Located 35 miles south of Lexington just off I-75 where the Bluegrass meets the mountains in northern Madison County, Berea is known as the “Folk Arts and Crafts Capital of Kentucky.” It is home to the Kentucky Artisan Center, where people can explore Kentucky artisan works and their stories in the center's exhibit and retail areas, and shop for a wide range of Kentucky products, including crafted items, recordings by Kentucky musicians, books by Kentucky authors, and specialty foods grown or produced in the state. Berea is the perfect place for visitors to relax, visit with the area’s many craftspeople and gallery owners, or learn about the city’s rich Black history, which dates back to the beginning of Berea College in 1855. Berea has a population of 13,230, with an average personal income of just over $22,100. For more information, visit www.berea.com, www.cityofberea.com,
or www.bereachamber.com.