HOPKINSVILLE, KY (CHRISTIAN COUNTY NOW) – Starting on Thursday night, there are so many fun events to check out this weekend in Hopkinsville, from live wrestling to barbecue, a free movie screening, play auditions, and a community park celebration.

Micro Wrestling

  • Where: Hopkinsville Brewing Company in Hopkinsville
  • When: June 11, 7-9 p.m.
  • Cost: $25-$46
  • Details: The Micro Wrestling Federation will bring an all-ages professional wrestling event featuring a full cast of wrestlers under five feet tall. The show will include single matches, the high-energy Micro Brawl and the championship Micro Rumble. Fans can also meet the wrestlers and get autographs following the performance.

Squealin’ on the Square

  • Where: Founders Square in Hopkinsville
  • When: June 12 at 6 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Squealin’ on the Square will bring together pitmasters, smokers and barbecue enthusiasts for a downtown BBQ competition. Up to 12 teams will compete for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights before the public is invited to sample the barbecue and enjoy an evening of food, fun and downtown entertainment during Hoptown Nights starting at 6 p.m.

Aaron McNeil House Monthly Food Distribution

  • Where: Western Kentucky State Fairgrounds in Hopkinsville
  • When: June 13, 8-10 a.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Aaron McNeil House will host its monthly food distribution for Christian County residents. Individuals picking up food for another household must provide that household’s name, address and total number of household members.

Come From Away Audition

  • Where: Campanile Practice Building in Hopkinsville
  • When: June 13 at 9 a.m.
  • Details: Campanile Productions will hold auditions for its September performances of Come From Away. Auditioning actors should be at least 18 and should prepare a 16-32 bar cut of a song that highlights storytelling ability. The production will feature a cast of 12-20 actors, with each performer taking on multiple roles.

Casey’s ‘Til Late

  • Where: Casey Jones Distillery in Hopkinsville
  • When: June 13, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Casey Jones Distillery will host “Casey’s ‘Til Late” featuring live music, food and bourbon experiences. Country Twang will perform from 6:45-8:45 p.m., Burgasm will serve food from 12:30-8 p.m., and extended tastings will be available at 6 and 6:30 p.m. Guests can also enjoy the Fill Your Own Bottle experience and Revere Small Batch tastings.

Movie Time: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

  • Where: Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library in Hopkinsville
  • When: June 13 at noon
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library will host a free showing of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as part of its 2026 Summer Reading Program, “Unearth a Story.” The movie is open to all ages, and free popcorn will be available during the screening.

Afternoon Tea at the Bookstore

  • Where: The Book and Bottle Shop in Hopkinsville
  • When: June 13, noon to 4 p.m.
  • Cost: $15-$30
  • Details: The Book and Bottle Shop will host an afternoon tea experience featuring a pot of tea for each table, snacks and treats provided in part by Baked, a complimentary photo experience, activities and light games. Guests are encouraged to dress up and enjoy an afternoon of tea and conversation.

Pride in the Park

  • Where: Hopkinsville Greenway Amphitheater
  • When: June 13, 1-3 p.m.
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: The Hopkinsville Human Rights Commission will host Pride in the Park in celebration of Pride Month. The event will feature local vendors, music, open mic performances and crafts, offering a community gathering focused on celebration and connection right by the library.

Evening at MB Roland with Dave Wilbert

  • Where: MB Roland Distillery in Pembroke
  • When: June 13, 6-9 p.m.
  • Cost: $13-$18
  • Details: MB Roland Distillery will host an after-hours evening featuring live entertainment, food, beverages and a Kentucky sunset setting. The 21-and-older event will feature a performance by Dave Wilbert, whose music blends country storytelling with themes of rural life and small-town traditions. Tickets are required, and guests are encouraged to bring chairs or blankets.

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