Calendar of Events
MACON COUNTY EVENTS CALENDAR 2010
The information below has been provided by the Macon County Chamber of Commerce. Note: if a specific date is not shown, this is a tentative event. We will post further information as soon as it becomes available.
All telephone numbers are in area code 615.
Look for updated event information on our websites: www.maconcountytn.com, www.tn52.com, www.redboilingspringstn.com.
SEPTEMBER
CONCERT IN THE PARK- September 26th 2010 at 2:00 p.m. a Bluegrass Concert in the Park with Jesse McReynolds. Contact Nancy Doss at 615-644-5179 or e-mail: rxnd@nctc.com. Sponsored by the Macon County Arts Council.
ANTIQUE CAR SHOW: (First weekend after Labor Day annually) September 10th & 11th, 2010 at The Thomas House in Red Boiling Springs. Contact: The Thomas House at 615-699-3006 or visit: www.thomashouse.com
MAKIN’ MACON FIT FESTIVAL: (Annually the first Sat. after Labor Day) September 11, 2010 Contact: Stacey Brawner at Macon County General Hospital. Phone: 615-666-2147 ext. 338 email address: sbrawner@mcgh.net
FOURTH ANNUAL ANTIQUE MOTORCYCLE SHOW AND SWAP MEET: September 17th thru 19th 2010 from 9:00a.m. to 7:00p.m.at Cyclemos Motorcycle Museum, East Main Street, Red Boiling Springs. Contact: Mike Silvio at 615-699-5049 or www.cyclemos.com
Truck and tractor pull (KTPA sanctioned pull) Macon County Fairgrounds, September l8, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. Central time. 5 classes: pro - 2 wheel drive, pro - 4 wheel drive, 6000 light super tractors, 8000 diesel trucks (non-sanctioned), 6200 gas stock class (non-sanctioned) Sponsored b y the Macon County Truck Pullers Association Concessions by MCHS cheerleaders Contact: Michael Evetts at 615-388-7292 or Terry White at 615-633-7267.
THREE-DIMENSIONAL ART SHOW. September 18. All three-dimensional artists and craftsperson's are invited to enter Macon County Arts Council's first 3-dimensional arts festival entitled "Nature's Arts -- A Craft Market". The event will be held Saturday, September 18, 2010, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., on the grounds of the Thomas House in Red Boiling Springs, Tennessee. The market will be open to all artists, both professional and amateur, who are 18 years of age or older. All artists must work in a 3-dimensional medium derived from natural materials. Each artist will have his or her own booth. Acceptable media includes clay, wood, glass, basketry, flint knapping, or any similar craft that specifically uses natural materials. Stitchery will not be acceptable. There will be a one-time $25 fee for booth rental for the market. That is the only cost. All sales are for the artists' benefit and no further commission is required by the arts council. Entry forms are available from Frame It in Lafayette, or by phoning Ricky Wilson at 666-6081 or Nancy Doss at 644-5179. Entry forms should be returned by August 15.
OPEN HOUSE AT THE AIRPORT. September 18. CKC Adventures, LLC, located at the Lafayette Municipal Airport, is holding an Open House on Saturday, September 18, 2010. The event will begin at 10:00am and go until dark. There will be a static aircraft display, concessions, and a bounce house for the kids. Door prizes will be given out throughout the day, gift certificates for flight lessons will be sold, and information on their new flight school will be on hand. Pilots will be flying in from all over the area to attend the event, and will be interested in receiving information about Macon County while here. Therefore, local businesses will have booths in which to hand out information on their services. This is a great opportunity to make new business connections. The event is expected to draw a crowd from local citizens, pilots, and aviation enthusiasts as well. If you are interested in the event and would like further information, please contact Jerry or Crystal at 615-666-6542.
OCTOBER
LION & LIONESS RADIO AUCTION ON WLCT/WEEN: - Contact: Chris Phillips at 615-666-2121 or email: maxee@nctc.com
MACON COUNTY EDUCATION FOUNDATION CELEBRITY WAITER DINNER: (First Thursday in October annually) October 7th, 2010 Contact: Linda McCrary at 615-699-2705 (V/F) or e-mail deltkg@nctc.com. - Sponsored by the Macon County Education Foundation.
