Appalachian Fair August 18-28 (Gray, TN)

Appalachian Fair August 18-28 (Gray, TN)

Faced with near-record gas prices and soaring grocery bills, money-conscious families have reigned in spending and instituted cost-cutting measures.

Skipping the Appalachian Fair will not among them.
The fair is a Mountain Empire tradition. And while gas prices are a pain - though lessening lately - the fair only comes once a year, and for the young and young at heart, people just have to go."
Crowds for the nightly concerts are always strong, and will remain so this year, most certainly, due to the strong line-up of pergormers: Tracy Lawrence kicks things off Monday night, follwed by Josh Gracin, dollwed by Jake Owen, Heidi Newfield, Chris Young, and Jypsi. Tickets are on sale; phone (423) 477-1420 for tickets.
Fairs can be the best entertainment value around, and the Appalachian Fair staff go out of their way to make this annual event extra-special.
General Admission is $8 for adults this year, and $3 for children 6-11. Children 5 and under are free when attended by an adult.
Senior Americans Day (60 & over) is Thur, Aug 21, and tickets will be $4. And School Day is Mon., Aug 18 - all grade and high school students are admitted free until 6 p.m.. There will also be a Special People Day, you have to call for Information. And all TN Family Community Education Club Members are admitted free until 6 p.m., Thursday, August 21.
A Season Ticket, for three days is $18, for six days, $36, by advance sale only. And a Parking season pass is $7.
Contact the Fair Ticket Office Regarding Advance Credit Card Ticket Purchases (423-477-1420)
Buildings open Monday through Friday at 3:00 p.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. Buildings open Saturday at 10:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m.
There will be several Ride Specials on the James H. Drew rides: Monday, August 18 and Wednesday, Augugst 20, 3-7 p.m., unlimited rides for $18. Then Saturday, August 23, from 10-11 a.m. all rides are free, and from 11 a.m.-6 p.m., there will be two-for-one rides, where two people ride for the cost of one.
Special events include:
Monday, August 18, Fairest of the Fair Pageant, 8 p.m.
Tuesday, August 19, Little Miss Pageant, 6 p.m.
Thursday, August 21, Youth Talent Contest, 7 p.m.
Friday, August 22, Karaoke Contests, 7 p.m.
Saturday, August 23, Colgate Country Showdown, 7 p.m.
The Tennessee Moto-Cross will take place Monday-Wednesday, and then the Demolition Derby arrives Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Throughout the week, at various times, fair-goers will be honored by the talents of the Trailblazer Cloggers, Michael Shipley (Country), the Incahoots Dancers, John Pafford and Shady Grove and many more. See http://www.bestofshoware.com/appalachianfair/entertainment.htm for information and show times.
So fill up the tank and head on out for the Appalachian Fair - exhibits, livestock, music, rides and much, much more - a perfect;y great way to spend family time in the community!

Border Bash Aug. 15 in Downtown Bristol ( Bristol , VA /TN)

Border Bash Aug. 15 in Downtown Bristol ( Bristol , VA /TN)

Date(s): August 15, 2008
Location: Bristol , TN 37620

BRISTOL, TN-VA. -- Border Bash is a free "meet and greet" held in the 500 block of State Street of historic downtown Bristol . The monthly concert series will continue on Friday, Aug. 15.

The evening starts with children's activities, fine art and craft exhibits, live music and concessions at 6 p.m., with entertainment provided by Say You Will, a high-energy, poppunk band. Performing at 7 p.m. will be singer/ songwriter Reagan Boggs. The final concert begins at 8:30 p.m. with The Maid Rite String Band playing music based on old time fiddle and banjo tunes, Carter family songs, and other traditional Appalachian standards.

