Berea Tourism

Stephenson Memorial Concert Event - The Ebony Hillbillies
2025-10-09 20:00 (America/New_York) | Berea College Phelps Stokes Chapel, 161 Chestnut St, Berea, KY, United States
As a kick-off event to our annual Celebration of Traditional Music, the Ebony Hillbillies will present an evening of music. Celebrated as the “Premier African American String Band in America”, the Ebony Hillbillies are the only String band based in NYC keeping an almost forgotten American musical legacy alive. Consisting of fiddle, banjo, washboard, and bass fiddle, they have successfully created a following that bridges the gap of audiences in pop, country, bluegrass, folk, jazz, blues, and beyond. (co-sponsored by CTM and the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center)

Jammin’ on the Porch
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 W Jefferson Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Bring your instrument and join in the jam session, or feel free to just sit and tap your toes. Father and daughter duo, Lewis and Donna Lamb host the free event from 7:00-9:00pm.

52nd Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music
2025-10-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Berea College
The Berea College Celebration of Music, October 9-12, features music, dance, workshops, lecutres, jams, kids activities, gospel sings, and a student ensemble showcase. CTM features homemade music as passed on person to person in the Appalachian region. Activities kick off with a Thursday night Stephenson Memorial concert in Phelps Stokes Chapel. See website for more information.

An Evening with Lou DeLuca- Remembering Herbert Lee Clark
2025-10-09 18:00 - 19:00 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for a special presentation honoring the life and work of Kentucky folk artist, writer, farmer, and stone mason Herbert Lee Clark (1934–2017).
Lou DeLuca, longtime friend and editor of Clark’s writings, will share a 30–40 minute PowerPoint presentation exploring:
Clark’s book Old Time Kentucky Farmsteading, Ways and Means (Acclaim Press)
His wit and wisdom, gathered from the traditions of his elders
Examples of his remarkable stone masonry and folk architecture
Stories from their decades-long friendship in Harrisonville, KY
Illustrations in Clark’s book are by Joanne K. Guilfoil, artist and former UK/EKU professor, adding another layer of artistry to his legacy.
This event is both a tribute and a glimpse into Kentucky’s farming and folk traditions through the eyes of someone who lived them fully.

Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music
2025-10-09 - 2025-10-12 | Berea College
Are you into homemade music passed from person to person in the Appalachian region? If so, the Berea College Celebration of Traditional Music is for you: October 9-12, 2025. Concerts, jam sessions, and more are held across Berea College campus. Hosted by the Loyal Jones Appalachian Center.

For more information: www.berea.edu/centers/loyal-jones-appalachian-center

Bug Pinning Workshop
2025-10-08 17:30 - 19:30 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Have you ever found a bug that you’d like to preserve but aren’t sure how? Come learn the basics of insect pinning! Materials provided. If you have insects you’d like to bring, place them in a closed container with a damp paper towel for 24 hours before.

Interwoven: Waste Not, Want Not with Vallorie Henderson
2025-10-08 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:00 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
In this 2-hour workshop, make a multi-use origami bag from repurposed fabrics. Six 18” squares are required—bring your own textiles (sheets, jeans, remnants, etc.) or choose from provided materials. Takes place at the Madison County Library in Berea!
Register here for this October 4th session: https://bereaartscouncil.networkforgood.com/events/91908-waste-not-what-not-with-vallorie-henderson-october-4th?fbclid=IwY2xjawM5NL1leHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF4UHJmWm8wWU56cUxZNFo4AR4aToqt3ey2GzPtIqewTeKZykTq_Zkz-NNICvFMtWGzPhdciKbWD7mXFLx-eg_aem_ddV5zmd_7eX74BMYihvxMw

Wine Down Wednesday
2025-10-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Historic Boone Tavern Hotel and Restaurant, 100 Main Street, Berea, KY, 40403
Every Wednesday at Boone Tavern is Wine Down Wednesday! Stop by the Boone Tavern Restaurant between 5 pm and 8 pm, for $2 off glasses and $5 off bottles of wine. Relax on the beautiful porches or sip inside.

