Area citizens turned out Saturday, September 20, to witness Sharon’s Corn and Music Festival Parade, despite a few sprinkles scattered throughout the morning.

    Parade entries included a 50s themed malt shop and an old country store. Music was provided by Westview High School’s marching band, which was preceded by the band’s flag corps. Beauty pageant winners, public officials, and area dignitaries also rode in the parade. Motorized entries included antique cars, antique tractors, motorcycles, 4-wheelers, and golf carts. There were also horse and buggy entries reminiscent of years gone by. Local community service organizations were represented in the parade. Additionally, a large group of youngsters in the Future Farmers of America marched along the parade route.

    Other events held Saturday included a Pancake Breakfast, Quilt Show, Car Show, Corn Eating Contest, and a free concert featuring “The Unusual Suspects.”

    The festival kicked off last Tuesday with a Ham & Bean Supper at Senior Citizen Building, with proceeds going to the Senior Citizen Center. There was also a Pet Show held behind the Bank of Sharon.

    On Wednesday, WPSD TV’s highly popular “What's It Worth?” program took place at the Sharon Fire Department. The show allowed local citizens to bring their antiques and other valuables to be appraised by professional appraisers.

    On Thursday, a Pizza Supper was held at Sharon School, followed by fun and games during Trivia Night.

    A Quilt Show was held at Sharon Senior Citizens Friday. Other events included the Creative Corn Contest and Recipe Contest at Sharon Fire Station; a Cake Walk, with proceeds going to the Sharon Parks & Recreation Department; and a Street Dance later that evening.

    Sharon’s fall festival originated four years ago as the Sharon Music Festival, and two years later the name was changed to the Sharon Corn and Music Festival.

(Read the rest of this story in the September 24th print edition of the Dresden Enterprise.)

   The annual Big Cypress Tree Fall Festival is right around the corner.  The festival is Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 27 and 28, 2008 at the Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area on Highway 445 about five miles west of Greenfield. 

    This year’s festival features reptiles, birds of prey, a Civil War history program, a Civil War skirmish, the “Foxfire” band from Nashville, arts and crafts, local singing talent, Greenfield Project Graduation food, and more.

    The festival is an event the whole family can attend and enjoy.  Admission is free and visitors are invited to bring their lawn chairs and spend the day at our local state park.  Fall is a great time of the year and with good weather, the festival will be very enjoyable.

 

Saturday, Sept. 27

 

    Arts and crafts open at 9 a.m.  Starting at 10 a.m. there is a program on civil war history.  The uniformed re-enactors will camp at Big Cypress Tree all weekend.  The reptiles program scheduled for 11 a.m. and birds of prey program set for 11:30 a.m., is presented by Reelfoot Lake State Park.  The visitor will be able to safely see these beautiful animals at close range.  The magnificent Bald Eagle will be one of the birds you will enjoy seeing up close.  This is a great opportunity to take some close-up photos of some beautiful animals native to our area.  

    The “Foxfire Newgrass Band” makes its debut at the Fall Festival this year.  The group, which got together in 1976, play family-friendly audience participation show from the 50’s to the present.  They do impressions of Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Eddie Arnold, and George Jones.  Foxfire has performed with Tom T. Hall and has been the warm-up band for George Jones.  Foxfire will start their concert at approximately 12:30 p.m.  The music will end around 3 p.m. with the festival closing at 4 p.m.

 

(Read the rest of this story in the September 24th print edition of the Dresden Enterprise.)

   

    A wide variety of activities are planned for the Palmersville Community Homecoming and Fair Day, which will be held Saturday, September 27, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing throughout the day.

 

Schedule of Events

 

    The Palmersville Historical Society opens at 10:00 a.m. and maps are available there for a driving tour of Palmersville.

    There will be rooms open at the old Palmersville School beginning at 10:00 a.m. with the focus on families of early settlers of District 1 and District 5. Local citizens are encouraged to stop by to share pictures, stories, and learn about the early days of the Palmersville community.

    Beginning at 11:00 a.m., prizes will be available at children’s game booths provided by the Pirates Creek Community Church.  Also, Bob Cantrell will have his steam tractor and “honey wagon” on hand to give rides to children.

    Lunch concessions will be provided by the Pirates Creek Church, and Dresden FFA Chapter will have bake sale items available. Also, Station House Restaurant will be open all day.

    A Tribute to Gov. Ned R. McWherter and the Mt. Zion Community is at 1:00 p.m.

    At 2:00 p.m., the Drug Awareness Van and Canine Unit from Henry County Sheriff’s Department will provide drug awareness exhibits, and a children’s ID station that will fingerprint and photograph the children.

    A Cemetery Walk with five costumed volunteers will be held at the old Palmersville Cemetery and the Palmer Cemetery from 2:00-4:00 p.m. Those interested in taking part in the event may sign in at the school or the Historical Society building. These volunteers will portray Smith Palmer, circa 1840; Rebecca Ann Palmer, circa Civil War era; Robert A. McWherter, circa 1880; and Martha Stephenson Webb, circa 1920 at the Palmersville Cemetery.

    The Palmersville Volunteer Fire Department will have its annual Fish Fry Supper beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Fire Station. Food items on the menu include: fish, chicken, fries, beans, slaw, hush puppies, drinks and desserts. The Palmersville Community Organization will have raffle tickets for a bicycle and hydration accessories ($200 value) to be given away at the Fire Department Fish Fry.

    All events are free except food. Everyone is invited to come to Palmersville and enjoy the fun and fellowship of the old community fair.

 

(Read the rest of this story in the September 24th print edition of the Dresden Enterprise.)