Annual Festivals & Events
Honoring Heritage & Culture Year-Round
Paducah's most popular festivals and annual events highlight each season of the year with celebration. Signature events include the Dogwood Trail Celebration and QuiltWeek® in April, the Lower Town Arts & Music Festival in May, Eighth of August Emancipation Celebration in August and Barbecue on the River in September. Christmas in Paducah is especially beautiful when Historic Downtown and Noble Park are in full holiday decor.
Preview our guide for a selection of the largest annual festivals and events in Paducah throughout the year! View the Paducah.travel Calendar of Events for a full listing of daily happenings and upcoming events.
AQS QuiltWeek
April 24-27, 2024 | April 23-26, 2025
Paducah's Annual Dogwood Trail
April 2024
Water of Life Festival
May 4, 2024
Lower Town Arts & Music Festival
May 10-11, 2024
Cinema Systers Film Festival
May 23-26, 2024
Paducah Pride
May 30-June 1, 2024
McCracken County Fair
June 25-29, 2024
Independence Day
July 4, 2024
River's Edge International Film Fest
August 2-4, 2024
Eighth of August Celebration
August 8, 2024
Barbecue on the River
September 19-21, 2024
Oktoberfest
October 19, 2024
Christmas in the Park
November 27-December 31, 2024