor film screening, filmmakers party, open forum and discussion and awards ceremony finale. Augst 22-23 Hardin: Hot August Blues – Kenlake State Resort Park (800) 325-0143 Best Blues in town! Two days of the hottest blues music around. If you like blues music or just having fun, you don’t want to miss this….Entertainers to be announced. The festival is held at Kenlake’s amphitheater, on the shores of beautiful Kentucky Lake. August 29-31 Eddyville: Founders Day Weekend – Celebrate the roots of Eddyville and enjoy the parade, activities, great food and fun (270)388-2226. August 30- Sept. 1 Annual KWW Labor Day Arts & Crafts Festival – This 2-day festival is held at Little Lake Park behind Badgett Playhouse in Grand Rivers  (270) 928-4411. September Paducah: Labor Day Weekend in Paducah – (270) 898-2558. This annual festival is held every Labor Day Weekend in Paducah’s Carson Park. It includes a parade, picnic, arts and crafts, flea market, live music and political speakers. Hopkinsville: Trail of Tears Indian Pow Wow – Pennyroyal Area Museum (800) 842-9959. Features tribal dancing, Indian storytelling, Indian arts and crafts, and more. Sept. 7-13 Marshall County Family Week.  Mike Miller Park in Draffenville.  Dedicate the week to your family.  Check out details at www.mcfamilyweek.com.  On Saturday, in the park, will be free games, food, and other activities for the whole family. September 13 Corvettes on the River  (270)554-8145 9 AM-5 PM           Farmer's Market Parking Lot, 2nd & Jefferson Admission: Free, donations accepted. Corvette charity car show. Club competition and show & shine of vintage, modified and classic stock Corvettes from more than five states. September 19-21 Paducah: Antique Gas & Steam Engine Show – Carson Park (270) 554-3246. Antique cars, tractors and engines, tractor pulls, wheat threshing, pulling teams, parades, flea markets, arts & crafts, barbecue & music. September 25-27 Paducah: 11th Ever Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days –Paducah. A grand Barbecue Tournament and “Pig Out” featuring competition for amateur and circuit cookers in Downtown Paducah. Includes Free Outdoor Concerts, terrific food, arts and crafts vendors, A true community charitable event! October 25 Hardin: Little Spooky Spooks Festival – Kenlake State Resort Park (800) 325-0143; Dress up in your costume and join the staff at Kenlake for a frightening good time and celebrate Halloween early! Make a unique craft, see some spooky animals, listen to a storyteller weave spooky tales.