The event runs every Friday in the spring and summer. Hours of operation are May – July from 10:30 AM – 1:30 PM. Friday’s in August – September will be held in the evening from 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM in Memorial Park.

The list of food trucks is posted weekly on Calvert City’s Facebook and Instagram. There is no charge to set up a food truck or food tent. If electricity is requested there is a $10 charge each Friday.

To sell within the city from a food truck, a zoning compliance form is required. The one-time fee is $25 which allows food trucks to set up in business districts in the city. To download the zoning compliance form, click HERE and bring the completed form to Calvert City Hall located at 861 5th Ave in Calvert City, Kentucky. City Hall Hours of operation are Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Follow Calvert City on Facebook or visit calvertcityky.gov for more information on upcoming events. If you are interested in participating in Food Truck Friday, call (270) 395-7138 or email info@calvertcityky.gov.

CALVERT CITY AMERIBRATION – JULY 4

Cornhole Tournament

To kick off the start of AmeriBration is the Cornhole Tournament beginning at 10:00 AM. Registration is from 9:00 AM to 9:30 AM behind the amphitheater in Calvert City Memorial Park. It is $20 per team, and the winning team will receive 50% of the earnings. Please bring your boards and bags and enjoy a friendly competition of a summer game staple. You can pre-register by calling (270) 395-7138 or register the day of the event. Space is limited.

LIVE MUSIC

Local musicians have partnered together to have an afternoon of live music. The live music begins at 10:00 a.m. on the Memorial Park Amphitheater stage.

Here’s the music line-up:

10:00 AM – Mitch Knight

11:00 AM – Candice Gunn

12:30 PM – Flatmounds

2:00 PM – Sticky Bones

3:30 PM – Adrienne Lee

5:00 PM – Dusty Bottoms

6:30 PM  – Underdogs

8:00 PM  – Deja Blues

The live music is free and open to the public. Bring a lawn chair, tent, blanket, and cooler and enjoy a full day of music.

KIDS CORNER

Free in the park will be a collection of inflatables provided by Lifestyle Occasions from 12 PM to 8 PM. A free petting zoo provided by Barnyard Buddies will be open from 12 PM to 6 PM, and nine holes of mini-golf will be open from 12 PM to 6 PM. All day, cool off in the Memorial Park Splash Pad!

 ARTS AND CRAFTS – FOOD TRUCKS – July 4

Over 40 food vendors, artisans, and crafters will be set up in Memorial Park this year from 12 PM to 9 PM, selling a variety of unique items!

If you would like to be a part of Ameribration, the deadline to register to be a vendor at Ameribration is June 20 at 4:00 PM. Please note that all merchandise must be appropriate for a broad audience—no controversial items may be sold. Additionally, to maintain the spirit of unity at the event, the only flags permitted on display will be the American flag. Join us for a festive celebration and showcase your goods to the thousands who attend this annual tradition! Event set up is July 3 from 9 AM – 7 PM and July 4 from 7 AM – 11:30 AM, with sales beginning at noon. Register to be a vendor HERE!   

CALVERT CITY MUSEUM – JULY 4

The Calvert City Museum, driven by local Calvert City resident Bobbie Foust, will be on display on July 4 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM at the Calvert City Civic Center. Walk through local history spanning over 150 years.

CALVERT CITY MASONIC LODGE #543 KID’S PARADE – JULY 4

The 4th of July Kid’s Parade is BACK! Let your child decorate their bike, scooter, and themself, and be a part of the Kid’s Parade, time TBD, at Calvert City Memorial Park Amphitheater! The Calvert City Masonic Lodge is organizing the kid’s parade and will serve free popsicles after the event.

AMERIBRATION PARADE AND FIREWORKS – JULY 4

Get your floats, golf carts, and classic cars ready for this long-standing tradition in Calvert City! There is no pre-registration! Line-up begins at 5:00 PM at Pathway Baptist Church. 5th Ave will be closed during the parade from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM, and the parade will begin at 6:00 PM along 5^th Ave. The parade lineup is organized by Calvert City Masonic Lodge and Calvert Area Development Association. Prizes will be given to the best-decorated float, best-decorated golf cart, and best classic car. Follow the parade to Calvert Memorial Park for free popsicles provided by CADA and find your spot in Doctor’s Park for the best fireworks in western Kentucky beginning at dusk. The parade theme this year is “Christmas in July.”

Please note that all parade decorations must be appropriate for a broad audience—no controversial items may be used. Additionally, to maintain the spirit of unity during the parade, the only flags permitted on display will be the American flag.

CALVERT CITY LIONS CLUB FUNDRAISER

Drop by the Calvert City Lions Club tent and purchase a cheeseburger, hamburger, or hot dog that goes to support local activities in Calvert City. They’re located in the parking lot across from Shop-o-rama and will serve from 1 PM – 9 PM.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #10988 AND ST PIUS X FUNDRAISER

New this year, the Knights of Columbus will be opening their *air conditioned* parish hall and serving BBQ pork plates, ½ rack ribs, ½ chickens with sides to include: chips, baked beans, slaw and a drink. The plates are $15. Serving begins at 11 AM until they are sold out!

VETERANS BRUNCH – JULY 12

Back again, organized by Lakeland Event Center, it’s an event you don’t want to miss! The Veterans Brunch is on July 12 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Lakeland Event Center on the corner of Hwy 95 and Hwy 62. Veterans eat free at the brunch, and funds raised will be donated to the HUGS Project of Western Kentucky and A Soldier’s Heart, Bluegrass & Muddy Waters. Enjoy a full spread of food provided by the local restaurant, 50’s Cafe. $15 for adults and $5 for children. This event is sponsored by Calvert Area Development Association, 50’s Café, State Farm – Hilary Washer, Calvert City Agent, and CFSB.

For more information on ways to get involved or questions about the events, please call Calvert City Hall at (270) 395-7138 or by emailing info@calvertcityky.gov.