Berea Tourism

Nature Hikes at the Pinnacles
2025-05-31 10:00 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | 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 10:00am this summer, 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:
*May-August, 10:00am
*September-April, 1:00pm
No hikes the weekends of Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years

All Things Craft Sale
2025-05-31 10:00 - 16:00, 2025-06-01 10:00 - 16:00 | Churchill’s, 100 Churchill Court, Berea, KY, 40403
A unique art and craft sales event. Part craft show, part estate sale and part studio clean up.Join this group of seasoned craft people as we offer for sale art that we have made, art that we have collected plus tools and materials we use to create our work.

Disney's 101 Dalmatians KIDS
2025-05-31 18:30, 2025-06-01 14:00, 2025-06-06 18:30 | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
🐾🎭 Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS 🎭🐾
Performed by Spotlight Acting School Students (Ages 4–11)
Get ready for tail-wagging fun in this delightful musical adventure starring our youngest performers, ages 4 to 11! 🐶✨
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians KIDS follows the story of Pongo, Perdita, and their adorable puppy pack as they outwit the evil Cruella De Vil and her bumbling henchmen. With catchy songs, playful performances, and a heartwarming message, this show is perfect for kids and families alike!

Disney's Mary Poppins
2025-05-31 20:00, 2025-06-01 16:00, 2025-06-06 20:00 | Spotlight Playhouse, 214 Richmond Road North, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
It’s supercalifragilisticexpialidocious! ✨Join us for the magical and heartwarming tale of Mary Poppins the Musical, brought to life by The Bluegrass Players! When Mary Poppins arrives at Number Seventeen Cherry Tree Lane, she turns the Banks family’s world upside down—in the most delightful way.
This family-favorite musical is full of unforgettable songs, whimsical fun, and charming surprises. With stunning costumes, energetic dance numbers, and a spoonful of imagination, it’s the perfect show for all ages!
Presented by The Bluegrass Players
May 30–June 7, 2025
The Spotlight Playhouse

Amann Sowell Photography Contest at the Berea Urban Farm
2025-06-01 08:00 - 2025-07-11 17:00 | Berea Urban Farm
The Amann Sowell Photography Contest at the Berea Urban Farm, sponsored by his family, is dedicated to the memory of Amann Sowell and to the enjoyment and enrichment that photography brought to his life. During the month of June, visit the Berea Urban Farm—even if you’ve been there before—and take a closer, lingering look around. Opportunities for wonder, creativity, and great photos are all around you, just waiting to be discovered.
Contest Details
Who Can Enter:
Open to photographers of all ages and experience levels. Amateurs are especially encouraged to participate, and professionals are welcome.
Where & When:
All photos must be taken at Berea Urban Farm, located in Berea, KY, between June 1 and June 30, 2025.
What to Capture:
Landscapes, plants, insects, water, structures (natural or man-made), and people interacting with the farm.
Entry Limit & Cost:
Up to 3 photos per person.
Free to enter.
Prizes:
1st Place: $500
2nd Place: $300
3rd Place: $100
Honorable Mentions (3): Recognition and online feature

Teddy Bear Picnic
2025-06-01 13:00 - 15:00 | The Berea Pinnacles, 2047 Big Hill Rd., Berea, 40403, United States
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and come out to the Pinnacles for a delightful afternoon full of fun and imagination!!

Bring your favorite stuffed animal and join us Sunday, June 1 between 1-3 pm for a Teddy Bear picnic at the Pinnacles with Berea College Forestry Outreach Center and Madison County Public Library!

We’ll have snacks and all kinds of activities including building a fort and making lunch for your stuffed animal using natural materials.

This event is free and open to the public. No RSVP necessary.

