Quilts & Dogwoods, Spring Has Sprung in Paducah

Light Up Paducah! Quilters are here, there and everywhere. It's a rare-four day opportunity to welcome quilt enthusiasts from around the world. This is the excitement Paducah Ambassadors are experiencing as they volunteer thousands of hours in the four-day spring extravaganza. 

As Paducah doubles its population, magnificently created quilts and beautiful dogwoods draw people to this river city for a few days of creative fun. Renewing of friendships and sharing good times are the icing on the AQS QuiltWeek cake. Today Paducah Ambassadors are sharing the hospitality that Paducah is known for both far and near.   

Residents are encouraged to light their blooming trees, shrubs and/or plants. If you don't have anything blooming, turn on your porch lights.

"It makes a huge difference when homes are lighted along the trail. Since we call it a 'lighted' trail, it's important as visitors and locals drive from neighborhood to neighborhood, lights are on and everyone feels welcome as we celebrate spring in Paducah. The CBB appreciates all the efforts that go into lighting and preparation of lawns and gardens each spring. It truly makes a positive difference in how our community looks and feels this time of year. Thank you Paducah!" said Dogwood Trail Co-chairmen Dabney Haugh and Carol Vanderboegh.

These are the 54th Annual Dogwood Trail event dates:

 April 18 - Official Lighted Dogwood Trail Begins

 April 22 or 29 - depending on the weather, the 54th Annual Dogwood Trail Bike Ride & dinner on the grounds of BikeWorld, 809 Joe Clifton Dr.  The leisurely ride will depart from BikeWorld at 2:30 pm.

 April 23, 24, 25 - Entries accepted for Dogwood Art & Photography Contest from 10 am until 4 pm at the Paducah School of Art & Design located at 905 Harrison St.   

April 24 - Judges will choose best lighted dogwoods on and off the trail. 

April 25 - Award signs will be placed in winners' yards. Announcement of winners will be made.

April 27 - Dogwood Art & Photography Contest entries judged.  

April 30 thru May 11 - Art & Photography Contest entries on display at the Paducah School of Art & Design 

May 8 - A Dogwood reception and presentation of awards to the winners on the lighted Dogwood Trail and Dogwood Art & Photography Contest will take place during the City Commission meeting starting at 5:30 pm at City Hall.

 For more information, email cavanderboegh@aol.com or jackie@rexsmithfamily.com.