Craft and Vendor Fair!

This is our second annual open blacksmithing event, and we want everyone to come check it out!In partnership with members of the Blacksmiths of Kentucky Facebook group, and with help from our perennial blacksmith instructor Jeff Farmer, we’re hosting a Hammer In event. This is a chance for smiths of all skill levels to come […]

5th annual community yard sale

Join us for our first ever Pelvic Floor Health class with Physical Therapist and pelvic floor specialist, Hannah Settles. This class will be offered on Saturday, May 3 at 11am. For those interested in Pelvic Floor Health, this class will determine future days and times for this type of class based on interest. Hannah Settles […]

Learn about native habitats and growing conditions for specific herbs from community herbalist Joana Amorim of Sylvatica Forest Farm. Hands-on propagation methods by seed, cloning and root division, and a tour of the BUF medicinal herb beds. Cost of the workshop is $10. Register and pay here https://www.sustainableberea.org/event-details-registration/growing-common-medicinal-herbs

Did you know that May 3rd is Free Comic Book Day? Help us celebrate by joining us at our Comic Book Day! Comic Book Day Free! Superhero Costumes Encouraged Saturday May 3rd 1-3pm Folk Center Grab a photo with Batman, Super Girl and Spiderman Enjoy our superhero craft and activity stations Berea Parks & Recreation and Madison […]

We are READY for all the RODEOS this year!! Another amazing event that we get to be apart of this May!! Pre-sale tickets are on sale NOW! Head on over to their website and get yours today! See y’all there!! 

Join us for the 3rd Annual Break A Leg 5K on Sunday, May 4, 2025 at 9:00am at Berea Community Park/Trail as we raise funds to support the Spotlight Acting School. RACE FEATURES Scenic race through Berea Community Park and the Berea City Trail on paved trail surfacesCommemorative race T-shirts (While supplies last)Free race photosAwards […]

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. […]

Join us for Auditions for Arsenic and Old Lace with The Bluegrass Players!   Audition Date: Date: May 4th Time: 6:00 PM Location: The Spotlight Playhouse – 214 Richmond Road, Berea, KY  Director: Chad Hembree  Age Range: 16+ (BGP) Performance Dates: June 20-21 & June 27-29, 2025  About the Show: Arsenic and Old Lace is a beloved […]

Weekly on Mondays. Hosted by Questionable Activities Trivia inside Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge. Bring a team or join on when you arrive. Free to play. Top two teams win prizes! Doors open at 6pm. Trivia begins at 7pm. Cash bar + food truck available.

Start your morning with great coffee and even better company at our next Coffee & Conversation networking event! Date: Tuesday, May 6, 2025 Time: 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM Location: Just Love Coffee Café 636 Chestnut Street, Berea, KY 40403 Sponsored by: Just Love Coffee Café This is the perfect opportunity to connect with local […]

Fairies at the Berea Urban Farm Space is limited. Register and pay here https://www.sustainableberea.org/event…/fairies-on-the-buf

Tired of Facebook groups and Dating Apps when trying to meet new friends, neighbors, or love interests? Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge has you covered!! Join us Tuesday, May 6th for Sip & Spark: A Casual Meeting Space - A Rebel Social! Forge connections, curate experiences, and celebrate the success of putting yourself out there […]

Every Wednesday, our talented woodcarvers from around the local area come together from 10:00AM – 12:00PM to demonstrate their skills at the Madison County Public Library. Watch them work, ask questions, and learn about their intricate craft!

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.

Location is weather dependent: The Ceremony Point in good weather, The Reception Hall during poor weather. Please check social media in unsure. Join us every Thursday from 6:00 to 7:00 PM for a free, relaxing session designed to help you stretch, unwind, and set the tone for your week. Be sure to bring your own […]

Join master calligrapher Bob Berger for a three-week calligraphy workshop at the Berea Arts Council! Held on Thursday evenings (May 1, 8, and 15), this hands-on class is perfect for beginners and experienced letterers alike. Open to ages 12+, the workshop covers essential techniques, styles, and creative applications. Fee: $120 (all materials included).

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. Bring your own chair.

The process of making these stools is designed for production. Shop made jigs and fixtures allow us to produce multiples. We’ll usually try to make 30 per production run. We are by no means a furniture factory, but we do aim to be efficient to keep costs down. You probably won’t operate your home shop […]

Join us for the opening reception of Appalachia 2025: A Community Art Exhibit at the Berea Arts Council on Friday May 9th, starting at 5:30pm. Celebrate the creative voices of Madison and surrounding Appalachian counties as artists explore and reimagine life in contemporary Appalachia. Meet the artists, view the work, and enjoy an evening of […]

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. #bereabikeculture #bereasbikesandbrews #visitberea #getoutsideky #bikesandbeers #bikes #bikeride #beer #Kentucky #MVP #CyclingCommunity #bikelife #bicycle

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. […]

In the new year of 2025: “Berea Old Time Music Circle” is having regular free and (open to the public) jams for those interested in the Old Time Music of our Appalachian Region. We meet at Union Church, in their “Parlor” at 200 Prospect Street, Berea, KY  40403 on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays of […]

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 […]

Know Where Your Food Comes From — Shop Small and Support Local! Fresh items every Saturday🌱 Visit the market for baked goods, fresh produce, greens, eggs, cheese and meats, hand crafted items, and more!

Let’s go fly a kite!  🪁🪁🪁🪁  Kites Away!! Free event!!! Saturday May 10th     12-2pm Skate Park Football Field Bring your own Kites or use one of ours (Limited Quantity) Call 986-9402 for any questions

Not well known in the United States, the Layens hive is widely used in Europe. It is a horizontal hive (like the top bar) with much larger frames than the Langstroth. We think it offers some advantages over other types of hives and have added several Layens hives to the BUF apiary this year.

Michael Phillips of Lost Nation Orchard pioneered the use of pro-biotic sprays to support fruit tree health and increase resistance to diseases such as fireblight and cedar apply rust. We will show you how to mix a batch of spray, and how to apply it most effectively to the BUF apple trees.

 Celebrate Mother’s Day at Boone Tavern! .Join us on Sunday, May 11th, for a memorable Mother’s Day meal at the Historic Boone Tavern Restaurant. We’ll be serving our regular brunch and lunch menu along with some special Mother’s Day features crafted just for the occasion..Treat Mom to a delicious dining experience in our charming, historic setting […]

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. […]

Weekly on Mondays. Hosted by Questionable Activities Trivia inside Rebel Rebel Studio & Lounge. Bring a team or join on when you arrive. Free to play. Top two teams win prizes! Doors open at 6pm. Trivia begins at 7pm. Cash bar + food truck available.