"GHOSTS OF THE INN" Story Telling & Candle Light Ghosts Tour. Written by Darrell & Tyler Cole. October 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, 2010. Thomas House Hotel, Red Boiling Springs, (615) 699-3006.
HOW’D DEY DO DAT DAY- Saturday, October 9, 2010 from 10:00 a. m. till 4:00 p. m. A Rural Heritage Celebration in Macon County. Old time crafts, farm equipment and blue grass music. Hosted by Grandpa’s House on the Ritter Farm. Call 615-699-2738 for more info. www.grandpas-house.com
HORROR HOTEL- Presented by the Thomas House of Red Boiling Springs. The event will include dinner and show for $25.00 + tax per person. Dinner and candlelight ghost tour $25.00 plus tax per person. Contact: The Thomas House at 615-699-3006. www.thethomashouse.com
FIFTH FRIDAY FISH FRY- October 29, 2010 at 5:00-9:00p.m.-The Donoho Hotel in Red Boiling Springs. Contact Robert Stroop at 1-800-799-1705 or visit www.donohohotel.com. All entertainers and help are volunteers—proceeds benefit Goodwill Committee.
NOVEMBER
MURDER MYSTERY COMEDY DINNER- Nov.6th, 2010 at 6:30p.m. at the Red Barn Winery – Contact Judy Clements at 615-688-6012 or visit: www.redbarnwinery.com
CITIZENS BANK VETERANS BREAKFAST: - November 5th, 2010 at 8:00a.m. Contact: La Rue Polston at Citizens Bank 615-666-2195.
MACON BANK & TRUST VETERAN’S BREAKFAST: November 7th, 2010-Starting at 8:00a.m. Contact: Debbie Mason at 615-666-2121.
CHRISTMAS GIFTS AND CRAFT FAIR: (2nd weekend in November annually) November 13th, 2010 at the Macon County High School- (this is a fundraiser for the girl’s basketball team) - Contact: Jeff Bean at 615-666-5594 or 615-666-4630.
LAFAYETTE LIONS CLUB KNIFE SHOW: November 13th 2010 (second Saturday in November annually) from 9 a.m. –4 p.m. at the Macon County Fairgrounds at the Sally Wells Building. Contact: Mike Johnson at 615-666-2428 or Joe Eden at 615-666-4631.
OBITUARY CLUB: Presented by The Thomas House of Red Boiling Springs. The event will include dinner and show for $25.00 + tax per person. The show is sure to tickle your funny bone! Contact: The Thomas House at 615-699-3006. www.thethomashouse.com
CHRISTRMAS OPEN HOUSE. Thomas House, Red Boiling Springs, (615) 699-3006.
DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS PARADE: December 4th, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Contact: Chamber of Commerce @ 615-666-5885 or e-mail mchamber@nctc.com, Sponsored by the Macon County Chamber of Commerce.
CANDLELIGHT TOUR OF HOMES: (Annually first Sunday in December) December 5th, 2010 - Contact: Linda Tucker at 615-666-2094 Sponsored by the United Women of Macon County.
CHRISTMAS AT THE THOMAS HOUSE: December 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 2010. The event will include dinner and show for $25.00 + tax per person. Contact: The Thomas House at 615-699-3006. www.thethomashouse.com
THE SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS: December 11, 2010 Grandpa’s House Annual Open House and Storytelling. Please call 615-699-2738 or visit www.grandpas-house.com for more information.
CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR BEAUTY PAGENT: December 2010 at 10:30 a.m.-Contact: Jacquline Law at 888-6481 or jacqulinelaw@yahoo.com.
NEW YEARS EVE CELEBRATION- December 31, 2010. Contact: The Thomas House at 615-699-3006. www.thethomashouse.com
Events calendars supplied by: Macon County Chamber of Commerce
(Dates and times are subject to change)