Southeast Tennessee Tourism Association: Events

Events Calendar

Click an event to view information.

Previous Month

September 2010
Sun	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat
			1 Polk County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	2 Polk County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	3 Polk County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Nightfall Concert Series	4 Rhea County Fair Polk County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Riverfront Nights Fall Creek Falls Summer Concert Series Marion County Cruisers Swingfest
5 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Chattanooga Market	6 Rhea County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	7 Rhea County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Meigs County Fair	8 Rhea County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Meigs County Fair	9 Rhea County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Meigs County Fair	10 Rhea County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Meigs County Fair Nightfall Concert Series Mountaineer Folk Festival	11 Rhea County Fair Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Meigs County Fair Riverfront Nights Mountaineer Days Festival Mountaineer Folk Festival Spring City Fall Arts & Crafts Fair
12 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Chattanooga Market Mountaineer Days Festival Mountaineer Folk Festival	13 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	14 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	15 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	16 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Foothills Country Fair	17 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Nightfall Concert Series Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department Bluegrass Festival Foothills Country Fair Fire On The Mountain Bluegrass Festival	18 Fall Plant Sale Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Riverfront Nights Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department Bluegrass Festival Trail of Tears Commemorative Bike Ride Foothills Country Fair Fire On The Mountain Bluegrass Festival
19 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Chattanooga Market Foothills Country Fair	20 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Foothills Country Fair	21 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	22 Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	23 Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland	24 Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Nightfall Concert Series	25 Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Mayfield 'Mater Olympics' Hamilton County Fair Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship Main Street Cruise-In
26 Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland Chattanooga Market Culture Fest Hamilton County Fair Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship	27 Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost	28 Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost	29 Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost	30 Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Rhea County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><strong>Rhea County Fair</strong><br> Ag Center<br> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:city w:st="on">Evensville</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">TN</st1:state><br> 423-775-4299<br> </font></font><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.rheacountyfair.org"><u><font color="#800080" face="Times New Roman">www.rheacountyfair.org</font></u></a><br> <strong><span><font face="Arial"> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair will be held September 4th, 6th-11th at the <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> AgCenter across from the <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The events for today include: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">8AM to 9PM<span>  </span><span>            </span>Pickin Porch <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">Noon<span>              </span><span>            </span>Cattle Show <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">1PM <span>                           </span>Mr. & Miss Rhea County Pageant<span>            </span> <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">3PM <span>                           </span> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Watts</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Bar</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Church</st1:placetype></st1:place> of God Drama Team <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">4PM <span>                           </span>Horseshoe Tournament <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">6PM <span>                           </span>Western Running Horse Show <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">6PM <span>                           </span>Fairest of the Fair <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">8PM <span>                           </span>TVT present Smoke on the Mountain </font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"></font></span> </p><span><font face="Arial"> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 16px">Everyday: Petting Zoo, Dunking Booth, Children’s Area with Games and Crafts, Inflatables <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p> <o:p></o:p></font></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></font></span></strong> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 10pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Georgia"><span><font face="Arial">  <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></font></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></span></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Fall Plant Sale</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><font size="3"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #333333; font-size: 10pt"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000" size="3">Crabtree Farms of <city w:st="on"> <place w:st="on">Chattanooga </place></city><br> P.O. Box </street>2250 <br> </font><font color="#000000" size="3">1000 East 30th Street </street><br> <city w:st="on">Chattanooga</city>, <state w:st="on">TN </state> <postalcode w:st="on">37409 <br> </font></span><font size="3"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">423-493-9155 <br> </font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.crabtreefarms.org/">http://www.crabtreefarms.org/</a></span></font></span></font> <p><font style="font-family: Arial; color: #333333; font-size: 10pt" size="3"><font size="3">Customers can choose from a wide variety of fall vegetable starts including lettuce mix, spinach, snap peas, and perennial herbs and flowers. Fall is the best time to plant perennials in your garden or floral beds. The winter months allow them to nestle in and prepare to burst forth. Many new varieties have been added this year, including chocolate mint! This sale is not to be missed.