Want to make new friends? Worried about hiking alone until you gain your confidence? Want to learn about the local wildlife? Then join at 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 […]

SAT, APR 26 at 3PM. FREE Admission: The Spirituals in Motion Song Creation Workshop with Sistah LaLa invites participants to engage in Lyric Writing and Arrangement of Traditional Negro Spirituals to create new work. This activity is perfect for multigenerational groups and looks to inspire creativity, merge history with the voices of today. This workshop is designed […]

Family and friends will gather on Saturday April 26, 2025, to celebrate the 3/4 Century+1 Birthday Recognition for Jim Embry. Feel at ease to come Saturday for as long as you can or to just drive by and say hello…or drop by Sunday anytime to say hello. What to bring: 1) Let’s all contribute to a […]

Step into a world of wonder at The Taleless Dog Bookstore with our Live Butterfly Exhibit! Experience the magic of these beautiful creatures up close as we showcase a variety of live butterflies in a specially curated environment.Don’t miss this unique opportunity to connect with nature in a whole new way—perfect for a family outing […]

It's time again for a bike party by the creek and this time, you're invited too! Ready to shred, send it, and show off your best tricks? The Creekside Bike Bash is here, and it’s gonna be a full-on bike party! If you’ve got a bike and a passion for two wheels, get yourself to […]

In this course, we’ll dive deeply into the techniques and fundamentals of solid wood furniture making.  We’ll use all the tooling available in the modern home shop and the hand tools that have been used in woodworking forever.  I don’t ascribe much to the concept of being a “hand tool woodworker” or a “power tool […]

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.

The Berea Arts Council is excited to announce a call for art for the Community Art Show: Appalachia 2025. Our annual community art show has been hosted for OVER A DECADE NOW thanks to your support! This opportunity is open to all artists from Madison and the surrounding Appalachian counties, regardless of their background or […]

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.

The shopkeepers of Old Town invite you to join us in celebrating May Day — a joyful spring gathering full of tradition, creativity, and community spirit! Our doors will be open wide, welcoming neighbors and visitors alike to explore the heart of Berea’s Artisan Village. Wander through our working artist studios and locally-owned shops, where […]

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 […]

20 miles of backroads and scenery for E-Bike riders to enjoy a group road ride experience without all the work and lycra.

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).

Join us for an unforgettable evening at Chenault Vineyards, where fine wine meets exquisite cuisine in a carefully curated five-course wine pairing dinner. Each dish has been thoughtfully crafted to complement the flavors of our hand-selected Chenault wines, enhancing your dining experience with perfect harmony. Throughout the evening, you'll discover why each pairing works, gaining […]

Local authors Wes Browne and Rick Childers gather on the patio at the Apollo Pizza Old Town Taproom in Berea, KY for discussion, reading, Q&A, book sale and signing. They will be sharing from and discussing their new books They All Fall the Same and Turkeyfoot. This event is free and open to the public. […]

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 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. […]

Come and join us for our annual Legacy Prom event. This year we will have appetizers and desserts, a professional photographer and lots and lots of music and fun! This event is for Madison County and surrounding area homeschool kids. There is a dress code and code of conduct that must be agreed to. Please […]

Kayla Preston of Grow Appalachia has built most of the high tunnels on the BUF and more than 100 tunnels elsewhere in eastern Kentucky. She will discuss high tunnel construction and costs, and their use in season extension and protection against severe weather.

At this workshop, participants will learn how to make yarn from old T-shirts! Roberts-Long will take participants through every step of the process. No supplies are required for participants to bring to this workshop, although we do ask that if you have T-shirts you have been waiting to take to Goodwill, bring them with you! […]

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!

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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.