Events
July 2009
Jul 1 - Sep 30 Livingston Farmers Market
University and Spring Street
Fresh produce is available at the Farmers Market, open from around 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., every Monday through Saturday. Contact: 931-823-2735
Jul 1 - Sep 30 Cookeville Farmers Market
Corner of Mahler & East 1st Street
Fresh produce is available at the Farmers Market, open from around 7 a.m., until the supply is depleted every Tuesday through Saturday until the end of September.
Contact: (931) 526-4561 or Rick Woods (931) 520-5285
Jul 1 - Sep 30 White County Farmers Market
Fresh produce is available at the Farmers Market, open from 7 a.m., until the supply is depleted every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at Metcalf Park, from May until the end of September. Metcalf Park is located at Liberty Square and Maple Street, just west of the historic American Legion building off Bockman Way. For more information call Scott Swoape, Director of the White County UT Extension office at (931) 836-3348.
Contact: Scott Swoape, Director of the White County UT Extension office at (931) 836-3348.
Jul 1 - Oct 31 Amazing Acres of Fun
From Spring to Fall, there's fun for all.
Enjoy fresh strawberries, picked or pick your own during spring and throughout the late summer and early fall,
enjoy fun in one of the corn maze, pick your own pumpkin,
straw crawl, country critters, hayride, petting zoo with farm animals, hayrides and much more.
Schedule your field trip, birthday party, or
group outing. www.amazinacres.com
Contact: Jimmy and Karen McCulley (931) 761-2971
Jul 1 - Aug 11 2009 Summer Day Camp
6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Summer is on its way! Make 2009 the best summer ever by spending it with Cookeville Leisure Services Summer Camp!
Ages: Completed kindergarden to 12 years old
Cost: There is a one time registration fee of $15 per camper which is due at the time of registration. It is $70 per week for a full time camper (4-5 days per week) and $20 per day for a part time camper (3 or fewer days per week). There is a $5 sibling discount per child, if full time. Payments are due prior to the child's attendane at camp.
Monday - Friday
Address: 180 CC Camp Road
Location: Cane Creek Recreation Center
Phone: 526.7393
Jul 1 - Aug 30 Toddler Time
10:00 AM
Come join us on Wednesdays for Toddler Time! Toddler Time uses songs and games to help teach children to wait their turn, follow directions and work together to accomplish simple goals. The focus is on body part recognition, cognitive skill development and, of course, FUN! This class is for children 5 and under.
Location: Cane Creek Recreation Center
Cost: $3 per visit
Phone: 526.7393
www.cookeville-tn.org/ls
Jul 1 - Jul 9 COLLABORATIONS II
5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Featuring work by local and Pacesetters artists
Location: West Textures, 24 W. Broad Street
Collaborations is sponsored by Pacesetters and ART Prowl, with a grant from the Cookeville Arts Council.
Artists:
Christine Colombarini
Louis Colombarini
Merritt Ireland
Cella Neapolitan
Adele Seitzinger
Julie Styer
Pacesetters:
Katy Smooty
Chuck Everidge
Juanita Brown
Dean Harris
Jackie Clark
Karen Simpson
Jul 3 - Jul 4 38th Annual Smithville Fiddlers' Jamboree
Smithville Town Square
The Fiddlers' Jamboree is a two-day festival of pure Appalachian crafts, music and dance, and contestants from all over the United States come to participate in the fun. The small town of 4,000 swells to nearly 80,000 over the two days, and an atmosphere of fellowship and fun surrounds the festivities.
Contact: (615) 597-8500
http://www.smithvillejamboree.com
Jul 3 - Aug 14 Sparta Friday Night Film Festival
Sparta Film Festival at the Amphitheater in historic Downtown Sparta.
FREE classic movies "Under the Stars" every Friday night through August 14, 2009. Movies begin at 8 p.m.
Sponsored by the Downtown Business Association. Bring seat cushions - concessions at the Gazebo.