</font> <br> </font><span style="font-family: Arial; color: #f06170; font-size: 10pt"><br> </span><font style="font-family: Arial; color: #333333; font-size: 10pt" size="3"><font size="3">There are many favorites, as well as several new varieties. All have been chosen for regional adaptation and performance. Mark your space in the yard and check out the bountiful selection at this year's plant sale. Many plants available this year are hard to find locally.</font> </font></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Rhea County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"><strong>Rhea County Fair</strong><br> Ag Center<br> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:city w:st="on">Evensville</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">TN</st1:state><br> 423-775-4299<br> </font></font><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.rheacountyfair.org"><u><font color="#800080" face="Times New Roman">www.rheacountyfair.org</font></u></a><br> <br><span style="font-family: Georgia"> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair will be held September 4th, 6th-11th at the <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> AgCenter across from the <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The events for today include: <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">8:30AM<span>                      </span>Century Farm Breakfast <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">1PM<span>                            </span>Age of Elegance Pageant <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">3PM<span>                            </span>Gospel Singing<span>  </span>*Featuring <st1:state w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on"><u>Tennessee</u></st1:place></st1:state><u> Harmony</u> the 2008 GTMC Quartet of the Year.<span>  </span><u>Mercy’s Call</u>, <u>Sounds of Grace</u> and <u>Shields of Faith</u> will also be performing on the new 800 sq. foot stage!!! <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">4PM<span>                            </span>Horseshoe Tournament <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial">7PM<span>                            </span>Rodeo </font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span><font color="#000000"><font face="Arial"></font></font></span> </p><span><font face="Arial"> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 16px">Everyday: Petting Zoo, Dunking Booth, Children’s Area with Games and Crafts, Inflatables <o:p></o:p></span></font></span></p> <o:p></o:p></font></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"></span></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Rhea County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair</font></span></strong><span style="color: black"><br> <font face="Arial">Ag Center<br> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on">Evensville</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">TN</st1:state></st1:place><br> 423-775-4299<br> </font></span><span style="color: #333333"><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.rheacountyfair.org"><span style="color: purple"><u><font face="Arial">www.rheacountyfair.org</font></u></span></a> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #333333"> <o:p><font face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair will be held September 4th, 6th-11th at the <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> AgCenter across from the <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The events for today include: <o:p></o:p></font></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000">6PM<font face="Times New Roman"><span>                     </span><span>          </span>Karaoke <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000">7PM<font face="Times New Roman"><span>                     </span><span>          </span>Rodeo</font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000" face=""></font></span> </p><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000">Everyday: Petting Zoo, Dunking Booth, Children’s Area with Games and Crafts, Inflatables <o:p></o:p></font></span></p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Rhea County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair</font></span></strong><span style="color: black"><br> <font face="Arial">Ag Center<br> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on">Evensville</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">TN</st1:state></st1:place><br> 423-775-4299<br> </font></span><span style="color: #333333"><a title="" href="http://www.rheacountyfair.