Charity Gilbert with Spenser
2026-05-16 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Berea Arts Council in collaboration with HollerGirl Music Festival presents an evening of acoustic music by some very talented young women: local favorite Charity Gilbert with guest Spenser from Indianapolis! Admission $15 at the door

SummerFest 2026
2026-05-17 12:00 - 16:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
SummerFest is returning this year!With an extra chilll day for the locals.
Make sure to save the date coming up on Sunday May 17th!!
We’ll have plenty of activities to try and lots of ideas for a whole summer of fun. Enjoy music and the Berea College Forrest. Pick up info about all the fun events like festivals and concerts happening this summer in Madison County.
These are some of the highlights for this year’s event –
MusicYard gamesDisc golfSlack lineHammocksOutdoor exhibitorsLots of shadeE bikesPlus much more!
Can’t wait to see you on May 17th at the Pinnacles from 12 PM – 4 PM to kick off your best summer yet!
Proudly presented by Get Outside KY, PeaceCraft, and the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center

Paint your Pet Paint Party
2026-05-17 14:00 | One Eyed Jacks Social Club, 107 Clay Dr., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
In celebration of National Pet Month this May, we are offering another wonderful Paint Your Pet Paint Party on May 17th at 2PM! Mark your calendar!Choose from painting a ‘Pop Art’ painting or a ‘Realistic’ painting of your favorite pet. No drawing skills or painting skills required. We pre-draw your pets image on the canvas so it will be ready to paint your masterpiece!Event Location: One Eyed Jack’s in Berea� May 17th� 2:00PM-4:30PMDeadline to register is May 12th…but don’t wait! Scan the QR Code or go to www.PaintPartiesPlus.com to register.

Open Play Mahjong
2026-05-17 17:00 - 2026-05-21 09:00 | 204 N Broadway Suite 50, 204 N Broadway Suite 50, Berea, 40403, United States
Location: 204 North Broadway (Broadway Center Building) in the Mahj & Mingle Clubhouse – Suite 50 – private parking lot for rear entrance located on Washington Ave.
Time and Date: Sundays 5p-?p
What to bring: drinks/snacks for yourself or to share. All items for play provided with multiple 2026 cards to choose from (NMJL, Big Card, MJP, AMS, IMC)
Cost: Suggested $5, not required to join
Rule set: NMJL, individual tables may opt for table rules (i.e. playing with blanks)

Monday Live Team Trivia
2026-05-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-25 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.

Woodcarver Wednesday
2026-05-20 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-05-27 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 at the Berea Welcome Center.
Come on down and listen to some live fiddle music! Watch them work, ask questions, and learn about their intricate craft!

Madison County Skeet Club
2026-05-21 14:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-24 14:00 - 20:00, 2026-05-28 14:00 - 20:00 | Miller Welch-Central Kentucky WMA, 638 Dreyfus Road, Berea, 40403, United States
Skeet shooting involves using shotguns to break clay targets launched from two fixed houses—the high and low houses—on a semicircular field. Participants move through a sequence of eight stations, engaging targets at various angles to test accuracy and skill.
We are open at 2:00 PM every Thursday year-round, as well as the last two Sundays of each month from April through September.

Jammin’ on the Porch
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-05-28 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.

Mountain Melodies: Appalachian Inspired Ocarinas & Wind Instruments Workshop Series
2026-05-22 - 2026-05-24 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join artist Jesse McClanahan for a clay workshop series exploring the art of making clay instruments. Workshop Schedule: Friday: 5:00pm – 8:30pm Flute Making Saturday: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Lunch Break: 12:00pm – 3:00pm) Whistle Making Sunday: 9:00am – 5:00pm (Lunch Break built into the day) Ocarina Making Throughout the weekend, the class will progress from flutes and whistles to ocarinas inspired by Appalachian landscapes and cultural traditions. Participants will create small, functional ceramic instruments using handbuilding techniques and finish them with terra sigillata. Alongside hands-on instruction, Jesse will share insights from her studies in the Andes, offering a perspective on the deep connections between clay, community, and sound. All materials and tools are provided, including clay, terra sigillata finishes, and ceramic tools. Kiln firing fees and distribution of finished works are covered through BAC/Bobtown, and a class assistant will be available if needed.

Berea Runners - Saturday Group Run
2026-05-23 08:00, 2026-05-30 08:00 | Native Bagel, 436 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join Berea Runners for a weekly group run, every Saturday at 8 AM! Meet at the Native Bagel Company parking lot – (behind Native Bagel) – and check in to decide on route/pace groups.
Then meet up after run for coffee and/or bagels!!
All paces welcome – feel free to comment in event discussion if you have specific distance/pace goals for Saturday. Hope to see you there!

