Cadiz-Trigg County Tourist Commission

ARTalks: Dr. Tamela Williams Smith
2025-10-24 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Chicago) | Janice Mason Art Museum, 71 Main Street, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
ARTalks with Dr. Tamela Williams Smith, WKU Professor Emeritus
“Ghosts of Western Kentucky: An Evening of Haunted History”
This October, step into the shadows of western Kentucky hauntings with Dr. Tamela Williams Smith. Smith has spent decades researching and exploring tales of the supernatural and unexplainable in Kentucky. For the past several years, she has been gathering firsthand accounts of unexplained encounters at Western Kentucky University while also researching the land’s history for an upcoming book. Her interest in the paranormal began in Trigg County where she grew up surrounded by eerie local tales. Drawing on this background, she will share chilling stories from Cadiz and other western Kentucky towns – a perfect way to spend a crisp October evening!
Light refreshments will be served.Event is free and open to all.

Halloween Pet Costume Contest
2025-10-24 17:00 - 19:00 | Holy Bark Pet Resort, 2286 Princeton Road, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Friday October 24, 2025
5:00p.m.
West Cadiz Park

John L Street Library Fall Book Sale
2025-10-24 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-23 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-22 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-21 09:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-20 09:30 - 18:00 | John L Street Library, 244 Main Street, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Our FALL BOOK SALE will take place October 20-25, 2025!Hours: Monday (9:30-6:00) — Tuesday-Friday (9:30-4:30) — Saturday (9-12)**Instead of pricing books individually, we only ask that you give us a fair donation.
Please hold all book donations until after the book sale.

Bank of Cadiz hosting 28th Annual Relay for Life Survivors Dinner
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:30 | Cadiz Baptist Church Annex Building, 72 Main Street, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Bank of Cadiz & Trust will be hosting the 28th Annual Relay for Life Survivors Dinner.
Cards have been mailed out. If you are a survivor and would like to attend, please RSVP
Mrs. Tammy Phillips, Survivor Chairperson at 270-350-0227.

Fused Glass Landscape Class
2025-10-21 17:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-14 17:30 - 19:30 | Janice Mason Art Museum, 71 Main Street, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
A two-day Fused Glass Landscape class will be held October 14 & 21 (Tuesdays), 5:30-7:30 PM each evening. Vicki Karrigan will be the teacher. The fee for the class is: $60 or $50 for museum members. Students will create a 4″ x 6″ fused glass landscape piece that will be fired in a kiln.
*****Class sizes are limited, so don’t delay in calling to reserve your spot! To register for classes or to get more information, call the museum at 270-522-9056 or stop by.
To see the schedule of classes and topics, check out our website jmam.org.

Fall Painting Party
2025-10-20 17:00 - 19:00 | Cooperative Extension Office, 2657 Hopkinsville Road, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States

Basket Weaving Workshop
2025-10-20 10:00 - 15:00 | Cooperative Extension Office, 2657 Hopkinsville Road, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Basket Weaving Workshop
Monday October 20, 2025
10:00a.m.- 3:00p.m.
Trigg County Cooperative Extension Office

Moon River Presents: Daniel Ledbetter
2025-10-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Moonriver Marina, 3025 Rockcastle Road, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Saturday October 18, 2025
6:00p.m. – 10:00p.m.

Cerulean Halloween Fest
2025-10-18 16:00 - 18:00 | Cerulean Community Center, 418 Main Street, Cerulean, KY, 42215, United States
Bring the kiddos for a trunk or treat, hayrides, free chili and hot dogs.
Saturday October 18, 2025
4:00p.m. – 6:00p.m.
Cerulean Community Center

Fall Fest
2025-10-18 15:00 - 20:00 | Trigg County Recreation Complex, 303 Complex
**PLEASE NOTE THE VENUE HAS CHANGED TO THE TRIGG COUNTY COMPLEX OUTDOOR ARENA**
COME JOIN US FOR SOME FALL FAMILY FUN!
*Dress up in your favorite costume*Get your face painted*Play games*Meet and learn about horses*Take a hay ride*Visit our mini petting zoo*Climb up in a real tractor*Paint & take a pumpkin home*Mini fall picture sessions available by donation*Raffles
*Check out our on-site vendors*Concessions available
*Trick-or-treating is all day at each vendor, booth, and game*Costume Contest is at 7 pm with prizes

Smith's Corn Maze & Hayride
2025-10-18 12:00 - 17:00 | Rogers Sister’s Pumpkins, 6321 Hopkinsville Road, Cadzi, KY, 42211, United States
Open 12:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
$5.00 per person
Thursday 10/9
Friday 10/10
Saturday 10/11
Saturday 10/18
Saturday 10/25
Saturday 11/1

Homeplace 1850s Working Farm Annual Apple Fest
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Homeplace 1850s Working Farm, 4512 The Trace, Dover, TN, 37058, United States
Come out for the annual Apple Fest where we celebrate one of the best fruits of fall the apple!
There will be all things apple from baked apples to crafts.
There will be fun for the whole family.