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple"><u><font face="Arial">www.rheacountyfair.org</font></u></span></a><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #333333"> <o:p><font face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair will be held September 4th, 6th-11th at the <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> AgCenter across from the <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The events for today include: <o:p></o:p></font></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">4PM to 9PM<font face="Arial"><span>              </span><span>            </span>Student Night <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">*Featuring 2 incredible JFest 2010 bands, <font face="Arial"><u>Calling Glory , The <st1:placename w:st="on">Blue</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">City</st1:placetype> Band </u>and </font><font face="Arial"> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>’s own</font><u><font face="Arial"> Danielle Smith <o:p></o:p></font></u></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p><span style="text-decoration: none"><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></span></o:p></span></u></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">Everyday: Petting Zoo, Dunking Booth, Children’s Area with Games and Crafts, Inflatables <o:p></o:p></font></span></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Rhea County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p> </p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair</font></span></strong><span style="color: black"><br> <font face="Arial">Ag Center<br> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on">Evensville</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">TN</st1:state></st1:place><br> 423-775-4299<br> </font></span><span style="color: #333333"><a title="" href="http://www.rheacountyfair.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple"><u><font face="Arial">www.rheacountyfair.org</font></u></span></a><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #333333"> <o:p><font face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair will be held September 4th, 6th-11th at the <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> AgCenter across from the <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The events for today include: <o:p></o:p></font></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">4PM to 9PM<font face="Arial"><span>   -   </span>Poultry Show, Chicken Squat, Boy Scout Demonstrations, and Chief Wise Owl and Tribe. <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p><span style="text-decoration: none"><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></span></o:p></span></u></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">Everyday: Petting Zoo, Dunking Booth, Children’s Area with Games and Crafts, Inflatables <o:p></o:p></font></span></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Rhea County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair</font></span></strong><span style="color: black"><br> <font face="Arial">Ag Center<br> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on">Evensville</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">TN</st1:state></st1:place><br> 423-775-4299<br> </font></span><span style="color: #333333"><a title="" href="http://www.rheacountyfair.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple"><u><font face="Arial">www.rheacountyfair.org</font></u></span></a><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #333333"> <o:p><font face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair will be held September 4th, 6th-11th at the <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> AgCenter across from the <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The events for today include: <o:p></o:p></font></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000">5PM<font face="Times New Roman"><span>                     </span><span>          </span>Antique Car Show <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000">6PM<font face="Times New Roman"><span>                     </span><span>          </span>Goat Show <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt">6PM</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font face="Arial"><span>                           </span><span>            </span></font></span><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt">Sheep Show <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000">6PM<font face="Times New Roman"><span>                     </span><span>          </span>United Way Patty Drop <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000">6:30PM<font face="Times New Roman"><span>                          </span>Tractor Parade <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 14pt"><font color="#000000">7PM<font face="Times New Roman"><span>            </span><span>                   </span>Lawnmower Races <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p><span style="text-decoration: none"><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></span></o:p></span></u></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">Everyday: Petting Zoo, Dunking Booth, Children’s Area with Games and Crafts, Inflatables <o:p></o:p></font></span></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Rhea County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair</font></span></strong><span style="color: black"><br> <font face="Arial">Ag Center<br> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:city w:st="on">Evensville</st1:city>, <st1:state w:st="on">TN</st1:state></st1:place><br> 423-775-4299<br> </font></span><span style="color: #333333"><a title="" href="http://www.rheacountyfair.org" target="_blank"><span style="color: purple"><u><font face="Arial">www.rheacountyfair.org</font></u></span></a><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></span> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: #333333"> <o:p><font face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="color: black"><font face="Arial">Rhea County Fair will be held September 4th, 6th-11th at the <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> AgCenter across from the <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Rhea</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype> <st1:placetype w:st="on">High School</st1:placetype></st1:place>. The events for today include: <o:p></o:p></font></span></strong></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font face="Arial"><font color="#000000"><span>                                    </span><span>            </span>Trick Shooting <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">11AM<font face="Arial"><span>              </span><span>            </span><span>            </span>Tractor Parade <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">Noon<font face="Arial"><span>                          </span><span>            </span> <st1:place w:st="on">Bluegrass</st1:place> Festival <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">Noon<font face="Arial"><span>                          </span><span>            </span>Chili Cook-off <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">4PM<font