September 2008
Sep 1 - Sep 7 White County Fair
White County Fairgrounds
Sep 1 - Sep 30 Sparta Farmers Market
Open Tuesday-Thursday-Saturday from 7:00 am-until, in Metcalf Parking Area at Liberty Square and Maple Street near the White County Courthouse just off Hwy 70 (Bockman Way). Local farmers with fresh produce by the truckload just for you.
Contact: Scott Swoape at UT Extension office 931-836-3348.
Sep 1 - Oct 31 Amazin Acres of Fun
Corn maze, straw crawl, country critters, hayride, pumpkin shed
Contact: Jimmy McCulley, 2857 Old Kentucky Rd. N., Sparta, TN 38583 931-761-2971
www.amazinacres.com
Sep 3 - Sep 30 Experimental Water Media & Clay Extravaganza
Presented by the Magical Muse Gallery
Work by Pam Pate & T.J. Edwards
Reception Sept. 5 from 5-8:30 p.m.
123 W. Broad St., Cookeville
Hours: Wednesdays - 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursdays - Saturdays 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sunday - Mondays - Closed
Tuesdays - By appointment only
Contact: 931-349-2847
Sep 5 - Sep 6 13th Annual Fall FunFest
CityScape\'s Downtown Festival, Courthouse Square
Live music, BBQ cook-off, WCTE\'s Stations of Imagination, crafts & more!
Contact: Dennis Freeman 615-445-5077 or www.fallfunfest.com
http://www.fallfunfest.com
Sep 5 - Sep 7 Fall Creek Falls 30th Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival
Fall Creek Falls State Park
Handmade crafts, traditional mountain music, and demonstrations of pioneer skills are just part of the fun. Country cooking, bluegrass music, and different exhibits round out the jam-packed schedule.
Contact: (423) 881-5708.
Sep 11 Reflect and Remember 9/11 Memorial Event
7:00 PM
Putnam County Courthouse-West Entrance
Master of Ceremonies-Wayne Nabors, Putnam County Court Clerk
Contact: Steve Moore 931-528-1177
Sep 12 - Sep 13 2nd Annual Shrine Rodeo
Putnam County Fairgrounds
One show each night 7:30 p.m.
Cost: $10 advanced, $12 at the gate
$1 donation for parking
Contact: David Fisk 931-510-7729
Sep 13 - Sep 14 25th Annual Cookeville Breakfast Rotary Golf Classic
For information regarding Hole sponsorship, artwork and logos contact Rachel Moses at 931-265-0439.
www.rotary-golf-classic.org
Sep 13 National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship
Standing Stone State Park
This is a one of a kind family experience as featured by ESPN, ABC Evening News, Sports Illustrated, Charles Kurault and CBS, Smithsonian Institution, CNN, National Geographic, Southern Living.... Everyone is invited to participate in marble games of all types. Festival will include kids\' games, marble making, swap meet, tournament play, demonstrations, music and food. (Registration is required for Rolley Hole Tournament.)
Contact: Shawn Hughes, Shawn.Hughes@state.tn.us or (931) 823-6347.
Sep 13 - Sep 14 Mid-State Gun and Knife Show
White County Fairgrounds
Sponsored by the Mid-State Sportsman\'s Club
Buy-Sell-Trade
Admission: $4
Sept. 13: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sept. 14: 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Contact Bill Bohannan 931-738-8675
Sep 13 Candlelight Cemetery Walk
Cookeville City Cemetery
Take a walk through history during this entertaining theatrical event featuring stories of former citizens.
Two walks are scheduled: 6:30 p.m. & 9 p.m.
Tickets are $12 each and are on sale at the Cookeville Drama Center or by calling 931-528-1313. In case of inclement weather, the walk will take place Sept. 15.
Sep 14 Bryan Symphony Orchestra Concert-Summer Evening in Dogwood Park-POSTPONED
7:30 PM
POSTPONED NEW DATE TBD
The Performance Pavilion in Dogwood Park
6:00 p.m., children\'s activities begin
7:30 p.m., concert begins
Chihara: Fanfares from The Tempest
Smetana: 3 Dances from Bartered Bride
Grieg: In the Hall of the Mountain King from Peer Gynt
Handel: Royal Fireworks (excerpt)
Film scores: Raiders of the Lost Ark, Pirates of the Caribbean
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERT. Attend the outdoor concert of the year in Cookeville. Activities for this free show include fun stuff for the kids, picnic food and beverages. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by a gift from Sam and Diane Glasgow and corporate sponsors Self-Defined Forest Services and Community Bank of the Cumberlands.