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Greenwood Lounge Chair with Andy Glenn
2025-06-02 09:00 - 2025-06-07 17:00 | Pine Croft, 1865 Big Hill Rd, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
We’ll build a contemporary green wood low back chair with a flat reed seat and back (or hickory bark depending on availability) in this 6-day class. Students will split pieces from a log, shape the parts on the shave horse, bend the back posts and slats, add the carved leg details, and completely assemble the frame before weaving in the seat and back on the final day. Final finishing to be done at home, once the chair and seat have time to dry.
Open to all skill levels. The slender parts, along with rake and splay, make for a fun and challenging build.
Students need to bring a small tool kit.
Recommended Tool List:
Needed:

Drawknife
Spokeshave (Flat or Round bottomed, flat will be a little easier)

Recommended: (please bring – especially the first eight on this list – but don’t run out to purchase if you don’t own one yet)

Pencil
Utility or Pocket Knife
Tape Measure
Sliding Bevel Gauges
Tenon or Dovetail Saw
Sharp Chisels (1/4″ and 1″)
Pocket Knife or (small) Straight Carving Knife
Claw Hammer
Handsaw (smaller crosscut saw – ideally a tenon saw, though most anything will do)
Framing Square or 24″ Straight Edge
Deadblow or Lump Hammer
Block Plane
Compass (scribe)
Card Scraper

We’ll use/cover, but not needed: (please bring if you have them)

bevel setting gauge or protractor (a way to find angle for the sliding bevel gauge)

All material costs and daily lunches are included in the course fee at Pine Croft.

Monday Live Team Trivia
2025-06-02 18:00 - 21:00 | Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, 440 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Weekly on Mondays. Hosted by 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 begins at 7pm.
Cash bar + food truck available.

Boone Trace America 250 Hike Berea Event
2025-06-03 10:30 - 11:30 | Berea Municipal Utilities Facility, 200 Harrison Road, Berea, 40403, United States
Join us on Tuesday, June 3rd, as we welcome hikers participating in the Boone Trace 205th Anniversary Hike. They are trekking on foot the historic journey Daniel Boone made from Kingsport, TN to Fort Boonesborough State Park. This special gathering will celebrate the significance of Boone Trace to our region and the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In partnership with Friends of Boone Trace, the event will feature presentations reflecting on the past 250 years—what we’ve achieved, the challenges we’ve faced, and the lessons we’ve learned since the trail was first blazed.

You Scream, We Scream 🍨
2025-06-03 15:00 - 17:00 | Memorial Park, Jefferson Street, Berea, 40403, United States
Berea Parks and Recreation presents You Scream, We Scream: Make Your Own Ice Cream! 🍨☀️🍨

Woodcarver Wednesday
2025-06-04 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!

National Cheese Day
2025-06-04 11:00 - 20:00 | Berts SpeakCheezy, 124 S. Main Street, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
We love ‘cheesy’ holidays like this! Join us for National Cheese Day June 4th!

Wine Down Wednesday
2025-06-04 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 Frost Cafe or Boone Tavern Restaurant between 5 pm and 8 pm, for $2 off glasses and $5 off bottles of wine.
Reservations are required due to renovations at Boone Tavern at this time.

Nature R&R/Forest Bathing at Brushy Fork
2025-06-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Brushy Fork Park
Please RSVP on Eventbrite.
Come join us for a rejuvenating experience outdoors at the Brushy Fork bridge (parking off Scaffold Cane Rd.). Nature R&R is a slow-paced, relaxing and restorative forest experience. Please bring water and a portable seat or ground cover.
We will meet at the parking lot to begin at 5:30 pm.
Directions and a map can be found here: https://forestryoutreach.berea.edu/trails/brushy-fork
Learn more about Nature R&R: https://www.youtube.com/@bereacollegefoc/videos
Please contact us at 859-756-3315 with any questions.
Give yourself the gift of a break and reconnect with the natural world.

Berea Blitz
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:00 | Get Outside Kentucky, 204 Estill St. Suite C, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
A 45-minute urban assault for intermediate riders combining an alternative ride style with creative routes for all terrain bicycles.

All About Birds
2025-06-05 12:00 - 14:00 | Berea Skate Park, 400 North Broadway, Berea, 40403, United States
Explore the world of birds with us as you make your own cardboard binoculars, go on a bird safari, and participate in a variety of bird related games and crafts!
Berea Skate Park Shelter 12-2

James & the Giant Peach
2025-06-05 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-06-06 19:00 - 21:00 | Madison Southern High School, 279 Glades Road, Berea, KY
We are excited to announce that this June, our theatre company will be bringing the magical world of James and the Giant Peach to life on stage! Based on the beloved children’s novel by Roald Dahl, this whimsical adventure follows young James as he embarks on a journey with a group of lovable insect friends inside a giant peach. With stunning set designs, captivating performances, and a heartwarming story, this production promises to be a delightful experience for audiences of all ages. Mark your calendars and join us for a fun-filled and unforgettable show this summer!

