SPECIAL EVENTS
First Friday Berea - Presented by MACED
July 1
5pm-11pm
"Old Town" Artisan Village Shopping District
 
Featuring performances by
PointSeven, Arrows of Aela, Vessel, Last of the Dodo, and Knot Fire Productions.

Spotlight on Habitat for Humanity of Madison & Clark Counties.

Berea Farmers Market
Handmade Arts & Crafts
Locally-sourced Food Vendors
Informational Booths
Kids Activities

Bring chairs or blankets and stay the whole evening!
The entire Old Town Artisan Village will be utilized for the festivities. Artisan Village galleries, studios and businesses will be encouraged to extend their hours into the evening.

4th of July Spectacular
July 4
6pm, Fireworks at Dark 
Berea City Park, 6 Pirate Parkway

Kid Games, Inflatables, Climbing Wall, Food Vendors, Face Painting and more.

Patriotic Sand Sculpture by a world renowned and local artist, Damon Farmer.

Live music by the Neon Nights Band from 6pm-7:30pm and Wild Card Band from 8pm-10pm.

Bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on.

Fireworks at Dark.

For more information call Berea Parks and Recreation at 859-986-9402.

Berea Festival of Learnshops - 6th AnnualFOL logo
July 8-24, 2016  

The Berea Festival of Learnshops has Something for Everyone. Select from workshops that last two hours to three days to pursue your interest in in crafts, art, music, literature, cooking, and so much more.

Registration is open up to one hour before class time!

Learnshops last from two hours to
two or more days. 

Come immerse your
self in Berea's culture of learning and fun.
  

Berea Craft Festival - 35 Anniversary Celebration 
July 8, 9 & 10
Friday & Saturday: 10am - 6pm | Sunday: 10am - 5pm

Historic Indian Fort Theater, 2047 Big Hill Road (HWY 21E)
  
Discover new work by over 120 artists from across the country.

Take part in craft demonstrations, live music and regional entertainment.

Admission: $6.00 for adults, $5.00 for seniors and children under 12 are free.

Free Shuttle to the Berea Craft Festival on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10am-5pm. Stops include the Kentucky Artisan Center, "Old Town" Artisan Village and College Square in front of Boone Tavern. Shuttle will make a continuous loop between the stops and  the Festival.

For more information call Berea Tourism 859-986-2540/800-598-5263.

Hands on WorkshopsHands On Workshops (H.O.W.) Logo
At Individual Studios in Berea
  
H.O.W. (Hands-on Workshops) is a part of Berea's continued attempt to make education in artisan skills & crafts accessible to everyone. We're just getting started so keep checking back to see who else is getting on-board.

For more details and workshop availability, please contact the artisans directly using the information provided in their descriptions at http://www.visitberea.com/how-berea.

Dulcimer Concert 
July 15
7pm-9pm
First Christian Church, 206 Chestnut Street  

Mountain Dulcimer Concert by the Berea Festival of Learnshops, Dulcimer Weekend Instructors:
Tull Glazener, Dave Haas and Lorinda Jones.

This concert is a free event and is open to the public - No tickets or registration required. For more information call

For more information call Berea Tourism at 859-986-2540/800-598-5263.

White Fringeless Orchid
Endangered Species Mural - Berea Celebration  
July 17  
2pm 
123 North Broadway

Join the Center for Biological Diversity and Kentucky Heartwood for a community celebration of a new mural in the national Endangered Species Mural Project-- the White Fringeless Orchid. (Photo credit Brad Wilson). Mural by Roger Peet and local artists. Music by Zoe Speaks and face-painting by Jon Clark. Crafts, Snacks, Free, All Ages.


Quilt and Fiber Extravaganza
July 29 & 30
Friday 10am-5pm, Saturday 10am-4pm
Berea Community School, 1 Pirate Parkway
 
The Berea Arts Council's Quilt Extravaganza on July 29-30 has expanded to include all the fiber arts from embroidery, cross-stitch, knitting, crochet, to spinning and weaving.

Visitors can shop at the Vendors Market full of booths selling quilt supplies, sewing machines, hand crafts, and yarns of all types.

There will be talks on modern quilting, spinning demonstrations, and children's activities each day. The featured pattern is the Log Cabin and its many variations such as Courthouse Steps, Barn Raising, and the Pineapple Log Cabin.
 Admission is $5 at the door. For more information, call 859-985-9317.