Woodcarver Wednesday
2025-10-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Berea Welcome Center, 3 Artist Circle, Berea, 40403, United States
Every Wednesday, our talented woodcarvers from around the local area come together from 10:00AM – 12:00PM to demonstrate their skills on the back platform of the historic L&N train depot in Old Town Berea. Come on down and listen to some live fiddle music! Watch them work, ask questions, and learn about their intricate craft!

Toddler Time
2025-10-08 10:00 - 11:30 | Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 W Jefferson Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Free play for ages 0-5 with lots of toys and songs!
Folk Center
10 am – 11:30 am

Autumn Church
2025-10-07 18:00 - 20:00 | Just Love Coffee Cafe, 636 Chestnut St., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us on October 7th from 6pm to 8pm to paint this BEAUTIFUL acrylic painting. Don’t panic! The entire image will be pre-drawn on the canvas for you and we walk you through the painting process step-by-step.Location: Just Love Coffee Cafe – BereaRegistration: Scan the QR code or go to www.PaintPartiesPlus.com

Suite Hébraïque
2025-10-06 19:00 - 20:30 | Union Church, 200 Prospect Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join chamber ensemble Amadeus Lex for our fall concert featuring several pieces that carry a fascinating history, including the title piece Suite Hébraïque for viola and piano by Bloch. Enjoy captivating melodies in A.A. Saygun’s Suite for Violin and Piano based on Turkish dances and folk stories and a famous Danse Macabre in Shostakovich’s Piano Trio No. 2.

Monday Live Team Trivia
2025-10-06 18:00 - 21:00 | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Weekly on Mondays. Hosted by Drew of Questionable Activities. Trivia inside Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge.
Bring a team or join on when you arrive. All ages! Free to play! Prizes for winners!
Doors open at 6pm.
Trivia from 7pm-9pm
Cash bar + food truck available.

Berea College Planetarium Shows
2025-10-05 16:00, 2025-10-03 19:00 | Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Natural Sciences and Health Building, 271 N Main St., Berea, KY, 40403
The Berea College planetarium hosts shows twice a week in our large planetarium. The shows are open to the public and held every Friday at 7PM and Sunday at 4PM. Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for children and seniors. You can check out https://planetarium.berea.edu to view the available shows and descriptions.
Located in the Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Natural Sciences and Health Building (34) on the 4th floor. Visitors can enter using the two doors located at the front of the building. Parking and location information is provided by the interactive campus maps.

Owl Pellet Lab
2025-10-05 14:00 - 15:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Scientists can learn a lot about owl health and behavior from looking at their diet. We can do that with owl pellets–what an owl regurgitates after eating! We will dissect pellets and see what our owl friend ate.

Limited supply. Pellets are sanitized.

Bayou
2025-10-05 14:00, 2025-10-04 16:00 | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
A Special Directing Debut!
Deep in the Louisiana swamplands, secrets simmer beneath the surface…
Journey into the mysterious world of the Louisiana bayou where Spanish moss drapes ancient cypress trees and the air is thick with secrets, superstition, and Southern charm. Many legends persist in the bayou, but none strikes an icy chill of fear like the mention of “Le Serpent!” Four children set out to find the creature which can supposedly take the shape of anything or anyone it chooses! Our brave crew stumbles upon many creatures before they free a girl caught in a trap. She claims to live there, but no person could live that deep in the bayou. Strange things continue to happen when the children are caught by Boudreaux, the crazy hunter, and his even stranger mother. But when the rescued girl disappears, the creatures come out to help the other children escape. The children quickly return to the safety of home. Has the mystery of “Le Serpent” been solved?
Under the fresh vision of director Meriel Willis in her directing debut, this atmospheric production promises to bring new depth and perspective to the stage. With rich dialogue that captures the authentic spirit of Cajun culture and a story that explores the deep connections between people and place, “Bayou” will transport you to a world where folklore meets reality, and the past never truly lets go. Experience the magic and mystery of the bayou in this unforgettable theatrical journey.

Performance Dates: October 4, 5, 11 & 12, 2025
Director: Meriel Willis (Directing Debut!) with Chad Hembree
Recommended for: All audiences who enjoy atmospheric drama

International Observe the Moon Night
2025-10-04 19:30 - 22:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
I hope you can all come out for PAC’s International Observe the Moon event at the Forestry Outreach Center this Saturday! Nasa sponsors these events periodically to encourage people to leave their screens and enjoy the Moon for real!
Local astronomer, Jeff Hutton, will be here with telescopes set up to view the moon for International Observe the Moon Night! Feel free to bring your own telescope.

