Regional Events

Regional Events

Murray State Football vs. Missouri State

Nov 9, 2024 - 1pm
Roy Stewart Stadium // Gilbert Graves Dr. - Murray
https://www.goracers.com

Catch the Murray State Racers this football season as they compete for a Missouri Valley Conference Championship. For tickets and other information, visit goracers.com.


Johnny Mac

Nov 9, 2024 - 7p - 10p
Ralph's // 570 Moors Road - Gilbertsville
https://www.moorsresort.com/dining/

Live music at Ralph's Harborview Bar & Grill, located at Moors Resort, from 7pm to 10pm.


Holiday Artisan Market

Nov 9, 2024 - 9 am - 4 pm
Grand Rivers Community Center // 155 W Cumberland Ave - Grand Rivers
270-362-0154

The Grand Rivers Holiday Artisan Market is a great place to begin your Holiday shopping or find hand-crafted unique items for yourself.

The Market is held indoors at the Grand Rivers Community Center and features artists and crafters from the local region.

There is no admission to shop in this great market.

Vendors are juried and selected to be in this event.


Kentucky Comedy Festival @ Wrather Museum

Nov 1, 2024 thru Nov 9, 2024 - Various Times
Wrather Hall // University Blvd. - Murray
https://www.facebook.com/kentuckycomedyfestival

Created by Western Kentucky native Ben Wilson and his English Bulldog Farley, the Kentucky Comedy Festival is dedicated to bringing laughter and joy to our community. Profits from the Kentucky Comedy Festival go to support Mr. Wilson's Living the Dream with Ben and the Bulldogs Scholarship at Murray State University and future Kentucky Comedy Festivals in Western Kentucky! Support comedy and support Kentucky, and buy your tickets to the Kentucky Comedy Festival today!


Benton's Holiday Open House

Nov 8, 2024 thru Nov 9, 2024 - all day
Throughout Marshall County // Local Businesses - Benton
https://visitkylake.com/celebrate-hoops-amp-holidays-at-kentucky-lake/

The Benton Annual Holiday Open House returns again for the 2024 holiday season this November 8-9 throughout Marshall County! Enjoy open houses from several boutiques, jewelry stores, cafes, bookstores, and other fashionable retail shops! Mark your calendars and don’t miss this event.


Variety! Christmas Extravaganza

Nov 9, 2024 - 7 pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
1-888-362-4223

A two hour musical review, Branson Style Entertainment with professional singers, dancers, and musicians!! Come enjoy old classic, modern Christmas hits, funny skits and more! This show has something for ALL ages, Family Fun!


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Southern Indiana

Nov 12, 2024 - 11am
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Down Home Country Christmas

Nov 15, 2024 - 7 pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
1-888-362-4223

Join us for a little Country Christmas fun! Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas tunes and hilarious skits, that will have your whole family laughing!


Hometown Holiday Celebration

Nov 16, 2024 - 3 pm - 8 pm
Little Lake Park // Payne St - Grand Rivers
270-362-0154

The Hometown Holiday Celebration event is like experiencing a Dickens Christmas story or being in a Hallmark® Christmas movie in real life. This one-day event takes place in Little Lake Park and transforms into a magical Christmas experience.

Past Hometown Holiday Celebrations included S'Mores by an open fire, Ice Skating, Alpine tubing, train rides to Santa's Magic Igloo, and performances from some of your favorite Christmas characters. The cost is $15 per person at the gate or $10 per person when purchasing tickets in advance online. Ticket sales usually open 2 months prior to the event.


49th Annual MSU Racer Roundup College Rodeo

Nov 14, 2024 thru Nov 16, 2024 - 7pm Nightly
Cherry Expo Center // 2101 College Farm Road - Murray
270-809-3125

Get ready to enjoy three nights of family fun at the 49th Annual Racer Roundup at 7pm! College Rodeo students will be competing nightly in this three day rodeo event. For tickets info, call 270-809-3125.


