THE PAPA GALLERY – for members
Downtown Paducah Events
Significant Dates at PAPA 2026
Summary of prominent Paducah Main Street Events
With PAPA Happenings included – Significant dates at PAPA 2026
(May – December 2026)
Last Update: July 31 – removed Summer period, updated Planning Ahead section; updated listing
Planning Ahead – opportunities for all members at papa
Classic Rides & Retro Vibes Member Exhibit
* Accepting entries AUGUST 25 (Member Meeting) – September 12
Exhibit Dates: September 15 – October 24
Special Opening: Saturday, September 19 | 3:00–7:00 p.m.
Held during the downtown Cars and Guitars event
‘Christmas Ornaments’ – Member Show-in-a-Show
* Accepting entries OCTOBER 27 (Member Meeting)
Enter up to 6 ornaments in this Show – each entry must be priced at a minimum of $10
Your ornaments will be on the tree in time for our Christmas Open House the first Saturday in November (November 7).
Santa and Mrs. Claus will be at PAPA during this show period. Watch for more information
PAPA $10 Select Miniatures Sale’ – Annual Fundraiser
* Accepting entries OCTOBER 27 (Member Meeting) – December 5
Fundraiser dates: November 14 – December 12
Donate small (8″x10″ or smaller) original paintings, card packages, or small Christmas creations
Each donated item will be exchanged for a $10 donation from our customers
We will have a special promotion for this event – Watch for more information
Painting Exchange – December Member Meeting
* DECEMBER 29 (Member Meeting)
Tuesday, December 29 at 7pm
Bring a gift-wrapped painting, 11×14 and smaller, to the meeting, along with your favorite snack. A number will be assigned to your painting – don’t put a tag – and each participant will draw a number from the hat. This is always a fun evening and you leave with a treasured piece of art! If you wish not to participate in the exchange, just come and enjoy the fellowship!
fALL SHOW PERIOD (Aug-Sept-Oct)
August 8 – Featured Artist Reception – Jean Lorrah
AUGUST 21/22 – Plein Air Paducah – sponsored by Yeiser
PAPA Artists participating: Diane Bay, Ryan Robertson, Chad McLaren
Link to event: theyeiser.org/events/plein-air-paducah-2026-inaugural-competition
September 15 through October 24 – PAPA Classic Rides & Retro Vibes Show-in-a-Show
September 24-26 – BBQ On the River
October 26/27 – PAPA Meeting and Show Change – Plus Christmas Ornaments Show-in-a-Show
WINTER SHOW PERIOD (Nov-Dec-Jan)
November 1 – January 23 – CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS Show-in-a-Show
November 7 – PAPA Christmas Open House
November 14 – December 12 – PAPA Mini Sale Fundraiser
December 29 – Painting Exchange and Member Meeting
January 25/26 – PAPA Meeting and Show Change
For a focused look at Downtown Paducah events, visit the Paducah Main Street website, and Facebook sites at the links below.
For a broad view of what’s happening in Paducah, visit the Paducah Travel website. Use their search engine to find just what you are looking for!
Address
124 Broadway St
Paducah, KY 42001, USA
(270) 575-3544
Open Hours
Tuesday – Saturday: 11am – 3pm
Other times by appointment only.
Call (270) 519-3198 for appt.