September Events in #MurrayKY
Every year, the month of September has consistently remained one of the busiest months in Murray. Listed below are the events scattered throughout September that you don't want to miss!
Friday, September 13
Color Between the Wines
A new event in downtown Murray, and a must for wino's! Murray Main Street is hosting Color Between the Wines, sponsored by Swann Warehouse, in a new event space located just off the court square. The event will take place in the old Wild Mountain Building, at 412 Main St., next to Mugsy's Hideout. Registration is $25/ person and includes the "Color Me Murray" coloring book, wine tastings, and hor d'oeuvres to munch on while you color! Wine samplings include a variety of white, red and rose selections. Call Murray Main Street at 270.759.9474 to reserve your spot!
Saturday, September 21
Fall Citywide Yard Sale
Twice a year, the Murray Convention and Visitor's Bureau hosts a citywide yard sale to encourage community members to participate and rid their homes of unnecessary items! Thousands of yard sale enthusiasts flock to Murray for a day full of bargain shopping, and to find that perfect item they were looking for. Maps featuring the yard sale locations and descriptions are available for purchase at the Murray CVB office, 206 S 4th St., for $2 each. Proceeds help fund Freedom Fest, the annual Fourth of July celebration in Murray.
Downtown Murray Farmer's Market
Every Saturday morning, May through October, downtown Murray is packed with vendors selling fresh vegetables grown in Calloway County, along with items handcrafted by locals. At this point in the season, market attendees will find sweet potatoes, apples, sweet corn, peppers, squash, and a pumpkin or two. The market is open from 7 a.m. to Noon, you can't miss it!
MSU Family Weekend, Racer Football vs. Morehead St.
A tradition in Murray that runs through the blood of our locals is supporting Racer Athletics. During Murray State's Family Weekend, the Racers will take on Morehead St. on home soil for what is sure to be a great game! Sport your favorite racer gear and get to Roy Stewart Stadium. Game starts at 6 p.m.! Needs tickets? Sign up to be an MKY Insider for your chance at free tickets to the game!
Movies on the Square, Back to the Future
A new tradition that has started in downtown Murray, Movies on the Square, is an outdoor movie series that shows the classics everyone knows and loves. Saturday night on the big screen features Back to the Future; a movie perfect for the whole family to enjoy that will bring back the nostalgia from many childhoods. To compliment the movie, games are also provided for children to play with before the show begins. Gather the whole family, grab a bite to eat at the delicious restaurants on the court square and join us for a night in downtown Murray! Show begins at 7 p.m.
Friday, September 27
Mario Kart Tournament
"It's Mario Time!" Test your gaming skills in the classic multi-player racing game! Join us in downtown Murray for the FIRST EVER Mario Kart Tournament on the big screen. Registration is $20 and includes dinner for the night (hotdog, chips and a drink) and a seat at the controller competing against gamers of all ages for cash prizes! Come show off your gaming skills, even just for fun. Competition begins at 7 p.m. Register to compete, here!