face="Arial"><span>                            </span><span>            </span>Horseshoe Tournament <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">7PM<font face="Arial"><span>                </span><span>                        </span>Lawnmower Races <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></o:p></span></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><u><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p><span style="text-decoration: none"><font color="#000000" face="Arial"> </font></span></o:p></span></u></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="NoSpacing"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000">Everyday: Petting Zoo, Dunking Booth, Children’s Area with Games and Crafts, Inflatables <o:p></o:p></font></span></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Enchanted MAiZE: Get Lost</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><font size="2"><strong><span style="font-size: 14px">Rock City's Enchanted MAiZE<br> 271 Chattanooga Valley Rd<br> Flintstone, GA 30725<br> 706-820-2531<br> </span></strong><a href="mailto:maize@seerockcity.com?subject=message%20from%20EnchantedMaze.com"><strong><u><span style="font-size: 14px">maize@seerockcity.com</span></u></strong></a><br> </font><font size="2"><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.enchantedmaze.com"><span style="font-size: 14px">www.enchantedmaze.com</span></a><br> <br></font><font size="2">Minutes from downtown Chattanooga at the foot of Lookout Mountain, the Enchanted MAiZE is a fun-filled, interactive experience for all ages.  <br> <br>Submerse yourself deep inside our specially designed cornfield.  As you wind through this maze made entirely of MAiZE your sense of direction will begin to slip, each row of corn begins to look familiar until finally you are lost in the Enchanted MAiZE!!!</font></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Polk County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong>Polk County Fair<br> </strong>Showbarn<br> <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 /> <st1:place> <st1:city>Polk County</st1:city>, <st1:state>TN</st1:state></st1:place>  <br> 423.338.4503<br> <a title="" href="http://www.ocoeecountry.com/events.cfm" onclick="window.open(this.getAttribute('href'),'');return false;">http://www.ocoeecountry.com/events.cfm</a> <p> </p> <p>       </p> <p>The fair features gospel and bluegrass music. Activities include a rodeo, baked and canned goods exhibition, 4-H Pullet show and sale, carnival, pageant and livestock judging.</p> <p>Directions: I-75, Exit 20 <st1:place> <st1:placename>Ocoee</st1:placename> <st1:placetype>River</st1:placetype></st1:place>. Travel Hwy. 64 to Hwy. 411N, toward <st1:city> <st1:place>Benton</st1:place></st1:city>. Fairgrounds are on the right.  </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibit Cleveland</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><font face="Helvetica"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt"><em>Journey Stories</em>, a special six-week long exhibit, starts August 14 at the Cleveland/Bradley County Public Library. It will run through September 26. <em>Journey Stories</em> f</span><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">eatures the historic journeys Americans have made in creating this country. The exhibit</span></font><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt"><font color="#000000"> is part of the Museum on <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:street w:st="on"> <st1:address w:st="on">Main Street</st1:address></st1:street> (MoMS) project (<a title="" href="http://www.MuseumonMainStreet.org" onclick="window.open(this.getAttribute('href'),'');return false;">http://www.MuseumonMainStreet.org</a></font><font color="#000000">), organized by the Smithsonian Institution Traveling Exhibition Service and brought to <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on">Cleveland</st1:place></st1:city> by Humanities Tennessee and ORMS. </font></span></font></p> <p><font color="#000000" face="Helvetica"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt">Weekly themes include:</span></font></p><font face="Helvetica"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 12pt"> <p style="line-height: 150%; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">            Aug. 14 - 20<span>                          </span>Native Americans’ Journeys <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">Aug. 21 - 27<span>                          </span>Journeys of Faith <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">Aug. 28 - Sept. 3<span>                  </span>Journeys initiated by Industrialization <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">Sept. 4 - 10         <span>                   </span>African Americans’ Journeys <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">Sept. 11 - 17       <span>                   </span>Journeys of War and Depression <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p style="line-height: 150%; text-indent: 0.5in; margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica', 'sans-serif'"><font color="#000000">Sept. 18 - 24       <span>                   </span>A Mosaic – Journeys of Immigration <o:p></o:p></font></span></p> <p></span></font> </p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Meigs County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>Meigs County Fair<br> 351 River Road<br> Decatur<br> <p>This county fair includes a lot of fun activities for all ages, including a barnyard petting zoo, exhibits, and a carnival.  Perserves and other canned items, as well as quilts, photos and other crafts will be on sale. There will be other special events happening each night.</p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Riverfront Nights</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>Riverfront Nights<br> 21st Century Waterfront,<br> Downtown Chattanooga<br> July 31-September 18 <p>Riverfront Nights is a free concert series held at 21st Century Waterfront, and presented by Friends of the Festival.  </p> <p><strong>THE SCHEDULE</strong></p> <p>(Opening act is listed first)</p> <p><strong>July 31 </strong></p> <p>Slim Pickins — bluegrass</p> <p>TelluRide — country rock</p> <p><strong>Aug. 7 </strong></p> <p>Ogya — world music</p> <p>Dirty Dozen Brass Band — New Orleans horn-based funk</p> <p><strong>Aug. 14 </strong></p> <p>Jennifer Daniels — singer/songwriter/folk</p> <p>Jamie Mclean Band — Americana rock</p> <p><strong>Sept. 4 </strong></p> <p>Wes Crider — acoustic guitar</p> <p>Randall Bramlett/Geoff Acheson Blues Band (with Yonrico Scott)</p> <p><strong>Sept. 11 </strong></p> <p>Pat Babb’s “Gypsy Parade” — acoustic pop rock</p> <p>Stratospheerius — fiddle-based jazz/funk/rock</p> <p><strong>Sept. 18 </strong></p> <p>Oz & Jaynes — reunited party-song duo</p> <p>Blueground Undergrass Reunion (with Ike Stubblefield) — jamgrass</p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Nightfall Concert Series</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><font face="Times New Roman"><strong><font color="#000000">Nightfall Concert Series</font><br /> </strong></font><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman"><strong>Blue Cross Stage in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Miller</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Plaza</st1:placetype></st1:place><br /> Downtown <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on">Chattanooga</st1:place></st1:city><br /> 423-265-0771<br /> <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://nightfallchattanooga.com/">http://nightfallchattanooga.com/</a></strong></font> <p><strong><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">Every Friday, May 21 through September 24 (<strong>Except June 4 & June 11</strong>) 7pm.<br /> <br />Free concert by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.</font></strong> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"> <o:p></o:p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Five Points Farmers Market</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p> <strong>5 Points Farmers Market<br /> Downtown Cleveland<br /> Every Thursday 4 - 7pm</strong> </p> <p class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family: 'Arial', 'sans-serif'; font-size: 10pt">The 5 Points Farmers Market opens on May 27 at the Museum Center at 5ive Points parking lot.   It is open every Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m.  Along with locally grown fresh produce, there are arts and crafts, music, and food.   </span></font></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', 'serif'; font-size: 12pt">  <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"> <o:p></o:p></span></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Chattanooga Market</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong>Chattanooga Market<br> First Tennessee Pavilion<br> Sundays 4/25 - 11/28, 11am - 4pm<br> <a title="" href="http://www.chattanoogamarket.com/" onclick="window.open(this.getAttribute('href'),'');return false;">http://www.chattanoogamarket.com/</a></strong> <p>The Chattanooga Market is the largest authentic outdoor market in the region. Fresh on Sundays you’ll find an abundance of fresh fruits, herbs, flowers and garden-ripened vegetables; gourmet beef, chicken, sausage and pork, lamb, and goat; cheeses, artisan breads, honey, fresh-roasted coffee, small-batch jellies, salsas, candies, fudge, cakes and more.  Local artists come to sell their crafts and demonstrate their handywork. Some of the treasures you’ll find will be hand-blown glass jewelry; original photography; paintings on canvas; wood carved toys and furniture; hand-dyed and woven textiles; custom clothing for children and women; homemade candles; luxurious lotions, soaps and beauty products; sculptures made from recycled materials; and the list goes on and on…<br>  Every Sunday features two live musical acts on-stage near our Market Café where you can relax and grab a bite to eat from local restaurateurs.  For the kids, you’ll find a free rock-climbing wall and tactile area full of toys to keep young and old entertained.<br> There are also monthly cooking classes. Presenting recipes using fresh foods right from the Market, these classes provide entertaining instruction, samples and recipes to take home.  A nominal fee may apply during some events.</p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Nightfall Concert Series</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman"><strong>Nightfall Concert Series<br /> Blue Cross Stage in <?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags"> <st1:place w:st="on"> <st1:placename w:st="on">Miller</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Plaza</st1:placetype></st1:place><br /> Downtown <st1:city w:st="on"> <st1:place w:st="on">Chattanooga</st1:place></st1:city><br /> 423-265-0771<br /> </strong></font><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.downtownchattanooga.org"><u><font color="#800080" face="Times New Roman">www.downtownchattanooga.org</font></u></a><strong><font color="#000000"><font face="Times New Roman"> <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office"> <o:p></o:p></font></font></strong> <p><strong><font color="#000000" face="Times New Roman">Every Friday, May 28 through September 24 (<strong><u>Except June 4 & June 11</u></strong>) 7pm.<br /> <br />Free concert by nationally and internationally acclaimed artists.</font></strong> <o:p></o:p></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Fall Creek Falls Summer Concert Series</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p>Fall Creek Falls State Park</p> <p>Fall Creek Falls State Park is offering live music every weekend to September 5. Featuring an array of artists, including country, bluegrass and folk, all concerts begin at 7:30 pm CDT, and will run approximately two hours.  Admission is $3, and children six and under are admitted free. </p> <p>For more information about the summer concert series, please call the Betty Dunn Nature Center at 423-881-5708. Call the Tennessee State Parks reservation line toll free at 1-800-250-8610 to make a reservation at the park's inn or visit the park's website at <a title="" href="http://www.tnstateparks.com/FallCreekFalls" onclick="window.open(this.getAttribute('href'),'');return false;">www.tnstateparks.com/FallCreekFalls</a>.