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 […]

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.  

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 this one-day class, we will harvest hickory bark from the Berea College Forest. Weather permitting, we’ll start the day with a visit to the woods to discuss good bark trees and safety considerations. Then we’ll head back to the shop, where we’ll shave bark from a collection of hickory saplings.   Bark is a traditional […]

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!

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 […]

 Shining Stars Summer Camp (Ages 3–5) Tumble Shine Athletics Wednesdays & Fridays |  8:00 AM – 11:30 AM June 4 – August 1  Preschool Summer Fun Starts HERE!Our BRAND NEW drop-off camp is perfect for potty-trained kiddos ages 3–5.Every week is packed with tumbling, games, crafts, and FUN themed adventures!  Weekly Themes Like: Unicorns & Dragons Animal Adventures Mermaids & Pirates Sports & […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Come get your fresh farm-raised tunes! 3 Men & A Banjo is bringing its Appalachian swing sound back to the Market!

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 […]

Join us for the second annual Summer Solstice Festival this summer. 🌞 The front lawn will be filled with vendors, and we will have kids’ activities, food trucks, free parking, music, and shuttle service. Be sure to stop in Berea on June 7th and celebrate the Summer Solstice Craft Festival with us as the whole […]

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 […]

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 […]

We are so excited to announce our 2025 Summer Intensive! Join us this summer at Spotlight Acting School for ‘Singin’ in the Rain Jr.’! Open to ages 13-18, this program will provide students with immersive experiences in singing, acting, and dancing, offering interactive workshops and production experience.From June 9th to June 19th, students will work […]

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 […]

Berea Tourism’s 25th Annual L&N Day is scheduled to be held on Saturday, June 14th from 9:00am to 3:00pm in the Old Town Artisan Village. It celebrates the unique railroad history of Berea and the L&N Depot, which is the last brick station still standing on the Cincinnati to Knoxville line. 🚂 L&N Day festivities include […]

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 […]

Join our Berea community volunteers at the beautiful Berea Forestry Outreach center, for this open studio in nature. Art and nature are perfect partners! Creating art helps us explore our feelings and deepen observations of the world around us. Nature is constantly inspiring so many feelings, wonders, thoughts, questions, and more. Spending time in nature […]

This workshop is an excellent next step for anyone who has already begun to learn the fundamentals of woodturning.  Beth leads participants through a series of projects that utilize proper spindle and end-grain turning techniques to create boxes, vessels, and bowls. Additionally, students learn to make custom tools for hollowing and specialized applications. Beth emphasizes […]