Jammin’ on the Porch
2025-06-05 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.🎶🎵

CLUB23 - Spirits Tasting Event
2025-06-06 06:00 - 19:00 | One Eyed Jacks Social Club, 107 Clay Dr., Berea, KY, 40403, United States
CLUB23 was developed by Great Spirits and Superior Events to bring you a unique tasting experience with the Drinks to Be Remembered Series. One Eyed Jacks is proud to host this event in our Card Lounge.
Our 1st First Friday of the Month events will be Spirits tastings featuring a Small Blind and Big Blind Tasting as a nod to our Poker Games. It will also include a tasting of a rare, vintage, or unique spirit that isn’t found on any old liquor store shelf. In addition, you will get to sample a cocktail made using the Small Blind tasting as well.
Event Tickets can be purchased in advance at Great Spirits in Berea or by contacting staff at One Eyed Jacks. Seating is limited so we recommend pre-purchasing your tickets to lock in your seat for the tasting

14th Annual US 25 Yard Sale
2025-06-06 09:00 - 17:00 | KY
100s of yard sales along 200 miles of US 25 from Walton to Williamsburg.

Fire Truck Friday
2025-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Berea Skate Park, 400 North Broadway, Berea, 40403, United States
Berea Parks and Recreation presents Fire Truck Friday 🚒☀️🚒
Spray and Play with the Berea Fire Department
Berea Skate Park 1-3pm

Berea's Bikes and Brews Ride
2025-06-06 18:00 - 20:30 | Get Outside Kentucky, 204 Estill St. Suite C, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Riders meet up at GOKY HQ at 6pm for a 10-mile casual ride ending at one of or local beer vending establishments for some suds and conversation.

This ride happens every other Friday, so if you can’t join this one, we hope to see you on the next.

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Levitt Amp Berea Music Series: Deep Nourished Roots
2025-06-06 18:30 - 21:00 | Berea Skate Park, 400 North Broadway, Berea, 40403, United States
A free concert in the Berea Skate Park with Arts & Crafts Vendors, Food Trucks, and Kids Activities!Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening!
Announcing the 2025 Levitt AMP Berea Music Series lineup, providing you a FULL summer of entertainment and connection with 2 monthly concerts, May – Sept! 🎵🎶☀️🎶🎵
Featuring: Deep Nourished Roots (DNR) is a Reggae band based out of Lexington, KY. They are known for their original Roots & Dub Reggae music, incorporating harmonica and native flute. Their music aims to uplift up all Relations.
Supported by: Emerging Musicians
Presented by First Friday Berea, Mountain Association & Levitt Foundation
More info: firstfridayberea.com#AMPBerea #MusicMoves

Sponsored By: Peg & Awl Public House, Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge, Erica Chambers Photography, City of Berea, Berea Parks & Recreation, Berea College, HomeGrown HideAways, Kentucky 811, Little Sister Radio Show, Samantha Dodson-Skinner, Leslie Hubler Realtor, Steve Davis, Berea Kids Eat, Bubble Bounce KY, Another Sully Production, Berea Farmers Market, East Ridge Community Garden, Berea Earth Warriors, Berea Arts Council
**The Levitt AMP Berea Music Series is supported in part by the Mortimer & Mimi Levitt Foundation, which partners with changemakers and nonprofits across the country to activate underused outdoor spaces, creating welcoming and inclusive destinations where the power of free, live music brings people together, fosters belonging, and invigorates community life. www.levitt.org

Forest Meditations
2025-06-07 09:00 - 10:00 | Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea, KY, 40403, United States
Come join us each Saturday from 9-10am 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 classroom until the weather gets warmer at which time we’ll switch to the pavilion. 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.