</p> <p> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Culture Fest</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><strong> <p><strong>Culture Fest<br /> </strong><?xml:namespace prefix = st1> <st1:place> <st1:city>Chattanooga</st1:city>, <st1:state>TN<br /> </st1:state></st1:place>Last Weekend in September<br /> 423.267.1218 <br /> <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.artsedcouncil.org/page/programs/culture-fest">http://www.artsedcouncil.org/page/programs/culture-fest</a><br /> Free / ET <p>This one-day program gives area residents and visitors the opportunity to experience and discover new cultures and art forms, ethnic foods and the rich cultural heritage of <st1:city> <st1:place>Chattanooga</st1:place></st1:city> and its inhabitants. Performances include folk and traditional dance as well as folk and ethnic music. International foods are also available.</strong></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Marion County Cruisers</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext"> <city w:st="on"><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext"><strong>Marion County Cruisers<br /> </strong></state> <place w:st="on"> <placename w:st="on">Kimball </placename> <placename w:st="on">Crossing </placename> <placetype w:st="on">Shopping Center  <br /> </placetype></place>Kimball</city>, <state w:st="on">TN<br /> 423-658-6965<br /> <br /></span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext">Cruise In April - October the 1st Saturday of each month. The event takes place at the <place w:st="on"> <placename w:st="on">Kimball </placename> <placename w:st="on">Crossing </placename> <placetype w:st="on">Shopping Center </placetype></place>(across from Kentucky Fried Chicken).</span><span style="font-size: 10pt; color: windowtext"> </span></span></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department Bluegrass Festival</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong>Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department Bluegrass Festival<br /> </strong>Volunteer Fire Department<br /> Nine Mile, TN <br /> 423-533-2659 or 423-553-2526<br /> Second Weekend in May & Third Weekend in September<br /> <br />These events are held at the <strong>Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department</strong>, across the highway from the Edmon's farm at the site of the Volunteer Fire Department Fire Hall and Adjacent Grounds in the Nine Mile community. </p> <p>The Volunteer Fire Department festivals have covered audience seating, ample camping and parking in a grassy field. There is a small fishing pond, and a covered eating area for the hamburgers and pulled pork barbecue sandwiches available at the concession stand. The two annual VFD Bluegrass Festivals are the only fund-raisers needed by the Nine Mile Volunteer Fire Department, and keep them well-funded throughout the year. </p> <p> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Mayfield 'Mater Olympics'</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong>Mayfield Mater Olympics<br> </strong>257 Hwy. 307<br> Athens <br> 423-746-9859 <br> <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.mayfieldfarmandnursery.com">http://www.mayfieldfarmandnursery.com</a> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 12pt">Mayfield Mater Olympics <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="3"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 12pt">The Largest Tomato Fight in <font face="Arial"><?xml:namespace prefix = st1 ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:smarttags" /> <st1:place w:st="on">North America</st1:place> <o:p></o:p></font></span></font></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="3"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 12pt">Tomato fight starts at noon with McMinn County H.S. facing off against McMinn Central H.S. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="3" face="Arial"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 12pt"> <o:p> </o:p></span></font></p> <p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><font color="black" size="3"><span style="font-family: Arial; color: black; font-size: 12pt">The main event starts at 2:00 PM with the UTK Vols battling it out with the UTC Mocs in support of local area food banks. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Hamilton County Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"> <p><font color="#000000" size="3"><strong>Hamilton County Fair<br> </strong>Chester Frost Park<br> Hixson, TN<br> 423-209-6117 <br> </font><font color="#000000" size="3"><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.hamiltontn.gov/fair">www.hamiltontn.gov/fair</a></font> <p>The County Fair takes place on a beautiful 280-acre lakefront park. The fair includes 3 music stages and features a wide variety of traditional music mixed with some rock. The event kicks off the Fall Harvest Season with competitions in garden produce, livestock and farm animals, 4-H exhibits, flowers and handicrafts. Children’s activities include hayrides and an interactive Wild West Show.</p></font> <p><font color="#000000" size="3">Directions: To get to the shuttle parking, take I-75, connecting to Highway 153 North to Northgate Mall. The shuttle takes passengers from the Mall parking lot to the Fair. For disabled access, please call ahead.</font></p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Mountaineer Days Festival</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong>Mountaineer Days Festival</strong><br /> Downtown <br /> Tracy City, TN<br /> 931-592-8558<br /> 931-592-2277</p> <p>The Mountaineer Days Festival is an annual event which occurs the second weekend in September.  The festival is a way for people to gather and showcase their artistry in craft, food and talent.  Activities include bed racing, toilet seat toss, horse shoe tournament, greasy pig contest, mule rides, a dunk tank, egg toss, water balloon toss, karaoke, best dressed awards, sack race, wheel barrow race, petting zoo, and a watermelon and pie eating contest. </p> <p>Saturday night there will be live music and a street dance. Sunday morning at 11am there will be a Hillbilly church service followed by gospel singing until 5pm.  This event is sure to provide good family fun.