2026 Kentucky State University Two-Day Pawpaw Workshop

The 2026 Kentucky State University Two-Day Pawpaw Workshop will be held September 16–17, 2026, at the KSU Harold R. Benson Research and Demonstration Farm.

The workshop will begin at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, September 16, with hands-on field demonstrations covering:

Bench grafting and bark inlay grafting
Pawpaw propagation and orchard establishment
Pawpaw fruit processing and value-added products

The demonstrations will be followed by a mixer and dinner beginning at 5:00 p.m. The meal will feature several pawpaw-inspired items. Pawpaw vendors will also be available during the event. The registration fee for the Wednesday evening mixer and dinner is $30. Registration ends on August 21, 2026.

On Thursday, September 17, KSU will host a special Pawpaw Third Thursday Workshop featuring presentations by pawpaw experts on propagation, orchard production, and marketing. The program will also include a pawpaw fruit tasting.

Pawpaw Hands On Demonstrations, Pawpaw Mixer & Dinner for Wednesday - 09-16-2026
$30

Registration for Pawpaw Third Thursday Workshop - 09-17-2026
Free

(Registration ends on August 21, 2026)