HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – There are a few events to choose from this weekend in Hopkinsville, from the highly anticipated Summer Salute with free live music and carnival rides, to a community kickball tournament and local market.
- Where: Downtown Hopkinsville
- When: Sept. 12–13, 11:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free entry and concert
- Details: Hopkinsville’s biggest weekend returns with the 9th Annual Summer Salute Festival! Enjoy two days of live music, a kids zone, carnival rides, food trucks, vendors, and plenty of family fun in the heart of downtown. Free concerts both nights with headlining artist Easton Corbin and The Frontmen opening for him.
Battle of the Badges: Kickball Tourney
- Where: Planters Bank–Jennie Stuart Sportsplex, 155 Tilley Way, Hopkinsville, KY
- When: Sat., Sept. 13, 2025, 11:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
- Cost: Free
- Details: Cheer on Hopkinsville Police Department, Hopkinsville Fire/EMS, and the Christian County Sheriff’s Office as they face off in a triple-header kickball tournament! Kids ages 8–17 can even join the rosters. A fun, family-friendly event celebrating first responders and community spirit.
Hoptown Makers’ Market: Fall Edition
- Where: The Silo, 110 John Rives Rd, Hopkinsville, KY
- When: Sept. 14, 2025, 12:00–4:00 p.m.
- Cost: $3 entry per customer; free for ages 12 and under
- Details: Shop local and support small businesses at the Fall Edition of Hoptown Makers’ Market! Browse handmade items from artisans, bakers, and crafters, enjoy live music, and grab a bite from local food trucks. A perfect afternoon of shopping, fun, and community connection.