</p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><span><strong>Hyperflite Skyhoundz World Canine Disc Championship</strong><br> AT&T Field <br> Chattanooga, TN</span><strong><font size="3"><br> <a title="blocked::http://www.skyhoundz.com/" target="_blank" href="http://www.skyhoundz.com/"><font size="3">www.skyhoundz.com</font></a><br> <br></strong>Watch the world’s best contestants and their canine teammates earn points for tricks and amazing acrobatics. Admission is free to spectators although a $1 donation is suggested to benefit the McKamey Animal Center.</font> <p> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Mountaineer Folk Festival</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"> <city w:st="on">Pikeville</city>, <state w:st="on">TN </state><br /> <place w:st="on"> <placename w:st="on">Fall </placename> <placetype w:st="on">Creek </placetype> <placetype w:st="on">Falls <br /> <span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Cost: Donations accepted</span><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font size="2"> <br /> </font><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#0000ff">h</font><a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.myfallcreekfalls.com/folkfestival.html"><font color="#0000ff">ttp</font>://www.myfallcreekfalls.com/folkfestival.html</a> <a href="http://www.fallcreekfalls.com/"><font color="#0000cc"> </font></a></span><font size="2"><strong>  <br /> </strong></font></font></span></span></font></span></font><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><strong><font size="2"><br /> </font></strong></font></span></span></font></span></font><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial">Many of the best country, folk, bluegrass, and old time musicians are booked at this festival, including Leroy Troy, Roy Harper and Johnny Bellar, Bobby Fulcher and Mike DeFousch, Marion County Bluegrass, Piney Ridge, and The Cumberland Band, just to name a few. This festival takes early September every year. <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000">In addition, a wide variety of traditional folk crafts are not only shown and available for sale, but demonstrated there at the festival. In past years they have shown sheep herding with trained sheepdogs, sheep shearing, spinning and carding, dying, and knitting and weaving of homespun woolen yarns. Soap making, natural dyes, paper making, doll making, wheat straw work, silhouette work, pottery, basket making, and ironwork are some of the many traditional crafts available for sale, and demonstrated by craftspeople. <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000">The large festival grounds at <place w:st="on"> <placename w:st="on">Fall </placename> <placetype w:st="on">Creek </placetype> <placetype w:st="on">Falls </placetype> <placetype w:st="on">State Park </placetype></place>is a wonderful place for the event. Loud booms of Civil War cannons crash in the background-- re-enactors demonstrating the technologies and costumes of that era-- while wrought iron workers demonstrate their craft and take orders for commissioned works. Stained glass artisans work on projects in between questions from curious visitors. <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000">Mountain dance is also featured at the festival, with demonstrators of buck dancing, square and circle dancing, clogging and 'called' country dancing. <font color="#000000"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><strong><font size="2"> </font></strong></font></span></span></font> <p> </p></font></span></p></font></span></p></font></span></p></span></font></span></font></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Trail of Tears Commemorative Bike Ride</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size="3">Begins in <city w:st="on">Chattanooga</city>, <state w:st="on">TN </state><br /> Ends in <place w:st="on"> <city w:st="on">Florence</city>, <state w:st="on">AL <br /> <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.trailoftears-remembrance.org/">http://www.trailoftears-remembrance.org/</a></state></place></font> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size="3">The Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride begins in <city w:st="on">Chattanooga</city>, <state w:st="on">TN </state>and ends in Florence</city></place>, AL. </font><a href="http://www.trailoftears.no/"><font size="3"> </font></a><font size="3">Learn about the history of the Trail of Tears, see the Trail firsthand, and feel the brotherhood shared by those who ride it. The Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride is the largest annual motorcycle ride in <country-region w:st="on"> <place w:st="on">America</place></country-region>. Accommodations, ride schedule, and event information is all available at our website. </font></p> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size="3">It's more than just a ride, it's an experience... </font></font></span></font></span></font></span>  <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt"><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font color="#000000"><font size="3">For more information, please contact: </font> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Bill Cason <br /> 423-658-5937 <br /> </font><span style="color: blue"><a href="mailto:prcbjc@worldnett.att.net"><span style="color: blue">prcbjc@worldnett.att.net</span></a></span> </font> <p><span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial"><font size="3"><font color="#000000">Jim Dunn <br /> 423-842-6770 <br /> </font><span style="color: blue"><a href="mailto:jimanddeedunn@hotmail.com"><span style="color: blue">jimanddeedunn@hotmail.com</span></a></span></font></span></p></span></p></font></span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Swingfest</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><strong>SwingFest</strong><br> Coolidge </placename> <placetype w:st="on">Park<br> Chattanooga, TN <br> 423-265-0771 <br> </span></font></span> <p></font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000"></state> <place w:st="on"> <placename w:st="on"></placetype></place> <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">Kick off your Labor Day weekend with an evening full of music and dancing as the Chattanooga Downtown Partnership presents <strong><em>Swingfest</em></strong> in <place w:st="on"> <placename w:st="on">Coolidge </placename> <placetype w:st="on">Park</placetype></place>. <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">Swingfest has featured such bands as </font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">Manny