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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
Local News
LiveBerea Earth Warriors Concert Series set for Oct. 17 at Indian Fort Amphitheater
Richmond Register · 10 days ago
Berea Mayor Bruce Fraley sworn in as KLC President
Richmond Register · 10 days ago
Man indicted for deadly US bank shooting in Berea
WBKO · 3 months ago
Suspect identified in fatal Berea, KY U.S. Bank shooting
Lexington Herald Leader · 5 months ago
#1 Ranked Restaurant This Week
Boone Tavern Restaurant
100 Main St N, Berea, KY 40403
Upcoming Events
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Sports
Madison County Skeet Club
Mon, Oct 5 · Multiple Dates
Madison County Skeet Club
Community
Passion in Pink Paint Party - Breast Cancer Awareness
Mon, Oct 5 · 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Just Love Coffee Cafe
Community
Berea's Monday Trivia at Rebel
Mon, Oct 5 · Multiple Dates
Rebel
Community
Coffee & Conversation - Citizens Bank
Tue, Oct 6 · 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM
Citizens Bank
Latest from the Blog
Read moreLocal insights, guides, and stories from Berea.
Gift Guides
Best Hiking Socks for Kentucky Trails: A Berea Fall Gear Guide
Prepare for autumn at the Pinnacles with our top picks for hiking socks. Stay warm, dry, and blister-free while leaf-peeping on Kentucky's best trails.
Oct 9, 2026 · 6 min
Arts & Crafts
A Guide to Berea’s Living History: The Appalachian Craft Revival
Discover how Berea became the Folk Arts & Crafts Capital of Kentucky by exploring the deep-rooted history of the Appalachian craft revival.
Oct 8, 2026 · 6 min read
Gift Guides
Best Picnic Blankets for Berea Fall Leaf-Peeping: A Local’s Guide
Planning a fall outing in Berea? Discover the best picnic blankets for leaf-peeping at the Pinnacles or relaxing in the park this autumn season.
Oct 6, 2026 · 6 minutes
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.
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.
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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.
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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