August calendar of events

Listing compiled by the Upper Cumberland Tourism Association:

Every Thursday, Friday & Saturday through Aug. 23 – Curtain Call Dinner Theatre at the Crossville Outlet Mall

Curtain Call rat pack (The Music, Comedy & Memories of Frank, Dean, Sammy with Marilyn & Judy) starring Dennis Donald, Ashley Krohn, Rich Petersen, Chris Bennett, introducing Billy Gibson with special guests. For more information and reservations, call (931) 337-7469

July 28–Aug. 2 – Smith County Fair

For more information, visit www.smithcountyfairtn.net.

July 31–Aug. 2 – Homecoming days in Clay County

On the historic downtown square all day with food and music. For more information, call the Clay County Chamber of Commerce at (931) 243-3338 or visit www.dalehollowlake.org.

July 31 – Aug. 9 – Putnam County Fair

For more information, www.putnamcountyfair.org

Aug 1-2, 8-9 – “Murder in the Magnolias” at the Thomas House Hotel in Red Boiling Springs

Show includes Southern buffet dinner and dessert during intermission. Dinner is $25 plus tax per person. For reservations, call the Thomas House at (615) 699-3006 or visit www.thomashousehotel.com.

Aug. 2 – Old-fashioned ice cream social in Red Boiling Springs

At the Armour’s Hotel, this annual event benefits the Red Boiling Springs Heritage Museum. All-you-can-eat ice cream, complete with a toppings bar, live music, a cake walk and a silent auction 5-8 p.m. For more information, call (615) 388-3046. Admission is $5/person or $20/family pass (for up to five family members).  Tickets are available in advance at Armour’s Hotel and at the door the day of the event.

Aug. 2 – Saturday Bluegrass at Sutton Ole Time Music Hour in Granville with Valley Grass 

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour starts at 6 p.m. at the Sutton General Store in Granville. Come for an evening of music and Tennessee Southern cooking in the Sutton General Store dining room. Dinner is served at 5 and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (931) 653-4151 or visit granvilletn.com.

Aug. 3-4 – Auburntown’s Red Apple Day

Celebrating more than 30 years of guitar “apple” pickin’ and grinnin’ at C.S. Hawkins Park in Auburntown.  Bring lawn chairs and blankets. For more information, call Roger Turney at (615) 464-4210.

Aug. 4 – Cookeville Community Concert Band: This Land is Our Land

At Dogwood Park. Admission is free. Concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.cookevillecommunityband.org.

Aug. 4–9 – Macon County Fair

For more information, www.maconcountytn.com.

Aug. 7-10 – 2014 World’s Longest Yard Sale

Four fays of bargain hunting spans through Cumberland and Fentress County in Tennessee. Overall, the sale covers six states and 690 miles. For more information, visit www.127sale.com.

Aug. 8 – Tennessee Mafia Jug Band at the Arts Center of Cannon County 

For more information, visit www.artscenterofcc.com.

Until Aug. 8 – Smoke on the Mountain at the Cumberland County Playhouse 

Smoke on the Mountain is a grassroots musical that tells the story of the Sanders Family Singers with a healthy dose of humor, bluegrass and gospel music. For reservations, visit www.ccplayhouse.com or call (931) 484-5000.

Aug. 8-9 – Smokin’ in McMinnville

A two-day family festival with live entertainment, food and beverages, sports competitions, children’s play zone, vendors and access to the Gilley swimming pool. Forty professional Kansas City Barbeque Society teams along with backyard grill masters will vie for prize money in this Tennessee State Championship Competition. For more information, visit www.warrentn.com. 

Aug. 9 – Saturday Bluegrass at Sutton Ole Time Music Hour in Granville with TN-KY Bluegrass 

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour starts at 6 p.m. at the Sutton General Store in Granville. Come for an evening of music and Tennessee Southern cooking in the Sutton General Store dining room. Dinner is served at 5 and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (931) 653-4151 or visit granvilletn.com.

Aug. 9 – Wine train excursions to DelMonaco Winery in Baxter

A 168-mile round trip starting in Nashville to DelMonaco Winery and back with a full wine tasting en route to DelMonaco. There will be food vendors, local artists and activities once you reach the winery. For more information, visit www.delmonacowinery.com or www.tcry.org. 

Aug. 14–Oct. 25 – “It Ain’t Nothin But The Blues” at the Cumberland County Playhouse

A musical journey that traces the blues’ deep spiritual roots to the musical feast of Memphis, New Orleans, Chicago and Broadway. For reservations, visit www.ccplayhouse.com or call (931) 484-5000.

Aug. 15 – Bluegrass at the Sparta Amphitheatre

The bands Across the Mountain and The Bilbreys will entertain with live music, outdoors if the weather permits. Held on Liberty Square every third Friday at 7 p.m. May-October. Free. For more information, call the Sparta-White County Chamber of Commerce at (931) 836-3552.

Aug. 15–30 – Shout! at the Arts Center of Cannon County 

Mod musical that brings back the sounds that made England swing in the ’60s. Created by Phillip George and David Lowenstein, Shout! features new arrangements of classic tunes like “To Sir With Love,” “Downtown,” “Son of a Preacher Man” and “Goldfinger.” For more information, visit www.artscenterofcc.com.

Aug. 16 – Saturday Bluegrass at Sutton Ole Time Music Hour in Granville with Tyme Line 

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour starts at 6 p.m. at the Sutton General Store in Granville. Come for an evening of music and Tennessee Southern cooking in the Sutton General Store dining room. Dinner is served at 5 and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (931) 653-4151 or visit granvilletn.com.

Aug. 17 – Triathlon at Fall Creek Falls State Park

Push your limits in a 1.5K swim, 40K bike ride and 10K run. Other races will be offered throughout the year. For more information, contact Kevin Mahan at (423) 881-5298.