MSU Rodeo Fall Award Series

Nov 16, 2024 - 4:30pm
Cherry Expo Center // 2101 College Farm Road - Murray
270-809-3125

Held in the outdoor arena unless specified on the Murray State Rodeo Facebook page. Books open at 4:30 PM, race starts at 7:00 PM. Divisions include Open 4D, Youth 3D, Adult 3D, Peewee and Trainers. Fee: $10 Secretary and Nomination Fees

Viewers will be able to watch the Murray State Rodeo Team and other participants compete in rodeo barrel races. For info, call 270-809-3125.


Variety! Christmas Extravaganza

Nov 16, 2024 - 7 pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
1-888-362-4223

A two hour musical review, Branson Style Entertainment with professional singers, dancers, and musicians!! Come enjoy old classic, modern Christmas hits, funny skits and more! This show has something for ALL ages, Family Fun!


Holiday Open House - Murray

Nov 15, 2024 thru Nov 17, 2024 - Various Times
Throughout Murray // Murray - Murray
https://www.mymurray.com

Mark your calendar for our 2024 Holiday Open House Shopping Weekend, November 15-17th! Murray-Calloway County Holiday Open House weekend, presented by the Murray-Calloway County Chamber of Commerce, is a great way to kick off the holiday shopping experience at our many fabulous boutiques! On top of special holiday discounts, don't forget to grab your shopping fuel from one of our local coffee shops and enjoy a wonderful lunch at our many local restaurants!


The Elvis Presley Gospel Show Featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey

Nov 17, 2024 - 2 pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
1-888-362-4223

Join us for a afternoon filled with all your favorite Elvis Gospel songs featuring Terry Mike Jeffrey at Clemens Fine Arts Center in Paducah, KY.


Murray State Basketball vs Maryland Eastern Shore

Nov 20, 2024 - 7pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Down Home Country Christmas

Nov 22, 2024 - 7 pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
1-888-362-4223

Join us for a little Country Christmas fun! Enjoy all of your favorite Christmas tunes and hilarious skits, that will have your whole family laughing!


Murray State Basketball vs Utah Valley

Nov 22, 2024 - 7pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Variety! Christmas Extravaganza

Nov 23, 2024 - 7 pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
1-888-362-4223

A two hour musical review, Branson Style Entertainment with professional singers, dancers, and musicians!! Come enjoy old classic, modern Christmas hits, funny skits and more! This show has something for ALL ages, Family Fun!


8th Annual Turkey Trot

Nov 28, 2024 - 6am - 9am
Central Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
http://www.mblc.club

Come "Move your feet before you eat" this Thanksgiving, and join one of the fastest-growing holiday traditions nationwide!! The Murray Business Lions Club is pleased to announce our 8th annual Turkey Trot 5k Run or Walk. Last year's event had 369 runners who traveled from 14 different states to participate. Help us make 2024's race the largest yet!! Details at the link above.


Variety! Christmas Extravaganza

Nov 30, 2024 - 7 pm
Badgett Playhouse // 1838 J H O'Bryan Ave - Grand Rivers
1-888-362-4223

A two hour musical review, Branson Style Entertainment with professional singers, dancers, and musicians!! Come enjoy old classic, modern Christmas hits, funny skits and more! This show has something for ALL ages, Family Fun!


Murray State Basketball vs Evansville

Dec 3, 2024 - 7pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Town and Gown Band and Chorale Holiday Concert

Dec 6, 2024 - 7pm - 8:30pm
First Baptist Church // 203 South 4th Street - Murray
murraystate.edu

Come celebrate the holidays a little early by seeing the Town and Gown Band and Chorale perform. 7pm at First Baptist Church in Murray.


