RICHMOND, Ky. — Richmond’s popular Tasty Tuesdays series is returning to Irvine-McDowell Park this spring, bringing together live music, food trucks, local vendors, and family-friendly activities on Tuesday evenings throughout April.
Hosted by Richmond Parks and Recreation, the free event series runs from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Irvine-McDowell Park, 345 Lancaster Ave. The series will continue from April all the way through September, offering a relaxed way for families and friends to spend a spring evening outdoors.
📅 The April Lineup
The April schedule includes four distinct Tuesday events, each featuring its own unique mix of live entertainment, local vendors, and community activities:
🎸 April 7 (Kickoff Event)
Live music: 3 Men & A Banjo, plus a drop-in drum circle led by Sanjay Blevins.
Food & Drink: Comete Alguito, Mac-A-Tude, Cindy Lou Who Delights, Ice Paradise, Batter & Buttercream Cupcakes, Dreaming Creek Brewery, Chenault Vineyards, and the Madison County Farmers Market.
🎤 April 14
Live music: Lauren Mink and Dale Adams.
Food & Drink: Bert’s Speakecheezy, Dogg House, La Cima Mexican Food Truck, DonutNV, Cindy Lou Who’s Kettle Corn, Dreaming Creek Brewery, and Chenault Vineyards.
🌳 April 21 (Arbor Day Event)
Live music: Whiskey River, alongside special Arbor Day activities.
Food & Drink: Fully Loaded, Drea’s Catfish Bucket, Tolentino’s, Batter & Buttercream Cupcakes, Beverly Ann’s Cookie Truck, Dreaming Creek Brewery, and Chenault Vineyards.
🎵 April 28
Live music: Yes ter Year.
Food & Drink: Piggin Out, Mac-A-Tude, La Cima Mexican Food Truck, Jenabelle Treats, Batter & Buttercream Cupcakes, Dreaming Creek Brewery, and Chenault Vineyards.
🚗 Parking and Planning Your Visit
With a great mix of music, food, and an open-air community atmosphere, Tasty Tuesdays is an easy trip for Berea residents looking to break up the work week.
For those planning to attend the kickoff event on April 7, organizers note that the Lancaster Avenue lot will be open, with additional parking readily available in the EKU Crabbe Street lot or the Adams lot. All activities and vendor lineups are subject to change, so attendees are encouraged to follow Richmond Parks and Recreation for the latest updates.
🎟️ Upcoming Events in Berea & Beyond
🎭 Theater & Performance at The Spotlight Playhouse
(Tickets and info for all shows: thespotlightplayhouse.com)
- “Finally” A Broadway Revue (The Spotlight Players) — April 3–12
- The Booking Committee (The Bluegrass Players) — April 17–25
- Disney’s Finding Nemo KIDS (Ages 4–11) — April 24–26
🎶 Music & Concerts
- Jason Derulo Live (EKU Center for the Arts) — Fri., April 10 at 8:00 p.m.
- Berea College Bluegrass Ensemble Spring Concert (Berea College) — Sat., April 11 at 7:00 p.m.
🌿 Community, Arts & Outdoors
- Tasty Tuesdays (Irvine-McDowell Park, Richmond) — Every Tuesday in April at 5:00 p.m.
- Good Friday Service (Berea Baptist Church) — Fri., April 3 at 12:15 p.m.
- Churchill’s Spring Market (Churchill’s, Berea) — Sat., April 4 at 10:00 a.m.
- Easter Eggstravaganza (Lake Reba Park, Richmond) — Sat., April 4 at 11:00 a.m.
- Easter Sunrise Service (Berea Baptist Church) — Sun., April 5 at 7:00 a.m.
- Red Oaks Forest School Art Club (Forestry Outreach Center) — Sat., April 11 at 10:00 a.m.
- RECHARGE: Foster Care Summit (Lexington, KY) — Sat., April 18
- Mushroom Inoculation Workshop with ASPI (Forestry Outreach Center) — Sat., April 25