For more information contact Meagan Dawson at 836-2326
Movie Schedule:
July 3: Hotel for Dogs (dogs welcome to attend)
July 10: Spiderwick Chronicles
July 24: Journey to the Center of the Earth 3D (3D glasses provided)
July 31: Secondhand Lions
August 7: Inkheart
August 14: Remember the Titans
Jul 4 July 4th Celebration on Liberty Square
July 4th Celebration
begins at 11 a.m. at Liberty Square on "The Broadway of America" (Hwy 70 / Bockman Way) in beautiful downtown Sparta with musical entertainment at the Sparta Amphitheater, the Library will have their famous Blackberry Cobbler & Ice Cream. Downtown Business sidewalk sale, crafts, kids art, food and much more before the grand finale' Firework display at dark.
Contact: Chamber - 836-3552
Jul 4 Independence Day Tea Party Rally
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Location: Perason Park in Sparta
"Concerned Citizens Against Government Growth"
For more information, contact Donald Holman at 931-836-2800.
Jul 4 Miracle Music Community Appreciation Day
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Cookeville Depot Museum
Music Entertainment & Appreciation BBQ open-to-the-public!!
First come first serve.
Contact: Carole & Gary Arms 931-372-8880
www.miraclemusiccookevile.com
Jul 4 Moto X Jam 4th of July Spectacular
4:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Freestyle Motocross, Live Music and Fireworks!
Featuring: Framing Hanley, Red, Cavo, Wake the Light, Knapsack Heroes, Gentlemen at Arms.
Sponsored by JWC Broadcasting
Tickets available at Bush Motorsports, Parkview Shell and Lifeway Bookstore in Cookeville. In Crossville, at Beds to Go.
Admission: $16/adults $10/kids 12 and younger
(price increases $2 day of show)
Location: Putnam County Fair Grounds
Contact: (931)528-6064
www.motoxjam.com
Jul 4 Fireworks in Granville
7:00 PM
Veterans Park in Granville
Professional fireworks show with music at Veterans Park sponsored by Granville Marina.
At 7:30 p.m. the Jackson County Summer Band will have food for sale in the park. For more information call 931-653-4151.
Jul 5 - Oct 11 DelMonaco Winery Concert on the Lawn
1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
DelMonaco Winery, 600 Lance Dr., Baxter
join us! Admission and Parking are FREE. Bring your friends, a picnic basket, blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the afternoon. Please DO NOT bring pets, grills or outside alcohol. Music starts at 1:00 p.m. Our concert schedule is:
July 5: August Christopher Band
July 19: Stacy Mitchhart Band
Aug 16: Thea Tippin
Sept 7: TBD
Oct 11: Eclectiville Orchestra
Contact: Janet 931-858-1177
www.delmonacowinery.com
Jul 6 Back to School Shooting Camp
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Cane Creek Gymnasium
Bob "Dr.Doom" Dawson's Back to School Shooting Camp
Door Opens at 7 a.m.
Boys & Girls Ages 5th Grade & Up
Pre-Registration until June 28: $55
Or $65 after June 28 or $15 a day at the door.
Contact: 931-526-9767
Jul 6 Cookeville Community Band Concert
7:30 PM
Dogwood Park Pavilion
FREE concerts with lawn seating.
www.cookeville-tn.org/dramacenter
Jul 8 - Jul 25 Qigong & Kids Mixed Martial Arts Lunch Classes
Cane Creek Recreation Center, 180 CC Camp Rd
Presented by Leisure Services, classes will be taught by instructor Dean Sutzer with Qigong starting at 12 p.m. and Kids Mixed Martial Arts at 1 p.m. The cost is $48 for each 8-week class. Space is limited. Sign up by calling 931-520-4386 or 931-526-7393.
Jul 11 Music in the Holler Concert
Time: 1:30pm-8:30
Location: Jack Stoddart's Farm in Crawford, TN
Description: A great line-up of Americana musicians will perform. Silent Auction, back-yard BBQ competition, and games. Great fun for all.
Jul 11 Flower Show
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Flower Show at the White County Agriculture Complex sponsored by Sparta-GF Women's club.
