May Events
17-20 Little River Days, downtown Hopkinsville, 1-800-909-9016, hoptownrec.com
17 Science on Screen: The Karate Kid, Maiden Alley Cinema, Paducah, maidenalleycinema.com
17 Michael Palmer, speaks at the Warren County Public Library, Bowling Green, (270) 781-4882, warrenpl.org
18 Friday After 5, RiverPark Center, Owensboro, also May 25, (270) 687-2787, fridayafter5.com
18-19 American Cancer Society Relay for Life, Diamond Lake Resort, Owensboro, (270) 229-4900, diamondlakeresort.net
18-20 Battle of Sacramento, Main Street, Sacramento, (270) 782-8699, battleofsac.com
19 Live at the Irvin Cobb, sponsored by Gamers Paradise, Irvin Cobb Ballroom, Paducah, (270) 366-5674, paducahpromo@gmail.com
19-20 NSA Fast-Pitch World Series Qualifier, Panther Creek Park, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100
24 How Long Must We Suffer: Bereavement and Mourning in the Civil War, McCracken County Public Library, Paducah, (270) 442-2510, mclib.net
25 Walk on the Wild Side – Nature Programs for Toddlers, Bird Observation Area, John James Audubon Museum, Henderson, (270) 826-2247,
parks.ky.gov
25-28 BPA Memorial, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100
26 Memorial Day Celebration & Golf Cart Rodeo, Diamond Lake Resort, Owensboro, (270) 229-4900, diamondlakeresort.net
26-29 Kentucky Cup Soccer, Thompson Berry & Horse Fork Creek Parks, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100
June Events
Friday After 5, RiverPark Center, Owensboro, (270) 687-2787, fridayafter5.com
Elkton Bike Night, every Thursday night, Public Square, Elkton, (270) 265-7070, toddcountyca.org
1 Dance of the Planets presented by Joe Caruso, Audubon Museum, Henderson, (270) 826-2247, parks.ky.gov
2 Ohio Valley Fly Rod Club Demonstration, John James Audubon State Park, Henderson, (270) 826-2247, parks.ky.gov
2 Creatures of the Night Adventure Trek/National Trails Day, Audubon Museum, Henderson, (270) 826-2247, parks.ky.gov
2 Moonlight Canoe Trips, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs, 1-800-325-1171, parks.ky.gov
2 Friends of Sinners Slow-Pitch, Panther Creek Park, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100, visitowensboro.com
2 Spokes for Stroke Bicycle Tour, Noble Park, Paducah, (270) 575-2895
2 Historic Downtown Walking Tour, begins at The Depot Community Room, Henderson, (270) 830-9707, hendersondepot.org
2 Owensboro Soap Box Derby, Ben Hawes Park, Owensboro, (270) 852-3823, info@visitowensboro.com
2-3 Ben E. Clement Gem, Mineral, Fossil and Jewelry Show & Digs, Fohs Hall, Marion, (270) 965-4263, clementmineralmuseum.org
2-3 SI Spikes Softball Invitational, Fisher Park, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100
2-3 Free Fishing Weekend, Recreation Lake, Henderson, (270) 826-2247, parks.ky.gov
4-28 Summer Arts & Nature Camps, Audubon Museum, Henderson, (270) 827-1893, parks.ky.gov
7 W.C. Handy Art Camp and Umbrella Workshop, JFK Community Center, Henderson, (270) 827-0016
7-10 KHSAA Fast Pitch State Tournament, Fisher Park, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100
8-10 Luke Woodward Tennis Tournament, Moreland Park, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100
9 Gardens That Swing Tour, various homes, Henderson, (270) 860-8447, info@hendersonky.org
9 Taste of Henderson Barbecue, Central Park, Henderson, 1-800-648-3128, handyblues.org
9 William Branaman Street Strut Parade, Main Street, Henderson, (270) 826-3128, handyblues.org
9 Lakewood Valley Sprint Triathlon, downtown Whitesville, (270) 926-1100
9 Lanham Brothers Jamboree, Diamond Lake Resort, Owensboro, (270) 314-4331, diamondlakeresort.net
9 Audubon State Park Kids Fishing Derby, Audubon State Park Boat Dock, Henderson, (270) 826-2247, parks.ky.gov
9 Family Fun Day, Wickliffe Mounds State Historic Site, Wickliffe, (270) 335-3681, parks.ky.gov
9-10 HistoryFest 2012, Yellow Creek Park, Owensboro
9-10 Electric Radio Control Fly In, Club Field, Robards, (270) 521-9001
9-10 BPA World Series Qualifier, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100
9-16 W.C. Handy Blues & Barbecue Festival, Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, 1-800-648-3128, handyblues.org
11 Mamma Mia!, The Carson Center, Paducah, (270) 443-9932, thecarsoncenter.org
11-14 Handy Happy Hours, various downtown locations, Henderson, (270) 827-0016, handyblues.org
11-14 Handy Lunch Breaks, various eateries, Henderson, (270) 827-0016, info@downtownhenderson.org
14 Kentucky Poet Laureate Maureen Morehead, presents poetry readings, McCracken County Public Library, Paducah, (270) 442-2510, mclib.net
14-17 International Mystery Writers’ Festival, RiverPark Center, Owensboro, (270) 687-2787, riverparkcenter.org
15-17 Bourbon-n-Jazz Paintout, Owensboro Museum of Fine Art, Owensboro, (270) 685-3181, omfa.us
15-17 Bourbon and Jazz Festival, RiverPark Center, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100, info@visitowensboro.com
15 Live Horse Racing, Bluegrass Downs, Paducah, through July 15, (270) 444-7117, caesars.com
16 USSSA Slow-Pitch Mens, Panther Creek Park, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100, visitowensboro.com
16-17 NSA Fast-Pitch World Series Qualifier, Fisher Park, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com
22-23 Highway 41 Yard Sale, Highway 41, Madisonville, (270) 821-4171, hopkinstourism@newwavecomm.net
22 Summer Concert Series, Audubon Mill Park, Henderson, also June 29, (270) 827-0016, downtownhenderson.org
22-24 NSA Fast-Pitch World Series Qualifier, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, Owensboro, (270) 926-1100, info@downtownhenderson.org
22-30 The Dazzling Daylily Festival, Western Kentucky Botanical Garden, Owensboro, (270) 852-8925, wkbg.org
22-30 Summer Theatre, Kenlake State Resort Park, Hardin, through Aug. 4, (270) 436-2399
23 Lake Barkley State Resort Park’s Dinner Theater Series, Conference Center, Cadiz, 1-800-325-1708, parks.ky.gov
28-30 ROMP: Bluegrass Roots & Branches Festival, Yellow Creek Park and International Bluegrass Musiv Museum, Owensboro, (270) 926-7891, rompfest.com
29-30 Freedom Bash, Diamond Lake Resort, Owensboro, (270) 229-4900, diamondlakeresort.net
30 Moonlight Canoe Trips, Pennyrile Forest State Resort Park, Dawson Springs, 1-800-325-1171, parks.ky.gov
30 Saturdays on the Square, Veterans Plaza Mall, Greenville, (270) 338-1895, tourgreenville.com
30 NSA Fast-Pitch World Series Qualifier, Panther Creek & Fisher Parks, Owensboro, through July 1, (270) 926-1100, jbratcher@visitowensboro.com
