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Central Kentucky Paw Paw Festival

OrganizerWildside WineryUnclaimed

Dates
Sep 26–27, 2026
Location
Versailles, KY

About the event

<p>Celebrate Kentucky’s most legendary native fruit — the paw paw.</p> <p>Widely known as the favorite fruit of the Sasquatch.</p> <p>Join us among the vines for a weekend of flavor, folklore, and hands-on exploration of this mysterious woodland delicacy. Known for its creamy, tropical taste and deep Appalachian roots, the paw paw is ripe for celebration — and we’re doing it Wildside-style.</p> <p>Rumor has it… when paw paws are in season, certain woodland creatures tend to wander a little closer to civilization.</p> <li>Sip our small-batch paw paw blends and signature Paw Paw Wine Slushee — available only during festival weekend.</li> <li>Learn how to identify, harvest, prepare, and enjoy paw paws.Seed tastings, fruit demos, native plant education, and more — led by folks who actually know the woods.</li>

Venue
Wildside Winery
Wildside Winery, Versailles, KY
Good fit for
Beverages (Non-Alcoholic) Beer, Wine & Spirits
On-site amenities
pet friendly live music food trucks