The Dogwood Trail dates are set, and Mother Nature called early this year. The Paducah Civic Beautification Board announced today that Paducah’s 61st Annual Dogwood Trail will be held March 30 through April 6.
Last year’s event was held during the second week of April. Since the dogwood trees began budding early this year due to the recent string of warm days, the board decided to move the dates up. The CBB also believes these dates will feature a better show since the week will not coincide with spring break, and residents will be in town to light their trees. Although the trail officially concludes on April 6, the road signs marking the trail will remain in place and the self-guided audio tour and map will remain on the Paducah Dogwood Trail Facebook page for the duration of the dogwood bloom season.
61st Annual Dogwood Trail Schedule:
- 3/30 – Lighting of the Trees – Dogwood Trail Begins
- 3/31 – Dogwood Tree Judging
- 4/01 – Dogwood Trail Kickoff Celebration at Dolly McNutt Memorial Plaza with refreshments, welcome, and announcement of Dogwood Trail winners at 5:30 p.m. There will be trolley rides at 6 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. The trolley rides are $1 per person and are first come, first served. If there is rain, the alternate date for the kickoff celebration will be April 2. Please note that South 5th Street will be closed between Washington and Clark streets for the event.
- 4/13 – Dogwood Trail Bicycle Ride hosted by BikeWorld Bikes and Fitness (809 Joe Clifton Drive, Paducah, KY 42001) at 2 p.m.
- 5/13 – Dogwood Trail Awards Presentation at City Hall (300 South 5th Street). There will be a reception at 4:30 p.m. with the awards presentation at the City Commission Meeting at 5 p.m.
All local businesses can join in on the fun by putting the dates of the Dogwood Trail on their marquees or signage to welcome visitors to the area and carry this year’s theme “Pink, White and Light” throughout the city. For the latest details and updates for the Paducah 61st Annual Dogwood Trail, including tips for the best ways to light your dogwoods, follow the Paducah Civic Beautification Board Facebook page or the Paducah Dogwood Trail Facebook page. #paducahinbloom #pinkwhitelight
