Events

Come out and see the Whizzers,antique bicycles from the 40's. Participants come from as far as Florida, Pennsylvania and Texas. A 25-mile ride will start at 10am. Come to Riverside Park at 12pm for the start of the displays. A community spaghetti supper will be held on Friday evening from 5 - 7 pm at the Community Center. Whizzers will be on display for judging and trophies will be awarded. Riverside Park will host the swap meet and Whizzer drags beginning at 11:00 am. 270-797-0909

Dance the night away and enjoy the live music at Pam's Dance Barn. Admission: $6 per person. For more information, call 270-836-4649.

This is race 1 of the Unbridled Adventure Race Series. On Friday night there are three events taking place. A naturalist led group hike to start at Clifty Creek Lodge will be from 5-6pm. Following the hike, there will be a meet and greet at Clifty Creek Lodge from 6-7pm. And finally, a navigation clinic will be held at Pennyroyal shelter from 7-8pm. The Race will take place on Saturday June 1 from 10am-4pm. Call 270-797-3421 for additional information.

This is race 1 of the Unbridled Adventure Race Series. Race check-in will be at Clifty Creek Lodge from 7-9am. A breakfast kiosk will be open. A pre-race briefing at the Beach Pavilion starts at 9:15am. Maps will be distributed 9:45am. The race officially starts at 10:00am from the Beach Pavilion. The race finishes at the Beach Pavilion at 4:00pm. Dinner & awards banquet will start at 5:00pm at Clifty Creek Lodge. Check out the website for registration and required gear. http://www.flyingsquirreladventures.com/Unbridled_AR_Series.php http://www.flyingsquirreladventures.com/uploads/Pennyrile_Gear_List.pdf

Spend the day visiting 6 various gardens in our community. The Pennyroyal Herb Club will sponsor its 15th annual garden tour (rain or shine) on Saturday, June 1. A plant sale and the $6 tickets will be available on tour day at the Ruby Laffoon Log Cabin Herb Garden on Union Street. For more information, please call 270-825-3862.

Dave's Sticky Pig, 206 Madison Square Drive, will hold a cruise-in the first Saturday night of every month, weather permitting, from 6-9 p.m. All cars, bikes, and trucks are welcome. There is plenty of paved parking! No entry fee, but entrants may register their vehicles to be eligible for prizes. 270-326-5100

Dance the night away and enjoy the live music at Pam's Dance Barn. Admission: $6 per person. For more information, call 270-836-4649.

Join us as the Madisonville Tradewater Pirates open the home game season against the Hopkinsville Hoppers. The game starts at 7pm and admission is $5. 270-821-4171

The Anne P. Baker Gallery of the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts presents this special display of traditional Japanese clothing, The Claude Holeman Collection, courtesy of the Dawson Springs Art Museum. Free admission. 270-824-8650

What better way to spend a summer evening than at the ballpark eating a hotdog and watching baseball! The Owensboro Oilers are in town to take on the Madisonville Tradewater Pirates at Elmer Kelly Stadium. Admission is $5 per person and the game starts at 7 pm. 270-821-4171

Prizes on every hole, refreshments, lunch, and more. 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. shotgun starts. To register your 4-player team or to inquire about sponsorship opportunities, call 270-821-3435.

The city of Mortons Gap will host its annual Coalfield Festival June 7 & 8. Events will begin Friday at 4pm with musical performances from local artists, the Gutterats will take the stage at 7pm. On Saturday, a parade will start at 1 pm followed by a basketball tournament, auction and performances by James Michael Harris and Michael Cochran. The Copper Road band will be the mail event at 7pm on June 8. Call City Hall at 270-258-3564 for more information.

The Madisonville Tradewater Pirates will play the Marion Bobcats at 7 pm. Come and watch these talented college players from all over the country. Admission is $5 per person. 270-821-4171

American Woven Coverlets is a presentation by Richard and Christine Jeryan of The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan. A PowerPoint presentation will detail the materials and weave structures employed; the technology used in their manufacture; when, where, by whom and for whom they were produced; their cultural context; and their fall from popularity. The weavers and clients of several coverlets from the Jeryan collection and the collection of The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan are described in detail. In addition, coverlets from the Jeryan's collection and local collectors will be available for examination and discussion. Participants are encouraged to bring their own coverlets to share with the group. The presentation is free and open to anyone interested in history, genealogy, American crafts, or the fiber arts. For more information, contact Judy Carver at 812-453-8437

The city of Mortons Gap will host its annual Coalfield Festival June 7 & 8. Events will begin Friday at 4pm with musical performances from local artists, the Gutterats will take the stage at 7pm. On Saturday, a parade will start at 1 pm followed by a basketball tournament, auction and performances by James Michael Harris and Michael Cochran. The Copper Road band will be the mail event at 7pm on June 8. Call City Hall at 270-258-3564 for more information.

Satisfy your craving for classic cars every second Saturday of the month April through September! Bring the family to the North Main Sonic Drive-In to view the lovingly restored vintage automobiles on display. Bring your lawn chairs. It's fun and free admission. There will be a 50/50 pot and door prize drawings. Visit our website for additional information www.showandgocarclub.com or phone 270-825-3509

Dance the night away and enjoy the live music at Pam's Dance Barn. Admission: $6 per person. For more information, call 270-836-4649.

Join us as the Madisonville Tradewater Pirates play the newest team in the league, the Dubois County Bombers at Elmer Kelly Stadium. The game begins at 7 pm and the admission is $5 per person. 270-821-4171

The Anne P. Baker Gallery of the Glema Mahr Center for the Arts presents this special display of traditional Japanese clothing, The Claude Holeman Collection, courtesy of the Dawson Springs Art Museum. Free admission. 270-824-8650

Buy a ticket to this Madisonville Tradewater Pirates game, and you'll hit a summer fun home run! Don't miss the Pirates as they play the Fulton Railroaders at Elmer Kelly Stadium in Madisonville City Park. Admission is $5 per person. 270-821-4171

The beautiful Madisonville City Park is the background for the Madisonville Tradewater Pirates to take on the Hopkinsville Hoppers beginning at 7 pm. Admission is $5 per person. 270-821-4171

In conjunction with Friday Night Live summer concert series, the Hopkins County UK Alumni Club will sponsor this annual 5K run/fun walk. The run features a looping course beginning on East Center Street, winding through scenic downtown and ending on East Center Street. Men's and women's overall awards will be presented along with a short sleeve race shirt to all entrants. The pre-registration fee is $25. For more information, call 836-6945, 836-2391, or 821-9622.

Friday Night Live, this free outdoor summer concert series, opens with a 5K Run/Fun Walk sponsored by the Hopkins County UK Alumni Club, the Fire Department's Kid's Obstacle Course, and other activities including the Chamber of Commerce beer garden, inflatables, food vendors and more. Barry Potter and the Hoscats, Ray Ligon, and The Pat Ballard Band will perform. 270-824-2195

Dance the night away and enjoy the live music at Pam's Dance Barn. Admission: $6 per person. For more information, call 270-836-4649.

Batter up! Nothing's finer than summer baseball in Madisonville, Kentucky. Watch the Madisonville Tradewater Pirates play the Owensboro Oilers at Elmer Kelley stadium in the Madisonville City Park. Admission is $5 per person and the game starts at 7 pm. 270-821-4171