AAME hosts area writers and artisans such as Tammy Robinson Smith, publisher of Mountain Girl Press; authors Carol Jackson and Joe Tennis; Linda Hoagland, author and craftsperson; Joyce Durham, needlework artist; David Jamison, creator of exotic wood and ivory pens; George Hannye, painter; Tammy Henkel, jewelry maker; and Clinton T. Bellamy, who makes Appalachian grown fruit butters and blueberry products.

The event is hosted by Believe in Bristol , Birthplace of Country Music Alliance, Bristol 's Rhythm & Roots Reunion, and Arts Alliance Mountain Empire (AAME).

Info: 276-645-0111, 423-573-2200.

Celebration of Life ( Bristol , TN )

Celebration of Life ( Bristol , TN )

The Jonesborough Sacred Storytellers will present a special evening of inspirational stories to help “kick off” a year long “Celebration of Life” program series hosted by Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church in Bristol . The event will feature some of Jonesborough’s most talented and best loved storytellers sharing stories that range from “the light hearted to the thought provoking.” Headlining: “Mountain Man” Bob Phillips, Pat Musselman, Judy “Butterfly” Farlow, Kate Agmann, Molly Catron, and Madge Rohrer. This concert will be held in the church sanctuary and is free to the public. A lover offering will be taken at the close of the program in support of this ministry. On August 17 6:30 PM, the church will be concluding it first annual “Old Fashinon Day” with an “old fashioned dinner on the ground” at 5:30 PM. Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church is located at 1100 Windsor Avenue in Bristol , Tennessee . For detailed directions, more information, or schedule of upcoming events, please contact the church office at 423-764-6653.

Civil War Reenactment ( Saltville , VA )

Civil War Reenactment ( Saltville , VA )

The Civil War Reenactment to be held on Lake Drive in Saltville, VA August 16 and August 17 and will offer night fire and a skirmish on Saturday night at 9:30 PM. At 1:30 PM, each day, there will be a skirmish in the woods. Ladies’ tea at 11 AM and a hog-calling contest at 11:30 AM. Camp opens at 10 AM each day and the battles of Saltville will be fought at 2 PM each day. On Saturday, the camp closes at 4 PM and reopens at 6:30 PM for the evening activities. At 7 PM, you are invited to bring your fiddles and guitars for a jam session. Admission is $5. Children under 6 admitted free.

Sweetness on the State Line ( Bristol , VA )

Sweetness on the State Line ( Bristol , VA )

Sweetness On The State Line: The History of Candy Making In Bristol will be presented by Lisa K. Elliott at the Bristol Public Library.. The lecture and PowerPoint presentation will be held in the conference room at 6:30 p.m on Monday August 11. This topic will document the numerous candy-making manufacturers in the city since 1909. For further details on this upcoming event contact program chairman Tim Buchanan, (276) 669-3885. Also, you can visit www.bristolhistoricalassociation.com to find out about the extensive work of the association preserving & promoting the region’s heritage.

Agape Women's Service's Presents The Purity Fashion Show ( Johnson City , TN )

Agape Women's Service's Presents The Purity Fashion Show ( Johnson City , TN )

The Theme for Our Fashion Show is Purity. Our models will show that today's young women can dress fashionably without compromising their integrity. This event is an beautiful expression of Purity for women of all ages. Call today to purchase your ticket.

How Much?
($25) Tickets MUST Be Purchased Before the Fashion Show - Lunch Will Be Served

When?
Aug 16 2008 - Aug 16 2008 @ 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
Sat.

Where?
Downtown Johnson City , TN

Main St. , JOHNSON CITY , TENNESSEE , 37601

Who do I contact?
Agape Womens Services (423) 926-3788
agapejc@earthlink.net

Voices of the Land Living History Event

Voices of the Land Living History Event ( Johnson City , TN )

The Museum of East Tennessee History 's signature exhibit Voices of the Land : The People of East Tennessee will open to the public August 23-24, 2008. The celebration weekend will feature free tours of the museum, live music, living history timeline, activities, films at the Tennessee Theatre, self-guided downtown walking tours and a lot more!

