2026 Touch a Truck
Touch a Truck is a free, annual event where kids, teachers, and families can see and touch approximately two dozen types of vehicles.
The 2026 event will be on Friday, October 2 at Barkley Regional Airport from 9 until 11 a.m. Vehicles typically participating at Touch a Truck include a helicopter, fire truck, ambulance, tow truck, concrete mixer, dump truck, garbage truck, trolley, and police car. Participants also get to meet the people who operate the vehicles on a daily basis.
Individuals or businesses interested in bringing a vehicle to Touch a Truck should contact Paducah Parks & Recreation. School and church groups are asked to pre-register by contacting Parks. Individuals do not need to pre-register. Bus and public parking will be available.
If you have a question, contact Parks and Recreation at 270-444-8508.
The Kentucky Recreation & Park Society recognized Touch a Truck with the Outstanding Program Award in 2013.
Watch a 3-minute video of the 2014 Touch a Truck event below.