Howl-O-Ween: Storybook Multiverse!
2025-10-18 10:00 - 16:00 | Woodland’s Nature Station, 3146 Silver Trail Road, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Many of our favorite storybooks have come to life and taken over the Woodlands Nature Station!
Journey through fun, family-friendly activities, crafts, and games that weave together stories of Percy Jackson and the Olympians, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Chronicles of Narnia, The Hobbit, and more!
Help characters from some of your favorite stories unravel the mysteries of the natural world, explore fun facts about our native wildlife, and have a fun and wacky adventure through our backyard!
This unique Halloween-themed programming will be great for fans of all ages.
Family Friendly Costumes are welcome.
For the safety of our animals, please leave your pets, familiars, and mythical creatures at home.
No pre-registration required.A detailed list of the day’s events will be available by October 1.
$9 for ages 18+; $7 for ages 5-17; free for ages 4 and under.

Cadiz Farmers Market
2025-10-18 07:00 | Downtown Cadiz, 61 Main Street, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
The Cadiz Farmers Market takes place downtown every Wednesday and Saturday from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM through October 4th. Visitors can browse a wide selection of fresh, locally grown produce. Located in downtown Cadiz, the market is a great way to support local agriculture and enjoy the community atmosphere.

St Stephen Ladies Guild Fall Fashion Show
2025-10-14 11:00 - 14:00 | St Stephen Parish Hall, 1698 Canton Road
Fashions provided by Persnickety Pig, GiGi’s Boutique and Marketplace, The Joshua Tree and The Mason Jar.

Ham Festival Carnival Rides Open - Great American Carnival
2025-10-12 12:00 - 17:00 | West Cadiz Park, Jefferson Street, Cadiz, 42211, United States
Great American Carnival Rides Open
West Cadiz Park

Church Service - LifeBridge United Methodist Church
2025-10-12 10:00 - 11:00 | Main Stage at Farmers Market, 21 Spring Street, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Sunday October 12, 2025
10:00a.m.
Main Stage at Farmers Market

Trigg County Ham Festival - Bryan White Concert
2025-10-11 19:30 - 21:00 | Cadiz Farmers Market Pavilion, 21 Spring Street, CADIZ, KY, 42211-9714, United States
Don’t miss an exciting night of live music at the Trigg Ham Festival on Saturday, October 11! Country music star Bryan White will headline the show, with local favorites Rewind opening the evening. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled night of great music, delicious food, and festival fun in Cadiz.

Concert - Rewind
2025-10-11 17:30 - 19:00 | Main Stage at Farmers Market, 21 Spring Street, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Saturday October 11, 2025
5:30p.m. – 7:00p.m.
Main Stage at Farmers Market

Hamtastic Drawings
2025-10-11 17:00 - 17:30 | Renaissance Stage, Downtown, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Hopefully you stopped by the Ham Festival Information booth and picked up your ticket.
Must be present to win!
Drawing will be at 5:00p.m. at the Renaissance Stage.

Hog Calling Contest
2025-10-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Renaissance Stage, Downtown, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Saturday October 11, 2025
4:00p.m.
Renaissance Stage

Broadbent B & B Foods - Cooking Country Ham Demo
2025-10-11 15:00 - 16:00 | Renaissance Stage, Downtown, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Demostration will take place Saturday October 11th at the Renaissance Stage.

Decades of Style
2025-10-11 13:30 - 14:30 | Renaissance Stage, Downtown, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Join in the fun of fashion of yesteryear.
Saturday October 11, 2025
1:30p.m. – 2:30p.m.
Renaissance Stage
Sponsored by The Mason Jar

Pedal Tractor Pulls
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | West Cadiz Park, Jefferson Street, Cadiz, 42211, United States
Who’s Got the Power?
It’s time to find out at the Pedal Tractor Pulls – a FREE event that’s fun for every kid at heart!

Saturday, October 11
1:00 PM
West Cadiz Park – during the Trigg County Ham Festival

This family-friendly competition is open to all ages 3 to 103 – so bring the little ones, the teens, and even the young-at-heart grandparents to join in the fun.

Sponsored by VeteranDroneServices

Don’t miss this Ham Festival favorite – come pedal, cheer, and celebrate community fun in Cadiz!

Ham Fest Mullet and Beard Contest
2025-10-11 12:30 - 13:30 | Renaissance Stage, Downtown, Cadiz, KY, 42211, United States
Mullets at 12:30pm Sponsored by The Shoppe SalonAge categories: 12 and under, 13 to 20, 21 and upBeards at 1:00pm sponsored by Big Sexy Beard ProductsFacial Hair categories: Full beard, Mustache, Partial Beard (Chops, Whaler, Goatee)

Contestants meet at the Renaissance Stage at 12:20. (Time subject to change based on the day’s schedule)Register at tinyURL.com/HamFestMulletBeard
