Local Events

On-going



  • Amazin' Acres of Fun - September 15 - October 31
    (Monday thru Thursday  by appointment)
  • Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheater
    Bringing some of the top names in bluegrass to Sparta's 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.
    For more information contact Ed Baker at 931.738.8604
  • Bluegrass Underground - Cumberland Caverns
    Bluegrass music in a cave! Bluegrass Underground can be seen live 333 feet underground in the Volcano Room at Cumberland caverns, in McMinnville, TN. $15 per person
    www.bluegrassunderground.com
  • Cumberland County Playhouse
  • Fall Creek Falls Activities
    Summer Season at Fall Creek Falls State Park
    Weekly & Special Events & Summer Concerts
    Softball, nature hikes, cave trips, canoe floats, campfires, horseback riding, and bluegrass music are just some of the events that mark our summer season. Interpretive and recreational events are scheduled seven days a week Memorial Day through Labor Day.
  • Farmer's Market - Warren County McMinnville
    Fridays, Saturdays & Wednesdays, April - November
    Offers a wide selection of baked and processed vegetables and fruits as well as in season local fruit and vegetables. Large selection of ornamentals including potted trees from McMinnille the nursery capital of the world.
    Located under the Water Tower, downtown, south of Main Street, McMinnville
  • Farmer's Market - White County Sparta
    Tuesday, Thursday, & Saturday, June – October
    Metcalf Park, 117 S. Main Street, Sparta
    Phone: 931.836.3348
  • Main Stree Live - Downtown McMinnville
    Enjoy live music every Friday night during the summer months
  • Pik-N-Barn - Bluegrass Music
    The last Saturday of each month. Located at 491 Allen Burgess Rd, Crossville, TN - Call for information and to check dates
    931.788.2751
  • Sparta Cruiser's Cruise In on Liberty Square
    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 October.
    For more information call Bill or Kathy Saylors,
    at 931.761.8687 or www.sparta-chamber.net

August 2010


  • August 14th
    Burgess Falls Butterfly Garden Celebration

    Participate in a staff-led educational programs including hikes, landscaping with native plants, butterfly identification, birds of prey, creek studies and more. Call 931.432.5132 for information
  • August 14th - 21st, Van Buren County Fair
    Located in downtown Spencer, TN

September 2010


  • September 10th, 11th, & 12th
    32nd Annual Mountaineer Folk Festival

    This weekend’s jam-packed schedule includes handmade crafts, 2 stages of traditional mountain music, demonstrations of pioneer skills, country cooking, and much more. Don’t miss this event!
  • September 30th - October 1st
    Bledsoe-Pikeville Fall Harvest Festival

    Call 423.447.2791 for more information

October 2010


  • September 30th - October 1st
    Bledsoe-Pikeville Fall Harvest Festival

    Call 423.447.2791 for more information
  • October 23rd & 24th - Fall Colors Weekend
    Join us on bicycle tours, guided hikes, and slideshows focusing on the autumn splendor of Fall Creek Falls State Park.
  • October 30th - Wild Foods Day
    Field trips identifying edible wild plants and workshops on preparing wild meats and breads are just part of the activities. The real treat comes in enjoying the wild feast.

November 2010


  • November 5th, 6th, & 7th - Fall Rock Climbing Workshop
    First comes instruction in basic knots, harnesses, and techniques, and then we meet some of the milder bluffs and boulders in the park. There is a fee for this event. For more information, email Ray.Cutcher@tn.gov, visit www.tnpark.com, or call the park office at 423.881.3297.
  • November 13th & 14th - Backpacking Trip
    Join us for a 13-mile trek through some of the more remote portions of the park. This hike is for both novices and experienced backpackers and includes a 2-day guided hike with an overnight camp. There is a $10 fee and pre-registration is required. Contact the Nature Center at 423.881.5708.

December 2010


  • December 3rd, 4th, & 5th - Christmas on the Mountain
    Join us for a weekend of Yuletide fun, Christmas Carols and gifts for the little ones. Activities include Christmas crafts and tea parties for the children, and a 3-day mountain craft show for everyone. Don’t be surprised if Saint Nick drops in.

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Last Updated: August 17th, 2010
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