EXHIBITS, DEMOS & MORE


Quilt by Lynette
Brown


Fiber Piece By Linda Murdoch


139 N. Broadway
Open Mon. - Fri. 10am - 5pm
Sat. 10  am - 4pm   
 
Phone: 859-985-9317 
 [email protected] 
 
"Quilts with a Kick"
On Exhibit July 1 thru August 6, 2016
Exhibit by the Quilt Artists of Kentucky, which is an auxiliary of the Kentucky Heritage Quilt Society.  In conjunction with Quilts with a Kick, the Berea Arts Council is presenting a Fiber Art exhibit! 

Exhibit Reception open to the public on July 29 from 6pm-8pm 
  

"See the Art...Meet the Artisan"
Featured is the artwork of Teresa Cole for July. This is a partnership between the Berea Arts Council and the Madison County Library - Berea location. It seeks to let visitors to the library see the work of some of the wonderful artwork from artists in Berea! Teresa's pottery will be on display at the library until the end of July. You have the opportunity to meet Teresa on July 31 at 2:00pm at the library when she will give a presentation about her work. 





"Our Secret Spot" by Sara and Brian Turner of Cricket Press


Artist Sue Reeves Sewing


Quilt by Brenda Plaster





        
200 Artisan Way
Open Daily
9am - 6pm 

Phone: 859-985-5448 
"Great Impressions: Prints by Kentucky Artisans"
On Exhibit Now thru September 10, 2016   
Printmaking is one of the oldest forms of illustration and this exhibit includes works made with an array of printmaking techniques selected by each artist to translate their individual expression and style. The exhibit not only showcases the talent and range of Kentucky's printmakers, but also includes information on the history of printmaking with displays of printmaking tools, equipment, and examples of different printmaking processes.

"Kentucky Clay: A Continuing Tradition"
      
Beginning with the origins of clay and early objects made from clay, the exhibit shows the development of tools and processes used in ceramics. Through text, photos and objects, the scope of Kentucky ceramics is covered from early Native American pottery shards, to today's contemporary ceramic works.
 
July-2
Wet Felted Vessels Demonstrated by Cathy Vigor, of Lexington.
10:30am - 3:30pm
July-9




July-9
Fabric Jewelry Keepers Demonstrated by Sue Reeves, of Richmond. 
10:30am - 3:30pm

Free guided tours through the Center's gallery exhibit and lobby exhibit.
11:00am & 2:00pm
July-16
Berea Welcome Center Carvers demonstrate their carving techniques.
10:30am - 3:30pm
July-23
Felted Purses Demonstrated by Cathie Brown, of Richmond.
10:30am - 3:30pm
July-30




July-30
Color, Pattern and Value in Quilts Demonstrated by Brenda Plaster, of Lawrenceburg.
10:30am - 3:30pm

CHAUTAUQUA SPEAKER
Dr. Pearlie M. Johnson Presents: "Quilt Art - Examining the Narrative in Kentucky Quilts"
1:00pm
COMMUNITY EVENTS
Jammin' on the Porch 
Thursdays, 7pm-9pm 
Cabin Porch, 3 Artist Circle
Rain Site: Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 West Jefferson St.


An authentic Berea experience! Bring your instrument and join in the jam session.

More info call Berea Tourism 859-986-2540/800-598-5263.
Contra Dancing
July 23
8pm-11pm
Russel Acton Folk Center, 212 West Jefferson St.
 
Contra Dance with caller Joe Wilkie and band Footbridge. (Beginner lesson 7:30-8:00 PM)

$8.00 adults; $5.00 students and seniors 
For More Information: 859-985-5501 or http://bereacontradance.org/ or [email protected]

A Contraire Dance Association Event.   
Berea Farmers Market  
Outdoor Market   
Saturdays, 9am-1pm
Tuesdays, 3pm-6pm 
416 Chestnut Street (grassy lot across the street from People's Bank)

Fresh Local Food and Locally Sourced, Handcrafted Goods!

Second Saturday Celebration:
Tomato Fest, July 9 from 9am-1pm

Tomato tastings and cooking demonstration. Kids can learn about insects and everyone can enjoy music. And of course, all that great farmers market food!
 
Berea Trolley Tour 
Saturdays 10am-4pm  
Now thru October

This free tour includes stops at the KY Artisan Center, Old Town Artisan Village, Chestnut St. and College Square. Tour lasts about one hour or you may get off and back on at the different stops.

More info call Berea Tourism 859-986-2540/800-598-5263.

Berea Parks and Recreation Department
Thank you for Following! 

As always if you have any comments or suggestions please send them to [email protected].

If you have an event that you'd like to submit to our community event calendar please follow this link to fill out our event submission form:



Berea Tourism 
Nancy Conley
800.598.5263