BEREA, Ky. — A local spring tradition is returning this month as the Berea Arts Council hosts its 2026 Garden Tour on Saturday, May 23. The self-guided tour runs from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and features six private and local garden spaces across the city. The event, which took a year-long hiatus in 2025,…

BEREA, Ky. — The Berea Chamber of Commerce has scheduled its annual golf tournament for Friday, June 12, 2026, at Battlefield Golf Course in Richmond. The tournament is one of the organization’s regular networking events, bringing together local business owners, civic leaders, and community supporters. While hosted by the Berea Chamber, the event takes place…

RICHMOND, Ky. — Tuesday evenings at Irvine-McDowell Park are once again becoming a weekly community stop as the city kicks off another season of Tasty Tuesdays. The recurring event is held every Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the park, with live music beginning at 6:00 p.m. While the park remains open for…

BEREA, Ky. — Berea animal lovers will have a chance to turn a favorite pet photo into a painted keepsake during a Paint Your Pet Paint Party on Sunday, May 17. The event is scheduled for 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at One Eyed Jack’s Social Club, located at 107 Clay Dr. in Berea. The…

BEREA, Ky. — A two-day woodworking workshop called Tools and Stools with Don Weber is scheduled for Saturday, May 30, and Sunday, May 31, at the Berea Makerspace, located at 116 Spring Circle Drive. The class is built around a hands-on philosophy: participants build a traditional hand tool first, then use that same tool to…

BEREA, Ky. — Sustainable Berea will host its Spring Gathering on Saturday, May 23, bringing supporters together for dinner, auctions, and recognition of local sustainability efforts. The event is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Churchill’s, located at 100 Churchill Dr. in Berea. The gathering supports Sustainable Berea’s community programs, including the Berea…

RICHMOND, Ky. — The Richmond Outdoor Committee (ROC) is hosting a series of spring activities this month, giving residents the chance to participate in guided kayaking and personal safety workshops. The sessions take place at Lake Reba Park and Irvine-McDowell Park and are open to a range of skill levels, from first-time paddlers to those…

BEREA, Ky. — A hands-on workshop series focused on the craft of making clay wind instruments will be held May 22–24 at the Berea Arts Council. The event, titled Mountain Melodies: Appalachian-Inspired Ocarinas & Wind Instruments Workshop Series, features artist Jesse McClanahan. Over three days, participants will be guided through the process of creating small,…

RICHMOND, Ky. — Madison County Beef Day returns Tuesday, May 12, with a free drive-thru lunch for the community and a nod to the region’s agricultural heritage. The 7th Annual Madison County Beef Day will run from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Richmond Ag Credit office, located at 1000 Ival James Blvd. in…

MADISON COUNTY, Ky. — Madison County’s 2026 Primary Election is approaching, and registered voters have several ways to cast their ballots. This includes a three-day window for no-excuse early in-person voting ahead of Primary Election Day on Tuesday, May 19. 🗳️ No-Excuse Early Voting Registered Madison County voters can cast their ballots in person during…

BEREA, Ky. — Berea’s free summer concert season begins Tuesday, May 12, with a kickoff event featuring live music, food trucks, and children’s activities on the hospital campus. The Levitt BLOC Berea concert runs from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Saint Joseph Berea Hospital, located at 305 Estill St. The event is presented through…

BEREA, Ky. — Berea City Councilmember Steve Davis has resigned from office, effective May 5, after accepting work responsibilities that will require significant travel over the coming months. Mayor Bruce Fraley announced the resignation at the top of the May 5 council meeting. Davis told local media his job would make it difficult for him…

BEREA, Ky. — The Spotlight Playhouse is getting ready for a month filled with red dresses, big dreams, and one of the most beloved family musicals of all time. Annie: The Musical opens May 15 at The Spotlight Playhouse, bringing the classic story of hope, family, and perseverance to Berea. The production will run May…

BEREA, Ky. — The Berea Farmers Market has officially moved into its summer schedule, giving residents and visitors more time to shop local each Saturday. The market is now open Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chestnut Street Pavilion, located at 635 Chestnut St. The expanded summer schedule runs from May through…

BEREA, Ky. — A multi-activity afternoon called SummerFest is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, at The Pinnacles in the Berea College Forest. The event runs from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and is hosted through the Berea College Forestry Outreach Center, located at 2047 Big Hill Road, Berea. SummerFest is designed as an easy, drop-in…

BEREA, Ky. — For those looking to start the weekend with fresh air, movement, and a little community, Berea Runners will meet for its Saturday group run on May 9 at 8:00 a.m. The group meets at the Native Bagel Company parking lot, located behind the shop at 436 Chestnut Street. Runners check in before…

BEREA, Ky. — Summer break can be a challenge for families who want something more meaningful than another week of screens, but still need a structured, full-day environment for their children. Spotlight Acting School’s Creative Arts Camp is designed to fill that gap. Running Monday through Friday, June 8–12, at The Spotlight Playhouse (214 Richmond…

RICHMOND, Ky. — A new community event is joining Richmond’s Tuesday night routine this season, focusing on rhythm and local inclusion. Richmond Parks and Recreation has introduced the Richmond Drum Circle, a free drop-in gathering scheduled for the first Tuesday of each month from May through September. The circle runs from 5:15 p.m. to 5:50…

BEREA, Ky. — The Spotlight Playhouse is closing out a special production this weekend with The Secret Garden, a beautiful and atmospheric adaptation of the classic story by Frances Hodgson Burnett. The play was adapted for the stage by Dana Hendren, who also directs the production. Hendren is an actor, volunteer, proud parent of Spotlight…

BEREA, Ky. — Berea College will welcome graduates, families, and visitors to campus on Sunday, May 10, for a full day of commencement events celebrating the Class of 2026. The day begins with the Baccalaureate Ceremony at 10:30 a.m. in Phelps Stokes, followed by the main Commencement Ceremony at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Arena…