Paducah Dogwood Trail

03/31/2026

Ladies and Gentlemen…the winners of Paducah’s 62nd Annual Dogwood Trail Awards! Thanks to everyone who lit up and “Bloomed Bright!” Pics to come soon!

The Dolly McNutt Award- John M. Park and Matthew R. Turley
3426 Forest Circle

The Baby Dogwood Award-Shannon and Shanna Crockett
2330 Jefferson Street

On Trail Awards

1. Ginny and Chris Hutson
1104 Olde Friedman Lane

2. Patrick and Janet Weeks
4160 Rustic Avenue

3. Paul and Colleen Stovesand
2856 Broadway

4. Anita Stamper
334 N.8th Street

5. Ashlea McMillan
141 Valley Drive

6. Austin Martin and Sara Bradley
4240 Pines Road

7. Dr. Brian and Carol Vanderbough
3822 Londonderry Lane

8. Douglas and Linda Painter
2414 Jefferson

9. Blake and Robin King
612 Woodland

Off Trail

1. Bill and Connie Byrd
4024 Hillcrest Avenue

2. Steve Hennings and Nancy Plesha
502 N 6th Street

03/31/2026

It was a beautiful day in the Neighborhood! 🌺🌺

03/29/2026

This will be fun! 🌺🤳📸

03/29/2026

Check it out! The Paducah Dogwood Trail made the Paducahopoly game board!

03/27/2026

🌺🌺 PADUCAH’S 62ND ANNUAL DOGWOOD TRAIL SELF-GUIDED AUDIO TOUR IS LIVE! 🌺🌺

Start at City Hall and click on the link below to download the audio for the tour. After a brief introduction to the trail, Paducah Ambassadors Roy Hensel and Kim Blaisdell will take you on a turn by turn tour through some of Paducah’s most historic neighborhoods and highlight the beauty of Paducah’s Dogwood Trail! Enjoy!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/16xRHmacfDbnXRpEeMpEj6Ny5EgAC1xM2/view?usp=drivesdk

03/27/2026

🌺🌺 Paducah Dogwood Trail Kickoff Celebration and “Follow the Trolley” Parade on Monday, March 30 at 5:30pm at City Hall! 🌺🌺

Paducah, Kentucky, March 27) – The Paducah Civic Beautification Board announced today that the Paducah Dogwood Trail Kickoff Celebration will take place on Monday, March 30, at 5:30pm at City Hall. Residents on the trail and off the trail are reminded to light up their Dogwood trees and landscaping for the 2026 Dogwood Trail Awards. Judging will take place on Sunday evening, March 29.

The Kickoff celebration on March 30 will feature the announcement of winners, refreshments, $1 trolley rides and a “Follow the Trolley” parade. Deck out your cars in pink and white, tune in to the self-guided audio tour of the trail from the Paducah Dogwood Trail page and hear the history of Paducah neighborhoods just like being on the trolley with the Paducah Ambassadors. The first 10 vehicles to “Follow the Trolley” will receive a Paducah Dogwood Trail window flag! For those that can’t attend the Kickoff Celebration, the self-guided audio tour will be available beginning Friday, March 27 throughout the duration of the trail. Start at City Hall and click on the audio link on the Paducah Dogwood Trail page. From there you can follow the trail turn by turn, while the Paducah Ambassadors narrate and citizens and visitors alike can enjoy the trail at leisure. Spring is here so Bloom Bright Paducah!

03/26/2026

03/25/2026

While we’ve got you here, here’s some great general info on Dogwood trees and planting them from CBB Member Mary Katherine Dossett with the Paducah Extension office:

Are your dogwoods beginning to bloom? Spring has arrived, bringing renewed growth and vibrant color to the landscape.

The flowering dogwood is a small, deciduous tree native to North America. Prior to planting, it is advisable to consult your local Extension office and conduct a soil test to ensure that site conditions are suitable. It performs best in partial shade and in well‑drained, acidic soil.

Dogwoods require consistent moisture, particularly during periods of drought. We recommend to put 2 inches of mulch around the tree to help retain moisture. Pruning should be completed in late fall to avoid damaging the current year’s growth. Consider using landscape lighting to highlight your tree’s distinctive beauty whether you are on or off the trail this year. Solar lights are a good choice for trees far away from the home.

This year's Dogwood Trail begins March 30th (judging on March 29th!) so now is the time to clean up your landscape and get your spotlights out on your blooming trees! If you don’t have a Dogwood tree, we do have a “Best Baby Dogwood” award so plant now for next year. Bloom Bright Paducah!

03/24/2026

🌺🌺 THE 2026 DOGWOOD TRAIL IS BEGINNING ON MARCH 30! 🌺🌺 Light up your trees to “Bloom Bright Paducah” by March 29!

PADUCAH CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD ANNOUNCES DATE CHANGE FOR THE 2026 PADUCAH DOGWOOD TRAIL

(Paducah, Kentucky, March 24) – Mother Nature wins and The Paducah Civic Beautification Board (CBB) has jumped into action! The Dogwoods are blooming especially early this year due to the unseasonably warm winter. To highlight the trail at the peak of the Dogwood tree blooms, the CBB has decided to move the start date of the Dogwood Trail up to March 30. Residents along the trail are asked to light up their trees and landscaping by March 29 for a chance to win a 2026 Dogwood Trail award! Judging will take place on the evening of March 29. The award winners will be recognized with a reception and presentation at City Hall in May. To see if your home is on the trail, check the map posted on the Paducah Civic Beautification Board and the Paducah Dogwood Trail pages. Also refer to these pages for updates on a new date and time for the Dogwood Trail Kickoff Celebration and the “Follow the Trolley” parade. To make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy the trail at its peak, the Board will soon be posting the self-guided audio tour! Stay tuned!

03/24/2026

Be sure to light up your trees, Paducah! The Dogwood blooms are here!

🌺🌺 NEW DATE FOR THE DOGWOOD TRAIL!! 🌺🌺

PADUCAH CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD ANNOUNCES DATE CHANGE FOR THE 2026 PADUCAH DOGWOOD TRAIL

(Paducah, Kentucky, March 23) – Mother Nature wins and The Paducah Civic Beautification Board (CBB) has jumped into action! The Dogwoods are blooming especially early this year due to the unseasonably warm winter. To highlight the trail at the peak of the Dogwood tree blooms, the CBB has decided to move the start date of the Dogwood Trail up to March 30th. Residents along the trail are asked to light up their yard by March 29th for a chance to win a 2026 Dogwood Trail award! Those award winners will be recognized with a reception and presentation at City Hall in May. To see if your home is on the trail, check the map posted on the Paducah Civic Beautification Board and the Paducah Dogwood Trail pages. Also refer to these pages for updates on a new date and time for the Dogwood Trail Kickoff Celebration and the “Follow the Trolley parade.” To make sure everyone gets a chance to enjoy the trail at its peak, the Board will soon be posting the self-guided audio tour! Stay tuned!

03/12/2026

Bud Tracker DOGWOOD BUD ALERT

Show us your buds, Paducah! We’ll go first!