Aug. 17–23 – Fentress County Fair

For more information, visit www.fentresscountyfair.com

Aug. 22Marshall & Murphy in concert at the Cumberland County Playhouse

Playhouse music director Ron Murphy and resident actress Lauren Marshall join their eclectic styles of music with classical, Broadway, jazz and rock and roll. With them onstage will be resident professional company pit musicians and friends. For reservations, visit www.ccplayhouse.com or call (931) 484-5000.

Aug. 22–23 – First Fishing Classic at Fall Creek Falls State Park

Saturday fishing tournament on Fall Creek Lake. Limited to 25 teams of two persons. For reservations and registration, contact Ranger Robert Becker at (423) 881-3297 or robert.becker@tn.gov.

Aug. 22–23 – Astronomy weekend at Fall Creek Falls State Park

Discussions about constellations, lunar lore and the brightest star, the Sun. Telescope viewing will also be offered, weather permitting. For more information, call Fall Creek Falls State Park at (423) 881-5298.

Aug. 23 – British Car & Motorbike Show in Rugby

The British are coming and will roll into town in style for this UK-only car and motorbike show. Event will support historic Rugby. For more information, visit www.historicrugby.org.

Aug. 23 – Saturday Bluegrass at Sutton Ole Time Music Hour in Granville with Tom Brantley & Missionary Ridge

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour starts at 6 p.m. at the Sutton General Store in Granville. Come for an evening of music and Tennessee Southern cooking in the Sutton General Store dining room. Dinner is served at 5 and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (931) 653-4151 or visit granvilletn.com.

Aug. 23-24 – Parade of Homes

A showcase of newly constructed and remodeled houses will take place 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and noon-4 p.m. Sunday. Presented by the Home Builders Association of the Upper Cumberland. Be inspired by the latest trends in design, construction techniques, building materials and energy efficiencies during this tour of homes in real neighborhoods. Whether you plan to build your dream home or want to upgrade your current residence, the Parade of Homes will provide helpful ideas. Tickets are $3 in advance or $5 the day of event. For more information, visit www.uchba.com.

Aug. 25–30 – Cumberland County Fair

For more information, visit www.cumberlandcountyfair.com.

Aug. 26 – 6th annual Fall Gardeners’ Festival in Crossville

Visit the Plateau AgResearch and Education Center for a day just for the gardener. Enjoy educational exhibits, garden vendors’ booths and other opportunities, including ask-the-expert, free soil analysis, walking garden tours and wagon tours of the entire facility. Food will be available for purchase. 8 a.m.–3 p.m. For more information, visit www.ccmga.org.

Aug. 28–30 – Moonshine Daze on the square in Celina

There’s a long list of events during this festival, including the Yeehaw variety show. Contests include kiss the pig, greased pig chase and purdiest hen and rooster contest. For more information, contact the Clay County Chamber of Commerce at (931) 243-3338 or visit www.moonshinedaze.org.

Aug. 29–Sept. 6 – White County Agricultural Fair

For more information, visit www.whitecountyagfair.com.

Aug. 30 – Labor Day celebration at Mitchell Creek Marina

Festivities start at noon with corn hole and a beach volleyball tournament, bumper boats for the kids, movie time under the stars and live music by Nashville’s Brandon Maddox. For more information and a detailed schedule, visit mitchellcreekmarina.com.

Aug. 30 – 14th annual Camper’s Night Light Contest at Standing Stone State Park

Decorate your campsite with a creative selection of lights. First place prize for most original display is one week of free camping at Standing Stone State Park. Second place prize is two days/nights of free camping at Standing Stone State Park. Judging will begin at dark. Camping fee is required to participate. For more information, call Shawn Hughes at (931) 823-6347.

Aug. 30 – Lion’s Club annual Duck Day Festival in Red Boiling Springs

Games for kids and adults. Musical entertainment, door prizes, silent auction. Duck race starts at 2 p.m. For more information, visit www.vision2020inc.com.

Aug. 30 – Habitat Mud Run 2014

Presented by Putnam County Habitat for Humanity at Cane Creek Park. This is a 5K mud run with various obstacles and plenty of opportunities to get dirty. This year’s race will include areas of Cane Creek Park never before seen by runners. All proceeds benefit Putnam County Habitat for Humanity. This is a team event, and you must have a team of five runners to enter. For more information, visit www.habitatmudrun.com or call (931) 528-1711, ext 7.

Aug. 30 – Saturday Bluegrass at Sutton Ole Time Music Hour in Granville with Lone Mountain Band

Sutton Ole Time Music Hour starts at 6 p.m. at the Sutton General Store in Granville. Come for an evening of music and Tennessee Southern cooking in the Sutton General Store dining room. Dinner is served at 5 and 6:30 p.m. For more information, call (931) 653-4151 or visit granvilletn.com.

Until Aug. 31 – “Shrek: The Musical” at the Cumberland County Playhouse

In a faraway kingdom turned upside down, things get ugly when an unseemly ogre – not a handsome prince – shows up to rescue a feisty princess in Shrek: The Musical. For reservations, visit www.ccplayhouse.com or call (931) 484-5000.

 

Upper Cumberland cruise-ins

Aug. 2 – Monterey at Whittaker Park

Aug. 2 – Byrdstown Country Cruisers

Aug. 2 – At the Cookeville Mall, on the Neal Street side, at 4 p.m.

Aug. 9 – Downtown Smithville 5-8 p.m.

Aug. 9Overton County Cruise at Livingston Courthouse square

Aug. 15 – Jamestown Cruise-in & Bike Nights

Aug. 16 – Sparta Cruise-In at Liberty Square

Aug. 23Cruis’in On the Square in Woodbury at 3 p.m.

 

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