Story by Allison Boggan, Contributing writer
Photo courtesy of Deana Wright
Once again, Murray will welcome back the Ice Cream Festival at the Court Square on Sept. 7 and 8. This festival has been a long standing tradition in Murray, having been held downtown since 2010 and at the city park beforehand.
The event originated at Bristol Broadcasting, a parent company of WKYQ, 94.7 the mix and other radio stations in Paducah, Kentucky. The company wanted to bring it to the Murray community – which they succeeded as thousands attend the event every year.
The two day event will feature a multitude of activities for both adults and children, starting Friday evening at 5 p.m.
Donald Edleman, freshman from Murray, said though he hadn’t been to the festival in a few years, the ice cream was memorable.
“There were a lot of vendors and booths to do activities,” Edleman said. “I think one year there was even a parade. It was pretty cool.”
A few things to look forward to are face and hair painting, inflatables, bungee jumping, a children’s superhero costume contest and a LEGO Batman movie screening at 8 p.m. All kids events are free Friday, thanks to
The Murray Bank.
Deana Wright, Murray Main Street member, said funds from this event go to four non-profits: Soup for the Soul, Kirksey United Methodist Church, Wounded Warrior Program and Sleep in Heavenly Peace United Way.
“Friday night is the Scooper Bowl 5 p.m. to 8 p.m,” Wright said. “To get an ‘all you can eat’ spoon, the charge is $5.”
Children’s activities begin again Saturday at 11 a.m. with the purchase of a wristband.
“Unlimited play wristbands will be available in advance at our live Ice Cream Remotes and the Murray Convention and Visitors Bureau,” Wright said. “They can also be purchased the day of the event for $10.”
Saturday activities continue with live music from Wyatt Wood, the Ratoberfest and The Metal Mafia Car Show where the two groups bring different cars to display, free Kroger Brand Ice Cream and the I Scream Karaoke Contest.
“People can sign up to participate on site before the event begins,” Wright said. “The grand prize is free [Kroger] ice cream for a year. The winner will be given 12 redeemable coupons for a gallon of ice cream every month for 12 months.”
If your favorite day of the week is ‘sundae,’ this is one event you will not want to let melt away.