Hours:

* Saturday 10 am to 6 pm

* Sunday 12 pm to 5 pm

More Information:

Downtown Knoxville will be celebrating all things history as we open our new permanent exhibit, Voices of the Land! There will be a living history timeline, historic character look-alikes, and re-enactor encampments. Clayton Bank will sponsor a music stage with regional music both days. Children will find fun activities and crafts, and the majestic Tennessee Theatre will sponsor a free open house and movie clips of Knoxville all day Saturday. Historical and genealogical societies and historic sites from throughout the East Tennessee region will display their books and brochures and answer questions about their organizations. And, of course, the culmination of years of planning and research, Voices of the Land will cover 8500 square feet of exhibit space on the first floor of the History Center . It will include three videos, five program albums of rotating images, three touch-screen stations, and about a dozen sound-stick opportunities to listen to recordings. There are 550 artifacts in the new exhibit and over 350 voices and quotations that tell the story of the land and the people of East Tennessee . More times and details will be posted shortly.

East Tennessee Historical Society • 601 S. Gay Street • Post Office Box 1629 • Knoxville, TN 37901-1629
865-215-8824 • eths@east-tennessee-history.org

Hands On to Host Wacky Sports Day ( Johnson City , TN )

Hands On! to Host Wacky Sports Day ( Johnson City , TN )

Hands On! Regional Museum will host a Wacky Sports Day at Carver Rec. Center Wednesday, August 6th 10:00 am - 2:00 pm. “Wacky Olympics” is the theme for this year’s fun. Enjoy some wacky sports, inflatables, a water slide, and watch several local mascots compete for a gold medal. Lunch and prizes will be included in this FREE event.

All events are free. The event has been made possible through the support of the Niswonger Children’s Hospital, TruPoint Bank, Wal-Mart, Johnson City Sports Foundation, Johnson City Cardinals, Carver Park , ETSU Athletics, and Hands On! Regional Museum .

Please register by calling 423-434-HAND or e-mail April at discoverylab@handsonmuseum.org.

Hands On! Regional Museum is located at 315 E. Main Street in downtown Johnson City or on the web at http://www.handsonmuseum.org. Or call (423) 434-HAND.

Free Family Campout Weekends ( Mountain City , TN )

Free Family Campout Weekends ( Mountain City , TN )

Free Family Campout Weekends

Hosted by

Uphill Ministries at Cherokee Cove

Family Camp, Conference Center , and Retreat

…. every 1^st full weekend of the months May-Oct.

from approximately 4:00 p.m. Fri until 11:00 a.m. Sun.)

These all-inclusive retreats are your answer to a great family vacation!

These fun-filled weekends are designed to enhance your family unity with Christian family and marriage counseling and other family-centered activities such as crafts, a family scavenger hunt, guided hikes, devotionals, worship music, and much more!

Cherokee Cove is located within 200 acres in the midst of the Blue Ridge Mountains , and is the BEST place in the High Country for your family get away in a beautiful setting to enjoy God’s creation! (Cherokee Cove is located along the TN/NC border, overlooking the Neva Valley in TN.)

Our delicious, nutritious meals include a variety of homemade items such as our signature granola, fresh breads, exotic salad greens, garden fresh vegetables, assorted pastas, gourmet rice blends, rich desserts, roasted meats and local fish. Our staff is equipped to meet your specific dietary needs or requests.

Your family campout weekend accommodation will be on one of our covered camping platforms (Regular & Tree house Style, & one handicapped accessible)

We also offer other accommodations for special needs. Contact us for more information.

To book your reservation for this FREE Family Campout Weekend contact Uphill Ministries at Cherokee Cove by email at cherokeecove@earthlink.net. If you do not have access to the Internet, call (423) 727-8560 and leave a message for a return call. Space is limited, so call soon to guarantee the date you would like to request. Check out our website at www.cherokeecove.org.