5th Annual Mother's Day Victorian Tea

Duncan Center Museum & Art Gallery - 122 South Cherry St.

Greenville, KY 42345

270-338-2605

Saturday, May 11th at 11:00 am & 2:00 pm

For Mother’s Day this year, treat your mother, grandmother, sister or friend to an unforgettable experience at the 5th Annual Mother’s Day Victorian Tea in the historic 1912 home that is the Duncan Center. Tickets are only $15 and you will receive a full service tea experience complete with sandwiches desserts and drinks! New this year will be a re-vamped menu featuring the culinary creations of Miss Hoss' Sweet Shop, a new business coming to downtown Greenville. Due to continued interest in this event two tea times will once again be offered in 2013. You will have the option of attending at 11:00 am or 2:00 pm.

Don’t miss this opportunity to honor that special lady in your life with a truly unique experience. This event sells out every year, so don’t wait! Call 270-338-2605 today to reserve your tickets! Happy Mother’s Day!

Rocking with Mother Goose CHAIRity Event

Palace Theatre - 119 North Main Street

Greenville, KY 42345

270-977-1531 or 270-338-7165

Friday, May 17th at 7:00PM & Sunday, May 19th at 2:00PM

MCTI is pleased to present a new event coming in May, the Rocking with Mother Goose CHAIRity Event! This event will be on Friday, May 17th and Sunday May 19th. Bring kids of all ages down to the historic Palace Theatre to hear Mother Goose share her favorite rhymes. In addition, some of Mother Goose’s most memorable characters will be on hand to help tell the stories and meet the kids. Concessions will be available and tickets are ONLY $5! However, seating is limited so call today to make your reservations!

In addition to activities for the kids, there will be a special silent auction of one-of-a-kind “rocking chairs.” These chairs are being decorated/painted by local businesses and individuals! The auction will be open from 10:00AM – 12:00PM & 3:00PM – 5:00PM on Saturday followed by the final bidding session from 1:00PM – 4:00PM on Sunday. Visit often to make sure your bid comes out on top!

Hope to see you at this “Rocking” event! All proceeds go to benefit MCTI!

Take a Kid Fishing Derby

Luzerne Lake - Highway 189 Bypass

Greenville, KY 42345

270-377-1900 or 270-543-9093

Saturday, June 8th 9:00AM - 1:00PM

The Greater Muhlenberg Parks & Recreation System is pleased to present the first annual “Take a Kid Fishing” Fishing Derby at Luzerne Lake. Kids ranging from age 3 to 15 are invited to attend this exciting new event!

The competition begins at 9:00 am and it is only $1.00 per child to participate if pre-registered and only $2.00 per child on the day of the event. Included in that registration fee is a free t-shirt and lunch for each child! There are four different age groups, 3-5, 6-8, 9-11 and 12-15. Prizes will be will be awarded for the most fish caught, biggest fish caught, smallest fish caught plus a casting and reeling contest in each age group!

Pre-registration forms can be picked up at Uncle Lee’s and all local banks or check out the www.mcparks.org to download a registration form. Forms should then be turned into any local water district office or the County Clerk’s office.

Remember all children must be accompanied by an adult and parking will be available at the Ben Topmiller Baseball Park. Don’t miss this exciting new event celebrating the great outdoors!

Saturdays on the Square 2013

100 South Main Street

Greenville, KY 42345

270-338-1895

Saturday, July 6th - Satuday, August 24th

Saturdays on the Square is back in 2013 for it's 5th anniversary season and is once again chocked full of amazing talent! To commemorate this special milestone the Greenville Tourism Commission will be bringing back some of the "Best Bands from the First 4 Seasons" plus welcoming 3 new bands to the stage. This year's series will be every Saturday in July and August, beginning on July 6th and ending August 24th.

As always these events are being hosted by the Greenville Tourism Commission and are FREE to the public. For the 2013 season all concerts will be shifted from the Veterans Plaza stage to the front of the courthouse on the veranda formed by the steps. This new location was tested during the 2012 season and offers better views and sound quality. To accomodate the new setting Main Street will be closing at 5:00PM each Saturday to allow patrons ample time to set up their chairs before each concert. Each concert will begin at 8:00PM with the exception of Gospel night on July 27th which will begin at 7:00PM. Parking will be available throughout downtown and food vendors will be on the square for each concert. Attendees should once again bring their lawn chairs and friends and plan to have a great time as they listen to FREE live music, kick up their heels, visit with old friends, make new ones, enjoy some good eats and just basically have a fun Saturday on the Square!

We look forward to seeing you on the square! Click the link below to view the schedule and specific concert details. If you have any questions please feel free to call 270-338-1895. Also, be sure to "Like" the Greenville Tourism Commission Facebook page for additional info on the concerts and all Greenville events.

2013 SATURDAYS ON THE SQUARE SCHEDULE

SPECIAL NOTE: Given the concerts are hosted outdoors, mother nature always plays a factor. Every effort will be made to have the concerts, however if weather creates an unsafe environment for attendees a concert could be cancelled. There is not a "rain location." Please remember that as long as the weather is clear and safe at 8:00PM in downtown Greenville the show will go on. For up to the minute updates be sure to "Like" the Greenville Tourism Commission Facebook page.

Squash & Gobble Arts Bazaar & Fall Festival

100 South Main Street

Greenville, KY 42345

270-338-1895

Saturday, September 21st 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Don’t miss Greenville's 5th annual "Squash & Gobble," an outdoor art fair held around the historic downtown square. "Squash & Gobble" features various artisans from all across Western Kentucky. In 2012, over 70 artisan booths were present. These booths featured painting, drawing, jewelry making, stained glass creations, homemade candles & soaps, photography, pottery, woodworking, furniture and many others. In addition, there will be live musical performances throughout the day on the Veterans Plaza Stage. There will also be multiple activities offered for all the kiddos out there. Every activity is FREE and will include pumpkin painting, hayrides, straw bale maze, pony rides, and balloon twisting! A youth art competition is featured in "Imagination Alley," a recently renovated alley in the heart of downtown, where Muhlenberg County students get a chance to compete for cash prizes and local recognition. You will also find a full food court area offering all your seasonal favorites like kettle corn and fried apple pies!

This is just another FREE family friendly event in downtown, so come and see Greenville's unbridled spirit! A complete event schedule will be made available closer to festival time.

Attention prospective artisan: If you are interested in having a booth at Squash & Gobble 2013 please call (270) 338-1895 and reserve your space today. There is NO booth rental fee, just a simple screening process to ensure quality.