Bowen’s Post 95 Legionnaires, </font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">Uptown Big Band directed by Jim Ransom, </font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">Swingtime Orchestra directed by Ralph Miller, and </font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">Sweet </placename> <placename w:st="on">Georgia </placename> <placename w:st="on">Sound </placename></place>led by Mike LaRoche. </font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">These bands consist of accomplished local professional musicians, music teachers and band directors, and feature well known performers. <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">Everyone is invited to bring a blanket and enjoy the cross section of traditional and contemporary arrangements of jazz and swing, including the popular music of Count Basie, Duke Ellington and Glen Miller. A wooden dance floor will be set up in front of the stage to encourage every generation of attendee to demonstrate their love of swing dancing. <p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000">A select number of food and drink vendors will be on site for the convenience and comfort of attendees. Merchants on River Street will also be open for business. <br> </font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000"><br> </font></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 10pt"><font color="#000000"><br> </font></span></font></span></font></span></font></span></font></span> <p> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Spring City Fall Arts & Crafts Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><font size="3">Front St. <br> South Depot Lawn <br> Spring City, TN <br> <a title="" href="http://www.springcitychamberofcommerce.com/" onclick="window.open(this.getAttribute('href'),'');return false;">http://www.springcitychamberofcommerce.com/</a></font> <p style="margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px" align="left"><font color="#000000" size="3" face="Tahoma">The Fall Craft Fair, held on the lawn south of the Caboose from 9AM to 4PM.  Its a great way to get a head start on Christmas shopping. Crafters from as far away as Chattanooga set up their wares for a day of fun. Previously known as the AARP Craft Fair, the Chamber of Commerce took over this event when the Spring City Chapter of AARP could no longer run it. The Fall Craft Fair includes both craft and food vendors. There is no admission fee and the participation fees are minimal. For more information please click link above.</font></p> <p> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Foothills Country Fair</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><font size="3">Foothills Country Fair <br> Tri-State Exhibition Center<br> 423-339-1989<br> P. O. Box 11 <br> Cleveland, TN 37364-0011<br> <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.foothillscountryfair.org">www.foothillscountryfair.org</a></font> <p><font size="3">FOOTHILLS COUNTRY FAIR is family fun at its best. Developed by eleven of the local Ruritan Clubs in the Cherokee District all proceeds go back into the communities served by the clubs. The Fair is held at the beautiful Tri-State Exhibition Center at exit 20 off I-75. Something for all ages can be found at the Fair: Fairest of the Fair Pageants, Agricultural Displays, Lawn Mower Races, Demolition Derby, Carnival, Contests, Small Stage Acts and a Youth Rodeo to name a few. </font></p> <p><font size="3">This year promises to be bigger and better then ever. It is “Back to the Country” with games, contests, and demonstrations. This year’s admission is just $5 per person, or all four days for $10, and the fee includes unlimited carnival rides and all entertainment presentations. Check our web site, <a title="" target="_blank" href="http://www.foothillscountryfair.org">www.foothillscountryfair.org</a>, often for this year’s schedule of events and daily opening times. Looking for vendors and crafters. <br> <br></font></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Fire On The Mountain Bluegrass Festival</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><strong>Fire on the Mountain Bluegrass Festival    <br /> </strong><?xml:namespace prefix = st1> <st1:place> <st1:city>Volunteer Fire Department<br /> South Pittsburg Mountain</st1:city>, <st1:state>TN<br /> </st1:state></st1:place>Mid September<br /> 423.837.9895 or 423.421.0901               <br /> Admission Fee / CST <p>The performance seating is pleasant, in a grove of trees with some covered seats. There is room to camp in tents and motor homes. The festival is a fund raiser for the South Pittsburg Mountain Volunteer Fire District, but admission is very reasonable.<br /> <br /></p> <p>This two-day festival features local and regional musicians. The local Fire Hall sponsors a concession stand with home-cooked and baked goods, including BBQ, pinto beans and fried pies. <st1:place>Bluegrass</st1:place> and old-time jam sessions, near and around the camp, last until late hours. </p> <p>Directions: I-24 to <st1:place>S. Pittsburg</st1:place> Exit to U.S. 72. Turn right onto TN 156 and travel to top of mountain. Fire Station sign on left.</p></p> </td> </tr> </table>

Event Information

<table border="0" cellspacing="3" cellpadding="0" width="99%"> <tr> <td> <span class="docheader">Main Street Cruise-In</span><br> <span class="bodybold"></span><br> <p><p><font color="#000000" size="3">Cleveland, TN <font color="#000000"><font size="3"><br /> 423-479-1000 <br /> </font><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mainstreetcruisein.com/"><font size="3">http://www.mainstreetcruisein.com/</font></a></font> <p></font><font color="#000000"><font size="3">Join classic car enthusiasts around the Courthouse Square in downtown Cleveland, TN. See restored cars and other special vehicles of interest at this popular free event. Stroll the streets, shop and have dinner in one of our many locally owned restaurants. Cruisers can register for a variety of door prizes and everyone can participate in the 50/50 drawing with half the proceeds going to a local charity.</font></font><font color="#000000" size="3"> </font> <p><font color="#000000"><a target="_blank" href="http://www.mainstreetcruisein.com/"><font size="3"></font></a></font> </p></p> </td> </tr> </table>