Berea (/bəˈriːə/ bə-REE-ə) is a home rule-class city[4] in Madison County, Kentucky, in the United States.

Berea is a principal city of the Richmond−Berea Micropolitan Statistical Area, which includes Madison and Rockcastle counties.

[5] In April 1996 a tornado went through the city, causing damage to about 800-1000 homes, with 20 percent of those being destroyed.

The city is located along Interstate 75, which runs to the west of downtown, with access from exits 76 and 77.

Berea has a humid subtropical climate, with hot summers and relatively cold winters.

Summers tend to be humid and sunny, with occasional storms, while winters are generally cold with many milder periods.

[13] Due to the high number of arts and crafts produced, Berea is a tourist attraction.

Berea also hosts a Spoonbread Festival in mid-September, which features a cornmeal bread traditionally served with a wooden spoon.