BEREA, Ky. — The Berea Arts Council will host its annual Plant Sale on Saturday, May 9, giving residents a chance to refresh their gardens while supporting local arts programming.
The sale is scheduled from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Berea Arts Council, located at 444 Chestnut Street. This year’s theme, “Grow Your Garden, Grow Our Community,” captures the spirit of the event: a spring fundraiser rooted in both gardening and community support.
🌱 A Fundraiser With Local Roots
The Plant Sale is more than a seasonal shopping stop; it is a fundraiser that helps support the council’s work in the community. The Berea Arts Council serves as a creative hub for the community, offering exhibitions, cultural experiences, and resources designed to make art accessible to everyone.
Buying a plant, donating one, or simply stopping by to browse is a meaningful way for residents to connect everyday community life with the creative work happening at the council.
🪴 Donations and Selection
The sale offers a variety of additions for the yard, porch, or windowsill, including flowers, bulbs, houseplants, and vegetables. For those who have extra plants to share, the Arts Council is also accepting plant donations on Friday, May 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Whether you are a seasoned gardener, a supporter of the arts, or both, participation helps the council keep its programs and exhibits available to the public.
🗓️ A Busy Berea Weekend
The Plant Sale takes place during a busy early-May weekend in Berea. With graduation activities, the Farmers Market, and local theater performances all overlapping, the weekend offers several ways for residents to stay close to home while supporting the organizations that make the town unique.
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Upcoming Events in Berea & Beyond
🌿 Community, Arts & Outdoors
- Eastern Kentucky University Commencement — May 7–8
- Studio Space Spring Soiree (105 Jackson St.) — Friday, May 8, 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.
- Berea Runners Saturday Group Run (Native Bagel Co.) — Saturday, May 9 at 8:00 a.m.
- Berea Farmers Market (Chestnut Street Pavilion) — Saturdays, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Berea Arts Council Plant Sale (444 Chestnut St.) — Saturday, May 9, 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
- Berea College Commencement — Sunday, May 10
- Madison Central High School Graduation (Alumni Coliseum) — Friday, May 22 at 7:00 p.m.
- Model Laboratory School Graduation — Friday, May 22
- Madison Southern High School Graduation (Alumni Coliseum) — Saturday, May 23 at 10:00 a.m.
🎭 Theater & Performance at The Spotlight Playhouse
(Tickets and info for all shows: thespotlightplayhouse.com)
- Madagascar: A Musical Adventure JR. (Ages 9–14) — Final Weekend! Closes May 10
- The Secret Garden (The Bluegrass Players) — Final Weekend! Closes May 10
- Annie: The Musical (The Bluegrass Players) — May 15–24
- Annie KIDS (Spotlight Acting School) — May 29–June 7
- Creative Arts Camp (“New York, New York”) — June 8–12
- “Oh, Those Summer Nights” Intergenerational Intensive — June 14–27
- Macbeth (The Bluegrass Players) — June 19–28
- Film Acting Camp (Rising 6th–Age 18) — June 29–July 3
- Seussical the Musical (Ages 14–18) — July 31–Aug. 9