Berea Farmers Market
2026-05-23 09:00 - 13:00, 2026-05-30 09:00 - 13:00 | Chestnut Street Pavilion, 635 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us every Saturday at Berea Farmers Market!

Stop by to stock up on fresh winter produce, locally baked breads, sweet treats, house plants, and handcrafted goods from your favorite local vendors. Every purchase helps support small farms and makers right here in our community.

Bring a friend, bring your market bag, and come see what’s in season!

Shrink Pots with Gabe Strand
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | 116 Spring Circle Drive, 116 Spring Circle Drive, Berea, 40403, United States
Gabe Strand leads this weekend workshop covering a beginner green woodworking project – the Shrink Pot!
From Gabe:
Making a shrink pot is the perfect introduction to greenwoodworking. Basically a small vessel, a shrink pot is a hollowed out piece of green (wet) wood. A dry base is fitted into a groove in the bottom of the tube, and as the wet wood dries, it shrinks around the bottom, locking it in place. A lid can then be shaped in any number of ways: with slojd knife, bandsaw and disc sander, or even on the lathe. Students can incorporate carving, bark, milk paint, and decorative objects like stones into their creations.
This project:
– connects students to wood science, greenwood techniques, and their own creativity as designers.
– allows students to build hand tool skills on a small scale project.
For more info on Gabe, check out his website, https://www.greencovecraft.com

Garden Tour
2026-05-23 09:00 - 17:00 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
The Berea Arts Council Garden Tour is back!
After taking a year off, this beloved spring tradition returns on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026, inviting guests to explore six beautiful local gardens throughout Berea. Each stop offers a chance to wander, gather inspiration, and enjoy the creativity and care that make these spaces flourish.
Tickets will be available soon, including a new VIP ticket option being offered for the first time this year.
Mark your calendar and stay tuned for ticket details. Spring will be in full bloom.

Bluegrass Writers Studio (BGWS) literary open mic w/ featured reader Wes Blake
2026-05-23 19:00 | Berea Arts Council, 444 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join the Bluegrass Writers Studio for a live reading featuring Wes Blake, author of Pineville Trace, winner of the Etchings Press Novella Prize and recognized by Publishers Weekly BookLife as an Editor’s Pick. His work has appeared in Electric Literature, Appalachian Journal, and Southern Review of Books, among others. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear his writing in person and connect with fellow readers!
Doors open at 6:30PM

Comedy All In! 5/23/26
2026-05-23 20:00 - 22:00 | One Eyed Jacks Social Club, 107 Clay Dr., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Headliner – Karinne Turnbow
Feature – Dusty Lewis
These Comedians are WILD and their NC-17 rated humor is gonna make you laugh, but they may not be for the faint of heart.
Come ready to laugh and cut up at mild to wild jokes, stories, and one liners.

Felt A Highland Cow Workshop with Felted By Diana
2026-05-24 13:00 - 15:00 | Maddox Made Portrait Studio & Artisan Market, 139B N Broadway, Berea, KY, 40403
Join us for a Felt a Highland Cow Workshop on May 24th from 1–3 PM. In this hands-on class, you’ll create your very own adorable felted Highland cow! No experience needed, she will walk you through the process step by step!
Maddox Made (139B N Broadway, Berea, KY 40403)
️ $35 (includes class + all materials)
Limited spots available!
To reserve your spot, send a message to Felted by Diana on Facebook or email feltedbydiana@gmail.com.
Join us for a fun, cozy afternoon of crafting!

American Mahjong Beginner Class
2026-05-24 14:00 - 2026-05-28 16:30 | 204 N Broadway Suite 50, 204 N Broadway Suite 50, Berea, 40403, United States
Learn the basics of American Mahjong in a classroom setting ending in a guided play. By the end of the class you will have completed your first round of mahjong.
Location: 204 North Broadway (Broadway Center Building) in the Mahj & Mingle Clubhouse – Suite 50 – private parking lot for rear entrance located on Washington Ave.
Time and Date: Sunday May 24 2p-approx 4:30p
What to bring: drinks/snacks for yourself or to share. All items for class and play are provided.
Cost: Pay what you want.

Jewelweed
2026-05-29 19:30 | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Berea-based JewelweedHard-driving old-timey Kentucky music
$10 Tickets.Doors at 7:30pm. Music at 8pm.

Forest Meditations
2026-05-30 09:00 - 10:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Come join us each Saturday from 9:00-10:00 am at the Forestry Outreach Center for Forest Meditations!
This is an opportunity to connect with ourselves, each other, and the world. All are welcome! We will meet in the “Nature’s Classroom” gazebo. Bring your mats or cushions if you like. Chairs will be provided.
We will start with a short introduction to the sit, meditate for about 20 minutes, and then invite you to reflect on your experience in any way you wish. It could be through writing, drawing or quiet contemplation. We would then welcome anyone who would like to share from their experience. We would love to have you linger afterwards for coffee and conversation.
This event is hosted by Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, Wendy Zagray Warren, Jane Mecham and Pat Gailey.

