Murray and Calloway County Calendar of Events
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 Downtown Saturday Market
Date: Now through October 30th
Location: Downtown Court Square
Description: Downtown Murray comes to life early Saturday mornings when farmers, artisans, and craftsmen line the Court Square with their finest. Locals and visitors arrive early to get the best picks consisting of fresh produce, baked goods, crafts and art. Many Saturdays feature additional, special events such as a car show, Freedom Fest street fair, and the Murray Art Guild's Arts on the Square. For more information contact Deana Wright at murraymainstreet@murray-ky.net or 270.759.9474.
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 TNT Roping Series
Date: July 24, August 21, September 4, 6:00 pm
Location: TNT Arena, Hazel
Description: Stock provided by: Rod and Susan Bennett - 270.625.6532. Event cost for spectators: $10 for adults and $6 for children. Free for children under the age of 5. One dollar discount for purchasing tickets in advance. For more information, visit Statelineranchandhome.com or call 270.492.6144. |
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 Willy Wonka Kids
Date: July 30, 31, 7:00 pm and August 1, 2:30 pm
Location: Playhouse in the Park
Description: The 2010 Summer Theatre Camp show, Roald Dahl's timeless story of the world famous candy man and his quest to find an heir comes to life in this stage adaptation of "Charlie and the Chocolate Factory". This show features songs from the classic family film, including "The Candy Man" and "Oompa Loompa". This new script was adapted under the auspices of the Dahl Estate. Purchase tickets and view other showings at www,playhouseinthepark.net |
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 Iris Sale
Date: August 7, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Location: Downtown Court Square
Description: Contact: Deana Wright, Email: murraymainstreet@murray-ky.net, Phone: 270.759.9474. |
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Central States Rodeo Association Rodeo
Date: August 13, 14 and September 10, 11, 8:00 pm
Location: TNT Arena, Hazel
Description: CSRA Rodeo Dynamite Series. Event cost for spectators: $10 for adults and $6 for children. Free for children under the age of 5. One dollar discount for purchasing tickets in advance. For more information, visit Statelineranchandhome.com or call 270.492.6144. |
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 Great Beginnings
Date: August 14 - 18
Location: Downtown Court Square
Description: Murray State University's Great Beginnings visits downtown. Classes start on Wednesday, August 18. Check out the Great Beginnings video on youtube.com. For more information, contact Re'Nita Avery-Meriwether at renita.avery@murraystate.edu 270.809.6984.
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 Labor Day
Date: September 6
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Ice Cream Festival
Date: September 10, 4:30 - 11:00 pm, and 11, 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
Location: Downtown Court Square
Description: Contact: Deana Wright, Email: murraymainstreet@murray-ky.net, Phone: 270.759.9474.
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Proofs Exhibit
Date: September 10
Location: Robert O. Miller Conference Center
Description: Opening reception for local photography exhibit. Phone: 270.753.4059. More Info: murrayartguild.org |
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Taste of the Arts
Date: September 17, 5:30 pm
Description: The tables are set for the Second Annual Taste of the Arts: Dinner, entertainment, and a lively auction of original art by the students and faculty of Murray State University and other special items. Proceeds support scholarships in the arts at MSU. Location TBA. For more information, contact Tina Franke, Director of Development 270.809.3250 or tina.franke@murraystate.edu |
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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
Date: September 17, 18, 24, 25, 7:00 pm, and September 19, 26, 2:30 pm
Location: Playhouse in the Park
Description: A surprise hit on Broadway, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is about six adolescents vying for the top spot in a competitive county bee. The kids are a lovable, disparate group of outsiders for whom the spelling bee is a way "to not feel rotten." As the competition moves forward, there is a series of emotional highs and lows, and the contestants sing and dance through these ups and downs. Add in a group of grown-up characters who haven't quite grown up, members of the audience, and surprise guests, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a roller coaster of music and fun! Purchase tickets and view other showings at www.playhouseinthepark.net |
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 Fall Citywide Yard Sale
Date: September 18, 7:00 am - 12:00 pm
Description: Bargain hunters come from far and wide to shop the fall citywide yard sale. With over 80 participants, every penny-pincher out there can find something. Maps, sold at 201 S. 4th St., show yard sale locations as well as a listing of sale items. Contact: Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau Email: stephaniebutler@tourmurray.com, Phone: 270.759.2199. |
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Arts on the Square
Date: September 25, 10:00 am
Location: Downtown Court Square
Description: Murray Main Street and the Murray Art Guild host Arts on the Square, allowing young ones to create their own art! Contact: Murray Main Street: 270.759.9474 or Murray Art Guild: 270.753.4059. |
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Four Rivers Center Calendar of Events |
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A Southern Gospel Concert feturing The Isaacs with Gordon Mote & Buddy Greene
August 27 at 7:00 pm
The Distiller’s Dinner
October 23 at 6:00 pm
Moscow Ballet's Great Russian Nutcracker
November 16 at 7:00 pm |
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