2009 Community Events

Ongoing Events

5/16/2009 - 10/3/2009
Downtown Saturday Market
7:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Saturday Mornings
Downtown Court Square; fresh produce, baked goods, and arts for sale by regional farmers and artists.
(270) 759-9474; www.murray
mainstreet.org

APRIL

4/15/2009
FFA Field Day
‘Bill’ Cherry Agricultural Exposition Center
(270) 809.3125; www.murraystate.edu/agr/

4/22/2009
All Campus Sing
4:00 PM
Lovett Auditorium
Phone: (270) 809-4288

4/23/2009 - 4/25/2009
The Edge Festival
Actor’s Studio Theatre
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
(270) 809-4421
www.murraystate.edu/chfa/theatre/

MAY

5/1/2009
Relay for Life
Roy Stewart Stadium

5/1/2009
The Edge Festival
Actor’s Studio Theatre
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
(270) 809-4421
www.murraystate.edu/chfa/theatre/

5/2/2009
Spring City-Wide Yard Sale
6:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Maps and application available at the Murray Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Phone: (270) 759-2199
www.tourmurray.com

5/9/2009
Murray State University Spring Commencement
Regional Special Events Center
Phone: (800) 272-4MSU
www.murraystate.edu

5/15/2009-5/17/2009
Alpha Tau Omega Alumni Weekend
(270) 687-7116
 
5/15/2009
Murray Main Street - Trivia Night
Curris Center Ballroom - Murray State University
6:00 PM
This annual fundraising event tests the knowledge of Murray’s community members!  Make a team of up to 8 people and sign up for a night of laughter and fun!  Tables are $120.00.  Reservations are required.
Contact: Deana Wright
(270) 759-9474

JUNE

6/1/2009- 6/4/2009
4th Annual Best Practices and University City Relations
Town and Gown
(270) 809-4415

6/5/2009
Racer Classic Golf Tournament
Miller Memorial Golf Course
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
The MSU athletic department is hosting the Racer Classic Golf Tournament at Miller Memorial Golf Course.  All funds raised will go directly to the MSU athletic department.  For more information, contact Kyle McClure at (270) 809-3517 or
kyle.mcclure@murraystate.edu
www.goracers.com

6/20/2009
Father’s Day Car Show
Downtown Court Square
(270) 759-9474
www.murraymainstreet.org

JULY

7/3/2009-7/5/2009 
Freedom Fest
Downtown Court Square/BeeCreek
Opening Ceremony, Squealin’ on the Square, Downtown Street Fair, Block Party, Fireworks, and Family Day in the Park
(270) 759-2199
www.tourmurray.com

AUGUST

8/17/2009
Great Beginnings Downtown
Downtown Court Square
5:00 PM
(270) 759-9474
www.murraymainstreet.org

SEPTEMBER

9/11/2009-9/12/2009
Ice Cream Festival
Chestnut Park
(270) 762-0325
www.murrayparks.org

9/26/2009
Arts on the Square
Downtown Court Square
(270) 759-9474
www.murraymainstreet.org

OCTOBER

10/10/2009
Murray State University Homecoming
Murray State University
(270) 809-5600
www.murraystate.edu/ialu/index.htm

10/16/2009-10/17/2009
Western Kentucky Highland Festival
Central Park
www.wkyhighlandfestival.com

10/17/2009
Lumberjack Challenge
Downtown Court Square
10:00 AM
Located on the downtown square, watch professional lumberjack competitors saw through wood and see the wood chips fly!
Contact: Murray Main Street
(270) 759-9474

10/25/2009
Annual Creative Arts Bazaar
Murray Women’s Club
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
(270) 753-9640

10/30/2009
Trail of Treats
Chestnut Park
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
(270) 762-0325
www.murrayparks.org

NOVEMBER

11/6/2009-11/7/2009
Western Kentucky Fiddle Festival
Lovett Auditorium
(270) 759-2199
www.tourmurray.com

11/20/2009- 12/31/2009
Christmas in the Park
Central Park
(270) 762-3025
www.murrayparks.org