LOCATION. Dogwood Park is located behind the Putnam County Library; free parking is accessible from both Broad Street and 1st Street. In case of rain, the concert will move to TTU\'s Derryberry Auditorium.
All programs subject to change.
www.bryansymphony.org
Sep 19 - Sep 20 20th Annual Upper Cumberland Quilt Festival
For the Love of Quilts
Senior Citizens Center, 125 Fourth Ave in Algood.
Friday- 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
Saturday- 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Admission: $6
Contact: Brenda Dishman 931-537-3447
PREVIEW RECEPTION: Celebrate the Love of Quilts
Date: Thursday, September 18
Time: 5:30 - 9 pm
Location: Grassy area next to McGugin-Foutch House on Church Street
-Buffet Dinner catered by The Scarecrow
-Quilt and Antique Auction
-Entertainment by Jen Richardson & Mary Summerlin
-Art Exhibits by: Upper Cumberland Arts Alliance & Jack Stoddart
Admission to Preview Reception: $25.00 per person
Tickets on sale at Jackson Bank & Trust locations and Algood Senior Citizen Center
www.algoodquiltfestival.com
Sep 19 Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheater
7:00 PM
On Liberty Square every 3rd Friday, May-October starting at 7 p.m. In case of rain we will have it at the Sparta Civic Center 514 East Bockman Way.
FREE to the Public
Contact: Ed Baker 931-738-8604
Sep 20 The Cruise In
Good Time Cruisers invite you to \"just show up\" at Liberty Square every 3rd Saturday April through September 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM You are invited to show your car or enjoy the exhibit. If you are a car lover this is a great place to salute past good times.
Contact: Bill & Kathy Saylors 931-761-8687
Sep 21 - Sep 27 American Couples Team Championship
Dale Hollow Lake
Sunset Marina and Resort, Byrdstown, TN
Contact: Terry Burckhard (877) 864-8666
www.fishdalehollowlake.com
Sep 21 Miss, Mrs. & Teen Tennessee International Pageant
1:00 PM
Cookeville Drama Center
Contact: Phil Frazier 615-831-7118
www.tncrowns.com
Sep 25 TTU Football vs Central Methodist
TTU Tucker Stadium
7 p.m.
Tickets: 931-372-3940
www.ttusports.com
Sep 26 Small Business Expo
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Leslie Town Centre, 1 West 1st St., Cookeville
Free and open to the public with 60+ exhibitors.
Sponsored by Twin Lakes Telephone and Local Insight Yellow Pages. There will be door prizes and lunch provided by Homebuilders Association as a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity.
Contact: Putnam Co. Chamber of Commerce 931-526-2211
Sep 27 Fine Arts - Fine Crafts Fall Artisan Festival
Community Complex, Crossville
It will be held inside the exhibit buildings where art pieces and display spaces are protected from weather. Formerly this event was for Cumberland County artisans only, this year the festival is open to regional artisans. This festival is juried. A Silent Auction of art pieces and donations from businesses is held in conjunction with the festival.
Guidelines and application form is available via the CACE website: www.cumberlandart.com. Personal contact is Wilma Emling at 931-456-7954, Betty Zarnitz at 931-456-6946, or Sharron Eckert at 931-277-5425. Application deadline is mid-June.
www.cumberlandart.com
Sep 27 11th Liberty Square Celebration & Lester Flatt Memorial Bluegrass Day
Celebration held on Liberty Square beginning at 9 a.m. with the music starting at 12:30 p.m. in historic downtown Sparta. A special tribute to local bluegrass legend Lester Flatt, featuring talented entertainers. Upper Cumberland crafters, food vendors, commercial booths, kids games, rides, “Little Miss & Mister Liberty Square Pageant” (call City Hall to enter 931-836-3248), door prizes and huge fireworks display will fill the day with fun. Shuttle Service Available. 11th Annual Liberty Square Celebration Car and Truck Show adds to the excitement.
Contact: Sparta City Hall 931-836-3248
Sep 27 Algood Bluegrass Festival
Algood Park
Sep 27 Somewhere In Time
10:00 AM
Town Square in Gainesboro
Food, Music, Arts, Fine Crafts & more!
Gainesboro Historical Society presents Historical Candlelight Walking Tours: Walk somewhere in time and meet steamboat captains, bank robbers, statesmen, soldiers, town fathers and moon shiners.
Admission: $5 Adults, 18 & under free with adult.
Contact: Jackson County Chamber 931-268-0971
Sep 27 Mother Son Date Night
6:00 PM
Location: Cookeville Farmers Market
Tickets: $15 each available at Cookeville City Hall 931-520-4386