Festival
Kentucky State University Pawpaw Field Day (Third Thursday Thing)
Annual September pawpaw field day; 2025: field day Sept 18 plus 5th International Pawpaw Conference Sept 9-11
Pawpaws in Kentucky
6 verified listings. Confirm availability before you visit — pawpaw season is short.
Pawpaws in Kentucky typically ripen from late August through early October. Growers can source trees from shippers like Beautiful Beginnings Nursery in Danville and England's Orchard and Nursery in McKee. The season also features community events such as the Louisville Pawpaw Festival and the Kentucky State University Pawpaw Field Day.
Festival
Festival
Louisville Pawpaw Festival
Annual, early September; 2025: Sept 6, 11am-4pm (3rd annual), free admission
Nursery
Nursery Ships
Beautiful Beginnings Nursery
Specialized mail-order pawpaw/persimmon/mulberry nursery; KSU-licensed cultivars (Benson, Chappell); sales open January 2026 for spring shipping
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England's Orchard and Nursery
Grafted pawpaw trees are local pickup only; pawpaw seeds and scionwood available by mail
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Oakland Farm Trees
By appointment; also at retail locations and farmers markets, no shipping.
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Peaceful Heritage Nursery
Grafted KSU pawpaws + seedlings; most varieties sold out, KSU Pomper's Choice due June 2026; VIP waitlist offered