Good day everyone,
I just found some information from our Tennessee State Parks website. They are hosting events in order for everyone to experience the great outdoors. The program is based each week during the summer and they focused it on there saying: "One tank or less." The events and activities will allow the traveler to experience the state's natural, cultural, and historic uniquenss of the state parks in you surrounding area.
August 2-3 26th annual Cherokee Days of Recognition at Red Clay State ParkLiving history, along with authentic crafts and food, are front and center during the Cherokee Days of Recognition at Red Clay State Park in Bradley County on August 2 and 3 from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EDT each day. Cherokee fancy dancers, traditional dancers and storytelling bring native peoples and participants from across the southeastern United States to this former Cherokee Council Grounds site. For more information contact Carol Crabtree at (423) 478-0339.
August 8-10 Crockett Days Celebration at David Crockett State ParkThe second weekend of August in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee means it’s time for David Crockett Days at David Crockett State Park. If you're looking for a woodsy atmosphere with an abundance of wildlife, trails and Tennessee history, then you'll want to make this drive to see the park where pioneer statesman David Crockett made his home on the banks of Shoal Creek while also operating a powder mill, grist mill and distillery. This multiday festival features music, food and fun from Crockett’s period in the early 19th century. For more information contact Rachel Lee at (931) 762-9408
August 9 Annual Butterfly Festival at Burgess Falls State ParkCelebrate the award winning Native Butterfly Garden at Burgess Falls State Park created by the hard work of state parks’ staff, local Master Gardeners and area volunteers with a fun filled day of hands on activities and educational encounters. Programs will include hikes, landscaping with native plants, butterfly identification walks and birds of prey demonstrations. The Native Butterfly Garden is winner of the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Parks and Recreation. For more information contact Bill Summers at (931) 432-5312.
August 15 27th annual Bluegrass Festival at Big Ridge State ParkWhile many come throughout the summer for the sandy beach, Big Ridge State Park draws folks from all over East Tennessee on the third Friday in August for its annual Bluegrass Music Festival. The festival will be held from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight EDT this year. Various local bands will be on hand to play bluegrass, country and old-time country music that really packs in the crowds. The event is free. For more information contact Sarah Nicley at (865) 992-5523.
August 16 Heritage Day Festival at Frozen Head State Park
Celebrate traditions of the Upper Cumberland during the Heritage Day Festival at Frozen Head State Park on August 16. Bluegrass music, traditional crafts and wilderness demonstrations bring crowds out to Morgan County for a hands-on experience of frontier life on the Plateau. For more information contact Michael Hodge at (423) 346-3318.
Sept 6-7 18th Century Trade Faire at Fort Loudoun State ParkMark the end of summer with the 18th Century Trade Faire at Fort Loudoun State Park on the banks of Lake Tellico in Monroe County. The 18th Century Trade Faire showcases one of the earliest British fortifications on the western frontier and also features period entertainment such as a sword swallowers, jugglers, magicians and traditional Celtic music. Re-enactors and costumed historians join artisans and craftspeople skilled in 18th Century style production – not to mention 18th Century style food. For more information contact Jeff Wells at (423) 884-6217.
Sept 5-7 30th annual Mountaineer Folk Festival at Fall Creek Falls State ParkFall Creek Falls State Park will host its 30th annual Mountaineer Folk Festival on September 5-7. The family-friendly festival features old time music, pioneer skills demonstrations, crafts and great country cooking. All activities will be held in the park’s Village Green area. In addition to the music, demonstrations throughout the weekend will feature sorghum molasses making, herding sheep with dogs and blacksmithing. Numerous craft booths with a wide variety of local wares will be available to celebrate the rich culture of the Cumberlands. The festival is sponsored by the Friends of Fall Creek Falls and Fall Creek Falls State Park, which has been voted by its users as one of the top family destinations in the Southeast. Protected within its boundaries are beautiful waterfalls, tremendous canyons, and dense forests. Facilities located within the park include a campground, a hotel and conference center and cabins. For more information contact Stuart Carroll at (423) 881-5162.
Sept 13 National Rolley Hole Championships at Standing Stone State ParkCome to Standing Stone State Park in Overton County to witness or be part of the National Rolley Hole Marbles Championship. This traditional marbles contest draws some of the country’s best players to a tournament where men and women match wits and skills with special flint balls on a smooth dirt surface. It’s a one of a kind event previously featured on ESPN, ABC Evening News, CNN, CBS and National Geographic. For more information contact Shawn Hughes at (931) 823-6347.
Source: http://www.tennessee.gov/environment/parks/onetank/index.shtml
Come out to play with our state parks!
- Bentley VentureTree Team
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