After Jeff’s presentation and moongazing, we will go on a short, slow walk through the woods. Please bring a flashlight/headlamp if interested. (weather dependent)

Learn about the night sky each month with an article by Jeff, head of the Pinnacle Astronomy Club!

Chestnut Street Pavilion Concert Series Presents: Kids Night
2025-10-04 18:30 - 20:30 | Chestnut Street Pavilion, 635 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for our first ever Kid’s Night at our Pavilion Concert Series!
Sit back and relax with Berea’s own, Miss Maddie Caudill, and the Rockin Cowboyz, a brother duo from Taylorsville, KY!! This will be a night of unforgettable music and talent!!
Grab your friends, bring your chairs, and join us for an evening of beautiful music!!
Gates open at 6:30 pm and music begins at 7:00 pm
This free concert is brought to you by Berea Tourism

International Observe the Moon
2025-10-04 18:30 | Margaret A. Cargill (MAC) Natural Sciences and Health Building, 271 N Main St., Berea, KY, 40403
Join us for a special evening celebrating International Observe the Moon Night. This event is open to the community and welcomes all ages to explore the wonders of our closest celestial neighbor.

The event includes hands-on demonstrations in the Yahng Discovery Center (located on MAC Fourth Floor beside the Planetarium), followed by a planetarium show and observation on the astronomy deck.

Come and share in this global celebration of the Moon with your family, friends, and fellow astronomy-lovers!

Where? Berea College Planetarium and Yahng Discovery Center

When? Saturday October 4th at 6:30PM

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2025-10-04 13:00 - 15:30 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Want to make new friends? Worried about hiking alone until you gain your confidence? Want to learn about the local wildlife?
Then join a group hike at the Pinnacles in Berea!
Every Saturday at 1:00 pm, FOC staff and Berea College students will be ready to hike with you! The group that attends will decide on the destination together. We can also split groups (if there is ample staffing) if there are different wants/needs of hike difficulty.
Please bring water and any medications you might need (i.e. inhaler). Dress for the weather.
*The hike will be cancelled in the case of inclement weather including thunderstorms or high winds*
Group hikes are offered year-round.
Hike times:
*September-April, 1:00pm
No hikes the weekends of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years

Magic and Molars
2025-10-04 13:00 - 14:00 | Madison County Public Library, 319 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Start Dental Hygiene Month with a magical adventure! Magic and Molars with Miss September uses puppets, magic, and music to teach kids how to brush, floss, and fight plaque. Perfect for families with young children who enjoy learning through play and imagination.

Fall Painting
2025-10-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 W Jefferson Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
It’s FALL PAINTING TIME!
Please join us! Space is limited! Must register, please call 859-986-9402

Foundations of Quilt Making with Erin Miller
2025-10-04 09:00 - 2025-10-05 17:00 | Pine Croft, 1865 Big Hill Rd, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
The key to a good sewing experience is regularly practicing the basics. In this class we will cover the foundational elements of quilt making through planning, cutting, sewing, and finishing a small wall hanging from start to finish. This class is designed to accommodate both beginners and those more comfortable with sewing who want to hone their skill. Participants will learn best practice throughout the process and leave with the competency to keep quilting confidently at home.
All material costs and daily lunches are included in the course fee at Pine Croft.

Berea Farmers Market
2025-10-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Chestnut Street Pavilion, 635 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Know Where Your Food Comes From — Shop Small and Support Local! Fresh items every Saturday

Nightmares: Haunted Barn
2025-10-03 19:00 - 22:00 | Haunted Barn, 190 Old Wallaceton Rd., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Our free haunted house walkthrough is open. We do not charge admission, but we do collect donations for Bluegrass Bully Rescue, a non-profit dog rescue from Lexington.

Berea, Kentucky

Artist Nina Stamus - Open House
2025-10-03 17:00 - 19:00 | Berea Salt Cave & Arts, 292 Glades Rd. Suite 5, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us Friday, October 3, from 5-7 pm as we celebrate the work of Stippling Artist, Nina Stamus
Berea Salt Cave & Arts
292 Glades Rd. Berea
