Residents are encouraged to light their blooming trees, shrubs and/or plants. If you don't have anything blooming, turn on your porch lights. Dabney Haugh, CBB Dogwood Trail Co-Chairman, says, "We are hopeful all the rain and mild to cooler weather will enhance the dogwood blooms."
"It makes a huge difference when homes are lighted along the trail. Since we call it a 'lighted' trail, it's important as visitors and locals drive from neighborhood to neighborhood, lights are on and everyone feels welcome as we celebrate spring in Paducah. The CBB appreciates all the efforts that go into lighting and preparation of lawns and gardens each spring. It truly makes a positive difference in how our community looks and feels this time of year. Thank you Paducah!" said Dogwood Trail Co-chairmen Dabney Haugh and Carol Vanderboegh.
If you see lighted dogwoods that are not on the marked trail, and they are extraordinary, please email: cavanderboegh@aol.com or jackie@rexsmithfamily.com. Awards signs will be placed in lawns of the winners on Wednesday and the winners will be announced via the media.
These are the 54th Annual Dogwood Trail event dates:
April 24, 25 - Entries accepted for Dogwood Art & Photography Contest from 10 am until 4 pm at the Paducah School of Art & Design located at 905 Harrison St.
April 24 - Judges will choose best lighted dogwoods on and off the trail.
April 25 - Award signs will be placed in winners' yards. Announcement of winners will be made.
April 26 - Trolley rides along parts of the Dogwood Trail. $1 fee. Leave from the PATS offices, 850 Harrison St. 7:30 pm.
April 27 - Dogwood Art & Photography Contest entries judged.
April 29 - the 54th Annual Dogwood Trail Bike Ride & dinner on the grounds of BikeWorld, 809 Joe Clifton Dr. The leisurely ride will depart from BikeWorld at 2:30 pm.
April 30 thru May 11 - Art & Photography Contest entries on display at the Paducah School of Art & Design
May 8 - A Dogwood reception and presentation of awards to the winners on the lighted Dogwood Trail and Dogwood Art & Photography Contest will take place during the City Commission meeting starting at 5:30 pm at City Hall.
For more information, email cavanderboegh@aol.com or jackie@rexsmithfamily.com.
On the Net:
2018 Paducah Dogwood Trail Map