Tools and Stools with Don Weber
2026-05-30 09:00 - 17:00 | 116 Spring Circle Drive, 116 Spring Circle Drive, Berea, 40403, United States
Spend the weekend learning traditional tool making and applying it on a simple project. This class is appropriate for all skill levels.
On day one, you’ll be building a bow saw. Don will be demoing three styles, from a simpler version for general carpentry, to a scroll saw like version for intricate forms (you are heavily encouraged to build the carpentry one however). This is the focus of our weekend.
On day two, you’ll use that tool to cut out your oak seat, with legs being formed with a draw knife and tenon cutter. Hopefully, by the end of that day, your project will be complete (or you’ll have the tools and insight to finish it yourself!)
Don Weber, the Bodger of Paint Lick, is a traditional woodworker, blacksmith, tool, furniture and fly-rod maker. We’ve been lucky to have him leading workshops for the past several years through our traditional craft programming and beyond. Do not miss this opportunity!

Levitt BLOC Berea May 30: Jeri Katherine Howell at Glades Community Garden
2026-05-30 11:00 - 13:00 | 530 Glades Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Join us for the Berea Kids Eat Summer Kickoff featuring Jeri Katherine Howell — award-winning singer-songwriter, cultural producer, and educator — cultivates creative experiences that inspire care for ourselves, one another, and the planet. Her compelling performances connect and rejuvenate audiences, centering vulnerable lyrics, dynamic vocals and guitar, and a grounding Folk/Americana sound.
Presented by AMP Berea, Berea Home Village, Grow Appalachia, Berea College & Levitt Family Foundation
Food Trucks, Kids ActivitiesBring chairs or blankets!More info: ampberea.org#AMPBerea #MusicMoves
Supported by: The Educational Foundation of America, South Arts, Kentucky Arts Council, Peg & Awl Public House, Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, Erica Chambers Photography, City of Berea, Berea Parks & Recreation, Mountain Association HomeGrown HideAways, Kentucky 811, Berea Kids Eat, Bubble Bounce KY, Another Sully Production, Berea Farmers Market, Berea Earth Warriors, Berea Arts Council
*The Levitt BLOC Berea Music Series is supported in part by the Levitt Family Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits to strengthen the social fabric of communities in America through free, live music in outdoor public spaces. In 2026, the Levitt Family Foundation is supporting over 900 free concerts in 90+ towns and cities across the country, bringing joy to over a million people. levitt.org
**This project is funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Kentucky Arts Council.
***The Kentucky Arts Council, the state arts agency, supports AMP Berea, supports Music & Meaning, and provides operating support to AMP Berea with state tax dollars and federal funding from the National Endowment for the Arts.

Group Hike at the Pinnacles
2026-05-30 13:00 - 15:30 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Have you explored all of the Berea College Forest? Maybe you have but you’d like to learn more while you do?

Join us for a group hike every Saturday to experience the wonders the forest has to offer.

Please bring water and wear appropriate clothing for hiking. The destination will be decided by the group. All trails have uneven terrain and have at least moderate elevation gain.

Meet at the Forestry Outreach Center. Check out maps and trail information here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/the-pinnacles

FreeSkool: Leave No Trace - Economical Outdoor Ethics
2026-05-31 14:00 - 18:00 | HomeGrown HideAways, 500 Floyd Branch Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Break into the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Learn how to experience nature on the cheap in both front country and back country.
In this class for ages 13 and up, Shawn Ford will be teaching participants how to enjoy the outdoors while leaving minimal impact on both the land and wallets. Hiking and camping don’t have to require expensive gear as long as you know some basics and can keep a positive attitude and an open mind.
Participants are asked to dress for the outdoors (including light rain) and be prepared for up to 1 mile of moderate hiking (it’s tick season so closed-toe shoes, pants, and bug spray). We also suggest bringing a sharp knife (pocket or sheath), water, snacks, and a way to take notes. We will plan to meet at the Pavilion and head out into the forest (weather-permitting). If the weather isn’t cooperative, we will stay at the shelter.
Class is FREE, but limited to 15 participants so please register. If you have registered and can no longer attend, PLEASE CANCEL your registration so that someone else may take your place. NO PETS. If you have camping gear and want to stay the night after class, please bring $10 per person for the overnight camping fee.
About Shawn:
As well as being a high school science teacher, Shawn has taught outdoor ethics principles and techniques for over 15 years to various groups of all ages. He feels strongly that a person can leave no trace in the woods without going into debt purchasing expensive gear.