Registration 8-10am
Judging 10am-noon
Open for Public 1-3pm
For more Info, call Margie Stevens at 931-836-2841.
Jul 11 Independence Bluegrass Festival
1:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Independence Community Center
Contact: Joe Arney 931-823-4476
Jul 11 - Jul 11 Standing Stone Cruisers Monthly Car & Bike Cruise-In
4:00 PM
Livingston Town Square
www.standingstonecruisers.com
Jul 13 - Jul 16 Tennessee Junior Livestock Exposition
Hyder-Burks Agricultural Pavilion
Junior Sheep Events
Contact: James Neel 865-974-7294
Jul 13 Cooking Classes at Maddux Station
Maddux Station
319 E. Spring St.
Rubs, Marinades, and Grilling
Learn how a few simple ingredients can add flavor and tenderness to your meats and vegetables $30
July 13, 2009 6pm
Contact: Maddux Station (931) 854-0883
www.madduxstation.com
Jul 16 - Jul 19 SSAA-Youth-Slo Pitch Tournament
Cane Creek SportsPlex
www.boysworldseries.com
Jul 17 - Jul 25 The Music Man
Cookeville Performing Arts Center
Contact: Box Office 931-528-1313
www.cookeville-tn.org/dramacenter
Jul 17 3rd Friday on the West Side
Inaugral Event
Check out the West Side every 3rd Friday of the month for shopping, dining & entertainment into the evening!
Contact: Ellie Lenhart, West Side Business Association 931-528-1220.
Jul 17 Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheater
Bringing some of the top names in bluegrass to Liberty Square every 3rd Friday at 7 p.m., May - September. In case of rain the event is held at the Sparta Civic Center, 514 E. Bockman Way. Free and family friendly.
Jul 18 Sparta Cruise In
Sparta "Good Time" Cruisers celebrate the classics, past and present, at the car show on Liberty Square from 5-8:30 p.m., every third Saturday of the month from April through September. For more information call Bill or Kathy Saylors, at (931) 761-8687.
Jul 18 Livingston & Overton Co. Bluegrass Festival
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Come our and support us. Help keep this festival going. Concession Craft Booths Free with Paid Admission.
Bring lawn chairs.
McCousin Bill featuring Bilbrey's, Slow Gold, Mountain Rose, Stateline Bluegrass and Caney Fork.
Location: Hwy 52 & Hwy 111, Livingston
Admission: $5 - lots of prizes
Brought to you by Monroe Music's Little Opry and James Arnett Guitar & Sound.
Information: 931-258-4185
No Drugs or Alcohol-stricktly enforced
Jul 20 - Jul 25 72nd Annual Overton County Fair
Overton County Fairgrounds
Contact: Tina Williams 931-823-6959 ext. 241
Jul 20 - Jul 25 Dekalb County Fair
Jul 25 3rd Annual Gourd Gala
Location TBD
Jul 25 - Jul 26 Back to Mayberry Day's at Hidden Hollow Park
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Hidden Hollow park will host Back to Mayberry Days
Special Events Include:
A special appearance from Barney and his squad car-
2 live performances from Elvis each day, baking contest, live bluegrass/folk music, an antique car/truck show, cloggers, crafts & vendors.
Cost: $6 adults, $4 kids
Sponsors, vendors, bluegrass bands, contact 931-526-4038 or hiddenhollowpark@live.com
www.hiddenhollowtn.com
Jul 25 The Inaugural Sgt. York Summer Ball
5:00 PM
The Inaugural Sgt. York Summer Ball will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2009, at Southern Hills Golf Course in Cookeville. The event will include dinner, dancing, entertainment from the TTU Jazz Band, and a live auction featuring Sgt. York memorabilia as well as other items. Proceeds from the Ball will benefit the Sgt. York Patriotic Foundation. Tickets are $100 per couple or $60 per individual. For more information call 1-888-WWI-HERO.
To add an event to the Chamber calendar contact Laura Canada at 931-526-2211 or lcanada@cookevillechamber.com.