Santa Fly In at Kentucky Dam Airport

Dec 6, 2024 - 6 PM
Kentucky Dam Airport // 441 Airport Rd - Gilbertsville
https://visitkylake.com/celebrate-hoops-amp-holidays-at-kentucky-lake/

On December 6th at 6:00 PM, Santa himself will make a spectacular airplane landing at Kentucky Dam Airport. While his famous sleigh gets a tune-up at the North Pole, Santa’s trading his reindeer for wings – but one special reindeer couldn’t bear to miss the fun and will be joining the festivities! Your family will witness Santa’s exciting flight arrival and enjoy wonderful holiday activities. Create perfect Christmas memories with photos featuring Santa, Mrs. Claus, Santa’s favorite elf, and a real reindeer! This enchanting experience is completely FREE! Tickets will be available November 15th at 8:00 AM. Entry is by car (one ticket per car), and with limited parking, we encourage carpooling to let more families enjoy the magic.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Austin Peay

Dec 7, 2024 - 2pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray Rotary Club Light-up Christmas Parade

Dec 7, 2024 - 5pm - 7pm
Downtown Murray // Main Street - Murray
https://www.murraychristmasparade.com

Organizations are encouraged to register and deck out their vehicles with Christmas spirit to light up Murray! The parade will begin at 5:00 PM December 7, 2024. Deadline to register an organization is November 20, 2024. Spectators can view the parade along Main Street from 10th Street to LP Miller Street.


Marshall County Hoopfest

Dec 4, 2024 thru Dec 7, 2024 - Various Times
Marshall County Highschool // 416 High School Rd - Benton
https://x.com/mchshoopfest

The 2024 MRCOOL Marshall County Hoopfest is back at Marshall County High School in Draffenville, Kentucky. This year’s lineup promises to be exciting as top teams from around the country mix it up with local high school teams from western Kentucky.


Murray State Basketball vs Southeast Missouri

Dec 8, 2024 - 3pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


A Benton Christmas Festival & Lighted Parade

Dec 14, 2024 - 5 PM
Benton Court Square // Benton Court Square - Benton
https://visitkylake.com/celebrate-hoops-amp-holidays-at-kentucky-lake/

Downtown Benton, Kentucky will be the scene of holiday cheer with A Benton Christmas! Save the date for December 14th as this year’s festival will feature a classic car show, kid’s crafts, the lighted Christmas parade and plenty of holiday cheer. The theme this year is “A Classic Christmas”. Don’t miss this event – we’ll see you in downtown Benton!


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Western Carolina

Dec 19, 2024 - 2pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Illinois State

Dec 29, 2024 - 2pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


The Murray Bank Festival of Lights

Nov 29, 2024 thru Jan 1, 2025 - Nightly 5pm - 9pm
Central Park // Gil Hopson Drive - Murray
270-753-5626

Enjoy a fabulous drive through Central Park to look at the beautiful Christmas lights in MKY!

It's the most wonderful time... of the year! Starting November 29 and running thru January 1, Central Park will be lit up nightly from 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Sunday-Thursday and 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM Friday-Saturday with the The Murray Bank Festival of Lights!

As in years past, we encourage you to bring five canned goods for your admission, which will be donated to Murray Calloway Need Line.


Murray State Basketball vs Illinois State

Jan 2, 2025 - 3pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Valparaiso

Jan 10, 2025 - 6pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Basketball vs Valparaiso

Jan 11, 2025 - 3pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs UIC

Jan 12, 2025 - 2pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Basketball vs Bradley

Jan 18, 2025 - 3pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Indiana State

Jan 24, 2025 - 6pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Basketball vs Belmont

Jan 25, 2025 - 3pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Evansville

Jan 26, 2025 - 2pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Basketball vs Drake

Feb 4, 2025 - 7pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Basketball vs UIC

Feb 11, 2025 - 7pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Drake

Feb 13, 2025 - 6pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Northern Iowa

Feb 15, 2025 - 2pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Basketball vs Northern Iowa

Feb 16, 2025 - TBA
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Basketball vs Southern Illinois

Feb 19, 2025 - 7pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Belmont

Feb 23, 2025 - 2pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Basketball vs Indiana State

Feb 25, 2025 - 7pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Catch the Murray State Racer Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. For tickets and more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Missouri State

Feb 27, 2025 - 6pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


Murray State Women's Basketball vs Southern Illinois

Mar 1, 2025 - 2pm
CFSB Center // 1401 KY-121 - Murray
https://goracers.com/sports/womens-basketball/schedule

Watch the Murray State Racer Women's Basketball team this season at the CFSB Center. All women's hoops games this season at the CFSB Center is free to attend. For more info, visit goracers.com.


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