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Friday, July 10, 2026Berea Craft Festival — Opening Day
10:00 AM · Indian Fort Theatre Grounds
Berea College Summer Bluegrass Concert
7:30 PM · Phelps Stokes Chapel
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#1 Ranked Restaurant This Week
Boone Tavern Restaurant
100 Main St N, Berea, KY 40403
Upcoming Events
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Arts & Crafts
Sonya Clark: 1-877-OUR-CURL
Mon, Nov 2 · All day
Lower Traylor Gallery, Rogers-Traylor Art Building
Community
Berea's Monday Trivia at Rebel
Mon, Nov 2 · 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
440 Chestnut St, Berea, KY
Arts & Crafts
Crafternoon: Painting Light Switch Covers
Mon, Nov 2 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Berea Branch Library — Community Room
Food & Drink
Time Travelers Workshop: Snacks of the Millennium
Tue, Nov 3 · 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Berea Branch Library — Community Room
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Outdoors
Pedal Through History: A Guide to E-Biking in Berea, Kentucky
Discover the best way to explore the Folk Arts & Crafts Capital of Kentucky by renting an e-bike to navigate our historic streets and scenic foothills.
Nov 2, 2026 · 6 min read
Gift Guides
Best Kitchen Gifts for Berea Home Cooks: 2026 Holiday Guide
From holiday hosting essentials to tools for the Appalachian-inspired chef, discover the best kitchen gifts for the Berea home cook this holiday season.
Oct 23, 2026 · 6 min
Outdoors
Birding in Berea: A Guide to the Berea College Forest’s Avian Wonders
Discover why the 9,000-acre Berea College Forest is a premier destination for birdwatchers and how you can join local efforts to track our feathered friends.
Oct 22, 2026 · 7 min read
Things To Do in Berea
Handcrafts, mountain trails, a historic college, and genuine small-town Kentucky hospitality.
Folk Arts & Crafts
Explore dozens of working studios, galleries, and artisan shops in the Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.
Learn moreBerea College
Tour the historic no-tuition college and National Historic Landmark campus at the heart of town.
Learn moreRestaurants & Dining
Berea restaurants ranked live by Google Reviews — from Boone Tavern to the newest farm-to-table spots.
Learn moreIndian Fort Mountain
Hike the Pinnacles trail system for the best overlooks of the Appalachian foothills, minutes from downtown.
Learn moreBerea Local Shop
Kentucky-Made & Berea Essentials
Curated bourbon gear, hiking guides, Appalachian cookbooks, and Berea apparel — handpicked for Berea living.
Neighborhood Guides
All neighborhoodsExplore Berea's unique neighborhoods and find your perfect fit.
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Chestnut Street Corridor
Berea's bustling commercial strip connecting downtown to Old Town, lined with local eateries, the famous Native Bagel Company, shops, and public art. A lively mix of everyday life and small-town charm.
Farristown & Middletown
Historic communities south of Berea founded by Black families in the 1800s with the support of Berea's founder John G. Fee. Today a quiet residential area rich in Appalachian and African-American heritage.
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Bobtown
A rural hamlet just outside Berea and one of the area's oldest settlements, dating to around 1769 when it was known as Joe Lick. Rolling farmland, country roads, and deep roots in Madison County history.
Old Town Berea
The heart of Berea's artisan community, Old Town features College Square, galleries, craft studios, and the iconic Boone Tavern Hotel. Walking distance to Berea College and packed with handmade treasures.
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Where to stay in Berea
Find hotels, inns and cabins near College Square, the Pinnacles and I-75.
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