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February
Black History Month
February 24, 2008
Oscar Night, 80th Academy awards
for more information- 270-442-7723
Mid April - April 14, 2008 (lasts until blossoms fade)
Paducah's Lighted
Dogwood Trail Celebration
Contact: Paducah-McCracken County Convention & Visitors Bureau,
P.O. Box 90, Paducah, KY 42002-0090. 270/443-8783 or 1-800-PADUCAH
April 23 - 26, 2008
American Quilter's Society Annual Quilt Show & Contest
More than 400 quilts and wall hangings are exhibited with $100,000
awarded in prizes.
Contact: American Quilter's Society, P.O. Box 3290,
Paducah, KY, 42002-3290. 270/898-7903 or 1-800-PADUCAH
May - Sept. 2008
Downtown After Dinner
1-800-PADUCAH
July 4th
Independence Day Celebration 5 PM - 7 PM Fun and Games, including
arts & crafts.
Concert on the riverfront Stage 7 PM.
Fireworks to follow, approximately at 9:15 PM.
Contact: Paducah Parks Department, 270/444-8508
July
Paducah Summer Festival
1-800-PADUCAH
Chairperson - Chris Rosa, 270/444-4967
www.paducahsummerfestival.com
Early August, 2008
8th of August Emancipation Celebration
Contact: Shirley Bunch, Paducah Community Center, 270/444-6583
August 14 - 17, 2008
River's Edge Film Festival
A showing of quality
independent films with indoor and outdoor film screening, filmmakers
party, open forum and discussion and awards ceremony finale.
270-442-7723
September 25 - 27, 2008
Paducah's 12th Ever Barbecue on the River & Old
Market Days
1-800-PADUCAH