September 2008
Carryin’ on the Tradition Quilt Show Madisonville, Glema Mahr Center for the Arts, Sept. 7-Oct. 20 ( (270) 824-8650).
Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness Art Exhibit Louisville Speed Art Museum, Sept. 7-Jan. 4 (www.speedmuseum.org; (502) 634-2700).
Kentucky Bourbon Festival Bardstown, Sept. 16-21 (www.kybourbonfestival.com; 1-800-638-4877, ext. 4).
Antique Gas Engine & Tractor Show Paducah, Carson Park, Sept. 19-21 (www.loneoaklionsclub.org; (270) 443-5595).
Audubon Park Annual Arts, Crafts, and Antique Festival Louisville, Sept. 20-21 ( (502) 635-5261).
Swing on Main Flemingsburg, downtown, Sept. 20 (www.flemingkychamber.com; (606)845-1223).
Barbecue on the River & Old Market Days Paducah, historic riverfront, Sept. 25-27 (www.bbqontheriver.org; (270) 444-8649).
Bluegrass Balloon Festival Louisville, Sept. 26-28 (www.bluegrassballoons.com; (502) 491-1076).

August 2008
Duncan Hines Festival Bowling Green, Kentucky Museum and downtown Fountain Square, Aug. 14-16 (www.duncanhinesfestival.com; 1-800-326-7465).
River’s Edge Film Festival Paducah, Aug. 14-17 (www.riversedgefilmfestival.com; [270] 442-7723).
Birdhouse Display & Silent Auction Lexington, State Botanical Garden, Aug. 15-24 (www.ca.uky.edu/arboretum; [859] 257-6955).
Multicultural Festival Owensboro, First Presbyterian Church, Aug. 16 (www.fpcowensboro.com; [270] 926-1209).
Covered Bridge Festival Flemingsburg, Aug. 23, (http://flemingkychamber.com/calendar.asp; [606] 845-1223).
Bluegrass Festival Flemingsburg, Mandolin Farm, Aug. 29-31, (www.mandolinfarmbluegrass.net; [606] 845-3693).